University of Virginia Health System

Radiation Therapy Program Application Procedures

For More Information Contact:

Frances R. Taylor, B.A., R.T.(R)(T)
Program Director, Radiation Therapy Program
Department of Radiation Oncology
University of Virginia Health System
Box 800383 Charlottesville, VA 22908
Phone: 434.243.2760 or 434.924.5191
Email : frt@virginia.edu

Disclaimer Clause
The University of Virginia Medical Center Radiation Therapy Program reserves the right to change any provision or requirement at any time within the student's term of enrollment.  Any changes will be made known to the student in a timely manner.

Send the completed application form, with the application fee, and all sections completed, including 3 references to the Program address as soon as possible but no later than the deadline, April 1, 2010, for August 2010 enrollment. We begin accepting applications in October.

• Pre-requisites do not have to be completed in order to apply. If you are in the process of completing your pre-requisites, please indicate this on the completed application form, with anticipated dates of completion.

When the application has been received by the Program, the Program will notify you.

When all necessary information has been received to complete the processing of your application, and if you meet the preliminary requirements, you will be notified and invited for a personal interview.  Each qualified applicant must come for an interview, and spend the day in the UVAHS Radiation Oncology Dept. interviewing with Admission/Selection Committee members, taking an assessment test, observing in the clinic and spending the lunch hour with students enrolled in the Program.

• Interviewees will be given a time-frame for notification of selection an admission decision, but all notifications will be made by May 30.

The Admission/Selection Committee meets after all applicants have been interviewed to select the best qualified applicants and alternates. Minimum class capacity for this particular year is determined ahead of time by the Advisory Committee, according to the needs of the region and the needs of the field. Maximum total program capacity is 12 students per year (including juniors and seniors). 

The Admissions Committee uses a Selection Scoring Mechanism to assist  in the final assessment of each candidate, and to provide a ranking system. This mechanism gives points for:

• Radiography Program or Nuclear Medicine Program GPA
• pre-requisite college course GPA
• Math/X-ray Physics Assessment (weighted) - administered at UVAMC
• SAT/ACT score (if applicable)
• Baccalaureate or other advanced degree
• Faculty interview scores
• Autobiographical essay
• Recommendations from references

When an applicant is chosen for admission, a letter is sent to offer a student position. The student is requested to send a letter stating his/her intentions by a specified date, usually 2-3 weeks following the receipt of the letter.