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Radiation Oncology • Career Development
What's it like to be a radiation oncologist at a Veterans Affairs hospital?
The VA system has gotten some bad press the past few years. Is it a good first job after residency, if you are interested in academics? Are there opportunities for research collaborations between VAs?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice
Leland, a collegue here at Richmond, said it well.
I’m inspired each day. While cancer can be scary, many Veterans have faced death before. Our patients have an incredibly high level of resilience and trust in the system. Many are dual beneficiaries, with both VA and Medicare benefits, but pr...
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Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Community Practice
I have 3 experiences with VAs throughout schooling and practice. Based upon this, I feel compelled to assert the honest answer -- and I'm not dodging the inquiry -- "it depends." I attended medical school where the university and VA hospitals were, although separate buildings, connected on sev...