The Indiana University School of Medicine Radiation Oncology Residency program provides comprehensive training in the care of both adult and pediatric patients who require radiation therapy. Training occurs at the IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center and the major tertiary referral hospital for cancer care in the state of Indiana.
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Under the direction of program director Jordan Holmes, MD and associate program director Kevin Shiue, MD, radiation oncology residents serve a diverse population while caring for patients with a wide range of pathologies. Residents become proficient in all aspects of contemporary radiation oncology, including SBRT, stereotactic radiosurgery (both Gamma Knife- and LINAC-based) and brachytherapy (prostate LDR/HDR, gynecologic implants, breast) as well as standard external-beam radiation therapy techniques.
Founded in 1977, this graduate medical education program is fully accredited by the ACGME and remains the only radiation oncology residency in Indiana. Radiation oncology faculty who are engaged in the training and mentoring of residents include clinical, medical physics and radiobiologist faculty.
The Radiation Oncology Residency program typically offers two positions per year: one categorical (associated with a preliminary year in Internal Medicine at IU School of Medicine) and one advanced. Positions are offered only through ERAS.
Applicants must have anticipated/successful completion of an MD, MD/PhD or DO degree. International graduates must obtain ECFMG certification before applying. All application materials must be submitted through the ERAS website.
The Radiation Oncology Residency program curriculum includes clinical radiation oncology rotations, electives and research time.
Radiation oncology residents design and execute a prospective clinical or translational protocol under the guidance of a clinical faculty member and program directors.
Most radiation oncology resident rotations are at IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center and IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Senior residents also rotate at IU Health West Hospital.
