Speed Mentoring

Get Ready for an Unforgettable Mentoring Experience at #ASTRO24

We are excited to announce the return of Speed Mentoring and this year, it's bigger and better than ever with three days of impactful sessions!

Location: Early Career and Mentoring Lounge, East Salon C.

  • Sunday, September 29, 2024, 3:00 p.m. ET - 4:00 p.m. ET
  • Monday, September 30, 2024, 10:45 a.m. ET - 11:45 a.m. ET
  • Tuesday, October 1, 2024, 1:15 p.m. ET - 2:15 p.m. ET

Engage in dynamic 10-minute group sessions with our diverse panel of experts. Rotate to a topic table of your choice at the sound of a bell – it's a whirlwind of insights and connections! No tickets needed! Just bring your burning questions and dive into the discussions.

Esteemed experts in the field will facilitate discussions across 24 different topics during three sessions. See the full lineup below:

September 29 | 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

A Career in Radiation Oncology: Things to Consider
Malcolm Mattes, MD

Contract Negotiation
Nicholas Zaorsky, MD, MS

Navigating and Maximizing the Mentor-Mentee Relationship
Vinita Takiar, MD, PhD

Fitting a Family into Your Career
Avinash Chaurasia, MD

How to Ace the Interview
Theodore Lawrence, MD, PhD, FASTRO

How to Get Involved with Journal Editorial Boards
Rachel Jimenez, MD

How to Expand Access to Care in Rural Practices
Anna Paulsson, MD

Making the Leap from Trainee to Attending Personally and Professionally
Austin Sim, MD, JD

September 30 | 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Why and How to Add LDR Brachytherapy to Your Practice
Pete Rossi, MD, FASTRO

Career Development in Academic Radiation Oncology
Charles Thomas Jr., MD, FASTRO

How to Build a Career In Research
David Gius, MD, PhD

How to Best Prepare for the Next Decade in Radiation Oncology
Paul Harari, MD, FASTRO

Career Development for Women in Radiation Oncology
Krisha Howell, MD

Why and How to Get Involved In Your Local Cancer Communities
Join Luh, MD, FASTRO

How to Deal with Workforce Shortages on Your Treatment Team
Christopher Jahraus, MD

Maintaining Work-Life Balance
Jenna Kahn, MD

October 1 | 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Building a Professional Network
Fumiko Chino, MD

Navigating Bias
Malika Siker, MD, FASTRO

Balancing Personal Life Transitions with Your Career
Idalid (Ivy) Franco, MD, MPH

Expanding Your Scope: Treating Non-Malignant Disease
Sameer Keole, MD, FASTRO

Establish and Expand Your RPT Service
Dustin Boothe, MD

Leveraging AI for Radiation Oncology
Trevor Royce, MD, MS, MPH

How to Handle Difficult Conversations with Patients
Candice Johnstone, MD, MPH

How to be Successful with Clinical Trials
Jeff Michalski, MD, MBA, FASTRO


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