Guideline Task Force Applications
ASTRO welcomes applications for participation in upcoming practice guidelines. ASTRO is not currently accepting applications for clinical practice guidelines, but please check back soon for future opportunities.
Task Force Member Roles and Participation Requirements
Task force members use their clinical expertise to:
- Inform the topic scope/key questions.
- Interpret evidence.
- Develop guideline recommendations and supporting text.
- Ensure the quality and accuracy of the guideline.
Every task force member is expected to contribute on calls, participate in writing and work with the task force chairs and ASTRO staff to adhere to the project timeline. Guideline development takes approximately 18 months.
ASTRO’s clinical practice guidelines are managed by its Guideline Subcommittee, who are committed to including representation from a variety of stakeholder backgrounds including clinical expertise, practice setting and geographic location to ensure a multidisciplinary task force.
Specific requirements include:
- Submitting comprehensive disclosure information and keeping guidelines staff informed of any changes for the duration of the project (members must meet ASTRO disclosure policy requirements for participation).
- Reviewing project scope/key questions, evidence tables and project-specific documents.
- Providing written assignments and additional input in a timely manner.
- Participating in five to 10 conference calls (each 1 to 1.5 hours in duration).
If you have any questions, please email the ASTRO guidelines team.
