Radiation Oncology

Updated on May 15, 2023.

RDONC*800. Radiation Oncology. Introduces students to the care of cancer patients. Emphasis is placed in the role of radiation and the multi-disciplinary nature of the management of malignant disease. 2.5 or 5.0 variable credit hours.

RDONC*801K. Intro to Radiation Oncology. This 1-week rotation will introduce third-year students to the field of Radiation Oncology. 1 s.h.

RDONC*810. Radiation Oncology. This elective is for fourth year students with an interest in some aspect of oncology who want more hands on-experience with radiation oncology. The student will work directly with two radiation oncologists as well as the radiation oncology team. Student should have a solid foundation in oncology and be familiar with oncologic care. Student will attend tumor boards and actively participate in the care of radiation oncology patients in the Radiation Oncology Unit at North Campus, AnMed Health. 2.5 or 5.0 variable credit hours.

RDONC*820. Rad Onc Virtual Elective. This elective is primarily for students with an interest in some aspect of oncology, and often specifically in the field of radiation oncology. Most will have completed the third-year selective (although it is not a requirement) and be prepared to interact with the physician team, patients, and other personnel. Students should have a solid foundation in oncology and be quite familiar with oncologic care. The students will take on key roles in patient management and frequently be involved in independent research projects. They will be required to do an oral presentation on either their own research projects or some other interesting topic in radiation oncology. While the goals and objectives of this course are similar to those of the third-year selective, the expectations for proficiency are much higher. 2.5 or 5.0 variable credit hours.

RDONC*880J. Radiation Oncology. At the completion of this clinical rotation, students will be able to: 1. Assess the need for radiation in the management of malignancies. 2. Demonstrate working with a multi-disciplinary cancer team. 3. Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge about radiation treatment planning. 4. Demonstrate proficiency in examining patients. 5. Formulate a treatment program for care. 2.5 s.h.

RDONC*881J. Intro to Radiation Oncology. This two-week selective provides an opportunity for students to work with attending physicians in Radiation Oncology. Students will both observe and gain hands-on experiences in examining patients with cancer, solving treatment management issues, and initiating treatment planning. Students will be involved with all aspects of the patients' management and will be expected to review patients' charts and be able to discuss key findings such as pathology and imaging results. Students will attend tumor boards with the treatment teams. At the completion of the course, students should have a foundation for further learning about complex management issues in oncology, specifically as it pertains to radiation oncology. 2.5 s.h.

RDONC*900A. Rad Onc Elective. This rotation includes all non-MUSC pre-approved electives for 4th year students. 2.5 or 5.0 variable credit hours.

RDONC*900E. Rad Onc Externship. This rotation includes all non-MUSC pre-approved externships for 4th year students. 5 s.h.

RDONC*970E. Rad Onc Research. Individualized research. 2.5 or 5.0 variable credit hours.