ARROgram - August 2025 ARRO Announcements
August 7, 2025
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| Mark your calendars for ARRO Day on Saturday, September 27, in San Francisco! |
| ARRO Day, our annual seminar held during the ASTRO Annual Meeting, is a dynamic and engaging in-person program. As always, we hope to see you in person at the ARRO Reception in the evening. See the lineup of sessions and speakers, and mark your calendars and book your hotel stays and flights accordingly! |
| Brachytherapy Workshop at this year’s ASTRO Annual Meeting |
| ARRO is excited to announce that the ARRO Day program has been expanded to include a brachytherapy workshop, Principles and Skills of Brachytherapy: A Resident-focused Workshop, on Saturday morning from 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. This workshop will include both didactic lectures and hands-on training. Regular ARRO Day programming will immediately follow the workshop.
Please help us plan for ARRO Day events by completing this Participation Form to secure your spot! Seating is limited. |
| Varian ARRO Bowl at this year’s ARRO Day 2025 |
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| Don’t miss the 5th annual Varian-sponsored ARRO Bowl at this year’s ARRO Day from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 27, in San Francisco. It is a high-energy, fast-paced quiz competition exclusively for radiation oncology residents and med students! Bring your brainpower and competitive spirit as teams go head-to-head for bragging rights and some seriously awesome prizes. This year’s showdown will be hosted by last year’s champs, Erin McCammack, MD, and Alex Grosinger, MD, from the University of Minnesota. Rally your crew and sign up now — it’s game time! |
| Help spread the word to students! ARRO Med Student Workshop and ASPP events in San Francisco |
| Encourage medical students to attend the ARRO Medical Student Workshop on Saturday, September 27, to get an insider view on radiation oncology, the intern year, career paths and more. In addition, registration is open for the ASTRO 2025 Aspiring Scientists and Physicians Program (ASPP), on Sunday, September 28. This half-day workshop is a hybrid in-person/virtual event for high school, undergraduate, graduate and medical students interested in learning about careers in radiation oncology and a unique opportunity for students to gain firsthand insights into the various career pathways available within the field. The registration deadline for ASPP is September 12. |
| Child Care Stipend at ASTRO Annual Meeting!! |
| ASTRO is delighted to offer a limited number of $250 child care stipends to its members who are residents or in their first year of practice. These stipends are designed to assist with child care expenses while attending ASTRO’s Annual Meeting. The stipends will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible ASTRO members who submit the Child Care Stipend Application for consideration and approval. Learn more about eligibility requirements and view the Child Care Stipend Application. |
| Call for ARRO CHST Task Force Lead |
| Are you passionate about climate change, health care access, and sustainability in radiation oncology? ARRO is seeking a resident to lead the CHST Task Force (Climate, Health and Sustainability). As lead, you’ll coordinate national projects, collaborate with ASTRO and ESTRO, and help shape the future of environmentally responsible cancer care. To apply, send an email to Oluwatimileyin Ojo, MD, or Tugce Kutuk, MD, expressing your short statement of interest (max 250 words) and your CV. Join us in building a greener future in oncology and expanding health care access to all. |
| Call for Nominations: Global Health Faculty Awards |
| Do you know a faculty member who has made outstanding contributions to global radiation oncology through research, mentorship or program development? Nominate them for the 2025 Global Health Faculty Awards! These awards recognize radiation oncology physicians and physicists who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and impact in advancing global cancer care. Submit your nominations by emailing Oluwatimileyin Ojo, MD. Please include the nominee’s name, institution and a brief description of their global health contributions. |
| Attention residents: Apply now for ASTRO’s 2026 Government Relations Fellowship | |
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Are you a radiation oncology resident interested in government relations, including congressional advocacy? If yes, ASTRO’s Government Relations (GR) Fellow program is for you! The GR Fellow will participate in advocacy meetings and functions, including meetings with members of Congress or their staff. The GR Fellow will also receive an Emerging Advocacy Grassroots Leader award for travel to Advocacy Day. Apply by August 22. |
| Cover Letter Workshop Webinar: NOW AVAILABLE! |
| Ever wonder what makes cover letters and CVs great? How do you craft a cover letter that gets your foot in the door and a CV that showcases your promotion-worthy work? Check out this webinar with Nicholas Zaorsky, MD, MS, and Christopher Corso, MD, PhD, as they discuss crafting a cover letter with ARRO Communications and Advocacy members Alexis Narváez-Rojas, MD, Reza Zarinshenas, MD, and Yasamin Sharifzadeh, MD. |
| And more education @ The Resource Corner! | |
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ASTRO Academy is a great educational resource for residents. Remember to check out the ASTRO Research Oriented Career Knowledge and Support (ROCKS) webinars. Some recent webinars include R01 grants/applications, promotion and tenure, ASTRO supported grants, and entrepreneurship in radiation oncology. |
| Oral Boards Study Groups |
| The ARRO Education Committee is continuing our effort to form oral boards study groups. Those groups will be composed of residents from different institutions who are interested in oral boards studying. If interested, fill out this form. All residents are welcome to participate, but this is geared toward rising PGY-5s and graduating residents! Please share with your graduated co-residents! We will solicit entries through October, but groups will be formed this summer. For questions, email Shane Neibart, MD. |
| Education Committee Update |
| The Education Committee is actively working to support residents through all stages of training. We’re currently developing new resources to assist with oral boards preparation and success. Our ongoing webinar series — Survive & Thrive: A Resident’s Guide to Radiation Oncology — continues to offer practical tips, mentorship and insights to help residents navigate the challenges of residency with confidence. Keep an eye out for upcoming information and resources in future ARRO correspondence coming soon! |
| Remember to follow ARRO on Social Media! |
| We at ARRO provide resident input into professional organizations, disseminate information, and foster communication among residents. Follow us on our freshly-minted 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 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 Sameer Keole, MD, FASTRO; Howard Sandler, MD, MS, FASTRO; and Jeff Michalski, MD, 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. |
