C504 Radiation Oncology (Montefiore Medical Center)
Of the three principal modalities for treating cancer, Radiation Oncology is probably the most unfamiliar to medical students. During the first week of this four week elective, we introduce the student to the basic technology of radiation: the linear accelerators, the simulators, the treatment planning computers, the lead alloy block cutting photographs. In the following weeks the student rotates on various attendings' services which feature curative treatment for head and neck cancer, Hodgkin's Disease, early breast cancer, intracavitary insertions of radioactive isotopes for cervix and endometrial cancer, implants of tumors at various sites, at this in addition to the palliation of more advanced disease. The student accompanies residents on inpatient and outpatient consultations, and participates in the work-ups, treatment planning, supervision of set-ups on the machines, and weekly status checks of patients on treatment. Toward the end of the elective the student is asked to present a half-hour talk on a subject in Radiation Oncology or a related field that he or she has investigated. There are ample opportunities for clinical research in our department. All the student needs to bring is enthusiasm.
Dr. Keyur Mehta
kmehta@montefiore.org718-920-7750
Modules: All
Maximum: 2
Contact: Ms. Lisette Marchand,
lmarchan@montefiore.org, 718-920-5062
First day students meet in Radiation Oncology Department -Yellow Zone-Montefiore Medical Center-Moses Division- 9:00 A.M.
C800 Radiation Oncology (Beth Israel Medical Center)
**Not Available to Visiting Students**
The students are taught the basic principles of radiation oncology. They attended departmental teaching rounds and tumor boards. Each student is assigned to one attending physician. This gives them an opportunity to follow patients through the various steps of care, including consultation, simulation, treatment planning and delivery of radiation therapy. This clinical format provides comprehensive overview of the specialty.
Dr.Manjeet Chadha
212-420-2592
mchadha@bethisraelny.org Modules: All
Students must contact Dr. Chadha prior to the start of the elective.