Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The Rutgers radiation oncology residency program prepares trainees for successful careers as radiation oncologists in a variety of clinical practice settings including academic, free-standing, community and urban practices. Our program offers hands-on training in all modalities including external beam, proton beam, brachytherapy, GammaKnife, SBRT and SRS and in 2025, MRLinac. Exceptional research opportunities include clinical trial research and basic science training in state of the art labs.
Total Program Size
1
2
4
1
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
1
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
NRMP Match Codes
2918430A0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
32
Required letters of recommendation
3
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
Yes
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
50
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
12
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
2.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
10
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
100
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Portfolio system
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Not Available
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Resident Shares Cost
Medical insurance coverage begins
More than 30 days of starting program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
12
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
48
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
32
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
4303313135
Beeper or Home Call
6
6
6
6
Program Director
First Name
Bruce
Middle Name
G
Last Name
Haffty
Degrees
MD
Address
Rutgers Cancer Inst of New Jersey
Dept of Radiation Oncology
195 Little Albany St
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
United States
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-74.448624 40.496471)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Susan
Last Name
Niedzinski
Address
Cancer Inst of New Jersey
Dept of Radiation Oncology
195 Little Albany St
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-74.448624 40.496471)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
No
% USMD
47.20
% IMG
36.50
% DO
16.20
% Female
35.60
% Male
64.30
Total Physician
10
Total Non Physician
10
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
30.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.20
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | $70,988 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 3 | $74,982 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 4 | $79,361 | 20 | 12 |
| Year 5 | $81,469 | 20 | 12 |
Total Positions
8
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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