Electives - Oncology

Radiation Oncology

Elective Number: 1619 (arranged)

Rotation Supervisor: Dr. Paul Read

Designated Signer: Charlotte Gilbert

Evaluation should be given to: Dr. Read

Duration: Maximum 8 weeks, Minimum 4 weeks

Student should report to: Dr. Read

Time to Report: 8:00 am

Place to Report: Radiation Oncology Clinic; 1st Floor West Complex

Typical day: 7:45 am - 5:30 pm

Attendance: Attendance at elective activities is mandatory.

• Anyone who is ill or has a personal or family emergency must contact Student Affairs and the Attending on Service.
• Students are allowed to take off up to 1 day per week to interview between November 1 and February 1.
  • Specific days missed must be approved by the Attending on Service.

Number of students per rotation: 2

Course Description: This elective provides an introduction for the student to radiation oncology and the general care of cancer patients. The student will work under supervision with patients being treated for various aspects of cancer. The student will see outpatients referred for evaluation as well as inpatients seen in consultation with attending staff. The student will participate in decision making and will gain exposure to the techniques involved in the planning and administration of therapeutic radiation. This will include exposure to state of the art technology including image guided radiation therapy, helical tomotherapy, Stereotactic body radiation therapy, Gamma knife, IMRT, ACQSIM CT planning and brachytherapy. The student will also participate in the follow-up care of patients already treated with irradiation. There are several specialty conferences and tumor boards at the University Hospital that the student will be able to attend. If the student is interested in radiobiological research or clinical research, there is an opportunity to spend research time during the rotation. Or four-week research Electives can be scheduled by submitting the Research Form at least a month in advance of beginning.