Storytelling

These sessions allow those affected by cancer and experts in the field of treating cancer to reflect on their experiences through the art of storytelling. Attendees will listen to interesting and compelling stories that are not traditionally covered. The program will include stories that touch on policy, engagement, adverse experiences, triumph and diversity and inclusion. All stories contribute to a better means of understanding and treating patients to providing resident education for the next generation. 

Session I: Creating an Anti-Harassment Culture in Radiation Oncology

Monday, October 24 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Moderator:
Shannon Offerman, MD, Radiation Oncology Associates Ltd.

Topic Speaker(s)
Introductions Shannon Offerman, MD, Radiation Oncology Associates Ltd.
Harassment in Radiation Oncology 2022: Still Relevant or Past Problem? Lindsay Puckett, MD, Medical College of Wisconsin
Sexual Harassment of Women Physicians By Patients Lara Bonner Millar, MD, Eastern Virginia Medical School
Implementing Anti-Harassment Policies in Institutions: What Works and What Doesn't Hina Saeed, MD, Medical College of Wisconsin
Rad Onc Allies: Creating a Safe, Hospitable and Productive Environment at ASTRO Meetings Shannon Offerman, MD, Radiation Oncology Associates Ltd.
Questions and Answers Shannon Offerman, MD, Radiation Oncology Associates Ltd.
Session II: Approaches to Overcoming Barriers to Providing High-Quality Radiation Therapy in Rural C

Monday, October 24 | 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Moderator:
Dayssy Diaz Pardo, MD, MS, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Topic Speaker(s)
Introductions Dayssy Diaz Pardo, MD, MS, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Payment Models and Effects on Radiation Oncology Access in Rural Communities Join Luh, MD, Providence St. Joseph Health
Resources for Physicians in Low-Resource Environments: ASTRO Peer-to-Peer Match David Beyer, MD, FASTRO, Cancer Centers of Northern Arizona Healthcare
Resources for Physicians in Low-Resource Environments: Chartrounds.org Patricia Hardenbergh, MD, FASTRO, Founder of ChartRounds.com
Clinical Trials Program for the Rural Patient Population: Infrastructure Development Shalina Gupta-Burt, MD, University of Kansas School of Medicine
Questions and Answers Dayssy Diaz Pardo, MD, MS, The Ohio State University of Wexner Medical Center
Session III: A Survival Kit in Time of Burnout

Tuesday, October 25 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Moderator:
Peter Johnstone, MD, FASTRO, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute

Topic Speaker(s)
Introductions Peter Johnstone, MD, FASTRO, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Setting Boundaries Stephanie Terezakis, MD, University of Minnesota Medical School
Exercise and its Impact on Productivity and Wellness Jerry Jaboin, MD, MBA, PhD, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Managing Expectations and Commitments (Yours and Others’) Bridget Koontz, MD, Duke University Medical Center
Questions and Answers Peter Johnstone, MD, FASTRO, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Session IV: Using AI & EI to Improve Pediatric Cancer Care: Strategies to Work Through Challenging Cases

Tuesday, October 25 | 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Moderator:
John Lucas, MD, MS, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Topic Speaker(s)
Introductions John Lucas, MD, MS, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Using AI & EI to Improve Pediatric Cancer Care: Strategies to Work Through Challenging Cases John Lucas, MD, MS, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Building Confidence in Radiotherapy Delivery Procedures Andrew Saunders, BS, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Preparing the Child for Treatment Delivery Jaclyn Greenwood, BS, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Emotional Intelligence: An Essential Skill for Nurses Tina Myers, BSN, RN, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Big Data for Little Patients: Physics Leverages Modern Computational Tools to Maximize Happily-Ever-Afters Lydia Joyce Wilson, PhD, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Understanding, Using and Managing Emotions: Is There a Role for Emotional Intelligence in Anesthesia? Kavitha Radhavan, MD, MBS, FRCA, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
The Benefits of Screen time: Reducing Anesthesia in Use in Children Susan Hiniker, MD, Stanford University
Questions and Answers John Lucas, MD, MS, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Session V: Zooming Ahead: The Virtual Education Revolution

Tuesday, October 25 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Moderator:
Gabrielle Peters, MD, Yale School of Medicine
Daniel Golden, MD, MHPE, The University of Chicago

Topic Speaker(s)
Introductions Gabrielle Peters, MD, Yale School of Medicine
Pre Pandemic Resources/Asynchronous VLTs Laura Dover, MD, MSPH, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Erin Gillespie, MD, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Acceleration of VLTs and Virtual Networking Revolution Kaleigh Doke, MD, University of Kansas Medical Center
Jenna Kahn, MD, Oregon Health & Science University
Harnessing and Integrating VLTs into Practice Malcolm Mattes, MD, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey
Daniel Golden, MD, MHPE, The University of Chicago
Questions and Answers Daniel Golden, MD, MHPE, The University of Chicago
Session VI: Why EQ is More Important than IQ in Establishing a Culture of Safety

Tuesday, October 25 | 5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. 

Moderator:
Elizabeth Covington, PhD, University of Michigan

Topic Speaker(s)
Introductions Elizabeth Covington, PhD, University of Michigan
How to Leverage Emotional Intelligence in Incident Learning Allison Dalton, MS, University of Alabama Medical Center
Safety Culture and Incident Learning in Radiation Oncology Courtney Buckey, PhD, Mayo Clinic
Role Playing: Case 1 Elizabeth Covington, PhD, University of Michigan
Role Playing: Case 2 Leila Tchelebi, MD, Northwell Health Cancer Institute
Questions and Answers Elizabeth Covington, PhD, University of Michigan
Session VII: Understanding the New ACGME DEI Standards: Historical Perspectives, Data-driven Approaches, and Psychological Safety

Wednesday, October 26 | 10:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. 

Moderator:
Idalid Franco, MD, MPH, Harvard Medical School
Ian Pereira, BS, MD, Queen's University
Gabriel Vidal, MD, FACP, University of Oklahoma

Topic Speaker(s)
Introductions Idalid Franco, MD, MPH, Harvard Medical School
Understanding the New ACGME DEI Standards: Historical Perspectives, Data-Driven Approaches and Psychological Safety Ann Raldow, MD, MPH, University of California
William McDade, MD, PhD, Rush University
Caroline Chung, MD, MS, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Questions and Answers Ian Pereira, BS, MD, Queen's University

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