CLE 773: Radiation Oncology

Course Description

Radiotherapy is an integral part modern multidisciplinary cancer care. This clinical elective is designed to introduce students to the field of Radiation Oncology and use of radiotherapy. We will provide direct experience with evaluation and management of patients with malignant disease, as well as occasional benign conditions regarding radiotherapy. Students will learn epidemiology, pathophysiology, and staging of cancer patients, and then utilize evidence-based approaches for their treatment. This will include opportunities to learn basic information about radiobiology and physics to inform their understanding of radiotherapy planning and treatment delivery. Students will augment direct patient care interactions with attendance of multidisciplinary tumor conferences with other oncologic specialties, as well as departmental quality assurance rounds. No graduate credit. 2 professional hours. Approved for S/U grading only. Prerequisite: Medicine Core Clerkship. Restricted to students enrolled in Phase 2 or 3 of Carle Illinois College of Medicine.