Hematology and Internal Oncology
Hematology and internal oncology is a focus of medical training that deals with the therapy of malignant tumors ( oncology ), blood cancer and other blood diseases ( hematology = teaching of blood diseases). In Germany, the model training regulations of the German medical profession define the requirements under which specialists in internal medicine ( internists ) and specialists in general medicine can acquire this specialist title or specialist title.
The training period to become a specialist in internal medicine and hematology and oncology, introduced in 2009, lasts six years. Internists with other qualifications can acquire the specialization of hematology and internal oncology through a two-year full-time (full-day) activity in an approved institution until 2016 ; Only one year from the old specialist training can be credited. Six months have to be done in a hematology laboratory and one year in ward duty. The medical associations then take an exam.
The designation obtained can be used together with the specialist designation, e.g. B. on the practice sign. It also entitles you to bill for services from the area of the oncology agreement that has been in effect since 2009 . At the end of 2008 there were 1688 internists, general practitioners and general practitioners working in Germany specializing in the field.
Doctors from other specialties can also obtain specializations in cancer medicine, e.g. B. Hematology and internal oncology for general practitioners (meanwhile merged with the specialist for general medicine ), gynecological oncology for gynecologists , or pediatric hematology and oncology for paediatricians.