Research interests range from clinical oncology problems thorugh normal tissue and tumor radiobiology, molecular biology, immunology, and basic and applied physics. The educational programs serve medical, dental, nursing, biomedical physics student and radiation therapy technologist trainees. Post-graduate physicians are trained for certification in radiation oncology by the American Board of Radiology. Radiology and Radiation Oncology Clerkships. Students serve as junior residents in department and are given patient responsibility, hospital care responsibility, and instruction in treatment techniques.
Opportunity is available for experience in radiation procedures in the operating room.
Two students are accepted concurrently for two weeks, with option for an additional two weeks. Radiosurgery of Brain Lesions. Students participate in selection of patients under supervision of neurosurgeon and radiation oncologist. Direct student contact with patient's physical examination available. Experience in dealing with brain tumors and cerebral vascular disease.