The Department of Radiation Oncology is based at the Mayo Clinic campus in Phoenix, Arizona. The department is equipped with four linear accelerators, a high-dose rate brachytherapy suite, a mobile linear accelerator for intraoperative electron therapy, and dedicated CT simulation.

A wide range of disease states and patient populations are treated, including pediatrics. The proton beam therapy program, with four pencil-beam scanning gantries, opened as a part of our integrated department in 2016.

Specialized programs include brachytherapy, intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT), stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), and radionuclide therapy.

Our physician residency program works closely with a departmental medical-physics residency program.

From the program directors

On behalf of the Mayo Clinic faculty in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, we would like to welcome you to the Radiation Oncology Residency.

We are committed to providing the highest quality training to prepare you for a successful and productive career in radiation oncology. The Mayo Clinic Cancer Center is the only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center with three geographic sites. Together with residency programs at Mayo Clinic's campuses in Rochester, Minnesota, and Jacksonville, Florida, our program provides trainees access to knowledge and resources both locally and across Mayo Clinic.

Educating the next generation of physicians has been an integral part of Mayo Clinic since its founding. The Mayo Clinic Model of Care is based on high-quality and compassionate medical care delivered in a multispecialty, academic, and team-based institution that puts the interests of the patient first.

More than 660 staff physicians across 80-plus specialties and more than 220 residents and fellows are based at the Arizona campus. Arizona is an exciting and diverse place to live with a climate that provides opportunities for year-round recreation.

We provide an optimal environment for our trainees to thrive personally and professionally.

Jonathan Ashman, M.D., Ph.D.
Radiation Oncology Residency Program Director

Lisa McGee, M.D.
Radiation Oncology Residency Associate Program Director

Faculty

The faculty involved in the Radiation Oncology Residency program includes:

• 14 radiation oncologists
• 18 radiation oncology physics consultants
• 2 cancer biologists

Our radiation oncologists have a wealth of experience in every aspect of radiation oncology. Their expertise includes all areas of clinical practice and basic and applied research, education, and professional activity. This is demonstrated through leadership in national organizations, the certification and peer-review process, and educational involvement.

Our radiation oncology physics consultants work directly with staff physicians and residents and direct the teaching of radiation physics. These individuals demonstrate expertise through involvement in leadership in national organizations, the certification and peer-reviewed process, as well as educational involvement.

Our cancer biologists have dedicated laboratory space on site and are available to residents for scholarly research. They are co-directors of the radiobiology course, give multiple lectures within the course, and meet with residents to answer questions.

Each faculty member works with residents and is available for clinical and research mentorship. 

Program and clerkship directors