Small Animal Radiation Oncology Residency
The Small Animal Radiation Oncology Residency Program
is a 2-year non-degree program designed to provide advanced clinical
training in radiation oncology and related fields leading to ACVR
(Radiation Oncology) certification. The residents participate in
primary patient care, daily rounds, seminars and clinical conferences.
Training occurs in the Harrington Oncology Program, an internationally-recognized
program staffed by 2 radiation oncologists, 3 board certified medical
oncologists, a medical physicist, 1 radiation oncology resident,
and 3 medical oncology residents, in TCSVM Foster Hospital for Small
Animals, located in North Grafton, MA, approximately 40 miles west
of Boston. Our hospital serves as a major referral center for canine
and feline cancer patients from all over New England. State-of-the-art
equipment is available on-site for helical CT scanning, MRI, nuclear
scintigraphy, digital radiography (PACS), and advanced computer-assisted
radiation treatment planning (XiO CMS, Inc). Radiation therapy is
delivered by a 6MV linear accelerator with multileaf collimator
(Primus, Siemens, Corp), with up to 21 MeV electron capabilities.
System will be ready for intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT).
Electric management system (IMPAC medical systems, Inc) is used
for data management and quality control. Strontium-90 plesiotherapy
is also available as a therapeutic option. Residents have the opportunity
to participate in several ongoing clinical trials of new therapeutic
agents and procedures.
A major portion of the residency will be spent on clinical rotations in our radiation therapy facility with time and supervision provided by radiation and medical oncologists. A well-educated and supportive technical staff plays an important role in our clinical and teaching service. In addition, the program is supported by specialists in internal medicine, emergency/critical care, cardiology, neurology, ophthalmology, radiology, surgery and pathology. Radiation oncology residents rotate through the radiology service to increase their knowledge of diagnostic radiology. As part of the training program, the residents will participate in the clinical teaching of 2nd, 3rd and 4th year veterinary students.
Residents are encouraged to develop their own clinical research projects, and are expected to complete at least one manuscript for publication. Personal development time is provided for this and to study for boards. Appointments will be made for 12 months with annual renewal based on satisfactory completion of the previous year. A certificate of residency is awarded to the candidate upon successful completion of the training program. A benefits package including health and professional liability insurance, vacation and an annual travel allotment is available.
Applicants can contact Dr. Chieko Azuma to obtain additional information well before the January deadline. An interview is not required, but if a candidate wishes, four preset dates will be arranged for those visits.
Submit application with return e-mail address to Tricia Johnston.
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