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Graduate medical education in radiation oncology at Mayo Clinic

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Overview

The four-year Radiation Oncology Residency at Mayo Clinic's campus in Jacksonville, Florida, is designed to prepare physicians for a career in radiation oncology. The objective of the residency is to educate and train physicians to be skillful in the practice of radiation oncology as well as caring and compassionate in the treatment of patients. After completing the Radiation Oncology Residency, physicians are ready for the demands of private practice, academic practice, or a fellowship.

Our program provides structured training and progress assessment in all aspects of radiation oncology.

Unique program opportunities include:

  • Fully integrated photon and proton therapy practice
  • Structured and customizable curriculum providing comprehensive didactic and hands-on educational experiences
  • Dedicated research time, generous research support staff and funding, and opportunities to present at national and international meetings
  • One-on-one site-specific rotations without double coverage
  • Opportunities to participate in education and teaching activities for rotating medical students, physics residents, staff, and faculty
  • Graduates of the Radiation Oncology Residency achieve competitive jobs in desirable locations
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Radiation Oncology residents work with a patient at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida.
Albert Attia, M.D.

Director's welcome

We're committed to providing the highest quality training to prepare you for a successful and productive career in radiation oncology. We're looking to recruit trainees who are passionate about oncologic care, conducting practice-changing research, and multi-disciplinary collaboration.

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J. Wayne and Delores Barr Weaver Simulation Center

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Hospital Atrium

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Resident Lounge 3-043S

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Employee Cafeteria

Certification

You are eligible to take the board certification examination offered by the American Board of Radiology upon completion of the program.

Accreditation

The Radiation Oncology Residency has been fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) with a 10-year accreditation cycle (the maximum). 

Program history

Our Radiation Oncology residency program began in 2003. It is anticipated that one resident will complete training in this program annually.

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