Learn about the Field of Radiation Oncology

Radiation oncology is an important component of multidisciplinary cancer care and an excellent career option for the right person. Unfortunately, most United States medical students learn very little about radiation oncology during their course of study. In an effort to promote greater knowledge of radiation oncology across all medical students, we invite you to watch the following narrated slide presentations. The presentation includes an introduction to radiation oncology, the radiation oncology job market and future prospects for the specialty. They also address the need for greater diversity in our workforce, and general pathways for addressing health disparities in highly specialized fields like radiation oncology. Our goal in providing these presentations is to ensure all medical students are exposed to radiation oncology directly by radiation oncologists, and to support those who make an informed decision to pursue it.

The slide deck is available to download and use as a resource.