Attention Advocates! ACS CAN and ASTRO Webinar Recording Available
Last month, ASTRO and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) joined forces to discuss how the two organizations work together to make cancer a top priority for public officials and candidates at the federal, state and local levels of government. The webinar was specifically designed for residents and moderated by Neha Vapiwala, MD, FASTRO, ASTRO President-elect. ARRO’s own Mustafa Basree, DO, MS, who also serves as ASTRO’s Government Relations Fellow, and Jeff Martin of ACS CAN presented on each organization’s advocacy efforts and how residents can get more involved. The webinar recording is now available for those who missed the live session. Catch up on the insightful discussions and learn more about the collaborative efforts between ASTRO and ACS CAN. Watch now.

Calling all graduating residents! Don’t forget to become an Authorized User!
Check out this recently recorded webinar hosted by ARRO/ASTRO where we break down the NRC’s 10 CFR Part 35 rules in plain English — tailored just for you. Learn what it takes to qualify for manual brachytherapy (§ 35.490) and unsealed therapies (§ 35.390) and discover why it is important for you to obtain this designation BEFORE graduating! Please note, you will need to log in to view the webinar and resources.

Nominations for the 2025 ARRO Health Care Access Publication Award are now open!
ARRO is excited to offer this award in partnership with the Radiation Oncology Institute (ROI) that recognizes trainee investigators who have recently published topics related to health care access. Applicants must be first or last author of the manuscript, a current resident or medical student, and a member of ASTRO. Contact Rehema Thomas, MD with any questions.

Learn more about the award and submit your application by July 7, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time using the ROI portal on ProposalCentral.

ASTRO Annual Meeting Registration and Housing open May 15
Join your friends and colleagues in San Francisco for ASTRO’s 67th Annual Meeting. Register early to take advantage of discounted early-bird rates and to book housing. Programming kicks off Saturday, September 27! We hope you’ll join us for the new workshop, Principles and Skills of Brachytherapy: A Resident-Focused Workshop, on Saturday morning, at 8:30 a.m. followed by the not-to-be-missed ARRO Day beginning at 11:00 a.m. Details on the agenda and speakers to come!

Also, help us spread the word to all the medical students in your life about the ARRO-Medical Student Workshop and special Speed Mentoring sessions for students. Details coming soon.

PGY5 ASTRO Membership Discount
ASTRO is pleased to offer PGY5 residents a membership discount as they continue their career in radiation oncology. Join ASTRO and pay only $69 for the remainder of 2025. You will also be eligible for a 75% discount on your 2026 membership dues and a 50% discount for 2027. That’s two and a half years of ASTRO membership for less than the cost of a full year of membership — and you receive the benefits of full membership, including online access to the Red Journal and PRO. You must join before December 31 to be eligible for the 2026 and 2027 membership dues discounts. The sooner you join, the more valuable the offer! Log in to ASTRO.org and click Join ASTRO.

Resident Guideline Involvement Application!
ASTRO is seeking residents to work on the guideline evidence review screening process for several guideline topics including hypofractionated RT for prostate cancer, pancreatic cancer, and whole breast irradiation. This is a great opportunity to get involved in ASTRO, learn more about these topics, and earn extra money!

If interested, please submit your CV and a brief statement of interest (< 300 words) noting any experience performing literature reviews or critically evaluating study data and disease-site focus to the Guidelines department. The application deadline is Friday, May 30.

And more education @ The Resource Corner!
Did you use Anki in medical school and wish there were decks you could use to study radiation oncology? Well, you’re in luck as members of the ARRO Education Subcommittee have been working hard to put together a number of decks as another medium to provide for residents interested in electronic spaced-repetition learning. Ten decks have been released on www.ankiweb.net which can be found by searching for the term ARROAnki_* (e.g., ARROAnki_Heme). Note that these were not vetted by faculty, so if you notice inaccuracies or mistakes please let us know by www.ankiweb.net, emailing us or messaging via social media. Happy studying!

Interested in Clinical Trial Methodology & Design?
Apply for the 2026 RSNA Clinical Trials Methodology Workshop (CTMV) occurring in Jupiter, Florida, from January 10-16, 2026. The focal point of each trainee’s participation is the development of a protocol for a clinical study ready for inclusion in an application for external funding. Deadline to apply is July 15.

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 .