Undergraduate
Undergraduate Programs
3rd Year Clerkship
The Department of Oncology at Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University was one of the first oncology departments in Canada to offer a dedicated oncology block as a component of clinical clerkship for medical students from Western University.
Students are exposed to a variety of clinics in both core Oncology divisions - Medical Oncology and Radiation Oncology. Individual students are assigned to a preceptor for one week at a time, and are involved in the day-to-day care of oncology outpatients. Students are also assigned a resident mentor to provide case-based teaching one on one.
Small group teaching sessions allow the students to share what they have learned with their peers.
Please be sure to also review the Undergraduate Oncology Objectives for the program.
4th Year Electives
The Department of Oncology offers clinical electives to undergraduates in fourth year providing a more focused outpatient and inpatient ward experience in Medical or Radiation Oncology with clinical assignments. Students will be assigned preceptors in the division of their choosing for the entirety of their rotation.
Oncology Awards Available
Elena B. Wolf Memorial Award
Awarded annually for essay's in the field of cancer research, or treatment submitted by students in clinical clerkships.Submissions will be adjudicated by the Department of Oncology of the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry.
Essays are to be submitted to the Department of Oncology on or before August 31st of each year. In memory of Mrs. Elena B. Wolf. Value: Number of awards will vary annually to a combined total of $800.
For more information please visit Western's Award Portal.
Coordinators
Dr. Vikram Velker
Program Director | Radiation Oncology
Dr. Sara Kuruvilla
Program Director | Medical Oncology
Lisa Michienzi
Program Administrator
Accessibility Western: If you require information in a different format or if other arrangements can make this information accessible to you. Please contact Lisa Michienzi by phone or email, 519.685.8600 x75395.
