Speed Mentoring
Speed Mentoring is back! Join us on Tuesday, October 3, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. in Room 10, Upper Level at the San Diego Convention Center.
ASTRO Speed Mentoring is intended for meeting registrants who want to build networks and gain inspiration from ASTRO leaders. All are invited to participate and a ticket is not required for admittance.
Mentoring is an effective tool for both career and personal development. At the event, Mentees will have a chance to hear about lessons learned from a diverse group of experts and gain specific advice and insights in a series of one-on-one, 10-minute sessions. So be sure to come prepared with specific questions you would like to discuss.
Mentors will facilitate discussions across 24 different topics during two sessions: one from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Pacific time and another from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pacific time. See the full lineup below:
Session 1 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Pacific time:
A Career in Radiation Oncology: Things to Consider
Neha Vapiwala, MD, FASTRO
Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Career Development in Academic Radiation Oncology
Charles Thomas Jr., MD, FASTRO
Professor and Chief, Dartmouth Cancer Center
Lebanon, New Hampshire
Contract Negotiation
Reshma Jagsi, MD, DPhil, FASTRO
Professor and Chair of Radiation Oncology, Emory University
Atlanta
Developing a Successful Academic Interdisciplinary Translational Research Program
John Buatti, MD, FASTRO
Professor and Chair, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
Iowa City, Iowa
Establish and Expand Your Radiopharmaceuticals Services
Thomas Boike, MD, FASTRO
Radiation Oncologist, GenesisCare/MPH Radiation Oncology Institute
Troy, Michigan
How Best to Prepare for the Next Decade in Radiation Oncology
Sameer Keole, MD, FASTRO
Radiation Oncologist, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Phoenix
How to Find a Job in Private Practice
Anna Paulsson, MD
Radiation Oncologist, St. Joseph Health Medical Group
Petaluma, California
How to Get Involved in ASTRO Advocacy
Catheryn Yashar, MD, FASTRO
Chief Medical Officer, UC San Diego Health
San Diego
How to Get Involved with ASTRO
Thomas Eichler, MD, FASTRO
VCU Health/Massey Cancer Center
Richmond, Virginia
Navigating Bias
Iris Gibbs, MD, FASTRO
Professor and Associate Dean, Stanford University
Stanford, California
Research, Education and Clinical Practice in Academic Radiation Oncology
Ana Kiess, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences, Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
Transitioning to a New Job
Anna Brown, MD
Radiation Oncologist, Aspirus Regional Cancer Care
Wausau, Wisconsin
Understanding Parental Leave
Hina Saeed, MD
Deputy Director, Baptist Health South Florida: Lynn Cancer Institute
Boca Raton, Florida
Session 2 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Pacific time:
Balancing Personal Life Transitions with Your Career
Jessica Schuster, MD
Radiation Oncologist, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, Wisconsin
Building a Successful Private Practice
David Beyer, MD, FASTRO
Medical Director, Cancer Centers of Northern Arizona Healthcare
Sedona, Arizona
Building Next-Level Relationships within Your Treatment Team
J. Ben Wilkinson, MD
Radiation Oncologist, Coastal Radiation Oncology
Santa Maria, California
Building Professional Networks
Fumiko Chino, MD
Assistant Attending, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York
Elevating Radiation Oncology Through Local and Regional Leadership Opportunities - Why and How to Get Involved in Your Local Cancer Communities
Join Luh, MD, FASTRO
Radiation Oncologist, Providence St. Joseph Hospital
Eureka, California
How to Ace the Interview
Nicholas Zaorsky, MD
Vice Chair for Education, Radiation Oncology, University Hospitals Case Medical Center
Cleveland
How to be a Leader as You Establish Your Clinical Practice
Charles Simone, MD, FASTRO
Research Professor and Chief Medical Officer, New York Proton Center
New York
How to Engage with the NRG
Kristin Higgins, MD
Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University Vice Chair of Clinical Research and Medical Director
Atlanta
Maintain Work-Life Balance
Candice Johnstone, MD, MPH
Professor, Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Making the Leap from Trainee to Attending
Austin Sim, MD
Assistant Professor, Radiation Oncology, James Cancer Hospital
The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Columbus, Ohio
Navigating Bias
Parul Barry, MD
Physician, UPMC Radiation Oncology
Pittsburgh
Women’s Career Development in Radiation Oncology
Maria Kelly, MD, FASTRO
Executive Director, Veterans Affairs Central Office
South Amboy, New Jersey