Authors: Yu-Ying Lin
Affiliation: Department of Medical Imaging and Intervention, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkou
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the level of radiation protection knowledge among operating room professional nurses.
Methods: A questionnaire was distributed to operating room profession...
Authors: Colin Adam Doyle, Celeste Winters
Affiliation: Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Oregon Health & Science University, School of Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To audit our radioactive iodine (I-131) dosimetry protocol, review dosimetry methods used at other facilities, investigate the clinical impact of I-131 dosimetry at our facility, and test the...
Authors: John Kildea, Odette Rios-Ibacache, Amal Zouaq
Affiliation: McGill University, Polytechnique Montréal
Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Even though Electronic medical records (EHRs) are now in widespread use in healthcare, and Artificial Intelligence tools incorporating radiomics are used to identify tumors in medical imag...
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...
Authors: Jessica Fagerstrom, Juliana Ama Kplorfia, Abigail N.M. Quaye, Mercy T Schandorf, Bishwambhar Sengupta, Peniel T Twum, Afua A. Yorke
Affiliation: University of Ghana Medical Center, University of Washington, Department of Radiation Oncology, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, University of Washington, Medical Equipment and Ancillary Services, Girls Excellence Movement, Global Communities
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To empower and promote diversity in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), an educational presentation and hands-on session were organized to raise awareness of STEM career...
Authors: Oi-Wai Chau, Beata Gontova Bernat, Mary Gronberg, Yao Hao, Amanda M. Jackson, Nupur Karmaker, Dishane Chand Luximon, Osama R. Mawlawi, Ikechi Samuel Ozoemelam, Deepak Shrestha, William Swanson, Md Tofiz Uddin, Joseph Weygand, Afua A. Yorke
Affiliation: University of Michigan, Mayo Clinic, Champion Cancer Center, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology and Applied Science, Dartmouth Health, University of Washington, Washington University in St Louis, Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California, Los Angeles, National Institute of Cancer Research and Hospital, Emory University, Dept. of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Gono Bishwabidyalay, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Abstract Preview: Purpose: To evaluate perception and awareness of global medical physics (GMP) as a career path among medical physics professionals and trainees, identify opportunities to enhance professional developm...
Authors: Eric Addison, Stephen M. Avery, Alhassan Mohammed Baidoo, Lyna Dinh, Megan Doherty, Andrew Friberg, Sonya Gwak, Francis Hasford, Stephen Inkoom, Shannon E. O'Reilly, Ayoola Okuribido, Edem Sosu, Samuel Nii Adu Tagoe
Affiliation: University of Wisconsin, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, University of Pennsylvania, University of Ghana, Sweden Ghana Medical Centre
Abstract Preview: Purpose: This first-of-its-kind Global Medical Physics Training and Development Program (GMPTDP) seeks to serve as an opportunity for graduate students to enhance their clinical training with a global...
Authors: Wilfred R Furtado, Gary Y. Ge, James Lee, Jie Zhang
Affiliation: University of Kentucky
Abstract Preview: Purpose: Despite advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its growing role in clinical practices like radiology, formal AI education remains limited in medical training. This gap contributes t...
Authors: Victoria Susan Ainsworth, Stephen M. Avery, Serhii Brovchuk, Thomas Brown, Sean A. Dresser, Matthew D. Goss, Viktor M. Iakovenko, Kelly Kisling, Nataliya Kovalchuk, Robert F. Krauss, Wilfred F. Ngwa, Jatinder R. Palta, Julie A. Raffi, Peter Allan Sandwall, Natalka Suchowerska, William Swanson, Shada J. Wadi-Ramahi, Ruslan Zelinskyi
Affiliation: Allegheny Hospital, Johns Hopkins University, Virginia Commonwealth University, Stanford University, O.O. Shalimov National Institute of Surgery and Transplantology, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, School of Physics, The University of Sydney, MaineHealth, University of California, San Diego, Duke University, Emory University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Medical Physics Department, Medical center of Yuriy Spizhenko, OhioHealth, University of Massachusetts Lowell, St. Francis Hospital
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The AAPM International Council, in collaboration with Help Ukraine Group (HUG) and Ukrainian Association of Medical Physicists (UAMP), developed a novel hybrid year-long training course to as...
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...
Authors: Arun Chougule
Affiliation: Swasthya Kalyan Group
Abstract Preview: N/A...
Authors: Lori Buchholtz, Alison Garda, Chris L. Hallemeier, Kathryn L. Kolsky, Han Liu, Joseph John Lucido, Marisa Schinter, Andrew J. Veres, Sara Walerak
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The C_START initiative aims to streamline and simplify the Direct-to-Unit (DtU) clinical setup and treatment planning process for photon radiation therapy, particularly for emergent cases suc...
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...