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The Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Louisville School of Medicine offers a two-year position as a resident in radiation oncology physics. This program is one of the first programs in the nation accredited by CAMPEP. Responsibilities include clinical duties, teaching, and professional advancement. Residents are assigned responsibilities under supervision related to patient care, physics consultations, patient treatment planning, dosimetry, and quality assurance.
The successful candidate will join a team of five medical physicists, six radiation oncologists, four dosimetrists, two engineers, and a senior medical physics resident. Research opportunities include ongoing programs in IMRT/IGRT, respiratory gating, radiopharmaceutical administration, stereotactic radiosurgery, brachytherapy, and radiation oncology informatics.
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.