Red Journal Special Issues Highlight Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Radiation Oncology
Posted: May 16, 2023The International Journal of Radiation Oncology • Biology • Physics recently published two special issues focused on health equity, diversity and inclusion (HEDI). Deputy Editor Curtiland Deville Jr., MD, frames these two special issues and highlights a few of the studies.
Gender Equity in Radiation Oncology
Posted: November 3, 2021While many women scientists and physicians made critical contributions to modern day advances in radiation oncology, few were recognized for their work. It is important to recognize that even though much remains to be done to level the playing ground for women in radiation oncology, our field has seen enormous contributions made by women, and more and more women are being recognized for their work.
Words Matter: Presenting with a Culture of Respect
Posted: September 7, 2021In an effort to improve the practice of using respectful language regarding patients and colleagues, the ASTRO Annual Meeting Steering Committee, in collaboration with the Committee on Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, developed Culture of Respect guidelines for presenters at the Annual Meeting.
Past Recipient of Minority Summer Fellowship Award Shares her Experience
Posted: January 19, 2021Past Minority Summer Fellowship award recipient Rehema Thomas shares her experience and the various ways it impacted her choice of specialty.
