Switching into rad-onc

[DrAwsome]

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Can you guys provide some advice for someone hoping to switch into rad onc from another specialty? Have someone in rads wanting to make the switch to Rad-onc, but they don't have any research in Rad-onc. I have suggested that it will likely be difficult for them to switch, particularly with no residency program at their institution.

I being newish to rad-onc myself am not sure what suggestions to provide other than doing some research/outside electives.

Any additional recommendations you guys think I can provide to this person for improving their chances of switching? Thanks!

 

[DrAwsome]

Would also very much like some information on this subject (also rads wanting to switch into rad onc)

I've seen this lately a number of times (the rads to rad onc switcharoo). What makes you want to switch into rad onc?

 

[medgator]

I've seen this lately a number of times (the rads to rad onc switcharoo). What makes you want to switch into rad onc?

We use radiology/scans a lot in the course of our work, and have to feel comfortable reviewing multiple modalities of imaging including CT, MR, and PET/CT. That may interest some radiologists who also have an interest in patient care/contact and long-term F/U of those patients.

 

[DrAwsome]

We use radiology/scans a lot in the course of our work, and have to feel comfortable reviewing multiple modalities of imaging including CT, MR, and PET/CT. That may interest some radiologists who also have an interest in patient care/contact and long-term F/U of those patients.

That would make sense. 🙂
Also where did you guys find research?

 

[Pewl]

Just really, really miss patients, way more than I expected to. Didn't think it would be that big of a deal as a 4th year med student, but you can never really get an accurate impression of what the day to day will be like as a resident.

My numbers are good (267/263), good letters, but the research thing is what would hamstring me. I wouldn't be opposed to taking a year off to do some research to bolster my application...does anyone know of any research fellowships that are open to people who have already graduated med school?

Sorry I had to comment on your name. Bahahaah Itchy and Scratchy Land!