Specialty Advisor
Specialty Advisor(s)
Dr. Stanislav Lazarev
stanislav.lazarev@mountsinai.org
http://icahn.mssm.edu/profiles/stanislav-lazarev
Program Director
Dr. Michael Buckstein
michael.buckstein@mountsinai.org
https://www.mountsinai.org/profiles/michael-buckstein
Advice from Specialty Advisor
What should students be doing in year 1 and 2?
Reach out to the department to find out more about the field and do clinical shadowing. Seek out research experiences for the summer between year 1 and 2.
What should students be doing in year 3 and 4?
Do electives to explore the field. Meet with Dr. Rosenzweig mid-year to discuss applying in the field and away electives for the beginning of year 4.
Is an away elective recommended?
Away electives are recommended.
LoRs
Departmental letter necessary?
Yes
Any specific writers needed?
Dr. Kenneth Rosenzweig
All from the specific specialty or from other specialties as well?
2-3 letters from radiation oncology faculty are recommended (1 being research-related, if applicable).
Recommended websites
CiM Radiation Oncology Profile
American Society for Radiation Oncology
Recommended journals
International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics (the Red Journal)
Radiotherapy and Oncology (the Green Journal)
Practical Radiation Oncology
Advances in Radiation Oncology