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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...

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 ...