We offer an extensive Radiation Therapy Training Program where students learn teamwork while working with all groups within the specialty of radiation oncology, including radiation oncologists, nurses, medical dosimetrists and physicists.
Radiation Therapists setting up for proton treatment in the Burr Center.
The Mass General Department of Radiation Oncology works in collaboration with Suffolk University and the University of Vermont to educate and provide clinical training for students working toward degrees in radiation therapy and medical biophysics.
Students rotating in our department will participate in the daily responsibilities of radiation therapists, including patient care and the operation of treatment machines. Our extensive list of treatment options allows students to obtain broad experience while on assignment here. Please note that this program is highly selective with a limited number of opportunities available per academic year.