ARROgram - July 2024 ARRO Announcements
July 11, 2024
ARRO Graduating Resident Survey is 70% complete. Help us get to 100%!
Congratulations to all graduating residents! For those who have not yet completed the survey, please look for it in your email (check junk emails for “ARRO” or “Alchemer” as well!). The survey results will provide some of the highest level data for job satisfaction in radiation oncology and help all future residents. The survey takes about 15-20 minutes to complete. If you did not receive the survey, please email ARRO.
Special ASTRO membership rate for graduating residents
ASTRO is pleased to offer a special discount for new graduates that eases the financial burden of ASTRO membership as you begin your post-training career. This opportunity will ensure that you receive uninterrupted access to educational programs, practice support and ASTRO journals delivered to your new address.
Learn how you can become a full member of ASTRO for the remainder of this year for only $69, plus you will be eligible for a 75% discount on your 2025 dues and a 50% discount in 2026.
Be sure to update your contact information including email and street address to continue to receive ASTRO communications. Please contact the ASTRO Membership Team at 703-839-7328 if you have any questions. Membership includes: free online subscription to the Red Journal and PRO, weekly ASTROgram and quarterly ASTROnews, member discounts for submissions to Advances in Radiation Oncology, meeting registrations, courses and publications, access to the ASTRO Member Directory, volunteer and leadership opportunities, and voting rights in society elections.
Welcome new PGY2 residents!
Congratulations on finishing your intern year and officially joining the field of radiation oncology! ARRO is your source for all things radiation oncology. We provide resident input into professional organizations, disseminate information and foster communication among residents. Follow us on our freshly-minted ARRO Instagram (arro_org) or X (Twitter) where we post about events, scholarships, grants, educational resources, networking opportunities and more. Direct Messaging on both Instagram and X (Twitter) is the fastest way to reach us.
Announcing the 2024 Global Health Scholars Grant awardees
Congratulations to the 2024 ARRO Global Health Scholars Grant awardees: Lamiaa E. Abdallah, MD, Phylicia Gawu, DO, Yirong Liu, MD, and Jacob Oyeniyi, MD. Their outstanding research proposals to carry out work in Austria, China, Ghana and Nigeria were each awarded a $2,500 grant to defray travel and lodging costs.
The ARRO Global Health Scholars Grant was launched in 2011 to provide financial support for exceptional resident global health research with the goal of promoting international collaboration in oncology and advancing care around the world. ARRO is excited to continue to support residents in their goals of pursuing careers that address the needs of oncology patients globally.
Please look out for next year’s application in the spring of 2025!
Mark your calendar for ARRO Day on Saturday, September 28, 2024, in Washington, DC
The ARRO Annual Seminar, held during the ASTRO Annual Meeting, is a fun, educational and dynamic day that includes lunch, mentorship meet and greets, academic and community practice job panels, and talks from Emma Holliday, MD, and ASTRO President Howard Sandler, MD, MS, FASTRO. We will also present the results of the 2024 Graduating Resident Survey, which is always the highlight of the day! Please join us from 11:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Lunch is $20 and can be purchased with your ASTRO Registration. If you already registered for ASTRO, you can add this event by modifying your registration.
ASTRO Rocks: Career Negotiations in Academic Radiation Oncology webinar, July 17
In this Research-Oriented Career Knowledge and Support (ROCKS) webinar session, we will hear about career negotiations in academic radiation oncology from five successful researchers within academic radiation oncology departments. We will learn about how and when to negotiate to advance your career and research interests. The discussion will cover initiating career/contract discussions with department leadership, what to expect in a contract, and what terms are commonly negotiated. We will hear from leaders in the field about their practical experience both negotiating their initial contract and subsequent contracts. Register on the ASTRO Academy, the event takes place on July 17 from 4:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Eastern time.
Make plans now to join your colleagues for ASTRO 2024 September 29 – October 2
Registration and housing are open for the 2024 ASTRO Annual Meeting being held September 29 – October 2 in Washington, DC, or through the live virtual meeting! This is the premier radiation oncology scientific and education event in the world. To see what’s in store, visit the Annual Meeting Portal; pay special attention to the Presidential Address as it centers around the meeting theme, “Targeting Provider Wellness for Exceptional Patient Care.” Some networking opportunities that may be of special interest to you include:
- Early Career and Mentoring Lounge
- Speed Mentoring
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Reception
- ASTRO Career Fair
- Hundreds of vendors in the Exhibit Hall
- A blast meeting new colleagues!
You’ll receive a discounted rate when you register between now and August 15. And don’t forget to book your housing as hotels are filling up fast
Fourth Annual ARRO Bowl – Sunday, September 29
In another collaboration with Varian, ARRO will host the annual ARRO Bowl during the ASTRO Annual Meeting this year! Join us on September 29, 2024, for radiation oncology trivia and prizes!
Sign up today for the 2024 ROI 5k – ARRO rate offered!
Lace up your running (or walking!) shoes, and great ready for the 2024 ROI 5k Powered by Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company!
This annual event welcomes ASTRO Annual Meeting attendees, vendors and guests to help accelerate #RadOnc research by supporting the Radiation Oncology Institute (ROI) – the ASTRO Foundation. Participants this year will join a sunrise group run along the DC monuments (perfect Instagram picture!) or complete their 5k at their convenience using Strava – a free app. With your race registration, you’ll receive awesome swag, an invite to our group run on Tuesday, October 1, and access to multiple scenic routes.
ARRO members receive a $15 discount by using the code ARRO2024 when you register at https://zippy-reg.com/online_reg/?e=2048.
The Resource Corner!
Don’t forget to review our numerous ARROCases! ARROCase is a peer-reviewed, publicly accessible educational database which aims to highlight key aspects of radiotherapy for different disease sites through sample cases. Follow the step-by-step case examples as they go through presentation/diagnosis, work-up, treatment paradigms, radiation therapy (contouring and plan review) and more!
Equity and Inclusion Subcommittee Mentorship Program
The ARRO Equity and Inclusion Subcommittee (EISC) is excited to kick off its Annual Mentorship Program starting in July. In our ongoing commitment to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion within our field, we proudly present this mentorship initiative tailored to individuals with careers or interests in these critical areas. These include, but are not limited to, underrepresented groups in medicine, health disparity and equity interests.
This comprehensive program consists of mentor-mentee pairing with a commitment of at least six months, to provide participants with a structured and supportive environment to engage in meaningful professional development. To ensure the continual enhancement of the program, we have implemented periodic assessments aimed at soliciting feedback and identifying areas for improvement.
We warmly welcome applications from medical students, residents and faculty members in both radiation oncology and medical physics who share our vision and commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in our field. If you are interested in becoming a mentor or mentee, please join here! For additional questions please contact Rehema Thomas, Associate Vice Chair for Mentorship.
Don't forget to fill out your ASTRO Member Survey
Keep an eye out on Friday for an email with you your personal link to the ASTRO Member Survey from ASTRO Chair Jeff Michalski, MD, MBA, FASTRO. The annual survey is an important tool that helps guide the Society to best serve you and your fellow members. The survey takes about 15 minutes to complete. Thank you to those who have already filled out their survey! Responses are due by July 19.
Connect with ASTRO leadership on the ROhub student community
Looking for an easy and direct way to connect with ASTRO leadership with questions and issues important to you? Join the conversation with ARRO leadership and ASTRO Board members, including Howard Sandler, MD, MS, FASTRO; Jeff Michalski, MD, MBA, FASTRO; and Geraldine Jacobson, MD, MPH, MBA, FASTRO. Introduce yourself to the community on the Introduce Yourself thread and feel free to pose any questions you have about the field of radiation oncology. All student, graduate student, and PGY-1 members have already been subscribed to daily digests and added to the community. To view the community, navigate to ROhub and select My Communities or visit the community directly.
You can also enroll in Mentor Match, hosted on ROhub, today in a few easy steps.