i just googled the title of your post, "RADIATION ONCOLOGY at CORNELL" and came up with the following results.
http://www.google.com/search?q=RADI...s=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a
i clicked on the first link, which was the dept home page.
http://www.cornellradiationoncology.org/
on the right side of the page, there is large link to the residency homepage at cornell.
http://www.cornellradiationoncology.org/education/
Education
Residency
The Department of Radiation Oncology, by virtue of its commitment to multidisciplinary care and its shared facilities, provides an environment in which residents are constantly exposed to the interdisciplinary management of cancer. The Radiation Oncology Residency Program here is designed to foster both clinical and academic excellence, providing a sophisticated understanding of our field and the great benefits it offers to patients. We believe that residents who complete our program are well-rounded radiation oncologists, who are not only competent in their own field, but also knowledgeable about all aspects of oncology.
The basic objectives of our residency program are to make the resident clinically proficient in radiation oncology, while procreating a sense of affection for this field and fostering a commitment to patient care. In addition, the resident will ideally become acquainted with clinical investigation, biostatistics, epidemiology, computer data management and analysis, ethical considerations in investigation, biomedical writing, and the development of new technologies.
Understanding the complexities involved in Radiation Oncology demands training that is more comprehensive and rigorous than it has been in the past. Therefore, the program allows for greater exposure to special modalities, enhancing the residents capacity to use leading edge technologies that are considered to be future practice areas.
Our Integrated Residency Program
The Residency Program currently consists of six residents distributed among the PG-2 through PG-5 years. Training at the first postgraduate year level is not offered, but must be completed prior to entering the residency. The training program is organized according to the structure of the Department of Radiation Oncology.
One or both of the the PGY5 residents will additionally be designated and serve as Chief Resident. The Chief Resident performs academic and administrative responsibilities, which include organization of the educational conference schedule, assignment of clinical rotations and performance of other administrative matters.
The PGY5 residents oversee the educational experience of the more junior residents and assume an increased level of clinical responsibility under the guidance of the attending physicians They also oversee the functioning of an individual service when the attending physician is absent, under the guidance of a covering attending.
Application Process
Our program participates in ERAS. The best way for a candidate to submit credentials to be considered for a residency position is to submit an application and other paperwork via ERAS, when the site opens for application submission.
Another option for applying is to submit the Universal Application for Residency (available at nmrp.org), a C.V. and a personal statement with 3 letters of recommendations. These documents can be sent to
[email protected] or to 525 E 68th Street, BOX 575 New York, NY 10021
If a candidate does not submit an application via ERAS and chooses to send in the necessary paperwork as indicated above, his/her application and C.V. will serve as the preliminary items needed for the application review process. Once a candidate is selected for interviewing, additional paperwork will be required, a listing of which will be made available.
Applications must be received by the date ERAS stops accepting applications.
POST GRADUATE YEAR II (FIRST YEAR)
Clinical Skills
* Ability to obtain, organize, document and present a cohesive patient history and perform a physical examination appropriate for the patient.
* Ability to stage tumors according to the AJCC staging system.
* Ability to plan a course of radiation therapy and write a radiation prescription.
* Ability to perform uncomplicated simulations.
* Understanding of the natural history, epidemiology, and treatment of the tumors most commonly encountered in a Radiation Oncology Department.
* Understanding of the basic concepts of brachytherapy.
Radiobiology
Mastery of basic radiobiological concepts, particularly as they relate to clinical radiation therapy.
Physics
* Understanding of the basic concepts relating to simulation and treatment planning.
* Understanding of the basics of radiological physics and radiation safety.
POST GRADUATE YEAR III (SECOND YEAR)
Clinical Skills
* Further refinement of the clinical skills including ability to perform a comprehensive pelvic examination and head and neck examination.
* Ability to perform more complicated treatment planning.
* Ability to perform more complicated simulation (i.e. mantle, cranio-spatial).
* Ability to research the medical literature to address uncommon or complex clinical problems.
* Understanding of the concepts relating to the use of radiation therapy as part of multi-modality treatment.
Physics
* Ability to perform uncomplicated dosimetric calculations, evaluate treatment plans, and actively participate in generation of 3D conformal and /or IMRT treatment plans.
* Reinforcement and further refinement of concepts learned in the PGY-2 year.
POST GRADUATE YEAR IV (THIRD YEAR)
Clinical Skills
* Ability to produce a comprehensive consultation note, including delineation of a plan of management supported by the clinical literature.
* Ability to accurately and succinctly orally present clinical cases.
* Ability to interact appropriately with referring physicians and fellows or residents from other specialties.
* Ability to perform virtually all types of simulation.
* Ability to critically analyze the medical literature with particular attention to the methodological and statistical approaches of the author.
* Ability to research the recent medical literature for current and/or recently concluded clinical trials that impact on patient management.
Radiobiology
Further refinement of understanding and practical applications of radiobiological principles.
Physics
In addition to further refinement of understanding of physics, residents should now be familiar with the physics of specialized treatment techniques including Stereotactic Radiosurgery, total skin electron beam treatment and total body irradiation.
POST GRADUATE YEAR V (FOURTH YEAR)
Clinical Skills
* Ability to autonomously manage patients requiring radiation therapy.
* Ability to perform standard brachytherapy procedures.
* Ability to initiate and complete clinical research projects.
Radiobiology
* Understanding of theoretical and practical aspects of radiobiological research by spending time in a radiobiological laboratory.
* Ability to conduct radiobiological research under guidance.
Physics
* Thorough understanding of physics relevant to the practice of radiation oncology.
* Appreciation and understanding of the many QA aspects of physics.
Faculty
Chairman
Dattatreyudu Nori, MD
Dr. Nori is Chairman of the Radiation Oncology Department at the NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell and New York Hospital Queens. He is also the Director of The Cancer Center at New York Hospital Queens and Professor of Radiology at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University. An internationally recognized clinician and educator, Dr. Nori has trained many residents and fellows in brachytherapy and radiation oncology. He has extensive experience in clinical and basic research, including participation in numerous investigations and clinical trials for the National Cancer Institute.
Program Director
David L. Sherr, MD
Attending Radiation Oncologist NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital (NYP) Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiology Weill Medical College of Cornell University Director, Radiation Oncology Residency Training Program Clinical Interests: General Radiation Oncology Total Body Irradiation Practice Location: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center
Clinical Directors
NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell
Mary K. Hayes, MD
Clinical Interests: Breast Cancer
New York Hospital Queens
Brij M. Sood, M.D.
Clinical Interests: Gynecological cancer, cancer of the breast, lung, prostate, and head and neck
Other Faculty
Clinical Faculty
Alvaro Vallejo, MD
Robert M. Allbright, MD
Akamma Ravi, MD
Lincoln Pao, MD
Chief Physicist NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell
Albert Sabbas, PhD
Chief Physicist New York Hospital Queens
Adrian Osian, MS
Radiobiologist
Chu-Cheng Kan, PhD
CURRICULUM
Clinical Rotations
Residents rotate through both Manhattan and Queens campuses during their training program for an equal time period and with individual attending physicians over a period of 12 weeks. Rotation schedules are devised based on the RRC guidelines and also taking into consideration individual residents requests for a particular subspecialty.
Special Rotations
Pathology
The resident is expected to gain an understanding of the principles of pathology in oncology. This can be acquired during a rotation or in tumor conferences attended by a pathologist and complemented by self-study.
Radiology
The resident should expect to learn the relative indications, principles, and pitfalls of Plain X rays, CT, MRI, Interventional radiology in oncology, and Radiologically guided biopsies.
Nuclear Medicine
During this rotation the resident will learn Imaging in NM, Thyroid imaging and Radioiodine treatment, Treatment with radio isotopes (e.g. Strontium), Radio immunotherapy, PET and functional imaging.
Brachytherapy
During this rotation the resident will participate in all brachytherapy procedures and learn the principles of Permanent implants, Temporary implants, Afterloading (LDR and HDR), Intraoperative electron or HDR applications, acute and late effect assessment in brachytherapy, Combinations of external XRT and brachytherapy, and Time Dose Fractionation considerations in BRT
Pediatric Oncology
During this rotation the resident will learn about special clinical problems and care aspects in pediatric malignancies. Learning objectives are to gain understanding of the special support needs of children, management of pain in children, malignancies in childhood and their special aspects, Multimodality treatment approaches, present clinical trials and protocol studies, results of previous clinical trials, normal tissue reactions to radiation in children, radiation risk /benefit evaluations in children, late effects of cancer treatments in children, and follow-up of children with cancer.
Medical Oncology
During this rotation the resident will learn clinical trials design, evaluation and pitfalls, medical management of the cancer patient, pain management and hospice evaluation, multidisciplinary approaches to cancer treatment, acute and late effects of chemotherapy =/- XRT, diagnosis, treatment of hematological malignancies and lymphomas, Bone Marrow Transplantation and supportive care of cancer patients.
Lectures and Conference
Lectures
* Clinical
* Radiation Physics
* Radiobiology
Intramural Conferences
* New Patient Conference
* Chart Rounds
* Brachytherapy Rounds
* Case Conference/ Resident Review
* Radiation Oncology Grand Rounds
* Journal Club
* Morbidity and Mortality
* Chairmans Session
Extramural Conferences
* GI Tumor Board
* Neurology Tumor Board
* Breast Tumor Board
* Multidisciplinary Tumor Board
* GYN Tumor Board
* Lymphoma Tumor Board
* Thoracic Tumor Board
* Head & Neck Tumor Board
* Urology Tumor Board
Mentoring our residents
A very attractive feature of the program is its family like atmosphere. We listen to all the residents, get to know their problems and make changes in the program to ensure that the quality of the program is maintained and the educational experience is that of comfort and expertise. The residents enjoy each others company and are encouraged to participate in department sponsored social events.
We are extremely proud of our faculty members, who are very accessible and have daily involvement with the residents. They are not just teachers, but also act as friends and advisors. Each resident rotates with all the faculty members, and, as a result, get a plethora of experience and great career guidance. The faculty work to be good mentors to the residents.
Residents are encouraged to be a part of at least one research project during the course of their residency. Resources and assistance needed for successful completion of the the project is made available.
Evaluations
Residents are evaluated quarterly by the attending Physicians with whom they rotate. This evaluation includes an assessment of intellectual abilities, attitudes, and interpersonal relationships as well as clinical competence, decision making, and clinical management skills. General competencies are a very important part of the evaluation process.
Faculty and Program Evaluations
Every resident completes the Faculty and Program Evaluation forms for every three-month rotation. Such evaluations are kept confidential. Any issue identified is addressed.
Also, the residents have to complete a Program evaluation at least once a year. These evaluations are used to help eliminate shortcomings in the program and to enhance positive aspects. Meetings with Program Director Every resident meets with the Program Director at the end of each rotation or for a minimum of twice a year. These meeting are arranged for communicating and for reviewing the Evaluations, Examinations and Problem areas (if any). In addition, the Program Director meets with all the residents on a regular basis in a Meet the Program Director meeting in order to have a group discussion.
Facilities
New York Hospital Queens: Julia and Ned Arnold Center for Radiation Oncology NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center: Stich Radiation Center
