Educational ProgramClinicalThe clinical component of the program is organized to fulfill the requirements of the ACGME. Resident education in radiation oncology includes 5 years of accredited, clinically oriented graduate medical education. The first year of postgraduate clinical training is spent in medicine, family practice, obstetrics/gynecology, surgery, pediatrics, or a transitional year program. This clinical experience is then followed by 4 years in radiation oncology. No fewer than 36 months of the 4-year program is spent in the clinical core curriculum of radiation oncology. In addition, the program provides a 2-month rotation or its equivalent in hematology/medical oncology, including adult and pediatric patients and exposure to oncologic pathology, either by its integration into the conference schedules and tumor boards or by a 1-month rotation in oncologic pathology. The remaining months allow for in-depth experience in individually selected areas applicable to clinical radiation oncology. ResearchA research component, either clinical or basic laboratory research, is desirable. The director will advise each resident regarding elective rotations and or research options, keeping in mind that person's educational background, performance and individual goals. Research projects are available in radiation oncology and the Comprehensive Cancer Center. The main purpose of clinical or basic research during our residency program is allow the resident to benefit from faculty scholarly experience and to learn the principles of scientific inquiry and critical analysis. Although the publication of a paper is commendable, it is not the sole purpose of this research time. The research requirement can be satisfied by the presentation of findings at a local, regional, or national meeting The complete summary of OSU's Radiation Oncology Medical Residency Training Program can be found at the following link: |
