Radiology Oncology
Advanced Clinical Radiation Therapy
RCON 37400 | 100 Units
- Elective Type: Clinical
- Primary Instructor: Dr. Ralph Weichselbaum
- Contact: Denise Hallman | 2-4056 | dhallman@radonc.uchicago.edu
- Location on first day: Suite 1D
- Included in Lottery: Yes
- Last Reviewed: March 9, 2007
Overview
This course is designed to familiarize the student with the various methods of radiation therapy and with the efficacy of such treatment. There will be a thorough review of clinical oncology. Associated with this program the student can elect to study some mammalian radiobiology and tumor radiobiology. In the past, students have been involved in the setting up and treatment of patients in the radiation therapy areas. Some students have taken a particular clinical entity and done a rather thorough survey of the literature and then correlated the results with this literature search.
Objectives
To provide students with indepth knowledge of specialized topics in radiation oncology.
Evaluation
Students will be evaluated on their interaction with staff and patients, and the quality of their work on selected topics.
Offered:
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | |
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| AM | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | ||
| PM | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 | 5:00 |
Course Limitations and Prerequisites
Maximum Students Enrolled: 4
- Eligibility:
- Fourth year
- Visiting Student (from LCME Accredited Medical Schools Only)
- Prerequisites:
- Consent of Instructor