USAOverview
Fellowship in adult and paediatric CNS radiation oncology covering CNS, skull base, spine and paediatric patients in definitive, metastatic, adjuvant and re-irradiation settings, with training in Gamma Knife and LINAC-based radiosurgery and proton therapy plus clinical and translational research. Sample schedule includes adult CNS, paediatric CNS, SBRT spine/skull base and research blocks.
The programme
- Focus
- CNS radiation oncology / Paediatric radiation oncology / Stereotactic radiosurgery
- Training type
- Clinical + research
- Duration
- 1 year (optional second year per sample training schedule)
- Start
- July 1 (negotiable)
- Positions
- Not stated on official page
- Accreditation
- Institutional fellowship (accreditation not stated on the official page).
- Department
- Not stated on official page
Eligibility and visa
- Eligibility
- Completed ACGME-accredited radiation oncology residency by the start date and ABR board-certified or board-eligible.
- International applicants
- Exceptional international applicants who have completed a radiation oncology training programme will be considered if they can obtain a valid US medical licence and ECFMG certification (USMLE 1 and 2); must be fluent in English.
- Visa support
- Department accepts J-1, F-1 or TN visas; ECFMG certification required for visa sponsorship where applicable; applicants must be able to secure the appropriate visa.
- Licence requirement
- Must be able to obtain a full and unrestricted Ohio medical licence before starting.
How to apply
- Deadline
- Not stated on official page
- Application method
- Complete the application form and email it with CV, personal statement, three letters of recommendation, USMLE scores (Steps 1–3), ECFMG certificate (if applicable), MSPE and medical school transcript to Program Coordinator Marcie Sparks (Marcie.Sparks@osumc.edu, 614-814-1224). Program Director: Dukagjin Blakaj (Dukagjin.Blakaj@osumc.edu).
Funding
- Funding
- Salary negotiable, based on experience and education; stipends set by The Ohio State University Graduate Medical Education.
Official sources
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