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A New Approach for Teaching Mathematical and Computational Methods to Medical Physics Students

Authors: Jenghwa Chang, Marissa Joyce Vaccarelli

Affiliation: Northwell, Hofstra University Medical Physics Program

Abstract Preview: Purpose: AAPM Report 365 recommends medical physics graduate programs offer courses covering mathematical/statistical methods (section 3.1.7) as well as computational methods/medical informatics (sect...

Comprehensive Commissioning of an O-Ring-Shaped Image-Guided Radiotherapy System with a Gimbal-Mounted Linear Accelerator

Authors: Tetsuo Fukuda, Hideaki Hirashima, Kohei Kawata, Yukako Kishigami, Takashi Mizowaki, Mitsuhiro Nakamura, Yohei Sawada, Maika Urago

Affiliation: Kyoto University, kyotoUnivercity, Hitachi high-tech, Department of Radiation Oncology and Image-applied Therapy, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To present the comprehensive commissioning results of the O-ring shaped linac, OXRAY.
Materials and Methods: OXRAY enables a novel three-dimensional unicursal noncoplanar irradiation metho...

Design and Implementation of a Dedicated Ethics and Professionalism Course for a Campep Accredited Graduate Program in Medical Physics

Authors: Jenghwa Chang, Marissa Joyce Vaccarelli

Affiliation: Northwell, Hofstra University Medical Physics Program

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Our University has a CAMPEP-accredited Master of Science (MS) in Medical Physics program with an established curriculum. Prior, ethics and professionalism themes were taught in an introductor...

Medical Physics Postdoctoral Research As an EntrΓ©e into the Profession: Results of a Survey Administered By the AAPM Medical Physics Graduate Education Subcommittee

Authors: Abdullah A. Alshreef, Elizabeth L. Bossart, Ashley Cetnar, Leonard H. Kim, Neil A. Kirby, Anna E. Rodrigues, Xin Wang, You Zhang

Affiliation: University of Miami, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Loma Linda University Medical Center, MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, The Ohio State University - James Cancer Hospital, UT Health San Antonio, Duke University, 5940 forest park road

Abstract Preview: Purpose: AAPM TG-298 reported several concerns regarding the training and education of alternative pathway candidates. Medical physics postdoctoral research, though not part of the certification pathw...

Strengthening the Pipeline to Careers in Medical Physics

Authors: Jessica Fagerstrom

Affiliation: University of Washington

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
To explore how interdisciplinary partnerships between physics educators and medical physicists can enhance student preparation for careers in medical physics by integrating applied medical...

The Gatekeeping of Medical Physics Leading to the Underrepresentation of Black and Hispanic Women in the Field

Authors: Emily Hansen, Tyler Kaulfers, Alois M. Ndlovu, Niara Rowe, Roland Teboh

Affiliation: Montefiore Einstein University Hospital, Hackensack University Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: A topic often discussed is the disparity of women in medical physics, overlooking the absence of Black and Hispanic women in the field. The intersectionality within marginalized communities i...