Clerkship Leadership

Thank you for your interest in our program! Below, you will find further details about the clerkship itself, along with opportunities to participate in research, and helpful resources.

If you are interested in learning more about the clerkship and/or applying, please fill out the following form:
https://jhmi.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bCTl3EgvKSTZJb0

If you are a JHUSOM student, your formal registration to rotate with us should be processed through the Office of the Registrar as an Elective at:
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/som/offices/registrars/med-students/electives.html 

If you are a student who will be visiting from another institution, please complete a formal application to rotate with us through the Johns Hopkins Visiting Medical Student Office at: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/som/offices/registrars/visiting-md/

We strongly encourage visiting students to submit an application more than 6 weeks in advance of the desired start date to allow ample time for processing and review.

Director of Medical Student Education

Amol Narang, MD

Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology & Molecular Radiation Sciences

The Johns Hopkins Hospital

401 North Broadway, Suite 1440
Baltimore, MD 21231
Telephone: 410-502-3823
Email: [email protected]

Medical Student Coordinator

Ruth Lewis

Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences

The Johns Hopkins Hospital

401 North Broadway, Suite 1440
Baltimore, MD 21231
Telephone: 410-955-7390
Email: [email protected] 

Experience

The goal of the medical student rotation is to introduce students to the daily workflow of radiation oncology and basic principles in managing oncology patients. Students will be able to participate in the following clinical and educational activities during the rotation.

Clinical experience includes:

• New patient consult
• On treatment evaluation
• Follow up visits
• Simulation and treatment planning
• HDR and LDR brachytherapy procedures

Structured didactics include:

• Medical student oriented introductory lectures
• Resident lectures and case conferences
• Departmental peer reviews
• Select multidisciplinary tumor boards

Virtual rotations may be considered on a case by case basis. Students interested in this option are encouraged to contact Dr. Narang (email [email protected]) for further information.

Expectations

Students are expected to adhere to professionalism when interacting with patients, physician preceptors and all members of the team. Students should be able to perform a complete history and physical exam, focusing on the relevant disease sites. Students are encouraged to actively participate in discussions pertaining to patient management. Attendance of weekly didactics is expected.

Students who participate in the four-week rotation are expected to give a presentation at the end of their rotations. Topics of the presentation may include, but are not limited to, case report and literature review, areas of controversy in radiation oncology, and individual research work.

Research

Our department maintains a vibrant research program in areas of clinical science, physics and biology. Students interested in participating in research are encouraged to contact individual faculty members or reach out to Dr. Narang (email [email protected]). Past medical student projects have been presented at ASTRO annual conferences, published in leading journals, and received funding from major research societies.

Johns Hopkins medical students who are exploring opportunities for Scholarly Concentrations are encouraged to reach out to Dr. Narang regarding ongoing research projects in the department.

Medical Student Resources

We encourage and support students who are interested in the clerkship rotation and/or research opportunities to pursue the following programs.

• ASTRO Medical Student Summer Research Fellowship: Provides financial support for an eight-week summer research experience for medical students from underrepresented backgrounds.
• RSNA Medical Student Research Grant: Provides financial support for medical students to conduct research in radiologic science.
• CaREER (Cancer Research Education Excellence in Radiotherapy): CaREER is an R25 NCI-funded education and training program designed for the next generation of radiation oncology trainees. Our program is tailored to provide comprehensive training and education in the field of radiation oncology, preparing trainees for a successful career in this specialized area of medicine.

Pre-requisites

Students interested in a clinical rotation at our department should be current US medical school enrollees in good academic standing. Third and fourth year medical students are welcome to apply for a full, four-week clerkship rotation. First and second year medical students are welcome to inquire about opportunities for clinical exposure to our department.