Radiation Oncology Residency Application Process
Medical School Requirements
Applicants must have graduated from one of the following:
- U.S. and Canadian Medical Schools
- LCMEaccredited medical school (MD)
- AOAaccredited osteopathic medical school (DO)
- International Medical Graduates
- Valid ECFMG certification
- Accepts J-1 sponsorship through ECFMG
Prerequisite Clinical Training (PGY1)
The Radiation Oncology Residency Program begins at the PGY-2 level. Before starting PGY-2, residents must complete an ACGME-accredited clinical internship year, such as:
- Internal Medicine
- Surgery, or
- Transitional Year
How to Apply
Applications are accepted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
Application Checklist
- ERAS application
- Official Medical school transcripts
- An official record of board scores (NBME, FLEX, USMLE, LMCC, COMLEX, VQE or FMGEMS).
- A dean's letter and three other letters of recommendation.
- A curriculum vita.
- A personal statement.
Graduates from a medical school outside of the United States or Canada must submit a valid ECFMG certificate.
Applications for each academic year, which begins July 1, should be completed by December 1 of the previous calendar year. If you are selected for an interview, you will be invited to visit City of Hope for an interview with selected faculty. Interviews are conducted from December through January each year.
Interview Process
Applications are submitted through ERAS beginning in September and should be completed by December. Selected applicants will be invited to interview virtually with members of our faculty. Interviews are typically conducted from December through January.
Contact
For further information, contact the program by phone or email:
- Thalia Yaden | Training Program Coordinator
City of Hope Department of Radiation Oncology
1500 E. Duarte Road, Duarte, CA 91010
626-218-2247
[email protected]