Student Opportunities
Radiation therapy is one of the three pillars of cancer treatment, but many students are not exposed to the specialty of radiation oncology in their medical education.
This page provides a list of resources available to medical and premedical students to explore radiation oncology through virtual learning, mentorship and in-person clinical or research opportunities.
If you would like to suggest an opportunity not listed on this page, please fill out the Student Opportunities Suggestion form.
In-Person Clinical Experiences
| Name of Experience | Focus on Diversity or Health Equity | Funding provided | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASTRO-BCRF Radiation Oncology Visiting Away Rotations | Various | ||
| ASCO - Medical Student Rotation for Underrepresented Populations | Various | ||
| Standard Visiting Student Clinical Clerkships | Various | ||
| University of Colorado Department of Radiation Oncology Underrepresented Minorities Visiting Elective Scholarship | Aurora, Colorado | ||
| Dartmouth Radiation Oncology Medical Student Rural and Diverse (RaD) Scholars Program | Hanover, New Hampshire | ||
| University of Kansas School of Medicine - Department of Radiation Oncology Summer Internship | Kansas City, Kansas | ||
| University of Texas-Southwestern Radiation Oncology Student Observership* | Dallas | ||
| Yale Radiation Oncology Medical Student Clinical Fellowship | New Haven, Connecticut |
ASTRO = American Society for Radiation Oncology
ASCO = American Society of Clinical Oncology
* Available for premedical, as well as medical students
Research programs
* Available exclusively to premedical students
** Available to both medical and premedical students
Abbreviations: ASTRO, American Society for Radiation Oncology; RSNA, Radiological Society of North America; ACR, American College of Radiology; ARO, Applied Radiation Oncology
Mentorship programs
| Name of Experience | Focus on Diversity or Health Equity |
|---|---|
| ASTRO Mentor Match | |
| ARRO Equity and Inclusion Mentorship Program | |
| ACRO Mentorship Program | |
| SWRO Mentorship Program | |
| ASCO Medical Student and Resident Community | |
| ASCO Topical Mentoring Opportunities | |
| ASCO Diversity Mentoring Program |
Abbreviations: ASTRO, American Society for Radiation Oncology; ARRO, American Society of Radiation Oncology Residents; ACRO, American College of Radiation Oncology; SWRO, Society for Women in Radiation Oncology; ASCO, American Society of Clinical Oncology
Virtual learning and podcasts
* Learning specifically intended for premedical, as well as medical students
** Available in-person at the ASTRO Annual Meeting
Abbreviations: ASTRO, American Society for Radiation Oncology; ARRO, American Society of Radiation Oncology Residents; ROECSG, Radiation Oncology Education Collaborative Study Group; ROVER, Radiation Oncology Virtual Education Rotation; ARO, Applied Radiation Oncology
