Radiation Oncology
Radiation Oncology is a medical specialty focused on the use of ionizing radiation to treat cancer and certain benign conditions. Radiation oncologists are trained in the safe and effective delivery of radiation therapy, which is often used in combination with surgery, chemotherapy, or immunotherapy as part of a comprehensive cancer treatment plan. The goal of radiation therapy is to destroy cancer cells while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues.
Advances in technology have significantly improved the precision of radiation therapy, with techniques such as intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), and proton therapy allowing for highly targeted treatments. Radiation oncologists work closely with medical physicists, dosimetrists, and radiation therapists to develop individualized treatment plans for patients based on the type, location, and stage of their cancer.
Radiation therapy is commonly used to treat cancers of the breast, lung, prostate, and head and neck, as well as brain tumors and lymphomas. In addition to curative treatments, radiation oncology can also be used palliatively to alleviate symptoms such as pain, bleeding, or obstruction caused by advanced cancer.
The field of radiation oncology continues to evolve, with research into novel radiation techniques and combinations of therapies offering new hope for patients with challenging cancers.
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Radiation Oncology Residency Programs
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University of Alabama Medical Center Program
Birmingham, AL |
Radiation oncology
STEP 240H1BMD 92%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 8%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
University of Maryland Program
Baltimore, MD |
Radiation oncology
DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 73%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 9%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 18%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Program
New York, NY |
Radiation oncology
J1H1BMD 100%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 0%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 0%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
NYU Grossman School of Medicine Program
New York, NY |
Radiation oncology
STEP 215DO FriendlyJ1MD 90%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 10%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 0%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.
Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital Program
Royal Oak, MI |
Radiation oncology
DO FriendlyIMG FriendlyJ1MD 55%Percentage of MD graduates accepted into this program.
DO 9%Percentage of DO graduates accepted into this program.
IMG 36%Percentage of International Medical Graduates accepted here.