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Residency Program

One of the primary missions of the Department of Radiation Oncology at The University of Iowa is to train future practitioners of radiation oncology.  Because a radiation oncologist is an oncologist, it is necessary to provide training in all aspects of oncology. Through the radiation biology course, the basic biology of malignant disease is taught. Through lectures, conferences, and daily discussions with the faculty, the natural history of cancer and overall management of the patient with cancer are taught. It is expected that residents finishing the program will understand the biology, pathology, natural history, work up, and treatment approaches with radiation therapy, surgery, and chemotherapy.

In addition, it is expected that residents will become competent in the delivery of radiation therapy for patients with benign or malignant disease, as appropriate. The program therefore includes detailed training through lectures and practical experience of radiation physics, including radiation safety. Techniques of external beam radiotherapy, as well as interstitial and intracavitary radiotherapy, are taught.

For more information about the Radiation Oncology Residency Program at The University of Iowa please contact: Diane Crossett, Residency Program Coordinator at : diane-crossett@uiowa.edu