IU Student Electives
RADIATION ONCOLOGY

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93RT700	CLINICAL RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Course Director: Dr. Langer Other Faculty: Dr. Janna Andrews Dr. H. Cardenes Dr. Andrew Chang Dr. Minsong Cao Dr. Indra Das Dr. C. Desrosiers Dr. P. Dittmer Dr. J. Dynlacht Dr. Markus Fitzek Dr. Mark Henderson Dr. S. Ko Dr. Peter Johnstone Dr. M. Mendonca Dr. V. Moskvin Stephanie Frost, MS Xiaoyi Lu, MS Eric Slessinger, MS	NOTE: COURSE MAY BE ADDED/DROPPED WITHIN 15 DAYS OF THE START DATE. Description: Designed to give the student an opportunity to participate in the evaluation and management of patients with neoplastic conditions in a radiation oncology department. The student will have an opportunity to work closely with radiation oncologists to learn specialized examination techniques.  The student with see how available treatment options for cancers and related conditions are developed and posed, learn the basis for treatment recommendations, become aware of the technical challenges of radiation therapy, and better understand the medical and psycho-social problems encountered in patients with a serious illness with uncertain outcomes.  The student will also learn how radiation biology and radiation physics are integrated into clinical practice.  Multidisciplinary conferences are held frequently with other clinical departments as well as intra-departmental lectures and conferences in radiation oncology. This clinically-oriented elective gives the student an opportunity to observe how advances in radiation oncology are scientifically developed, tested and introduced. The student will deliver a lecture on a topic related to cancer. Alternative study focused on an approved faculty mentored research project is also possible. Goals: Instruction in the evaluation of the patient with cancer, refinement of basic exam skills and acquisition of new skills (e.g., nasopharyngoscopy) Understanding available treatment options for major malignancies Learning how to communicate treatment options in the face of serious illness and uncertain outcomes. Improved knowledge of anatomic-radiographic correlations Learning how to evaluate cancer literature Understanding molecular basis for cancer or physical principles of radiation delivery Opportunity for independent research TOP	Hospital(s): Department of Radiation Oncology IU School of Medicine, Indiana Cancer Pavilion, Roudebush VA
		Availability: All Year
		Number of units: 1 Full Time
		Max Students/Unit: 2
		Prerequisites: 3rd or 4th year status; interest in oncology
		Course components: 85% Clinical; 15% Lecture; Clinical Research projects are available
		Competency offered: IV: Lifelong Learning

93RT990	SPECIAL ELECTIVE IN RADIATION ONCOLOGY
	Description: The student should refer to the section of the Preface entitled "Special Electives" for information concerning the availability of elective opportunities especially designed to meet his/her needs and interests. The "Special Electives" section will also identify the procedures for arranging and scheduling special elective courses. TOP

49RT704	INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL RADIATION THERAPY
Course Director: Dr. Weed Other Faculty: Dr. Dugan Dr. Ross Dr. Yea	Note: This course may be dropped or added up to the 15th day of the month preceding the elective month. Objectives: Provide clinical introduction to the specialty of radiation oncology. Increase the student's background in cancer medicine and its treatment. Increase the general clinical awareness of cancer as a pathologic process by an intense clinical experience with patients. Provide an in-depth exposure in clinical radiation oncology decision-making. The student will not be required to take night call on this elective. Any student wanting to drop or add this elective after the initial computer scheduling should contact Mia Mimms at 962-3369 or mmimms@clarian.org. TOP	Hospital(s): Methodist Hospital (Indianapolis)
		Availability: All year
		Number of units: 1-3 Full Time
		Max Students/Unit: 1
		Prerequisites: 4th year status
		Course components: 80% Clinical; 20% Library
		Competency offered: None

84RT703	RADIATION ONCOLOGY
Course Director: Dr. R. Haerr Other Faculty: Dr. S. Ackley	Description: The student will receive an overview of radiation oncology and an opportunity to evaluate patients with malignant diseases. The student will be required to review the basic principles of oncologic medicine. There will be an opportunity to learn from one-on-one interaction with staff and expand textbook information by clinical experience. TOP	Hospital(s): Union Hospital (Terre Haute)
		Availability: September - May
		Number of units: 1 Full Time
		Max Students/Unit: 1
		Prerequisites: 4th year status
		Course components: 90% Clinical; 5% Lecture; 5% Library
		Competency offered: None