Meet, greet, & reconnect on timely QA topics
We're pleased to launch the MedPhys Meetup series, an opportunity to connect monthly for lively, online discussions. Each Meetup centers around a theme, with a brief introductory talk, followed by breakout sessions for discussion of related subtopics.
Why Attend?
- Learn how others in the field address key problems
- Reconnect with, and meet new, colleagues from around the world
- Have face-to-face discussions on timely topics and clinical challenges
- Gain insights from Sun Nuclear subject experts
Spots are limited. Register for your preferred sessions now. >
January 20 Meetup: Strong Stereotactic QA without the Convoluted Workflows
90-minute event begins at 12:15 PM PT / 3:15 PM ET (January 20, 2021)
Opening Talk: Pitfalls of Multiple vs. Single Isocenter
Brett Miller, M.S., UT Medical Center
Hear how one center addressed the need for greater efficiency and accuracy as their SRS treatments increased year over year, and how they determine when to use a single- versus multi-isocenter treatment strategy, with confidence in the accuracy of their machines.
Registration for the January event is now closed.
Breakout Sessions & Discussion Facilitators
After the opening presentation, small-group breakout sessions will be open to discuss related topics. Facilitators will help guide conversation as needed.
Open Discussion: Multiple vs. Single Isocenter
Brett Miller, M.S., UT Medical Center
Small Field Correction Factors
Mark Rose, Ph.D., Sun Nuclear
Building Confidence in an SRS Program
Chris Bowen, M.S., Mosaic Life Care
February 17 Meetup: Trends in IMRT/VMAT & In-Vivo QA
90-minute event begins at 2 PM PT / 5PM ET (February 17, 2021)
Opening Talk: Errors Caught & Corrected Before & During Treatment
Jennifer Clark, M.S., Sun Nuclear
During this session, hear how Radiation Therapy/Oncology departments are catching errors from secondary checks though in-vivo dosimetry. Previously seen as burdensome, with multiple applications to monitor, these steps can now be managed through a single workflow, offering clarity into errors and highlighting need for corrections.
Breakout Sessions & Discussion Facilitators
After the opening presentation, small-group breakout sessions will be open to discuss related topics. Facilitators will help guide conversation as needed.
Can I Automate all my QA? A Beginner's Guide to Automated QA
Jennifer Clark, M.S, Sun Nuclear
How to Get Started with In-Vivo Dosimetry
To be confirmed
Do I Still Need an Array for any Patient QA?
Jennifer Hamilton, M.E., DABR, Sun Nuclear
Join us at Trends in IMRT/VMAT & In-Vivo QA
March 17 Meetup: Shaping the Future of Radiation Therapy QA
90-minute event begins at 12 PM PT / 3 PM ET (March 17, 2021)
Opening Talk: Independent QA & the Necessity of Data Access
Jeff Kapatoes, Ph.D., Sun Nuclear Sr. Director, Research & Regulatory
This talk will address the critical role of independent QA in providing unbiased assurance that treatment-related issues are caught. While vendor-integrated system self-checks represent some efficiency gains, data accessibility for independent QA remains essential -- especially as complexity increases.
Breakout Sessions & Discussion Facilitators
After the opening presentation, small-group breakout sessions will be open to discuss related topics. Facilitators will help guide conversation as needed.
What QA Practices from 2020 Should Remain?
Jennifer Hamilton, M.E., DABR, Sun Nuclear
Focus Group: What is your Ideal SRS Array?
Mark Rose, Ph.D., Sun Nuclear
The State of Machine Learning in Radiotherapy
Jeff Kapatoes, Ph.D., Sun Nuclear