MS4 Catalog

Radiation Oncology

LOCATION: Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston, West Virginia
PRECEPTOR: WVU Clinical Faculty
DURATION: 2 or 4 weeks
OFFERED: Continuously
MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT: 1 student
STATUS: Elective

Objectives

The student observes the daily activities of a modern Radiation Oncology department to:

  1. understand the role radiation plays in cancer treatment;
  2. develop a better understanding of the behavior and natural history of different cancers.

Methods to Achieve Objectives

Departmental observation and interaction with physicians.

Examination Procedures and Evaluation Criteria

Daily observation.

Pre-Rotation Instructions

WVU/Visiting Students -Contact 4th year Coordinator for preceptor information and time to report one week prior. (Visiting students must attend an Orientation before beginning rotations at CAMC; you will receive detailed Orientation information one week prior to your start date)