Educational Resources
Top resources in clinical radiation oncology, radiation physics, radiation biology, cancer biology, clinical trial design and more.
ARRO’s Favorite Resources
Tons of educational resources for residents to use while studying for clinic and the qualifying examinations.ARRO On-Call Handbook (ROCK)
ARRO’s Radiation Oncology On-Call Handbook (ROCK) was launched in 2025 to help residents develop frameworks for approaching on-call emergencies and urgencies. These one-pagers are meant for educational purposes only. Please send any comments/feedback via email to ARRO.Thoracic Urgencies - Pneumonitis (PDF) and Chest Wall Pain (PDF) - Buclez et al.
Thoracic Urgencies - Esophagitis (PDF) - Arthur et al.
Tumor Bleeding (PDF) - Zhao et al.
CNS Emergencies (PDF) Brain Metastases, Epidural Spinal Cord Compression, and Leptomeningeal Disease - Vera et al.
Thoracic Emergencies (PDF) Hemoptysis and Airway Obstruction - Arthur et al.
ARRO Webinars
Your one-stop shop for all of ARRO’s webinars — including treatment planning, contouring, disease-site specific lectures, ongoing series such as Mastery Your Residency, and high-yield reviews for the qualifying exams.Physics and Biology Resources
ARRO has provided resources to enhance resident learning in both the basic science and technical applications of physics and radiation biology in radiation oncology.ARROCase
Peer-reviewed educational cases created by residents and for residents highlighting key aspects of radiotherapeutic treatment of different disease sites.Educational Guides and Toolkits for PGY-2s and Medical Students
ARRO developed two guides in 2026, designed to support learners at different stages of their radiation oncology training.
- Medical Student Guide: An accessible introduction to radiation oncology for students exploring the specialty
- Residency Guide to Surviving and Thriving: A practical foundation for incoming and early radiation oncology residents as they transition into clinical training, designed for PGY-2s especially.
