Is Self-Studying Enough to Get Into Radiation Oncology Program?

[Apocryphaxz]

Hi guys/girls,

Been out of school for 2 years due to some circumstances but now I've got motivation and determination to get into the mentionned program.

I'm insanely nervous about the letter of motivation and interview in the admission's requirements. I don't know anyone who could proof read my letter or give me tips for the interview.

I'm exposing myself to cancer clinics and related fields to understand more in-depth the profession and volunteering as much as I can .

Currently self-studying Perez' Principles of Radiation Oncology and Khan's Physics for R.T. .
The math part seem a bit daunting ... (how come the rest energy of an electron is 0.511MeV? My math seem to be fine but it doesn't match up.) .

I would like to know if anyone could share their own story and p.o.v. . Would be amazing to keep this post as a progress log !

Thanks,
Aspiring Rad.Onc. student .

 

[Choppy]

If you want to become a radiation oncologist, you need to go to medical school first. Radiation oncology is a specialty in the medical field.

If you're interested in medical physics, you might want to check out:
https://www.physicsforums.com/insights/become-medical-physicist-3653-easy-steps/

If you have any more specific questions, there are a few medical physicists around here who can help.