Program Overview

Radiation Oncology Residency Program

Overview

The Radiation Oncology Residency Program at Thomas Jefferson University trains physicians through a multidisciplinary, research-based, patient-oriented approach to the practice of radiation oncology. The program is ACGME-accredited and offers a four-year residency.

Program Details

• The program emphasizes basic science and translational research as a platform for the cutting-edge practice of oncology.
• Faculty members provide instruction in all aspects of radiation oncology.
• The department considers resident training its most important academic function.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Each resident is responsible for seeing new consults, as well as on-treatment and follow-up patients, with the Attending.
• Clinical responsibilities include:
  • Seeing new consults
  • On-treatment patients
  • Follow-up patients

Educational Curriculum

• The program provides a comprehensive educational experience during the four years of training.
• The curriculum includes:
  • Clinical responsibilities
  • Research opportunities
  • Educational seminars
  • Fatigue mitigation
  • Faculty mentorship
  • Wellness retreats

Research Opportunities

• The program encourages and supports research by all department staff.
• Research is an integral aspect of radiation oncology training.
• Residents have the opportunity to participate in clinical research projects.

Off-Site Rotations

• The program offers off-site rotations during training, including:
  • A four-week Stereotactic Radiosurgery/Stereotactic Ablative Radiosurgery with Cyberknife for various cancer cases at Helen F. Graham Cancer Center at Christiana Care in Newark, DE.
  • A six-week Pediatric Radiation Oncology Rotation at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN.
  • A four-to-six week rotation at the Johns Hopkins Sibley campus for experience in pediatric radiation oncology and protons.
  • Four-to-eight week rotations at satellite treatment facilities, Jefferson Torresdale Hospital and Asplundh Cancer Pavilion.

Residency Program Highlights

• The program recognizes the importance of personal empowerment and a sustainable culture of wellness.
• The curriculum includes fatigue mitigation, faculty mentorship, and wellness retreats that incorporate team-building.
• The program supports the emotional health and well-being of its residents.

Top 10 Reasons to Choose Jefferson Radiation Oncology

• There are many reasons to choose Jefferson, including:
  • Comprehensive educational experience
  • Research opportunities
  • Clinical responsibilities
  • Faculty mentorship
  • Wellness initiatives

Residents and Alumni

• Learn more about the current residents and alumni of the Jefferson Radiation Oncology Residency.
• The program has a strong track record of placing residents in prominent positions.

Leadership

• The program is led by experienced faculty members, including:
  • Jessie Dinome, MD, Program Director, Radiation Oncology Residency
  • Phyllis Lewis, Education Coordinator

Program Type and Degree Earned

• The program is an on-campus residency program.
• The degree earned is a Residency in Radiation Oncology.