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Clinical Training
The clinical training will cover all areas of radiation oncology. The resident will participate in all aspects of care for patients receiving radiation therapy. Each year, residents gain added responsibility in a graduated fashion. While their work remains under staff supervision, in accordance with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations, the resident begins a transition towards greater responsibility as the residency progresses.
Rotation Schedule
This is a typical radiation oncology residency schedule:
| First Year |
Length |
| Physics and Treatment Planning |
1 Month |
| Radiation Oncology |
11 Months |
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| Second Year |
Length |
| Radiation Oncology |
12 Months |
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| Third Year |
Length |
| Medical Oncology |
2 Months |
| Radiation Oncology |
5 (3) Months |
| Radiation Oncology with emphasis on Pediatrics and Gynecology at Baptist Medical Center |
2 Months |
| Research Elective |
0 (5) Months |
| Orlando Regional Medical Center |
2 Months |
| Washington University St. Louis/Barnes-Jewish Hospital |
1 Month |
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| Fourth Year |
Length |
| Radiation Oncology |
12 Months |
Didactic Training
Clinical conferences, formal courses, seminars, small discussion
groups, journal clubs and one-on-one instruction are all an integral
part of the Radiation Oncology Residency Program.
Research Training
Mayo Clinic is committed to improving the cure rate and limiting
the consequences of treatment so that cancer survivors can lead
full, productive lives. Mayo Clinic fosters innovative research
that will continue to improve the outlook for patients requiring
radiation oncology treatment.
All radiation oncology residents are required to present at least
one seminar project during their residency. Your seminar project
will focus on a topic of your choice and will be a 60-minute lecture/presentation
prepared under the direction of a consulting staff advisor. These
seminars usually are based on a review of Mayo Clinic's experience
with a particular disease site or the investigation of a new technology
as it relates to the treatment of cancer.
In addition, a five-month elective in the Cancer Biology laboratories
is offered.
Practice Board Exams
During the last six months of your residency, several hours
are spent weekly with a consultant in practice examinations that
are designed to prepare you for the written and oral board examinations.
After each exam, the cases will be thoroughly discussed by the presenting
staff in an informal setting.
Evaluation
To ensure that you acquire adequate knowledge and develop
your technical skills, your performance will be monitored carefully
during the course of your residency. You will be formally evaluated
by your supervising faculty member after each clinical rotation.
In addition, you will regularly evaluate the faculty to ensure that
your educational needs are being met.
Career Development
You will meet periodically with various faculty members
and the training program director to discuss your professional goals.
Mayo Clinic recruits many of its staff physicians from its own training
programs. Thus, when you successfully complete the Radiation Oncology
Residency Program, job opportunities may be available at one of
Mayo Clinic's group practices.
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