Radiation Oncology Residency Detail
See details about our residency program and the application process.
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Overview
Resident physicians rotate with through site-specific services under the direction of an attending physician with whom they are paired for 1-3 month blocks with single physician coverage. The majority of resident training occurs at the James Graham Brown Cancer Center (BCC), the affiliate cancer center of the UofL Health Hospital. Resident physicians also see patients at Jewish Hospital and Norton Children’s Hospital (previously Kosair). Both are located downtown within walking distance of UofL Health Hospital. We also see referrals from the Louisville Veteran Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) at the BCC. In-home call is taken on a weekly basis.
On average, the BCC treats approximately 70-80 patients daily. The ACGME requires residents perform 450 external beam simulations over the course of residency, and all residents easily attain the required simulations, including the required number of pediatric patients and brachytherapy cases, usually by the end of the PGY-4 year. We offer a strong education in advanced treatment modalities, with all services providing Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) and Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) experience.
Program Details
Application Process
Our program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), and meets all requirements set forth by the American Board of Radiology (ABR). We participate in the National Resident Match Program through ERAS. The program is currently approved by the ACGME for a total of six residents.
Invitations for interview are extended after receipt of a completed ERAS application. This is an advanced program requiring successful completion of a certified internship in internal medicine, surgery or transitional year program secured independently of this advanced position.
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ERAS Application
ERAS Application aboutStipends & Benefits
| PGY Level | Annual Stipend | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $59,488.12 | $4,957.34 |
| 2 | $61,711.24 | $5,142.60 |
| 3 | $63,703.79 | $5,308.65 |
| 4 | $66,581.66 | $5,548.47 |
| 5 | $69,808.68 | $5,817.39 |
In addition to this salary, residents receive a yearly educational stipend of $1,500 and core curriculum textbooks their first and second years (fundamental clinical, physics, and radiobiology texts). The stipend can be used to purchase books and electronic media, as well as pay for resident travel expenses for academic meetings, or yearly ABR dues. Additionally there is a $1000 yearly bonus stipend awarded for conference travel for residents presenting their research and submitting a corresponding manuscript for publication. Abstract and manuscript submission fees will be covered by the department, as well as the cost of poster preparation for accepted work.
University policy allows for 4 weeks of paid vacation per year, which can be taken on a per day basis, with a maximum of 1 week off clinical service allowed (with up to 2 weeks with additional permission during off-service periods).
Term life insurance is provided for all residents in the amount of double the annual stipend. The policy includes accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Single coverage is subsidized by the University of Louisville and family coverage is available at group rates.
All house staff are covered by workers' compensation for any injuries or illnesses incurred as a result of assigned duties.
Long-term disability insurance is provided for residents free of charge. Residents have the option of converting the coverage from group to private at the end of their training as well as the option of purchasing additional coverage.
Coverage is provided for all residents, either by the University of Louisville or by the hospitals to which residents are assigned. This coverage applies only to assigned rotations that are part of residency training.
Commonwealth of Kentucky resident training licensure and renewal fees are paid by the department for the duration of residency in the program.
Residents have library privileges at the Kornhauser Library and at all of the affiliated hospitals. Available services include electronic literature, searches, and an inter-library loan service.
Two personalized lab coats with embroidered names are provided to residents at the beginning of their training.
The HSC Fitness Center is located within the medical campus. Spouses and dependents can join for a nominal charge. A wide array of recreational facilities on the UofL Belknap Campus may also be used by residents free of charge.
Close proximity covered garage parking is included free of charge to our department residents by the Office of Graduate Medical Education, a $398.00 value.