Loyola University Medical Center Program

The Radiation Oncology Residency Program at Loyola University Medical Center offers a fully accredited four-year residency program for eight residents. The program emphasizes multidisciplinary cancer care, advanced radiotherapeutic technologies, clinical teaching, research, and service to patients and the discipline. The goal is to educate and train physicians to excel in radiation and clinical oncology practice, focusing on the six core competencies.

Residents begin radiation oncology training after completing a transitional PGY-1 year, with at least nine months of direct patient care in specialties other than radiation oncology. Loyola Medicine provides services to the entire VISN 12 Veteran Affairs Network. The program aims to graduate compassionate clinicians, skilled researchers, educators, and leaders in the field of radiation oncology.

Application to the program requires a curriculum vitae, medical school transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and a personal statement. The program typically has one or two PGY openings per year through the NRMP. Invitations for interviews are sent via ERAS, with interview sessions usually scheduled in November and December.

The curriculum includes clinical rotations, research, dosimetry, and physics components. Residents gain experience in various disease sites and radiation therapy techniques, focusing on external beam and brachytherapy treatments. The program also offers opportunities for research and individualized elective experiences based on career goals.

Residents maintain close teaching relationships with attending physicians, participate in multidisciplinary conferences, and gain exposure to different systems of care. The program aims to prepare residents for autonomous clinical practice and board certification by the American Board of Radiology. Loyola University Medical Center is located in Maywood, IL, offering residents access to diverse cultural and recreational opportunities in Chicago and its suburbs.

The program faculty includes experienced clinicians and physicists dedicated to educating and mentoring residents. Loyola's Radiation Oncology Residency Program aims to provide a comprehensive and structured educational experience to train physicians effectively in the field.