Radiation Oncology Residency (Minnesota) - Residencies and Fellowships - Mayo Clinic College of Medicine & Science

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Overview

The Radiation Oncology Residency program at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, offers individualized training that prepares residents for any career, including academic medicine and private practice.

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

Unique program opportunities include:

Intensive clinical training over four years in a large, state-of-the-art radiation oncology center in a quaternary referral center
Structured and customizable curriculum providing comprehensive didactic and hands-on educational experiences
One-on-one site-specific rotations without double coverage
Six month Senior Resident Associate rotation during which PGY-5 residents practice semi-independently with their own patient panel
Dedicated research time, generous research support staff and funding, and opportunities to present at national and international meetings
Opportunities for collaboration with world-renowned clinicians in the fields of radiation oncology, radiation physics, medical oncology, surgery, radiology, and pathology
Fully integrated proton and photon practice under one roof
Graduates of the Radiation Oncology Residency achieve competitive jobs in desirable locations

hospital in Minnesota and nationally recognized on the Best Hospitals Honor Roll (U.S. News, 2024-25)

A top 5

radiation oncology residency program (Doximity, 2021-2022)

adult cancer hospital in the nation (U.S. News, 2024-25)

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Video: Radiation Oncology Residency Overview

Two Radiation Oncology residents consulting at Mayo Clinic.

Your training experience

As a resident at Mayo Clinic, you'll have access to robust clinical, educational, and research resources. You'll find support both inside and outside of the campus to promote physical and mental wellness and ensure your work/life balance.

Dr. Corbin works with a radiation oncology patient at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

Directors' welcome

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

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).