RAD 2002 EXPLORE RADIATION ONCOLOGY
This is a 2-week introductory course enabling the student to explore the field of Radiation Oncology and/or to acquire knowledge in the specialty regarding appropriate referrals, consults, etc. relevant to future career plans. The student will learn about the scope of practice, frequently encountered pathology/diagnoses, and specialty-specific clinical assessments, including diagnostic procedures, treatment planning and delivery, on-treatment management, and long-term follow-up for patients treated with radiation therapy for benign and malignant presentations. Students will have the opportunity to attend multidisciplinary tumor boards, observe treatment planning for external beam and brachytherapy procedures.