Weekly updates for 11/28/2022
Weekly updates for 11/28/2022
We asked our Residents: How did you first learn about radiation oncology? Caroline Colbert is a 2024 Medical Physics Resident that joined us this year from the Physics and Biology in Medicine Program at UCLA.
Future leaders wanted.
Autumn sunset on UW campus. Originally erected in 1861 to support the portico of the Territorial University of Washington’s first building, the four columns named: Loyalty, Industry, Faith, and Efficiency are now located in Sylvan Grove.
Resident Focus: UW Radiation Oncology’s Dr. Peter Zaki recently presented two posters at ASTRO Annual Meeting 2022 on research that utilizes policy and technology to improve patient safety and quality of care.
Faculty Focus: UW Radiation Oncology’s Dr. Eric Ford’s textbook: Primer on Radiation Oncology and Physics is a unique multimedia approach to teaching rad onc fundamentals and an essential part of our resident education. More info: https://bit.ly/3EXDJxG
Want to explore the PNW from the comfort of home? Cook up some popcorn and settle in to watch these films: old, new, major, minor—here’s our city, and sometimes our state, on the screen. Big Seattle Movie Guide: https://bit.ly/3i5nG7S
UW Radiation Oncology runs the world’s only hospital-based, 50 MeV multi-particle, variable energy cyclotron capable of delivering fast neutron therapy and supporting innovative cancer research programs. It’s neat! Take a tour: https://bit.ly/3Vnk7bl
We asked our Residents: Why did you apply to the UW Radiation Oncology Residency Program?
#1 Wide variety of treatment modalities,
#2 Beautiful locale,
#3 Inspiring faculty.
Also mentioned: quality of training, 1-on-1 mentorship, class size, broad WWAMI community, and international rotation.