Towards Defining "Best Practicies" to Improve Clinical Care in Radiation Oncology
Track
:
Educational Session
Program Code:
EDU303
Date:
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Time:
8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
EST
Duration:
90 Minutes
Location:
W184
SPEAKER(S):
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Lawrence Marks, Radiation Oncologist, University of North Carolina
I have conducted extensive research related to radiation-induced normal tissue injury. I have received grants and have written many papers on this topic. I have conducted research and development in the area of quality assurance and education.
Robert Adams, RTT, C.M.D., Assistant Professor, University of North Carolina
Dr. Adams was given the 2009 American Association of Medical Dosimetrists 'Award of Excellence'. This is the highest honor given by this organization. Dr. Adams has given over 100 talks for continuing medical education. He has published over 30 articles in peer review journals, and has 4 funded grants. He sits on the Board of Directors of the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board, where he is testing chair. He is on the Editorial Review Board of the profession journal Radiation Therapist, and is assistant editor of the professional journal, 'Medical Dosimetry'.
Todd Pawlicki, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, University of California San Diego
Dr. Todd Pawlicki received his bachelor's of science from St. Norbert College in Wisconsin follwed by his master's degree from DePaul University in Illinois. He then went on to the Medical College of Ohio and completed his fellowship Stanford University in CA. Presently, he is the director of Medical Physics and Clinical Operations for the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
James Hayman, Professor, University of Michigan Health Systems
Dr. James Hayman joined the faculty in Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Michigan immediately following his residency in 1996. He has achieved the rank of Professor and is also Associate Chair for Clinical Activities at the University Hospital. His clinical and research interests include the management of thoracic, breast and central nervous system malignancies. He is also one of the few US radiation oncologists who has been active in the field of health services research. He serves on numerous national committees and is helping to lead the American Society of Radiation Oncologys efforts to assess and improve quality of care in radiation oncology by serving as Co-Chair of its Quality Steering Committee.