Ever Better in Cancer Care, Discovery, and Training
Ever Better in Cancer Care, Discovery, and Training
The Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Rochester Medicine brings together advanced technology, translational research, and compassionate, multidisciplinary care for patients across the Rochester region.
With a long history of providing outstanding cancer care with leading-edge radiation treatment technology, incorporating sophisticated medical physics and advanced knowledge in cancer and radiation biology, our department strives to best serve the greater Rochester community.
Find a Location & Get CareOur Mission
To cure cancer when possible while always aiming to improve the quality of life of our patients; to advance the science of cancer therapy through clinical and basic research; and to train the next generation of oncologists to carry these goals forward.
Message from the Chair
Welcome to the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Rochester Medicine. It is an honor to serve as the Philip Rubin Professor and Chair and to join a community whose commitment to excellence is captured so powerfully in our institutional motto: Meliora — ever better. This spirit resonates deeply with my own belief that the best cancer care emerges when scientific discovery, clinical innovation, and compassion move forward together.
Radiation oncology is entering a transformative era. Advances in technology, imaging, biology, and therapeutics are expanding what is possible for our patients at an extraordinary pace. My goal is to ensure that our department not only keeps pace with these developments but helps shape the future of our field.
Guided by the principle of Meliora, we will strengthen our research enterprise, expand our clinical trial portfolio, and foster collaborations that accelerate the translation of discovery into meaningful improvements in patient care.
Equally central to our mission is the education and mentorship of the next generation of clinicians and scientists. Training future leaders is one of our greatest responsibilities, and I am committed to cultivating an environment where curiosity is encouraged, innovation is supported, and every trainee feels empowered to grow.
Our faculty and staff are the foundation of this work, and I look forward to supporting their development and celebrating their achievements as we build a culture that strives to be ever better in all we do.
Together, we will elevate our department's role in advancing discovery, strengthening multidisciplinary care, and delivering the most innovative and compassionate treatments to the patients and families we serve.
Best regards,
Randall J. Kimple, MD, PhD, MBA
Department Chair and Philip Rubin Professor of Radiation Oncology
Patient Care
Advanced, multidisciplinary radiation treatment — from stereotactic radiosurgery to adaptive therapy — delivered across the region.
Education & Training
ACGME-accredited residency since 1971, a therapeutic medical physics residency, and an M.S. in Medical Physics program shaping future leaders in the field.
Research
Connecting laboratory discovery to clinical trials, from institutional pilot studies to national cooperative group protocols.
What Sets Us Apart
We are recognized nationally as one of the leading institutions in radiation technology, treatment, and research in radiation and cancer biology, as well as radiation late effects — and we've been continuously accredited by the American College of Radiology since 2002.
- Specialized, multidisciplinary teams combining expertise across oncologic specialties for thorough treatment planning
- Most radiation oncologists are board certified by the American College of Radiology, many with 5–10+ years in practice
- National leaders in stereotactic radiosurgery and stereotactic body radiation therapy
- Full member institution of NRG Oncology, with participation in SWOG and the Children's Oncology Group studies
- Treatments and technologies not readily available elsewhere in the region
- Rigorous quality assurance overseen by the Radiological Physics Center, Joint Commission, and NYS Department of Health
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Treatment Locations Across the Region
1971
ACME-Accrediated Residency Since
2002
Continuously ACR-Accredited Since
3
National Cooperative Groups: NRG, SWOG & COG
Patient Care & Technology
We offer state-of-the-art treatment technology designed to increase the curability of cancer while reducing side effects, delivered by a comprehensive team of radiation oncologists, physicists, therapists, dosimetrists, nurses, and support staff.
Ethos Adaptive Radiation Therapy
The only institution in upstate New York offering online adaptive radiotherapy, customizing treatment to daily anatomy.
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
TrueBeam Edge with BrainLab ExacTrac Dynamic tracking — the region's most experienced SRS program.
Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy
High-precision, high-dose treatment for lung, liver, pancreas, prostate, and metastatic disease.
Brachytherapy
A national ABS training site for prostate HDR brachytherapy, plus GYN, breast, and sarcoma applications.
Lutathera & Pluvicto (PRRT)
Targeted radioligand therapy for neuroendocrine tumors and metastatic prostate cancer.
Surface-Guided Radiation Therapy
C-RAD Catalyst and ExacTrac Dynamic systems for precise, marker-free positioning.
Total Body Irradiation
Delivered in coordination with stem cell and bone marrow transplant protocols.
Theraspheres
Internal radiation for primary and metastatic liver cancer, delivered via minimally invasive injection.
Advanced Radiation Oncology Care
Explore radiation oncology care and learn how our specialists use advanced treatments to help people with cancer.
Education & Training
University of Rochester Medicine prepares the next generation of radiation oncologists and medical physicists through rigorous, mentorship-driven education and training. Our programs combine advanced clinical education, research and hands-on experience to help learners develop the skills and expertise to shape the future of radiation oncology.
Radiation Oncology Residency
ACGME-accredited since 1971. Our 4-year program is approved for 8 residency positions, offering intellectual depth and clinical training within a supportive environment.
Therapeutic Medical Physics Residency
CAMPEP-accredited since 2022. A 2-year clinical program where residents tackle real clinical problems, mentored by faculty physicists, with journal clubs and research meetings.
M.S. in Medical Physics
A CAMPEP-accredited program covering the physical principles of imaging and radiation therapy, including a hands-on thesis research project and clinical rotations.