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Electronic Brachytherapy Dosimetric Reference Datasets Using Model-Based Dose Calculation Algorithms

Authors: David Ayala Alvarez, Facundo Ballester, Luc Beaulieu, Francisco Berumen-Murillo, Jean-Simon Cote, Ernesto Mainegra-Hing, Iymad Mansour, Gaël Ndoutoume-Paquet, Rowan M. Thomson, Christian Valdes, Javier Vijande, Peter G. Watson

Affiliation: Département de physique, de génie physique et d'optique, Université Laval, Laval University, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, McGill University, Department of Physics and Medical Physics Unit, McGill University, IFIC-UV, University of Valencia, National Research Council Canada, Carleton University, 5Service de Physique Médicale et de Radioprotection, Centre Intégré de Cancérologie, CHU de Québec- Université Laval et Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec, Nuclear Medicine Department, Hospital Regional de Antofagasta

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Modelling electronic brachytherapy (eBT) sources is difficult because of the high-dose gradients and challenges associated with low-energy modelling. This study examines the accuracy of avail...

Empowering Radiation Oncology in Sudan with Virtual and Augmented Reality Solutions

Authors: Abdelfatah Abdalla Nemer Abdelsalam, Elmubarak M. Ahmed, Sarah A. Ashmeg, M. Saiful Huq, Alsadeg Awad Alamin Mohamed, Ali Sid Ahmed Mohammed, Christopher Tyerech

Affiliation: UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, University of Medical Science and Technology, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania, Tumor Therapy and Cancer Research Center, Al Neelain University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Severe conflict in Sudan has led to the closure of several cancer services within the country. With new centers in development by an IAEA and Rays of Hope initiative, many barriers exist in m...

Implementing a Physics Effort Unit Model to Quantify and Optimize Therapeutic Medical Physicist Productivity

Authors: Michael J. Price, Adam C. Riegel

Affiliation: Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: We present a robust and scalable model to quantify the diverse responsibilities of therapeutic medical physicists (tMPs) and assess individual and team productivity comprehensively.
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Introducing Medical Physics to Undergraduate Students: Willis Knighton Cancer Center and Louisiana Tech University's Unique Collaborative Education Effort

Authors: Pedro Derosa, Joseph P. Dugas, Neven Simicevic, Hsinshun Terry Wu

Affiliation: Louisiana Tech Univeristy, Willis Knighton Cancer Center, Willis-Knighton Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To design and implement a collaborative educational effort between a regional university and unaffiliated cancer center introducing medical physics to an unaware undergraduate population at a...

Opentps: An Open-Source Radiotherapy Treatment Planning System to Foster Research, Innovation, and Education in Medical Physics

Authors: Ana Maria Barragan Montero, Damien Dasnoy, Sylvain Deffet, Valentine Dormal, Colin Gaban, Melanie Ghislaine, Valentin Hamaide, Guillaume Janssens, John A. Lee, Eliot Peeters, Danah Pross, Luciano Rivetti, Benjamin Roberfroid, Romain Schyns, Kevin Souris, Edmond S. Sterpin, Sophie Wuyckens

Affiliation: Ion Beam Applications SA, Hospital Riviera-Chablais, UCLouvain, Multitel, Université Catholique de Louvain, IBA, Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, University of Ljubljana, Universite Catholique de Louvain

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Treatment planning systems (TPSs) are essential for simulating and optimizing radiotherapy treatments. However, clinical TPSs are expensive software commercialized by private companies and of...

Patient Education through Virtual Reality: Project Development

Authors: Alison Amos, Alan H. Baydush, Shawna Buchanan, Nicole Carone, Sarah Cummings, Corey Henderson, Christy Hickerson, Gretchen Kessler, Sydney Lash, Kelli Reardon, Michelle Rokni, Sarah B. Wisnoskie, Ashlyn Zebrowski

Affiliation: UNC-Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel HIll, Novant Health

Abstract Preview: Purpose: As Medical Physics 3.0 (MP3.0) progresses, many clinics are integrating consultations with physicists to educate cancer patients, reduce stress, and enhance the patient experience. However, d...

Two Years in - Lessons Learned from Managing a Global Medical Physics Webinar Series

Authors: Ghada Aldosary, Abdullah A. Alshreef, Amineh Khatib Hamad, Eenas A. Omari

Affiliation: Loma Linda University Medical Center, Jerusalem, KASCH- Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Webinars are an effective tool for disseminating knowledge and expertise to a global audience. A medical physics webinar series was established in 2022 to provide accessible continued educ...