 The
Residency Review Committee for Radiation Oncology has just given
accreditation for the formation of a new Harvard-wide radiation
oncology residency program. This program combines two of the
top national programs: the Massachusetts General Hospital, and
the Joint Center for Radiation Oncology. Both were superior
programs before the merger and there is a great deal of enthusiasm
about the combined program. During last year's matching process
we had over 200 applicants for only seven positions. The combined
program will continue the strong academic traditions of its
predecessors. A significant percentage of the applicants have
doctoral degrees and many have received major grants from prestigious
organizations.
In the first two years of the combined program, the residents
rotate around the core clinical services at the Massachusetts
General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Dana-Farber
Cancer Institute and Beth Israel Hospital. A third year is
devoted to research with a broad range of opportunities available.
These extend from basic bench work though translational projects
to clinical studies and evaluations of public health issues.
In the fourth year residents return to the specialist rotations
at the core hospitals and have the opportunity for elective
time elsewhere.
Application procedure
Because of the large number of applicants for the radiation
oncology residency program, we are now only receiving applications
through the ERAS system. The completed applications will be
evaluated by members of the selection committee in late October.
Selected candidates are invited for an interview in November
and December. At the time of an applicant's visit, he/she
will meet with faculty and trainees at both the Massachusetts
General Hospital and Longwood sites and will receive a tour
of the facilities. The Selection Committee begins its deliberations
in January and final decisions are made in mid-February for
the class entering the Program 6-8 months later.
Contact Information
Dr. Anthony L. Zietman, Program Director
azietman@partners.org
Dominique Jeudy
Resident/Credentialing Coordinator
Department of Radiation Oncology
Massachusetts General Hospital
100 Blossom St., COX 3
Boston, MA 02114
Tel: 617-724-1160
Fax: 617-726-3603
email: djeudy@partners.org
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