Countdown to ASTRO 2023, Advances Reviewer Apprenticeship Program, Nominate safety stars
September 27, 2023
| We’re just days away from ASTRO 2023 — the countdown is on! |
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| There’s still time to register to join us in person in San Diego or if you can’t make the trip, join us online as part of the Virtual Full Conference audience. You won’t want to miss the latest scientific and education sessions tailored specifically to the radiation oncology community. View the program and check out the networking activities we’ve got planned. Reminder: our Full Conference registration packages include the Meeting onDemand and that’s a great reason to sign up today! Don’t miss out ― join us for this year's premier radiation oncology event. |
| Next week, look for the ASTRO Daily News in your inbox, live from the Annual Meeting |
| There will be no regular ASTROgram next week but check your email each morning for the ASTRO Daily News for updates, highlights and expert commentary on some of the abstract presentations from the Annual Meeting. And, be sure to check astro.org and the Annual Meeting website for updates from San Diego! |
| Join us for ASTRO 2023 Speed Mentoring |
| Mark your calendars for the comeback of the highly popular event on Tuesday afternoon, October 3! Mentors will host tables, covering an array of 25 topics over two sessions: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Room 10, Upper Level of the San Diego Convention Center. Glean wisdom and advice during 10-minute group sessions with our diverse panel of experts and then move to another table when the buzzer rings. So, bring your specific questions — no ticket needed for entry! Check out the topics and mentor lineup. |
| Private interview rooms still available |
| A limited number of private interview rooms are still available for rent for three-hour periods. These rooms are ideal if you have multiple interviews to conduct or prefer to interview candidates in a private setting. Email Todd Karstaedt for more information or when on site, visit the ASTRO Resource Center to check availability. |
| Attendee tools |
| Be sure to download the MyASTROApp from your preferred app store. Pro tip: make sure to include the full name in your search to ensure you are downloading ASTRO’s official meeting app. |
| New Reviewer Apprenticeship Program open for Advances |
| Advances in Radiation Oncology is excited to announce the launch of the Advances Reviewer Apprenticeship Program. The program aims to encourage early career professionals to learn more about the peer review process by offering a mentored experience. Apprentices will have the opportunity to review articles for the journal and get feedback from editors on how to improve as reviewers. Early career professionals in radiation oncology, medical physics or radiation biology are encouraged to apply. Learn more about the program — applications are now open for the January 2024 start date. |
| Apply now for ASTRO’s new Government Relations Resident Fellowship |
| Are you a radiation oncology resident interested in government relations, including congressional advocacy? If so, ASTRO’s new Government Relations (GR) Fellow program is for you. The GR Fellow will spend a week in Washington, DC, shadowing ASTRO’s Advocacy staff, participating in all advocacy meetings and functions, including meetings with members of Congress or their staff. The GR Fellow will also receive an EAGL Award for travel to Advocacy Day. Learn more about the GR Fellowship and how to apply. |
| RO-ILS seeks nominations for physicist and therapist safety stars |
| The deadline to nominate medical physicists and radiation therapists who go above and beyond for patient safety is Monday, October 9. An underpinning goal of RO-ILS is to support and encourage a strong culture of safety — this includes celebrating team members at participating facilities. RO-ILS corporate supporters are also safety stars as their generous contributions help offset the cost so facilities are not charged any fees. Check out these RO-ILS supporters in the Annual Meeting Exhibit Hall. |
| APEx welcomes new facilities |
Congratulations to the following facilities for achieving initial accreditation through ASTRO’s APEx – Accreditation Program for Excellence®:
The APEx process provides a transparent, measurable, evidence- and consensus-based review of compliance with standards that emphasize a radiation oncology practice’s commitment to safety and quality. View the growing list of accredited facilities and contact ASTRO staff to learn about the new options for accreditation and why APEx is The Right Choice™ to accredit your radiation oncology practice. |
