Patterns and Perceptions of “Away” Rotations Among Radiation Oncology Residency Applicants

Purpose Medical students often complete clinical rotations at other institutions (away rotations). This study assesses the number of away rotations undertaken by radiation oncology residency applicants and their value from the applicants’ perspective. Methods and Materials A survey was sent to applicants to a single radiation oncology program from 2015 to 2017. Questions addressed away rotation frequency, funding, motivations, barriers, and...