Resident Training:
Information for Applicants

Memo from the Program Director
NYU's Special Features
How to Apply
Terms and Conditions of Employment
Travel and Hotel Information
Housing Information
Useful Links

Greetings from the Program Director

Dear Prospective Applicant,

Thank you for taking the time to access our website. Our residency program at NYU, which is fully accredited by the ACGME, has been in existence since 1973. During these past 30 years, we have trained medical school graduates to become skillful practitioners in the field of radiation oncology and encouraged their development as caring and compassionate physicians. Our department continues to embrace the triad of research, education and patient care, and our commitment to resident education is greater than ever. Our large urban university environment allows a broad range of clinical experience while also providing structured coursework in radiobiology, physics and statistics. Time is provided for the numerous teaching conferences and tumor boards that are held within the department and throughout the medical center.

Details of our program are available within this website for persons interested in pursuing what we feel is an excellent graduate medical education. Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can be of assistance.

Sincerely,

Ashwatha Narayana, M.D. Associate Professor, Director of Residency Training

Highlights of the Program

• 4-year training program at an NCI-designated Cancer Center
• Training at a major university with 64 specialty training programs
• Access to a diverse patient population including the patients of NYU Clinical Cancer Center, Bellevue Hospital, New York City's flagship public hospital
• Affiliated rotations at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in brachytherapy and pediatric radiation oncology
• In-depth radiosurgical training including Gamma Knife and LINAC stereotactic radiosurgery
• Access to New York City's educational and cultural attractions

Terms and Conditions of Employment

If interested, you can obtain a description of resident salaries and policies regarding vacation time, leaves of absence, liability insurance, medical and disability insurance, etc. Please contact the NYU House Staff Office at (212) 263-5506 if you have any questions.

How to Apply

Prospective applicants are required to submit their medical school transcript; letters of recommendation (at least 3); Dean's letter or equivalent; curriculum vitae and personal statement. Letters of recommendation from faculty in the field of radiation oncology are strongly encouraged.

We only accept application materials though ERAS (the Electronic Residency Application Service). For information on ERAS, please contact your school's Dean's Office or visit the ERAS website for applicants . Our application deadline is the Wednesday before Thanksgiving; please submit your application materials via ERAS in sufficient time for us to receive them by that date.

The submitted materials are reviewed by the Program Director, who then selects applicants to interview. At the time of interview, applicants will meet individually with several faculty members, tour the department and have a chance to meet privately with the residents over lunch.

Applicants with a keen interest in the program should consider an elective within the department.

If you desire any further assistance, please feel free to contact our Residency Program Coordinator, Emily Rawn, his direct number is (212) 263-6940, or you can leave a message with our receptionist at (212) 263-5055.

Travel and Hotel Information for Interviewees

Directions to the Medical Center

Direction to NYU Clinical Cancer Center

HOTELS

The following is a list of hotels located near the NYU Medical Center. (Hotels with 10016 Zip Codes are the closest, but only a short subway or cab ride is required for the others.) Rates are approximate, based on a mid-week stay and subject to change. To ensure best rates, we suggest that you indicate that you are interviewing at NYU Medical Center. Please make sure to inquire about any particular concerns you may have regarding bedding, kitchen facilities, etc.

Housing Information

The Off Campus Housing Assistance Program (OCHAP) is available to assist residents who desire assistance finding housing in the neighborhood.

Applications for on-campus housing are conducted through the Department of Housing and Property Services.

Useful Links

Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)
Radiation Oncology Faculty at NYUMC
Resweb: NYU House Staff Information
General NYUMC Information
General NYC Information
Association of Residents in Radiation Oncology (ARRO)
American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO)

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