2021-2022 Academic Catalog

RAD 4005 Radiation Oncology

This rotation is designed to provide trainees with exposure to radiation oncology, which uses biological effects of high dose ionizing radiation for therapeutic (not diagnostic) purposes. Students will have the opportunity to learn more about our five types of patient encounters: the initial evaluation, simulation/planning, treatment delivery, on-treatment visits, and follow-up.

Credits

4

Offered

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) - MD; Fort Belvoir Army Hospital (BLV) - VA; Naval Medical Center, San Diego (NMCSD) - CA; Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) - HI