RADONC 415C
Clinical Radiation Oncology
Nicole Larrier
Description from DukeHub
Radiation oncology plays a crucial role in the management of patients with cancer. The student begins this course with lectures, individual tutorials, and audio-visual education programs to review the crucial elements of radiation biology, medical radiation physics, and dosimetry. This is followed by clinical instruction based in the ambulatory clinics of the Radiation Oncology Department as well as participation in brachytherapy procedures, care of inpatients, and new patient consultations. This course provides an introduction to the role of radiation therapy in the treatment of malignant disease. For more information, please contact Dr. Larrier at (contact listed in DukeHub) or via email at (contact listed in DukeHub). NOTE: This elective does require student to complete rotations at the VA Medical Center. Students applying for this rotation MUST complete all VA paperwork no later than one month prior to the first day of classes. Students should report to Room 005113 [Sub-basement, White Zone, Duke Clinic] at 7:45am on the first day of the rotation. Credit: 4. Enrollment: max 3. Nicole Larrier, MD and staff
Skills
- clinicalSchool of Medicine clinical course
AI-resilient: 2 of 5
- Yes: Physical, lab or field work · clinical rotation
- Yes: Live work with people · "clinical"
- No: Judgment someone is accountable for
- No: A craft you practice with your hands or body
- No: Small, in-person format
The checks lean on Microsoft Research, Working with AI (2025), which found generative AI applies least to physical work and hands-on work with people. A signal, not a promise. How the score works
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