Residents
Residency Opportunities
In 1962, Yale was awarded one of the original NIH Program Project Grants in Radiation Therapy and Radiobiology. This program provided funds for the support of a nucleus of physicians with a focused interest in the therapeutic application of radiation and related basic research.
A variety of sources provide millions of dollars annually for support of research activities within the department. A separate training program in therapeutic radiology was established in 1961, and since the original NIH Program Project Grant in the early 1960s, the department has developed and expanded to provide a multitude of scientific and translational research opportunities. In 1972, Therapeutic Radiology became an independent department at Yale and was organized into three major divisions: Radiation Therapy, Radiobiology and Radiological Physics. Currently, there are 29 radiation oncology attending physician faculty who provide specialized clinical service, multidisciplinary care, education for housestaff/students, and pursue clinical and basic research endeavors.
Yale Courses/Workshops
Each student's curriculum is tailored to match one's background and interests while at the same time providing essential Track-specific training. Most Tracks have recommended or required courses, but students can choose electives that are outside of these recommendations. It is quite normal to find students from many different Tracks sitting side-by-side in the same classes. Biological and Biomedical Sciences provides an extensive menu of graduate courses covering the full spectrum of research disciplines, and descriptions of our most recent course offerings.
YCC Trainee Colloquium
The Yale Cancer Center (YCC) Annual Trainee Colloquium provides a dynamic forum for Yale trainees to showcase their cancer research, share ideas, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration. Each spring, we invite predoctoral MD, PhD, and MD-PhD students, postdoctoral associates and fellows, residents, clinical fellows, and graduates of the Cancer Biology Training Program to submit abstracts describing their current work in cancer research.
The colloquium features presentations across four key research areas:
Submitted abstracts are reviewed by the CRTEC Core Team. Selected trainees will be invited to deliver oral presentations during the event. From these presentations, four Research Excellence Prize recipients will be chosen and announced at the colloquium. Each awardee will receive a certificate and a $250 prize. For more information or questions, please contact crtec@yale.edu.
The 2026 YCC Trainee Colloquium will take place on May 15, 2026. Abstract applications open Feb. 20, 2026.
Brewing Connections
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Brewing Connections is a professional networking series coordinated by Yale Cancer Center’s Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination (CRTEC) Office in conjunction with Yale Cancer Center Grand Rounds. The series creates an informal, welcoming space for trainees from medical students to junior faculty to engage with national leaders in cancer research and clinical care over coffee and pastries.
This event is open to all and is designed to foster meaningful conversation around career pathways, mentorship, and professional development. By bringing together trainees, faculty, and visiting speakers, Brewing Connections promotes relationship-building, knowledge exchange, and community across the Yale Cancer Center.