Expert-led radiation oncology training at Tufts Medical Center
The Radiation Oncology Residency Program at Tufts Medical Center provides comprehensive, hands-on clinical training designed to produce well-trained, board-eligible radiation oncologists who are confident, compassionate and skilled in multidisciplinary cancer care. Tufts Medical Center partners with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and other leading institutions to care for people with a wide range of diseases and conditions, serving patients from all socioeconomic backgrounds. Residents spend one-on-one time with faculty and clinicians, developing strong professional relationships and gaining progressive responsibility throughout their training. One full day each week is dedicated to didactic education that complements daily clinical experience.
Training encompasses a diverse range of treatment modalities, including external beam radiation therapy, interstitial and intracavity brachytherapy and radiopharmaceuticals. The program also features Gamma Knife radiosurgery in Massachusetts and northern New England. Residents first see each new patient, conduct detailed history and physical exams and review imaging and pathology. Under faculty supervision, residents participate in simulation, treatment planning and follow patients through therapy and survivorship care. Foundational education in physics and radiobiology is integrated from the start to enrich clinical understanding. Residents complete at least one research project leading to publication and a quality improvement initiative. Teaching medical, dental and other health professions students is an active part of the residency experience.
- Mission: To train residents to be part of a collaborative learning organization that enhances patient health through clinical excellence, education and research.
- Vision: To become a leading training program for radiation therapy where its faculty, trainees and alumni are recognized for patient-centered, high-quality care.
Program aims:
- To develop mastery of the principles of Radiation Oncology, along with a proficiency in clinical skills to provide excellent care for a diverse patient population.
- To become professional role models with the communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with patients, caregivers, and multidisciplinary teams to provide safe and effective patient care.
- To cultivate learning in an environment that supports teamwork, life-long learning skills and critical thinking.
- To develop skills, participate in education and scientific research in medicine.
