ARROgram March 2026 Announcements – ARRO awards, elections and more!
March 4, 2026
| NEW from ARRO — Resident-led Survey Hub! |
| Have a survey and need more responses? Want to support your fellow residents and contribute to exciting research in just a few minutes? We’ve got you covered! ARRO is launching a shared platform where residents can promote their research surveys and discover opportunities to participate in projects from colleagues across the country.
📊 To submit a survey, send it via direct message on X or Instagram (@arro_org), or email Jenna Kocsis, MD or Emily Hollis, MD. Submissions will be posted in a shared spreadsheet and refreshed monthly — so check back often for new opportunities! |
| Nominations for ARRO Faculty Educator of the Year are now open! |
| ARRO is now accepting nominations for the 2026 ARRO Faculty Educator of the Year award! ARRO strives to promote and recognize educational excellence in radiation oncology training programs. Each year, ARRO presents the annual Educator of the Year Award to one outstanding faculty member at each participating institution.
The chief resident at each program is invited to submit the name of one faculty member who will be provided with a certificate from ARRO. You may consider physicists, biologists or other faculty members if appropriate. Please discuss this award with your fellow residents and ask your chief to submit one nomination from your program for Faculty Educator of the Year. One nominee per institution. 📆 Submit your program’s nomination to ARRO by April 17, 2026. |
| Nominations for ARRO Resident Educator of the Year are now open! |
| We are excited to announce that nominations are now open for the ARRO Resident Educator of the Year award! The ARRO Resident Educator of the Year Award will honor residents who demonstrate outstanding dedication, innovation and effectiveness in teaching medical students, residents and other colleagues in radiation oncology. All PGY-2 through PGY-5 radiation oncology residents are eligible to be nominated. Individuals can nominate themselves or others for this award. Residents and attendings are eligible to submit nominations.
For each nomination, the following are required: nominee email, institution of training, CV and a letter of support for the nominee explaining why this individual deserves the award. 📆 Submit your nomination for ARRO Resident Educator of the Year Award to ARRO by April 17, 2026. |
| Reminder! Vote in the ARRO elections |
| Each U.S.-based ARRO member received an email Monday, March 2, from [email protected] with your unique ballot link to the 2026 ARRO Executive Committee election. Candidates are running for one of four Junior Executive positions, each of whom will chair one of the following subcommittees: Communications and Advocacy; Education; Global Health; and Health Care Access and Advancement. Check your email for your link and cast your vote by March 11.
If you did not receive an email, email ARRO for assistance. |
| Upcoming Global Health webinar! |
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| A new webinar with the ARRO Global Health Committee titled “Towards a Framework for Engagement in Global Radiological Health” will be hosted on April 6, at 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, featuring Joseph Weygand, PhD, Assistant Professor and Director of Global Oncology, Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine. Register today or at the QR above! |
| ASTRO-AAPM grant funding opportunity due March 18 |
| Residents are invited to apply for the ASTRO-AAPM Physics Residents/Postdoctoral Fellows Seed Grant. Up to two awards of $50,000 each over one year are anticipated, and the application deadline is March 18. This award is a joint effort with the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) to support the research of medical physics residents and postdoctoral fellows, and the proposed project must be focused on physics-related research in radiation oncology. Review the detailed eligibility criteria and apply. |
| New Radiation and Cancer Biology Study Guide now available through ASTRO Academy |
| ASTRO recently launched a new and updated Radiation and Cancer Biology Study Guide 2026, a comprehensive, web-based resource designed to strengthen foundational knowledge in radiobiology. The guide includes 32 topic chapters with multiple-choice questions to promote active learning and support preparation for the ABR Radiation and Cancer Biology written exam. This dynamic tool is ideal for trainees and practicing clinicians seeking to enhance their understanding of the biological principles underlying radiation therapy. ASTRO members-in-training receive a discounted price of $25. |
| Check out this webinar series: |
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| For advice on curating resources in radiation oncology, navigating the residency application process, learning more about pediatric radiation oncology, work-life balance in residency, preparing for board exams and more – check out this ongoing webinar series hosted by Alexis Narvaez-Rojas, MD, PGY-3 at Maimonides SUNY Downstate and Eliane Garlock, MD, PGY-4 at VCU Health. Check it out here! Three new webinars added this month! |
| eContouring for Functional Radiation Medicine Webinar – Free! |
| Secure your seat for the eContouring for Functional Radiation Medicine: Osteoarthritis and Fibromatosis Webinar, on April 2 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time, led by Jessica Schuster, MD. Participants will learn contouring techniques for osteoarthritis and fibromatosis, enhancing their clinical skills in functional radiation medicine. This ASTRO Academy event includes hands-on contouring on real cases and a live Q&A. ARRO members can register for free thanks to support from Speed of Light – The ASTRO Foundation! |
| And more education @ The Resource Corner! |
| Check out NEW ARRO Cases! As a reminder you can find the list of ARRO Cases in each disease site on ARRO's website. Also, if you have ideas or requests for a case, or would like to contribute by producing a case or updating a previously published case, please reach out to the ARRO team! 💻 View the new ARROCase on Radiopharmaceuticals for Metastatic Castrate Resistant Prostate Cancer 💻 View the new ARROCase on Keloids and Electron Beam Therapy 💻 NEW ROCK (Radiation Oncology On-Call Handbook) on CNS Emergencies! Find it on ARRO's Education Resources webpage. |
| Congratulations to EAGL awardees and looking ahead to Advocacy Day |
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| ASTRO has awarded six radiation oncology residents EAGL awards to attend Advocacy Day 2026 in Washington, DC, April 27-28. This “Emerging Advocacy Grassroots Leadership” award, which helps defray travel costs, recognizes radiation oncology residents and nurses intent upon advocating for the specialty and our patients. See the list of grantees.
Also, consider joining ASTRO in Washington, DC, as well for your chance to meet directly with Senators, Representatives and their staff on the policies shaping radiation oncology. During this two-day commitment, you’ll gain insights from policy experts, sharpen your skills with Hill training, and then put them into action during Capitol Hill meetings the following day. Register now (Please note that all applications must go through an approval process before an applicant will be confirmed as an Advocacy Day registrant). |
| Graduating in June? Celebrate your next chapter with ASTRO! |
| You’ve put in the work, and your residency finish line is finally in sight. As you step into your career, ASTRO is ready to support you with an exclusive offer just for graduating residents: join after residency for only $69 for the rest of 2026, plus deep discounts through 2028. Enjoy journal access, member benefits, leadership opportunities and more — at a fraction of the cost. Join before December 31, 2026, and start your career with ASTRO behind you. Learn more. |
| Save the Date – ASTRO 2026 September 26-30 in Boston |
| The countdown to the ASTRO Annual Meeting in Boston is officially on, and a few important dates are coming up fast.
📆 March 25: Education Session decisions sent to submitters 📆 May 14: Abstract notifications are sent and registration opens If you submitted a late-breaking abstract shell, don’t miss the July 10 deadline to get your data in. And most importantly: Save the date for ARRO Day on Saturday, September 26, in Boston. It’s the signature resident event of the meeting and one you won’t want to miss! |
| Remember to follow ARRO on social media! |
| ARRO provides resident input into professional organizations, disseminates information and fosters communication among residents. Follow us on ARRO Instagram (arro_org) or Twitter/X where we post about events, scholarships, grants, educational resources, networking opportunities and more. Direct Messaging on both Instagram and Twitter/X is also the fastest way to reach us. |
| 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 Neha Vapiwala, MD, FASTRO; Sameer Keole, MD, FASTRO; and Howard Sandler, MD, MS, 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. |
