E L E C T I V E S
DEPARTMENT OF RADIATION
ONCOLOGY
C504
Radiation Oncology |
C500
Radiation Oncology- BIMC |
Introduction to
Radiation Oncology
Of the three principal modalities for treating cancer, Radiation Oncology
is probably the most unfamiliar to medical students. During the first
week of this four week elective, we introduce the student to the basic
technology of radiation: the linear accelerators, the simulators, the
treatment planning computers, the lead alloy block cutting photographs.
In the following weeks the student rotates on various attendings' services
which feature curative treatment for head and neck cancer, Hodgkin's Disease,
early breast cancer, intracavitary insertions of radioactive isotopes for cervix and endometrial
cancer, implants of tumors at various sites, at this in addition to the
palliation of more advanced disease. The student accompanies residents
on inpatient and outpatient consultations, and participates in the work-ups,
treatment planning, supervision of set-ups on the machines, and weekly
status checks of patients on treatment. Toward the end of the elective
the student is asked to present a half-hour talk on a subject in Radiation
Oncology or a related field that he or she has investigated. There are
ample opportunities for clinical research in our department. All the student
needs to bring is enthusiasm.
Dr. Marnee Spierer
1625 Poplar Street
(718) 405-8564
All Modules
Full-Time only
2 students
First day students meet in Radiation Oncology Department - Montefiore
Medical Center - 9:00 A.M.
C800 Radiation Oncology- Beth Israel Medical Center
The students are taught the basic principles of radiation oncology. They attended departmental teaching rounds and tumor boards. Each student is assigned to one attending physician. This gives them an opportunity to follow patients through the various steps of care, including consultation, simulation, treatment planning and delivery of radiation therapy. This clinical format provides comprehensive overview of the specialty.
Dr. Manjeet Chadha (212) 420-2592
Half Modules
All Modules
Students must contact Dr. Chadha prior to the start of the elective.
