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Radiation Oncology Residency

College

  • Center City Campus
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College

Degree Earned

  • Residency

Program Type

  • On Campus

Requirements

Application Process

Radiation Oncology Trainee Publications (PDF)
Resident Salary & Benefits Information

Leadership

Lydia Komarnicky-Kocher, MD
  • Program Director, Medical Residency Program
  • Program Director, Medical Education Clerkship
  • Professor, Radiation Oncology

Message from Residency Director

Program Contact

Phyllis Lewis
Education Coordinator

111 S. 11th Street
Bodine Cancer Center - Gibbon
Philadelphia, PA 19107

We would like to welcome you to Jefferson's Radiation Oncology Residency Program. Thank you for exploring our website.

The Radiation Oncology Residency Program trains physicians through a multidisciplinary, research-based, patient-oriented approach to the practice of radiation oncology. We offer an ACGME-accredited, four-year residency program. As a hospital-based service with a major academic role within the medical college, our department considers resident training its most important academic function.

Jefferson's philosophy emphasizes basic science and translational research as a platform for the cutting-edge practice of oncology. Faculty members provide instruction in all aspects of radiation oncology. 

Department of Radiation Oncology Technology & Software

Additionally, we have arranged for our residents to have the opportunity to enhance their educational experience by participating in the following off-site rotations during their training:

  • A four-week Stereotactic Radiosurgery/Stereotactic Ablative Radiosurgery with Cyberknife for various cancer cases at Helen F. Graham Cancer Center at Christiana Care in Newark, DE.
  • A six-week Pediatric Radiation Oncology Rotation at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN.
  • A four-to-six week at the Johns Hopkins Sibley campus for experience in pediatric radiation oncology and protons.
  • Four-to-eight week rotations at our satellite treatment facilities, Jefferson Torresdale Hospital and Asplundh Cancer Pavilion.

Jefferson recognizes the importance of personal empowerment and a sustainable culture of wellness. Our curriculum includes fatigue mitigation, faculty mentorship, and wellness retreats that incorporate team-building. Jefferson's mission is to support the emotional health and well-being of its residents.

Jefferson Radiation Oncology Highlight Video

Clinical Responsibilities

Each resident is responsible for seeing new consults, as well as on-treatment and follow-up patients, with the Attending. 

Clinical Responsibilities of Residents

Clinical Research

Jefferson encourages and supports research by all department staff, and has made research an integral aspect of radiation oncology training.

Clinical Research at Jefferson

Educational Curriculum

Beyond the clinical responsibilities, residents obtain a comprehensive educational experience during their four years of training. 

Our Educational Curriculum

Top 10 Reasons to Choose Jefferson Radiation Oncology

There are many reasons to choose Jefferson. Learn about some of the most important.

Top 10 Reasons to Choose Jefferson for Training

Residents

Learn more about the current residents and alumni of the Jefferson Radiation Oncology Residency.

Our Current Residents

Residency Program Highlights

Jefferson Radiation Oncology residents go on to do great things. Learn about some of the most prominent.

Our Residency Program Highlights