Rotations

Each academic year is divided into 4 to 6 block rotations, during which each resident works solely with one attending. This schedule gives the residents exposure to each disease site several times during residency. Faculty expectations correlate with each resident level of training. Residents are expected to attend tumor boards and conferences with their attending.

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 for up to 12 months under the supervision of an appropriate faculty member. One member of the PGY-4 class is selected by the faculty to serve as Chief Resident.

PGY-5
During the PGY-5 year, the level of responsibility is increased. The year is structured to consolidate clinical skills and the knowledge base acquired during the previous three years. Split rotation to revisit areas where the resident wants more exposure, or to work with attendings they did not before.