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    New on the Blog

    As 2024 winds down, this is a good time to take stock of radiation oncology’s efforts to advance Medicare payment reform legislation, known as the Radiation Oncology Case Rate (ROCR) Value Based Program Act.
     
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    ASTROgram

    ASTROgram for the week of November 4: CMS Releases Final Rule, Welcome ASTRO CEO, Call for Education Sessions open

     
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    ASTRO welcomes new CEO

    ASTRO welcomes Vivek Kavadi, MD, MBA, FASTRO, as he begins his tenure as the Society's Chief Executive Officer.

     
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    Bylaws Changes

    Submit your vote for the proposed Bylaws changes by November 22. View the revised bylaws and access the ballot. 

     
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    Med Student Q&A

    Join the November 11 Med Student Q&A for the opportunity to meet faculty and resident radiation oncologists and ask questions about career paths within the specialty, research opportunities, the residency application process and more.
     
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    On Target Podcast

    Share with your patients a recent episode of On Target, an RTAnswers podcast, where rad oncs Sameer Keole, MD, FASTRO, and Niema Razavian, MD, provide a general overview of radiation therapy.

     
Professional Resources
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    Career Center

    The ASTRO Career Center helps Employers and Job Seekers connect. Attending the Annual Meeting? Be sure to register for the Career Fair.
     
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    ASTRO Academy

    ASTRO's online learning platform. Best of ASTRO 2020 onDemand now available.
     
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    Product Catalog

    Access the ASTRO catalog of resources, including patient materials, publications and virtual meetings. New and updated patient materials available.
     
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    RO-ILS

    RO-ILS: Radiation Oncology Incident Learning System is the only medical specialty society-sponsored radiation oncology incident learning system. Join the more than 500 facilities now enrolled!
     
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    APEx Accreditation

    APEx: Accreditation Program for Excellence was created to support quality improvement in radiation therapy practices. New payment option now available. Learn what sets APEx apart.
     
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    Radiopharmaceuticals

    ASTRO is leading the way in advancing radiopharmaceutical therapy within radiation oncology.
     
Professional Publications
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    Advances in Radiation Oncology

    New in Advances:  Definitive RT for medically inoperable endometrial carcinoma, malignant mimics of trigeminal schwannoma and more.
     
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    Red Journal

    The November 1 edition includes a Point/Counterpoint section on PSMA PET staging for localized PCa, articles on patient portal messaging and more.
     
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    Practical Radiation Oncology

    New in Sept/Oct issue: EBRT for Palliation of Bone Metastases, RT for HPV-Positive Oropharyngeal SCC, and other practice-informing papers.
     
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    2024 Fall ASTROnews

    This special edition of ASTROnews serves as your guide to the 66th ASTRO Annual Meeting being held in Washington, DC, September 29 to October 2, 2024. In this issue, you will learn more about key sessions and highlights and all the details you need to plan your Annual Meeting experience.

     
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    Coding Guide

    The Coding Resource is an essential coding reference for all radiation oncology practices. It includes information on updated CPT and HCPCS codes for 2024, updated content on radiopharmaceuticals, image guidance and more.
     
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    Safety is No Accident

    Safety is No Accident: A Framework for Quality Radiation Oncology and Care, reflects the many efforts undertaken by radiation oncology specialty societies to improve quality and safety.
     
Affiliates
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    ARRO

    The Association of Residents in Radiation Oncology exists to improve the quality of education for resident physicians in radiation oncology. The 2023 ARRO Directory is now available!
     
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    ADROP

    The  Association for Directors of Radiation Oncology Program's mission is to advance the quality of residency training and education in radiation oncology.
     
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    SCAROP

    The Society of Chairs of Academic Radiation Oncology Programs' mission is to provide a forum for the chairs of academic radiation oncology programs to discuss issues of common interest.
     
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    Early Career

    Radiation oncologists and physicists who are eight years or fewer out of training can find useful resources and upcoming events relevant to Early Career members.
     
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    Medical Students

    Are you a medical student who wants to learn more about radiation oncology? Take advantage of helpful resources for medical students interested in radiation oncology including free ASTRO membership. 
     
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    Industry

    Through the development of meaningful partnerships, industry and ASTRO are prepared to meet the challenges of today’s health care marketplace and positively shape the future of radiation oncology.
     
Resources For
  • Medical Students

    ASTRO offers free membership and information for students interested in pursuing a career in radiation oncology.
     
  • Industry

    Corporate relations efforts provide opportunities for ASTRO and industry to collaborate and form long-term, quality relationships. Learn more about our initiatives and funding and advertising opportunities.
     
  • Patients

    ASTRO’s patient focused website has many resources for cancer patients and their caregivers to help them better understand radiation therapy as a safe and effective treatment.
     
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