Description
The Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) will offer a non-ACGME fellowship for radiation oncologists including new residency graduates who wish to develop technical skills and clinical expertise in HDR brachytherapy for malignant diseases. The main focus of the training will be on genitourinary cancers but there will be opportunities for involvement in other sites, mainly gynecologic and head and neck cancers. Prior brachytherapy experience is encouraged but not required.
Hundreds of patients are treated with HDR brachytherapy each year at UCSF. Patients are treated in 2 locations (Mission Bay and Mt. Zion hospitals) including the State-of-the-Art HDR brachytherapy suite in the Mission Bay Campus which also has an MR simulator. The fellow will develop clinical skills for the assessment of patients, clinical decision making, intra-operative ultrasound application, and HDR technique. The fellow will rotate with attending physicians within the clinical brachytherapy service, assisting with patient care coordination, and will develop a robust clinical research portfolio in brachytherapy. The fellow will be also expected to present cases at weekly conferences and participate in brachytherapy educational didactics and simulations for residents.
Goals and Objectives
- Advance clinical experience for the indications of brachytherapy through patient care
- Expand knowledge of brachytherapy through established lecture series and journal clubs.
- Acquire advanced technical skills in HDR brachytherapy, including ultrasound use, and CT- and MR-based planning.
- Mentor junior residents and medical students in HDR skills.
- Develop brachytherapy-related research projects.
The Environment:
With more than 20 locations throughout San Francisco and beyond, UCSF is the highest ranked hospital in Northern California. UCSF Medical Center has been recognized as one of the nation’s finest hospitals in the U.S. News & World Report 2020-2021 Best Hospitals survey, ranking eighth on the national Best Hospitals Honor Roll. In addition, UCSF’s School of Medicine is ranked in the top five nationally, being the only school of medicine in the nation that ranks in the top five in both research and primary care education.
With respect to research, UCSF has ranked among the nation’s top institutions in NIH funding for more than two decades and as one of the top five institutions in the world for published cancer research and impact. Overall, the University of California system has received more patents than any other university in the world.
UCSF holds a strong commitment to diversity and excellence, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care.
Length of Program: 1 year
Start Time: July 1st (flexible)
Number of Positions: 1
Eligibility:
- Successful completion of an ACGME accredited radiation oncology residency program (4 years + 1 year prelim/transitional residency = 5 years of required ACGME training).
- Must obtain full California Medical License
Application Requirements
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) including preferred contact information.
- One-page Personal Statement (focus on interest in Brachytherapy)
- Two Letters of Recommendation
Application Timelines: Applications may be submitted June 15, 2026, through November 15, 2026, to be reviewed on a rolling basis. Select applicants will be contacted for interview.
How to Apply: Applications and questions can be sent via email to Miriam Gray, Education Programs Manager at Miriam.Gray@ucsf.edu.
