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...
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...
Authors: Isaac J. Bailey, Lindsay S. DeWeese, Anna M. Mench, Celeste Winters
Affiliation: Oregon Health & Science University, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Oregon Health & Science University
Abstract Preview: Purpose: The emergence and recent FDA approval of several new radiopharmaceutical therapies have increased demand for physicists to provide specialized support. However, these topics are not yet inclu...