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Department of Radiation Medicine & Applied Sciences Radiation Medicine

Radiation Oncology Residency Program Application

Submission Requirements and Deadlines

To apply for a Radiation Oncology residency position, you must apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) . If you are graduating or have graduated from a U.S. Medical School, you must contact your medical school's student affairs office or other designated dean's office. Your dean's office will provide you with the information and the software for ERAS.

Applications must include:

  1. Three Letters of Recommendation
  2. Medical School Dean Letter
  3. Personal Statement
  4. Medical School Transcript
  5. USMLE Board Scores

After this date, no applications or documents will be accepted or reviewed.

Matching Process

Our program participates in the National Residency Match Program (NRMP) match. We adhere to the policies of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). For a complete description of the matching process and important registration deadlines, visit NRMP.

Interview Process

Applications will be reviewed and interview candidates will be selected by our Faculty Resident Selection Committee. Interviews are by invitation only and are sent through the ERAS post office via email to the applicant's email address as indicated on the ERAS application. Applicants who have not met our requirements will be notified by email through the ERAS post office email system.

Interview Dates & Times

All interviews will be held virtually over Zoom. Interviews will take place on:

Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Wednesday, January 15, 2025

Important Documents

Pursuant to National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) regulations, please view the following documents provided by our Office of Graduate Medical Education. If you match into the UC San Diego Radiation Oncology Residency Program through the NRMP, you will be required to complete and sign these documents.

  1. Terms and Conditions of Appointment (PDF)
  2. Appointment Letter (PDF)
  3. Acceptance of Appointment (PDF)
  4. Resident Position Description (PDF)
  5. GME Attestation Form (PDF)