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GME (Graduate Medical Education @ Ohio State)
History:
The Radiation Oncology Program at The Ohio State University has been accredited since May 1, 1971. More than 30 radiation oncologists have graduated from the program over the intervening period.
Duration & Training Criteria:
We offer a four-year residency program after one year of clinical training in medicine, family practice, obstetrics/gynecology, surgery, pediatrics, or in a transitional year program. Residents enter the program through the National Residency Matching Program in the second year of training after completing the first year of clinical training at any other accredited program. [Link to Educational Program]
Goals and Objectives:
It is our goal to broaden the medical and personal skills of our trainees to enable them to practice medicine with special skills in radiation oncology. Our facilities provide an outstanding environment to acquire those skills. OSU Radiation Medicine provides a complete spectrum of radiation therapy modalities, so that all technical skills can be learned in an optimal setting. We are located in the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Instititute, where other medical and oncological specialties are in close proximity, providing opportunities for clinical, educational, and research interactions. We emphasize the need for radiation oncologists to function as partner in a multidisciplinary cancer medicine team.
Program Certification:
This program is fully accredited by the ACGME.
Application and Resident Selection:
The program accepts new residents through the National Residency Matching Program. All applicants are given equal consideration based on merit regardless of gender, race, origin, or faith. We usually receive about 120 applications. Each application is reviewed by the faculty. Each member of the faculty assigns a score to each application. The applications receiving the highest scores are then reviewed again by the faculty in conference. Approximately 20 of the top ranking candidates are invited to interview. We attempt to see all candidates on one or two interview days. All available faculty and residents participate in the interview process. All interviewed candidates found acceptable to the program are ranked, and the ranking list is entered into the NRMP computer as specified in their policy.
Resources:
Staff:
There are presently five Radiation Oncologists who are responsible for clinical and didactic instruction:
and five physicists on staff:
Three faculty in the Division of Radiation Biology provide the biology teaching.
Facilities:
All training takes place in the Department of Radiation Medicine at the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research in Columbus, Ohio.
| New Patients seen in Consultation: >1600/year |
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| Facilities: |
Space: >30,000 sq ft
Dedicated Linear Accelerator in Operating Room
Linear Accelerators: 4
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Gamma Knife
CT Scanner (dedicated to therapy Use)
Simulators: 2
Remote High Dose Afterloader: used in Department and Operating Room
Hyperthermia (US)
Machine Shop
Mould Room
Radiation Oncology Conference Room
William G. Myers Medical Library
Modern Computer Systems Inc.
Medline Access |
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| Brachytherapy: |
permanent, temporary, interstitial, intracavitary, High Dose Rate, intraoperative |
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| External Beam: |
Radiosurgery, Conformal Therapy, 3D Planning, Whole Body treatment for Bone Marrow Transplants or WholeSkin Treatment |
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| Hyperthermia: |
Focused Ultrasound |
Special Features:
The Department of Radiation Medicine is an integral part of the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute and the Ohio State University. The 160-bed hospital and research institute opened in 1990 and is dedicated entirely to cancer care and treatment. It is one of only 39 National Cancer Institute designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the United States and the only freestanding cancer hospital in the Midwest.
Educational Program:
Clinical:
The clinical componenet 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.
Research:
A 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:
OSU Residency Program [PDF]
