Why WashU?

“I chose WashU for the great case volume and variety (including lots of brachytherapy and radiopharmaceuticals), priority on education, supportive and welcoming/friendly environment, excellent research opportunities (including a strong track record of residents being co-PIs on clinical trials), and quality of resident job placement after graduation. Plus it was important for us to be able to afford to buy a nice home in a nice neighborhood with plenty of space for the kids (and a double oven for my wife 😉) on a resident salary.”

“I chose WashU Radiation Oncology for its exceptional history of training residents with the field’s most cutting-edge technology, along with its ambition to advancing the field with novel and impactful research. The department also promotes a culture of collegiality, which I experienced firsthand as a medical student here, that inspires both faculty and trainees alike to excel.”

“I chose WashU because its commitment to excellence is matched only by its dedication to supporting our diverse interests. This is a place where I can thrive professionally & personally, surrounded by a community that encourages growth & exploration.”

“I chose WashU for the Radiation Oncology department’s warm and collaborative environment, which bolsters its ability to provide excellent mentors for clinical trial research and clinical training. I got to experience this warmth as a medical student here!”

“Wash U has a vibrant and collaborative community of physician scientists with staunch support from the highest levels of the institution, and most importantly, the leadership within the Department of Radiation Oncology. Wash U is at the frontier of new technologies and a leader in clinical trial development and recruitment. But above all, the people in the department are great.”

“I chose WashU for the people. Not only has everyone here made me feel comfortable in my own skin, being around people that are so smart and ambitious pushes me to be a better physician and academician every day.”

“I chose WashU because of the welcoming community, vibrant city, and wealth of resources! The program strongly values family and community and was incredibly supportive throughout my process with couples matching for residency. As a training program, WashU provides access to cutting edge technology, opportunities to pursue second degrees and research interests, and direct mentorship from leaders in the field. My weekends here consist of biking in Forest Park, playing tennis or pickle ball, or eating at my favorite Sichuan restaurant Chili Spot!”

“I chose WashU because its brand of clinical training is internationally respected, because it is the pioneer in several emerging technologies (e.g. birthplace of ViewRay and first in US to introduce adaptive MR-guided RT), because it elevates resident research with financial and temporal support, and because its people are approachable, kind, and bright!”

“I choose WashU because of its history of technologic innovation, vast research opportunities, robust and diverse clinical exposure, and most importantly, the endless kindness and support from everyone in the department. In addition, St Louis provides a richness of museums, concerts, events, & food opportunities that is accessible on a resident’s budget.”

“In addition to being at the forefront of advancements in radiation oncology, I chose WashU because of the people. I met genuinely warm people during my interview and I knew I would be happy working alongside my co-residents here at WashU.”

“I chose WashU for the world-class training, for the constant innovations and medical advancements, and for the history of residents obtaining highly-desirable job placement after training. But most importantly, I chose WashU Rad Onc for the supportive, kind, and family-friendly nature displayed by every member of the department. St. Louis is also a great place for my wife and me to raise our daughter near our families.”

“In such a technologically driven field, I chose WashU based on its access to new and wide-ranging technologies, as well as the diverse and inclusive patient population, opportunities and support to pursue a second degree, and its collaborative relationship with complementary departments (Medical Oncology and Radiology). When creating my rank list, WashU rose to the top because of the residents and attendings I met on my interview day and—equally important—the support staff who clearly tended and cared for our education and well-being.”

“I chose WashU Radiation Oncology because it has everything one would want from a training program: the resources, experience, and mentors to help you pursue any kind of research you can dream of, cutting edge technology, and faculty who are leading experts in their disease sites of interest while simultaneously being some of the most down-to-earth and approachable people.”

“WashU had everything I wanted in a Radiation Oncology program. The program provides robust, diverse, high-volume clinical training that equips residence to succeed and couples it with a history of supporting and developing physician scientists, even having a specific PSTP track. More importantly, I felt connected to the passionate, hardworking, kind individuals in the department that make it a wonderful environment to work.”