Medical Residency Program group photo: residents, graduates, faculty leaders
The UCSF Department of Radiation Oncology proudly celebrated the accomplishments of our 2026 graduating residents at this year’s Residency Programs Graduation Dinner held on May 21, 2026. We honored the dedication, compassion, leadership, and academic excellence of our graduating medical and physics residents as they prepare for the next chapter of their careers.
Medical Residency Program graduates:
-Rachael Conger, MD
-Rachel Sabol, MD, PhD
-Mia Salans, MD, MAS
-Petria Thompson, MD, PhD
Physics Residency Program graduates:
-Jiayi Du, PhD
-Jorge Naoki Dominguez Kondo, PhD
The evening also recognized outstanding teaching, mentorship, and research contributions across the department, reflecting the collaborative spirit that defines the department. We are incredibly proud of our graduates and grateful for the faculty, staff, families, and colleagues who supported them along the way.
Medical Residency Program Resident Award:
-2026 RSNA Research & Education Foundation Roentgen Resident/Fellow Research Award – Petria Thompson, MD
Medical Residency Program Faculty Awards:
-2026 Lawrence Margolis, M.D. Lifetime Teaching Award – Dr. Mary Feng
-2026 ARRO Teacher of the Year Award – Dr. Julian Hong
-2026 Felix Feng, M.D. Distinguished Mentor Award – Dr. Steve Braunstein
Physics Residency Program Faculty Award:
-Jean Pouliot Teaching Award – Dr. Evan Porter
See Photo Highlights Below!
From left: Catherine Park, MD, Department Chair, Jiayi Du, PhD – Physics Resident graduate, Ke Sheng, PhD, Vice Chair of Medical Physics, Jorge Naoki Dominguez Kondo, PhD – Physics Resident graduate, Robin Peter, PhD, Physics Resident, Di Xu, PhD, Physics Resident, Dante Capaldi, PhD, Radiation Oncology Physics Residency Associate Program Director
Julian Hong, MD, (right) receives 2026 ARRO Teacher of the Year Award
Mary Feng, MD, receives the 2026 Lawrence Margolis, M.D. Lifetime Teaching Award
From left: Catherine Park (Dept. Chair), Lauren Boreta, MD, Radiation Oncology Medical Residency Associate Program Director, Petria Thompson, MD, PhD, 2026 Medical Resident graduate, receives the RSNA Research & Education Foundation Roentgen Resident/Fellow Research Award, Steve Braunstein, MD, PhD, Radiation Oncology Medical Residency Program Director
Evan Porter, PhD, receives the Jean Pouliot Teaching Award
Medical resident graduate Mia Salans, MD, MAS
Medical Resident graduate Rachel Sabol, MD, PhD
Medical Resident Graduate Rachael Conger, MD
Physics Resident Graduate Jorge Naoki Dominguez Kondo, PhD
Physics Resident Graduate Jiayi Du, PhD
