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Rotations

Each academic year is divided into four 3-month rotations. Resident responsibilities include clinics, tumor boards, and didactic activities. Resident expectations correlate with year of training.

PGY-Year	Block 1	Block 2	Block 3	Block 4
PGY-2	Breast	GU	Lung	CNS
PGY-3	HN	GYN	PEDS/Lymphoma	GI
PGY-4	Research/External Rotation	Research/External Rotation	Research/External Rotation	Research/External Rotation
PGY-5	Elective Rotations	Elective Rotations	Elective Rotations	Elective Rotations

PGY-2
During the PGY-2 year, new residents are immersed in introductory physics and radio-biology coursework in addition to exposure to the fundamentals of radiation oncology. Areas covered include workup, treatment planning process, delivery of radiation, and follow-up of patients receiving radiotherapy.

PGY-3
During the PGY-3 year, the residents are expected to improve their understanding of all aspects of radiation oncology, especially the treatment planning process, and also develop a research interest for the following year.

PGY-4
During the PGY-4 year, residents are expected to perform clinical or basic science research/external rotations. A member of the PGY-4 class is appointed to serve as Chief Resident.

PGY-5
PGY-5 year is structured to consolidate clinical knowledge and skills. There are opportunities to undergo additional rotation in selected disease sites.