Our Goals
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The
goals of the residency program is to educate and train
caring and compassionate physicians to be skilled in the
practice of radiation oncology and clinical oncology and
who will be competent and independent with respect to
patient care, medical knowledge, practice-based learning
and improvement, communication, professionalism and
system-based practice. Emphasis is placed on
understanding the etiology and behavior of the
neoplastic process, its mechanisms of spread and its
ultimate impact on the patient. The resident will learn
the indications for the treatment of cancer with
radiation and also with surgery and chemotherapy.
Attention will be devoted to understanding which stage
and type of cancer can be suitably treated with a single
modality and which might benefit from integrated
treatment with multiple modalities. The program will
instill a broad clinical and scientific radiation
oncology knowledge base into the residents. These goals
will be met by he clinical and didactic curricula.
Core Competencies
The resident will obtain competency to the level expected of a new practitioner in the six areas below as specified by the ACGME: Competency of these six areas will be measured by various evaluations.
Patient Care
The resident is able to provide compassionate, appropriate and effective patient care for the treatment of health problems and promotion of health. Resident understands how to appropriately prioritize patient problems and develop an appropriate diagnostic plan, prescribes medications appropriately, and shows an appropriate balance between attention to the details of patient care and the overall context of treating the patient's illness. The resident obtains consultations appropriately, and is able to perform technical procedures completely, when appropriate.Medical Knowledge
The resident demonstrates knowledge of established and evolving biomedical, clinical, epidemiological, and social/behavioral sciences as well as the application of this knowledge to patient care. Resident is able to assess diagnostic information critically and constructively, and recognizes the psychosocial aspects of illness. Resident is able to critically evaluate the medical literature and apply new knowledge to the delivery of safe and effective patient care.Practice-Based Learning and Improvement
The resident is able to critically evaluate the care of their patients, appraise and assimilate scientific evidence, and continuously improve patient care delivered on the basis of ongoing self-evaluation and learning. The resident uses knowledge to educate patient families, medical students, allied health personnel, peers, and other health professionals as appropriate. Resident is capable of self-identifying strengths, deficiencies, and the limits of their knowledge and expertise. The resident is receptive to constructive criticism (formative evaluation feedback) regarding the care of patients and physician performance. Resident is able to set learning and improvement goals, and identify and perform activities appropriate to meeting those goals.Interpersonal and Communication Skills
The resident demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills that result in effective information exchange and collaboration with patients, families and other health professionals. These skills include the ability to communicate across a broad range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds and ability to communicate with physicians, health professionals, and health related agencies effectively. The resident is able to maintain comprehensive, timely and readable medical records. The resident can work effectively as a member or leader of a healthcare team and serve appropriately as a consultant to other physicians and health professionals. Resident is able to clearly lead daily work rounds, when appropriate.Professionalism
The resident is committed to carrying out professional responsibilities and adhering to ethical principles. The resident demonstrates respect for patient privacy and autonomy and is accountable to patient, society and the medical profession for actions. Resident demonstrates compassion, integrity and respect for others as well as responsiveness to patient needs that supersede self-interest. The resident demonstrates sensitivity and responsiveness to a broad patient population including diversity in gender, age, culture, race, religion, disability, and sexual orientation. The resident demonstrates the ability to manage personal stress effectively. The resident is expected to answer pages or messages in a timely fashion. Resident understands how to maintain appropriate professional boundaries, and demonstrates integrity, honesty and compassion. Resident completes assigned tasks in a timely fashion.Systems-Based Practice
The resident understands and is capable to interact effectively with different systems of care. The resident demonstrates the ability to provide high-quality care in a cost-effective manner. The resident incorporates consideration of cost-awareness and risk-benefit analysis in patient care decisions. The resident advocates for high quality care for all patients.
