Physician | Department of Radiation Oncology | James J. Peters VAMC
As a radiation oncologist, I’m responsible for determining the role of radiation therapy in a patient’s cancer treatment plan, planning the radiation treatment, evaluating the patient for the response to the treatment, and continuing to follow-up with the patient for side effect management and cancer surveillance.
At the first visit, also known as a consultation, I review all of the patient’s records, pathology reports, laboratory results and imaging and perform a physical examination. At the conclusion of the exam, I discuss my recommendations for radiation treatment with the patient and family. Several appointments are made for the patient so that a plan for the radiation treatment can be developed.
Once treatment starts, I make sure that every treatment is accurately given, monitor the patient’s progress and adjust treatment as necessary, and treat any side effects of radiation therapy
Assistant Clinical Professor | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center
As an assistant clinical professor, I teach residents all the above listed responsibilities of a radiation oncologist so that they can eventually practice independently. I’m responsible for student advisement, mentoring, monitoring performance, providing feedback, and providing them with opportunities for growth in their careers.
Prior experience: I don’t believe this applies to my field/me as this is my first official job after training. I’m happy to provide details on other jobs I’ve performed on the side (tutor, receptionist, etc)while undergoing my training if that would be helpful or with details on my research, volunteer work, memberships if that’s what you’re looking for.
Education:
To become a radiation oncologist, I have completed four years of college, four years of medical school, one year of general medical training, and then four years of residency training in radiation oncology. At each stage, I’ve taken multiple exams in order to qualify proceeding to the next step in training with the last exam being a board certification by the American Board of Radiology.
Graduate
Hofstra North Shore- LIJ School of Medicine, c/o May 2015
Degree: M.D.
Undergraduate
New York University, c/o May 2011
Major: Biochemistry
Minors: Child & Adolescent Mental Health Studies, Philosophy
