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A Bibliometric Analysis on Medical Physics Research Trends in India

Authors: Sreejesh MS, Subramani Vellaiyan

Affiliation: Kuwait Cancer Control Center, All India Institute of Medical Sciences

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Bibliometric analysis is a powerful statistical tool for evaluating scientific literature and identifying research trends through the quantitative assessment of scholarly output. This study a...

Acute Workforce Shortages and Potential Solutions through Expanded Residency Training Infrastructure

Authors: Hania A. Al-Hallaq, Abby E. Besemer, Jay W. Burmeister, Jessica Fagerstrom, Kristi Rae Gayle Hendrickson, Neil A. Kirby, Christine M. Swanson, Christopher Watchman, Brian D Wichman

Affiliation: University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Medical Physics, University of Washington, University of Louisville Brown Cancer Center, Banner, Karmanos Cancer Center, Gershenson ROC, Wayne State University School of Medicine, US Oncology, UT Health San Antonio, Department of Radiation Oncology and Winship Cancer Institute, Emory University

Abstract Preview: Purpose: To address the acute workforce shortage in medical physics by presenting a novel residency expansion model leveraging existing CAMPEP-accredited infrastructure and partnerships with underserv...

Geographic Disparities in Medical Physics Training and Employment: Implications for Rural Workforce Recruitment

Authors: Seth Amofa, Erli Chen, Samuel A. Einstein, Ekinadoese Imudia Frias, Nupur Karmaker, Yinus Kawthara, Dulguun Myagmarsuren, Travis C. Salzillo, Joseph Weygand, Afua A. Yorke

Affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology and Applied Science, Dartmouth Health, University of Washington, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Cheshire Medical Center, Dartmouth College, Penn State College of Medicine, Dept. of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, Gono Bishwabidyalay, Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine

Abstract Preview: Purpose: Recent developments in the medical physics job market have made it increasingly difficult for radiotherapy centers, particularly in rural areas, to recruit qualified therapeutic medical physi...

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...

Knowledge and Skills Gaps In the Imaging Physicist Workforce

Authors: Joseph Steiner

Affiliation: University of Chicago, Department of Radiology

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Medical Physics Training Program, Staff Retention, and Service Improvement Strategy in a Regional Radiotherapy Centre

Authors: Dilli Banjade, Ajeet Mishra, Shiaw Juen (Eugene) Tan

Affiliation: District Radiation Oncology Service WNW Health

Abstract Preview: Purpose: A shortage of qualified Radiation Oncology Medical Physicists (ROMPs) poses a critical challenge to providing advanced treatments in regional Australia. Training and retaining medical physici...

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...

Support for Radiotherapy in Ukraine: Help Ukraine Group Activities and the Importance of International Collaboration

Authors: Serhii Brovchuk, Viktor M. Iakovenko, Nataliya Kovalchuk, Yuliia Lozko, Zoia Shepil, Natalka Suchowerska, Ruslan Zelinskyi

Affiliation: Kyiv Regional Oncology Dispensary, Stanford University, O.O. Shalimov National Institute of Surgery and Transplantology, School of Physics, The University of Sydney, Medical Physics Department, Medical center of Yuriy Spizhenko, Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Stanford Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The full-scale russian invasion of Ukraine has caused the largest humanitarian disaster in Europe since World War II. This study identifies gaps in RT services caused by the war and outlines ...

The Imaging Physicist Workforce Age Distribution and Attrition Outlook, Including Lifestyle Factors Affecting the Workforce

Authors: Janet Ching-Mei Feng

Affiliation: UTHealth McGovern Medical School

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