Academic Radiation Oncologist – Genitourinary Oncology | University of Michigan

University of Michigan Department of Radiation Oncology | Ann Arbor, Michigan

The University of Michigan Department of Radiation Oncology invites applications for a board-certified or board-eligible Radiation Oncologist to join its academic faculty at the Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor level.

This unique opportunity combines practice in two complementary clinical settings. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive general radiation oncology care at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System while developing a specialized Genitourinary (GU) Radiation Oncology practice, including high-dose-rate brachytherapy, at the University of Michigan.

Position Highlights

• Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary academic Radiation Oncology program
• Provide comprehensive general radiation oncology care to Veterans at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System
• Provide specialized care for patients with genitourinary cancers at the University of Michigan
• Support and contribute to a GU brachytherapy program
• Collaborate closely with University of Michigan faculty, particularly within GU Oncology
• Participate in clinical research and investigator-initiated clinical trials
• Access a 3T MR Simulator with unique clinical research opportunities for GU cancers
• Utilize advanced treatment and planning techniques, including PET, 4D CT, MRI, image-guided brachytherapy, IGRT, stereotactic radiosurgery, and SBRT
• Teach and mentor Radiation Oncology residents and medical students
• Participate in institutional tumor boards and departmental meetings

At the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, the physician will treat a broad spectrum of malignancies within a multidisciplinary environment. At the University of Michigan, the physician will provide specialized clinical care for patients with GU cancers, with particular emphasis on supporting the brachytherapy program.

The successful candidate will also contribute to the University of Michigan's mission of clinical care, education, and research. Opportunities include resident rotations and mentorship, medical student education, clinical research projects with trainees, and access to the University of Michigan Clinical Trials Office to open investigator-initiated trials.

Qualifications

Candidates must have:

• Medical degree with completion of an ACGME-accredited Radiation Oncology residency
• Board certification or board eligibility through the American Board of Radiology
• Expertise in a variety of radiation treatment methods
• Current Michigan medical licensure or the ability to obtain appropriate licensure in Michigan

A previous record of scientific publications, research, and teaching is desirable. Experience in multimodality treatment planning and image-guided brachytherapy, as well as an interest in IGRT, stereotactic radiosurgery, and SBRT, is strongly desired.

About University of Michigan Radiation Oncology

The University of Michigan Department of Radiation Oncology, part of Michigan Medicine, offers an academic environment centered on excellence in patient care, education, and research. Faculty have opportunities to collaborate across multidisciplinary oncology programs, participate in clinical and translational research, educate residents and medical students, and contribute to the advancement of radiation oncology.

This position offers the added opportunity to practice across both the University of Michigan and VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, combining specialized GU oncology care with comprehensive radiation oncology for Veterans.

Location

University of Michigan / Michigan Medicine
1500 E. Medical Center Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48109

This position also includes clinical responsibilities at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System.

The University of Michigan Department of Radiation Oncology, part of Michigan Medicine, is a leading academic program committed to excellence in patient care, education, and research. Based in Ann Arbor, the department provides advanced, multidisciplinary cancer care while offering faculty opportunities to collaborate with specialists across Michigan Medicine, participate in clinical research and investigator-initiated trials, and educate the next generation of physicians. The program supports highly specialized radiation oncology services, including image-guided brachytherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), and multimodality treatment planning, with access to advanced technology such as a 3T MR Simulator.

Faculty members contribute to the University of Michigan's mission of clinical care, education, and research while working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary academic environment. The department provides opportunities for resident and medical student teaching, mentorship, clinical research, and collaboration with disease-specific oncology programs serving patients throughout Michigan.