Mastering Your Residency Program
Unlock essential tools, mentorship and research opportunities with this series of webinars from ARRO's Communications and Advocacy Subcommittee.
Leadership in Radiation Oncology
This discussion offers practical advice on ways to build leadership skills.
Speaker: Mary Gospodarowicz, MD
Moderator: Alexis Narvaez-Rojas, MD, and Eliane Garlock, MD
Additional resource: View this PDF with additional resources and tips from Dr. Gospodarowicz.
Fellowship Opportunities in Radiation Oncology
This insightful session explores effective strategies for radiation oncology residents to identify meaningful research projects early in their training and successfully approach potential mentors.
The expert panel discusses the unique pathways, clinical requirements, and benefits of pursuing specialized training in pediatric radiation oncology, palliative radiotherapy, and the rapidly growing field of theranostics.
Listeners will gain valuable career advice on following their passions, alongside a realistic overview of the future growth and clinical opportunities within these highly specialized subfields.
Speakers: Thomas Merchant, DO, PhD; Anish Butala, MD; and Brandon Mancini, MD, MBA
Moderator: Alexis Narvaez-Rojas, MD
Thriving in PGY-2: Personal Development and Work-Life Balance in Radiation Oncology
This session is dedicated to residents trying to find the sweet spot for the work and life related activities. Key topics include:
- Finding the time for you
- How to fit exercise into your routine
- Resetting burnout
- When to have children
- Defining a good day
- Your support system
This discussion was crafted to empower residents in cultivating enduring practices that harmonize streamlined efficiency, while prioritizing a healthy work-life equilibrium.
Speakers: Crystal Taswell, MD, and Leah Katz, MD
Moderator: Alexis Narvaez-Rojas, MD, Maimonides Health/SUNY Downstate; Isabella Dreyfuss, MD, University of Miami; and Eliane Garlock, MD, VCU Health
*Note: Due to technical issues, the original recording could not be saved. The above video is an AI-generated voiceover summarizing the discussion and key points.
Navigating Studying Resources for Clinical Mastery in Radiation Oncology (How to Learn Clinical)
This session equips radiation oncology residents with practical, time-efficient approaches to mastering clinical knowledge amid evolving practice demands. The discussion is designed to help residents develop sustainable habits that balance depth of understanding with efficiency, while preparing them to thrive in an AI-augmented radiation oncology environment.
Key topics include:
- Curating high-yield resources and structured learning pathways for building strong clinical intuition.
- Leveraging AI-powered tools to accelerate learning.
- Adapting to the modern clinic where patients increasingly arrive with AI-generated data, including strategies for critical appraisal, integration into shared decision-making, and maintaining clinical judgment.
Speaker: John Lucas, MD
Moderators: Alexis Narvaez-Rojas, MD, and Eliane Garlock, MD
Navigating Rotations, Mentorship and Research
ARRO and the Association of Radiation Oncology Program Administrators (AROPA) hosted the first episode of the new webinar series: "Mastering Your Residency Program".
This session was designed for radiation oncology residents seeking to better understand their program’s structure and discover opportunities for growth. Featuring an expert panel of a program director and GME coordinators , this discussion focused on valuable guidance on navigating rotations and electives, engaging with faculty mentors, approaching research projects, and setting effective short- and long-term goals. Watch below for key strategies to make the most of your training experience.
Speakers: Emma Fields, MD; Denise De La Cruz, and Marlene Kromchad
Moderators: Alexis Narvaez-Rojas, MD, and Eliane Garlock, MD
