Nominating Committee welcomes candidates, Open Call for H&N Social Champions, Refresher early-bird deadline
February 14, 2024
| Nominating Committee welcomes candidate suggestions for 2024 elections |
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ASTRO’s Nominating Committee will soon begin the process of selecting candidates for the 2024 elections. The following positions are available:
And three positions on the Nominating Committee are available for a three-year term: Academic Physician, Community Practice Physician and Physicist. To recommend a colleague or yourself for one of the above positions, review the Criteria for Elected Positions, send the name of the nominee, the position you would like the nominee to be considered for and the reason for your recommendation by email to the ASTRO Nominating Committee. Nominations must be received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern time, Friday, March 1. |
| Call for Social Champion volunteers for the Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Symposium |
| Attention all social savvy members attending the upcoming symposium in Phoenix. ASTRO seeks volunteers to serve as Social Champions on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram or both! Duties include sharing your experiences during the meeting such as highlighting outstanding speakers and science and any social events. To apply, please complete this online application by Wednesday, February 21. All notifications will go out Friday, February 23, with further information. |
| Applications close tomorrow, February 15, for the Medical Student Fellowship Award |
| Think about the medical students you know who might qualify for the 2024 ASTRO Medical Student Fellowship Award and encourage them to apply! This award introduces medical students from backgrounds that are underrepresented in medicine to the discipline of radiation oncology early in their medical education. Recipients will receive a research stipend for an eight-week training program and travel support to attend the ASTRO 2025 Annual Meeting. View the details and help us spread the word! |
| Invite med students to upcoming Q&A sessions |
| Following the success of the 2023 sessions, the Communications Committee is again hosting bi-monthly Q&A sessions for medical students to learn more about the field of radiation oncology. Share this opportunity and encourage students to attend these popular sessions, each hosted by a radonc and radonc resident. The first session of 2024 is scheduled for March 12. Learn more. |
| Early-bird discount ends today for the ASTRO 2024 Virtual Annual Refresher Course | |
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This course provides a comprehensive review of the latest treatment methods and core competencies for the major disease sites, plus an opportunity to explore emerging trends and technologies. The registration fee includes access to all the live sessions, three eContouring sessions and the 2024 Annual Refresher Course onDemand. Participants will also be able to earn up to 22 CME credits. New this year — a special onDemand offering features Pediatrics. Review the schedule and make plans now to join us online for this virtual course. Register today and you’ll save $100! |
| Don’t miss the chance to present your research at ASTRO 2024 |
| Scientific abstracts that are included in ASTRO's Annual Meeting allow attendees to share important findings with colleagues and interact with leaders in the field. Review the submission guidelines to learn more about our Call for Abstracts. The scientific program will feature cutting-edge research in all major disease sites, as well as special physics and biology oral abstract sessions. If you are new to writing research abstracts or just need a refresher, check out this free webinar. Be sure to submit your abstract by March 12! |
| ASTRO and OVAC Coalition urge Congress to adequately fund NIH and NCI |
| ASTRO joined 49 organizations, comprising the One Voice Against Cancer (OVAC) coalition, in sending a letter to leadership on the House Committee on Appropriations urging prioritization of funding for cancer research and prevention in ongoing negotiations on the FY24 Appropriations bill. For more, see What’s Happening in Washington. |
| ALERT! New Physician Practice Information Survey underway – RO participation imperative |
| The American Medical Association’s (AMA) new Physician Practice Information Survey (PPIS) is underway. Keep an eye out in your inbox and spam folder for an invitation from [email protected], with a subject line of “Reminder: The AMA needs your input to support fair and accurate physician payment.” Radiation oncology practices were randomly selected, so it is important to check if your practice has received it, and then please fill it out. Read What’s Happening in Washington for more information on the importance of the PPIS. |
| RO-ILS celebrates radonc Safety Stars and thanks 2023 supporters | |
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The 2023 Safety Honor Roll recognizes the individuals, organizations and corporations who made significant contributions to patient safety in 2023. Three radiation oncologists were selected for national recognition and join other members of the radiation oncology teams as safety stars. The specialty societies (ASTRO, AAPM, ASRT, AAMD) and vendors (Varian, Sun Nuclear Corporation, Radformation, and others) that helped develop and offset the cost of the RO-ILS program are also important contributors. Thanks to generous donations by sponsors and supporters, any U.S.-based practice, whether a small or rural community practice or an academic center, can enroll and participate in RO-ILS for free! |
