Description

The Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) Department of Radiation Oncology is proud to announce the inaugural Advanced Colorectal and Anal Cancer (CRAC) Fellowship. Based at our Manhattan campuses, this program offers focused subspecialty expertise in organ preservation and integrated translational research.

Program Overview

• Duration: One-year program beginning July 1, 2027, and ending June 30, 2028.
• Structure: A balanced 60% clinical and 40% research experience.
• Mission: To cultivate clinical expertise in colorectal and anal cancer management, including neoadjuvant and non-operative organ-preservation strategies.
  

Educational Experience

Our fellows engage in high-volume clinical management (minimum 100 cases per year) utilizing the latest radiation techniques:

• Advanced Modalities: Includes IMRT, VMAT, MR-guided adaptive radiation therapy (MRg-ART), SBRT, and intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT).
• Multidisciplinary Care: Active participation in Disease Management Team (DMT) conferences, difficult case rounds, and elective rotations in GI pathology, radiology, and surgery.
• Research & Academics: Conduct independent research with the goal of producing at least one manuscript for a peer-reviewed journal.
• Teaching & Leadership: Fellows help supervise residents and medical students and present didactic educational sessions for staff.
  

Eligibility & Requirements

• Prerequisite Training/Selection Criteria: Prior to the starting of the fellowship position, applicant must have completed an approved Radiation Oncology Residency Program. International graduates are required to train under a J-1 visa sponsored by Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) and must possess a valid ECFMG certificate to be eligible for consideration.
• Benefits & Housing: Subsidized Housing: MSKCC offers access to subsidized housing options for fellows. Please note that while we strive to accommodate our trainees, housing is not guaranteed and is subject to availability.
• Salary and Benefits: MSK is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
  

Program Leadership & Contact

• Program Director: Dr. Paul B. Romesser 
• Associate Program Director: Dr. Diana Roth O’Brien
  
  

How to Apply

To apply for a fellowship position, please use the link to our online application portal below: 

https://mskcc.embark.com/apply/ro

Contact

Primary Contact: Melissa Dawson, Education Manager
Address: 1275 York Avenue, Box 22, New York, NY 10065 
Phone: 212-639-6800
Email: dawsonm@mskcc.org