New this year, a Brachytherapy Workshop for residents will precede regularly scheduled ARRO Day programming on Saturday morning. The Brachytherapy Workshop is free to members-in-training and will include both didactic and hands-on learning opportunities.
| 8:30 a.m. - 8:35 a.m. | Welcome and Introductions |
| 8:35 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. | GYN – Essentials of Endometrial Cancer Brachytherapy Presenter: Kristin Bradley, MD, University of Wisconsin Learn how to select, place, and plan with the "right" applicator for endometrial cancer, with a focus on intrauterine tandem and cylinder-based workflows and troubleshooting common placement issues. |
| 8:50 a.m. - 9:10 a.m. | GYN – Essentials of Cervical Cancer Brachytherapy Presenter: Allison Garda, Mayo Clinic Review best practices in cervical brachytherapy, including applicator selection (e.g., tandem and ring vs. interstitial), insertion techniques, and how to optimize geometry for dosimetric coverage. |
| 9:10 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | GU – Essentials of an LDR Prostate Implant Presenter: Marisa Kollmeier, MD, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Understand the step-by-step process of permanent seed implant brachytherapy, including pre-planning, intraoperative seed placement, and technical considerations for successful outcomes. |
| 9:30 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. | GU – Essentials of an HDR Prostate Implant Presenter: Mitchell Kamrava, MD, Cedars Sinai Medical Center Gain practical insights into HDR prostate brachytherapy workflow, including catheter insertion techniques, image guidance, and common pitfalls in planning and delivery. |
| 9:50 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Break |
| 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Hands-on Skills Session: Residents will rotate through four interactive stations to practice applicator assembly and insertion techniques, work with phantoms, and gain hands-on experience with spacer placement and vendor equipment. Each station includes a brief industry-led overview followed by supervised skill development.
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