What kind of degree do you need to become a hematologist?

A hematologist must have a medical degree from an accredited medical school and an active medical license. Medical degrees such as the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree (D.O.) (earned in USA), the Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.), or The Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery degree (MBBS/MBChB) can be used to become a hematologist. Once the medical degree is earned, a residency in hematology/oncology must be completed and board certification examinations must be completed to become a board certified hematologist.