Detailed Professional Program

Schedule

Keynote Speaker:

Dr. Stewart Carlyle Bushong, Sc.D., FACR, FACMP

Dr. Stewart Bushong Dr. Stewart Bushong

Dr. Bushong is a professor of radiologic science at Baylor College of Medicine and holds Texas Medical Physics License Number 0001. He has published over 130 peer-reviewed scientific articles and 33 books. His prime book, Radiologic Science for Technologists, has become the cornerstone in many radiologic tech instruction programs. Like the other instructors in this course, Dr. Bushong is very personable and is recognized far and wide for being able to distill difficult concepts into easy-to-understand "penguins."

 

Image Wisely

Abstract:

 

In response to concerns about adult radiation control in medical imaging the ACR, AAPM, RSNA, and ASRT have developed the titled program to provide information similar to that contained in the very successful “Image Gently” program for pediatric imaging. This presentation will describe the “Image Wisely” program and how we can apply it to all x-ray and nuclear medicine imaging.  We will discuss strategies for reducing patient radiation dose without compromising image quality.  These strategies are described through applications specific to imaging physicians, medical physicists, and radiologic technologists.  Appropriateness criteria are discussed with principal connection to patient radiation dose and alternative imaging possibilities.  Utilization issues are addressed using a “hockey stick” analogy to describe difficulties associated with over- and under-utilization by imaging providers.

Charles M. Washington, MBA, RT(T), FASRT

Director, Proton Therapy Services and Operations
The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Charles M. Washington Charles M. Washington

Ensuring Quality Practice in Proton Therapy


Abstract:

The use of ionizing radiation in the treatment of cancer and related maladies requires keen attention to safety in its design and delivery. As technological advances make the use of the radiation more effective in treatment management, even more attention must be placed on the quality of the radiation practices, especially in light of challenges seen in the field. Proton Therapy is no different. This session is designed to explore aspects of safety and Quality Assurance in the delivery and planning of Proton Beam Therapy. The role of the radiation therapist, medical dosimetrists, and radiation physicist will be highlighted.
 
Objectives:

As a result of attending this session, participants will be able to:
1. Describe and understand concepts of safety in overarching terms regarding the use of ionizing radiation
2. Discuss the concept of safety as it related to proton therapy
3. Compare and contrast safety practices between photon and particulate radiation beams
4. Understand the role of the radiation therapist, medical dosimetrist, and radiation physicist in their independent and collective roles in designing and delivering radiation safely
5. Consider regulatory components of practice

Minesh Mehta, MD

Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Radiotherapy for Early Stage Lung Cancer



Objectives:

 

1.  Learn about the significance of stage in prognosis
2.  Understand the recent screening results
3.  Recognize the curative potential of SBRT

 

Jonathan Strauss, MD

Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Jonathan Strauss, MD Jonathan Strauss, MD

Introduction to Gynecological Radiation Oncology

 

Objectives:

 

1. Understand the physics behind radiotherapy treatment

2. Learn how the treatment works form a radiobiological perspective.

3. Understand how to apply the principles of radiation therapy to treat gynecological cancer.

Lindsey Havron, B.S.R.T.(T)

ProCure Proton Therapy Center, Warrenville, IL

Lindsey Havron Lindsey Havron

 

Proton Therapy: An Overview

 

Objectives:

- Review basic physics and dosimetry of protons
- Discuss the different types of patients we treat
- Explain the treatment process and beam delivery
- Discuss the similarities and differences between proton and photon therapy
- Overview of new developments and research

Ashley Pruneau, B.S.R.T.(T)

ProCure Proton Therapy Center, Warrenville, IL

Ashley Pruneau Ashley Pruneau



Proton Therapy: An Overview

Rachel deLongpre, B.S.R.T.(T)

ProCure Proton Therapy Center, Warrenville, IL

 

Proton Therapy: An Overview