UCLA Journal of Radiation Oncology January 1, 2022 - Flipbook - Page 19
UCLA RADIATION ONCOLOGY JOURNAL
MEDICAL STUDENT
PRECEPTORSHIP
W
hen Dr. Amar Kishan and the Department of Radiation Oncology created the
Medical Student Preceptorship, the goal was to help address the persistent
underrepresentation of women and racial and ethnic minorities in the field
of Radiation Oncology. The program, in its second year, provides a mentored clinical
and translational research experience, exposure to clinical Radiation Oncology as it is
practiced at a tertiary academic center, and career development advice and guidance.
Designed for US Medical School Students with a commitment to efforts fostering
workforce diversity in healthcare, the UCLA Radiation Oncology Medical Student
Preceptorship provides a support stipend with the expectation that the recipient will
devote at least thirty-five hours per week to activities related to the preceptorship. All
students must identify an attending physician in the Department of Radiation Oncology
who will serve as a primary mentor during their preceptorship. Though the student
may work with other mentors, the primary mentor is responsible for ensuring that
the student has identified an appropriate academic project (commensurate with the
timeframe of the preceptorship) and is responsible for providing sufficient guidance
and supervision to allow completion of the project. It is required that the mentor and
the applicant draft a research proposal, outlining clinical and academic activities,
as part of the application for this preceptorship. The mentor is also responsible for
facilitating clinical exposure for the student. Finally, the mentor is encouraged to
provide career guidance.
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