Geraldine M. Jacobson, MD, MBA, MPH, FASTRO

Immediate Past Chair

H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, Florida

EDUCATION

• MD, University of Utah College of Medicine, Salt Lake City, 1981
• BS, Human Environment and Design, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, 1972

POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION

• MBA, University of Chicago, Chicago, 2008
• MPH, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, 2000
• Resident, Radiation Oncology, LDS Hospital, Salt Lake City, 1982 - 1985
• Internship, Pathology, University of Utah Medical Center, Salt Lake City, 1981 - 1982

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

• Professor and Founding Chair, Department of Radiation Oncology, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, 2012 - present
• Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 2008 - 2011
• Associate Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 2002 - 2008
• Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, 1989 - 1990
• Assistant Professor, Division of Radiation Oncology, University of Utah Medical Center, Salt Lake City, 1987
• Instructor, Division of Radiation Oncology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, 1985 - 1987

HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS

• Physician in Chief for Radiation Oncology, West Virginia University Hospital System, Morgantown, West Virginia, 2015 - present
• Associate Chair of Radiation Oncology, University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, 2005 - 2011
• Resident Program Director, Radiation Oncology, University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, Iowa, 2002 - 2005
• Radiation Oncologist, Maui Memorial Medical Center, Maui, Hawaii, 2000 - 2002
• Medical Director, Bayfront Cancer Care Center, St. Petersburg, Florida, 1992 - 2000
• Radiation Oncologist, Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater, Florida, 1990 - 1992
• Resident Program Director Radiation Oncology, UTMB, Galveston, Texas, 1989 - 1990
• Radiation Oncologist, Oak Hill Hospital, Brooksville, Florida, 1987 - 1989
• Radiation Oncologist, University of Utah Medical Center, Salt Lake City, 1985 - 1987

SERVICE TO ASTRO

• Secretary/Treasurer, Board of Directors, 2016 - present
• Chair, Government Relations Council, Board of Directors, 2014 - 2016
• Vice-chair, Government Relations Council, Board of Directors, 2012 - 2014
• Chair, Government Relations Committee, 2010 - 2012
• Member, Finance Committee, 2009 - 2012
• ASTRO representative to National Quality Forum, 2009 - 2010
• Chair, Congressional Relations Subcommittee, 2008 - 2010
• Member, Government Relations Committee, 2006 - 2012
• Member, Congressional Relations Subcommittee, 2006 - 2010
• Member, Clinical Affairs and Quality Committee, 2010 - 2012
• Member, Quality Steering Committee, 2008 - 2010
• Member, International Relations Committee, 2007 - 2011

SERVICE TO OTHER ONCOLOGY OR RADIOLOGY ORGANIZATIONS

• International Gynecologic Cancer Center
  • Participant in ECHO International Tumor Boards, 2019 - Present
• NRG – Breast Working Group, 2018 - Present
• American Society of Clinical Oncology
  • Member, International Affairs Committee, 2017 - 2020
  • IDEA Mentor, 2012-2015, 2010, 2016
  • Member, Ethics Committee, 2005 - 2008
• Society of Gynecologic Oncology
  • International Committee, 2013 - 2016
  • Quality and Outcomes Committee, 2011 - 2012

• Gynecology Oncology Group
  • Member, Cervix Committee, 2009 - 2011
  • Member, Radiation Oncology Committee, 2005 - 2011

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

After graduating from college, I traveled and worked in Europe and Asia before attending medical school. During my third-year clinical rotations, I learned about radiation oncology and knew that was the field for me.

I have practiced radiation oncology in rural and urban settings, and in academic medical centers. It became apparent to me that many external factors impact the practice of medicine and I obtained an MPH, which provided a valuable perspective on these issues. I reentered academic medicine at the University of Iowa in 2002, where I focused on image guided radiation for breast and gynecologic cancer. As my administrative tasks increased, I realized I needed education in finance and management and obtained an MBA. I came to Morgantown in 2012 as founding Chair of a new Department of Radiation Oncology. This has been a rewarding endeavor and has given me insight into the challenges facing rural practices.

My ASTRO volunteer activity dates to 2004 when I answered a call to attend ASTRO’s first Advocacy Day. This led to progressive involvement in government relations activities and other opportunities to serve ASTRO, including my previous role as Chair of the Government Relations Council and my position of Secretary /Treasurer on the Board of Directors. I am continually impressed by the dedication and expertise of ASTRO staff and volunteers and feel honored to be a member of this organization.