ARRO's November News: Announcements, Upcoming Webinars and Meetings, Explore Mentor Connects
November 5, 2026
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ARRO subcommittees Thank you to everyone who volunteered to serve on an ARRO subcommittee! We're excited to welcome you and appreciate your involvement. If you haven't already heard from your subcommittee chair, you can expect to receive meeting invitations within the next month. Recently added resident resources ARRO is excited to share two new educational resources designed to support learners at different stages of their radiation oncology training. The Medical Student Guide provides an accessible introduction to radiation oncology for students exploring the specialty, while the Residency Bootcamp Guide offers a practical foundation for incoming and early radiation oncology residents as they transition into clinical training. These resources were developed by Veronia Fahmy with support from the ARRO Education Committee and are intended to serve as practical, easily accessible references for trainees. New ARROcases Anaplastic Thyroid Carcinoma Ventricular Tachycardia |
| Join the Climate Health & Sustainability Task Force |
| 🌍 Calling all residents passionate about climate and health!
ARRO's Climate Health & Sustainability Task Force (CHST) is growing, and we want you to join us. Healthcare is a significant contributor to carbon emissions, and radiation oncology is no exception. CHST brings together residents from across the country to learn, collaborate and make our field more sustainable. What we do: 🌱 Monthly virtual meetings on climate, health and oncology No experience needed, just interest! CHST Sign Up! |
| ARRO-jDEGRO webinar: Carbon Ion Radiotherapy |
| Join us on November 17, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern time/6:00 p.m. Central European time for the ARRO-jDEGRO joint webinar, "Carbon Ion Radiotherapy: Current Practice and Future Directions."
Bradford Hoppe, MD, MPH, FASTRO, from Mayo Clinic Florida and Sebastian Adeberg, MD, from University Hospital Giessen and Marburg and the Marburg Ion Beam Therapy Center will explore current clinical applications and future directions in carbon ion radiotherapy, bringing together perspectives from the United States and Germany. 💻 Register to join the webinar 🗓️ November 17, 2026 |
| Join ASTRO’s upcoming ROCKS webinars |
| Understanding Reviewers and the Review Process Friday, November 6 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Eastern time Understanding the peer review process is critical to the success of early-career researchers. This webinar will provide information "behind the scenes" of the review process for grants to help applicants better understand how to respond to reviews and how to incorporate feedback to strengthen proposals. From Research Exposure to Research Independence: Building the Radiation Oncology Research Talent Pipeline An expert panel will discuss opportunities in building and funding programs that encourage aspiring radiation medicine researchers. Each speaker will provide a brief overview of their program and address the transition it targets, the elements that sustain trainee engagement in research, and the gaps that remain along the pathway toward research independence. |
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| Get board-ready with the ASTRO Annual Refresher Course | |
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Prepping for boards? The 2027 ASTRO Annual Refresher Course is a great way to strengthen your knowledge and review key concepts across the major disease sites. The course covers core competencies and the latest treatment methods, along with emerging trends and technologies shaping radiation oncology practice. |
| Residents can also put their learning into practice through contouring cases in head and neck, lower GI and central nervous system, and registration includes onDemand recordings, so you can revisit sessions as you continue studying.
Whether you're preparing for boards or simply looking to reinforce what you're learning during residency, make the Annual Refresher Course part of your study plan. ➡️ Learn more and register for the 2027 ASTRO Annual Refresher Course |
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| Take a deeper dive into head and neck cancers | |
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Build on what you're learning in residency at the 2027 Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancers Symposium, taking place February 25-27, 2027, in Orlando, Florida. The meeting brings together multidisciplinary research, innovative and practice-changing sessions and leaders from the head and neck cancers community. |
| Whether head and neck cancer is already an area of interest or you're looking to strengthen your knowledge across disease sites, the symposium is an opportunity to broaden your perspective, learn about important research and engage with experts in the field.
➡️ Learn more and register for the 2027 Multidisciplinary Head and Neck Cancers Symposium |
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| Start exploring where RPT could fit into your future in radiation oncology | |
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Interested in learning more about the evolving role of radiopharmaceutical therapy (RPT)? The 2027 Multidisciplinary Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Symposium, taking place March 18-19, 2027, in Chantilly, Virginia, brings the RPT community together for innovative and practice-changing education. |
| For residents, it's an opportunity to expand your knowledge beyond the clinic, hear from leaders across the RPT community and become more familiar with an area you may encounter throughout your career. The symposium also features scientific abstracts, providing opportunities to learn about new findings and engage with experts in the field.
➡️ Learn more and register for the 2027 Multidisciplinary Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Symposium |
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| 2027 funding opportunities – Deadlines begin November 23! | |
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Speed of Light – The ASTRO Foundation is pleased to announce open funding opportunities for 2027. Awards with upcoming deadlines in 2026 include the Innovation Awards (Letters of Intent due November 23) and Clinician Scientist Development Grants, which are offered in partnership with the American Cancer Society and include an award in honor of the late Dr. Felix Feng (Deadline December 1). |
| Connect with someone who’s been where you are |
| Residency is a time of big decisions, new opportunities and plenty of questions, and having someone to turn to can make a difference. ASTRO Mentor Connect can help you build relationships with experienced professionals who can offer guidance, share their perspectives and help you navigate the next steps in your career.
Whether you're exploring career paths, thinking about life after residency or simply looking to expand your network, Mentor Connect gives you the opportunity to learn through meaningful one-on-one connections. Connect with someone who's been where you are and start building your network today. Sign up for Mentor Connect. |
| Explore a research fellowship in head & neck and particle therapy |
| The Department of Radiation Oncology at Heidelberg University Hospital in Germany is offering a one-year research fellowship for residents and early-career radiation oncologists from abroad. Fellows will have the opportunity to participate in head and neck cancer research while gaining hands-on exposure to proton, helium and carbon ion therapy at the Heidelberg Ion Beam Therapy Center. Interested? Contact Dr. Thomas Held for more information. |
| Stay connected with ARRO! |
| Want to keep up with what's happening in the resident community? Follow ARRO on social media for updates, opportunities and information for radiation oncology residents. It's also an easy way to connect with ARRO and stay engaged with your resident community.
Have a question or want to get in touch? Send ARRO a direct message on Instagram or X. |
