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Radiation Oncology - Residency Planning FAQ

1. Why do students choose to train in your specialty? What is it they find attractive?

   Radiation Oncology combines patient care with high technology and many opportunities for research.

2. What are the top 10 training programs nationally in terms of overall reputation?

   Massachusetts General	University of California, SF
   M.D. Anderson (Houston, TX)	Washington University
   Memorial Sloan Kettering	University of Michigan
   University of Florida	Stanford University
   Thomas Jefferson	Mayo Clinic

3. What are some good regional programs?

   • University of Maryland
   • Johns Hopkins



4. What are the strengths of the program here at the University of Maryland?

   • Superior technology and innovative research
   • Intensive mentoring program
   • Low attending to resident ratio



5. What are the factors you look at when evaluating an applicant from most important to least important?

   • Commitment to patient care
   • Technical aptitude
   • Academic record to date
   • Board scores
   • Dean's letter



6. What advice do you have for University of Maryland students interested in your specialty?

   Spend time with attendings and residents in the Department of Radiation Oncology. Complete a radiation/oncology elective; present a project at morning conference.

7. If students have more questions, whom in your department should they contact and how can they reach them?

   • Deborah Colbert, Residency Program Coordinator - 410-328-2328