Association Of Residents In Radiation Oncology (ARRO) Program

The annual ARRO program is the largest gathering of radiation oncology residents from across the globe. Plan to attend the 2010 ARRO program to learn more about the specialty you have chosen. In addition, you will discover career possibilities, network with practicing radiation oncologists and fellow residents and hear the latest scientific research impacting the field. Residents at all stages of training are invited to attend programs designed specifically to meet their needs.

Saturday, October 30

ARRO Career Seminar: Development of Successful Radiation Oncologists through Residency and Beyond
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Time	Title
Session I: Introductory Sessions
9:00 a.m. - 9:05 a.m.	Welcome
9:05 a.m. - 9:10 a.m.	Overview of ARRO’s Annual Meeting Program and Events
9:10 a.m. - 9:20 a.m.	ASTRO and ARRO: Building Bridges
9:20 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.	ARRO’s 2010 Projects and Goals
Session II: Development of a Successful Resident
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.	Keynote Address : “Hallmarks of a Successful Resident”
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.	Research During Residency and Post-residency Fellowships
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.	Panel Discussion : Advice During Residency and Transition Toward Becoming an Attending
11:30 a.m. -11:45 a.m.	Break and Box Lunch Distribution
Session III: Fostering Involvement in Interests Beyond the Traditional Residency Programs
11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.	Panel Discussion: Global Health in Radiation Oncology
12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.	Safety and Quality Assurance: Evaluating the Resident’s Role and Continued Emphasis on Safety
12:45 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.	Mentorship Career and Life Balance
1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.	Panel Discussion : Radiation Oncology Education
Session IV: Looking Toward Our Future
2:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.	Professional Evaluation of a Radiation Oncology Academic Practice
2:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.	Legal Aspects of Entering Practice
3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.	Professional Evaluation of a Radiation Oncology Private Practice
3:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.	Private Practice Data and Entry Survey Results
4:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.	ARRO Practice Entry Survey Results
4:45 p.m.	Closing Remarks

Saturday, October 30

ARRO Reception
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
House of Blues, Delta Room
1055 Fifth Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101

This annual event gives residents the opportunity to network with each other during a casual reception. Member-in-training registrants will be given two drink tickets at the reception and hors d’oeuvres will be provided. Join your friends and colleagues for a fun time at the House of Blues.

Sunday, October 31

ARRO Annual Luncheon
12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Guest Speaker: Tim R. Williams, M.D., ASTRO Chairman
Ticketed event. Pre-registration is required.

Monday, November 1

ARRO Poster Walk I
12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Ticketed event. Pre-registration is required.
(Box lunch provided)

Tuesday, November 2

ARRO Poster Walk II
1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Ticketed event. Pre-registration is required.
(Box lunch provided)

Wednesday, November 3

Meet the Professor Luncheon
12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Ticketed event. Pre-registration is required.
(Box lunch provided)

ARRO Best of ASTRO
5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
Moderators:
Theodore L. DeWeese, M.D.
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore
Lynn D. Wilson, M.D., M.P.H.
Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Conn.

This session will feature high-impact abstracts from the 2010 Annual Meeting that represent the most relevant, cutting-edge science in radiation oncology today.