Jun 5, 2025, 12:03

Radiation Oncology Fellowship Program

The Radiation Oncology Fellowship Program at the Juravinski Cancer Centre, McMaster University, offers a 1–2 year opportunity for advanced clinical and research training in radiation therapy. The program focuses on technological innovations across a range of treatment modalities and tumor sites. Fellows will be immersed in a dynamic academic and clinical environment with access to cutting-edge research and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Eligibility Criteria:

Field of Study: Fellowship streams include applications of Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy, Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT), and Stereotactic Radiation Therapy (SRT). Training sites of interest may include:

Breast
Genitourinary (Prostate, Kidney, Bladder)
Lung and Esophageal
Head and Neck
Gynecological
Central Nervous System
Bone and Oligometastases

Research Focus: Fellows will receive structured training in scientific methodology and research, with opportunities in clinical trials, health services research, translational research, and technology evaluation in radiation oncology.

Institutional Setting: The Juravinski Cancer Centre serves approximately 5,000 new cancer patients annually across Central West Ontario. The center is a leader in clinical trial accrual and collaborates with several cooperative groups.

Academic Pathways:

1-Year Fellowship: Option to enroll in the Graduate Diploma in Clinical Epidemiology (GDCE), part of McMaster’s internationally recognized Health Research Methods (HRM) programs. Learn more
2-Year Fellowship: Opportunity to pursue a Master’s degree in:
- Health Research Methodology
- Health Policy
- Health Science Education
- Medical Sciences
  Details available at McMaster Graduate Studies and the Clinician Investigator Program

Citizenship: Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. International applicants with completed Radiation Oncology residency training, and who are eligible for an educational license in Ontario, work permit, and visa, are also encouraged to apply. Applicants must state one of the following:

“Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada”
“No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada”

Fellowship Details:

Duration: 1–2 years
Start Date: July 1, 2026
Location: Juravinski Cancer Centre, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Application Requirements:

All application components must be submitted in full. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

Complete the Fellowship Application
Eligibility for CPSO (College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario) License
Curriculum Vitae, including academic appointments, publications, certifications, awards, and professional memberships
Three reference letters, including one from your Residency Program Director
Cover letter detailing your personal learning goals and preliminary ideas for a clinical/research project
Medical school transcripts

Application Deadline: July 15, 2025

Contact Information:
Dr. Jeffrey Greenspoon
c/o Kelly Edge
Department of Oncology, Juravinski Cancer Centre
699 Concession Street
Hamilton, ON, Canada, L8V 5C2
Tel: 905-387-9711 ext. 67162
Email: [email protected]

Further Information:
McMaster Radiation Oncology Fellowships

You can learn more about fellowship programs here.

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