The ASTRO Annual Meeting hosts Medical Students through various programs and activities. Below are some of the opportunities available during the meeting in San Francisco.
| 12:00 p.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Welcome to the Medical Student Workshop |
| 12:15 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. | What is Radiation Oncology? — The Life of a Resident |
| 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Shaping Your Path: Academic and Extracurricular Excellence in RadOnc Panel |
| 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | ERAS, Interviews, Rank Lists and Beyond! (Panel) |
| 2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Intern Year and Transitioning to RadOnc Residency w/Q&A |
| 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | ARRO Bowl - Don't miss this fast-paced trivia competition |
BONUS: Following the ARRO Bowl, all medical students are invited to join the remaining ARRO Day sessions:
Join us for a special Speed Mentoring Session for Medical Students. During this session, attendees will have the opportunity to rotate to the four topic tables in 15 minute increments and ask any questions they might have about radiation oncology.
| Topic | Mentors |
|---|---|
| A Career in Radiation Oncology: Things to Consider | Malcolm Mattes, MD, Rutgers Cancer Institute Christina Henson, MD, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center |
| Navigating the Application Process | Mustafa Basree, MD, University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Nima Nabavizadeh, MD, Oregon Health and Sciences University |
| How to Ace the Tnterview and Understanding Signaling | Shane Neibart, MD, MS, Harvard Radiation Oncology Program Steve Braunstein, MD, PhD, University of California, San Francisco |
| Away Rotations and Research Time: Pros and Cons | Gabrielle Peters, MD, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Albert Attia, MD, Mayo Clinic Florida |
ASTRO’s annual Radiation Oncology Aspiring Scientists and Physicians Program (ASPP) hosts undergraduate, medical and graduate students from institutions of higher learning in cities where ASTRO’s Annual Meeting is held to participate in a day of science discovery and career exploration. Learn more
Open to all meeting registrants eager to learn, connect and grow with the help of ASTRO's esteemed mentors, this unique experience offers valuable insights and builds lasting professional networks. Whether you're seeking career guidance, inspiration or simply meaningful connections, this event is designed to be a transformative experience for all participants. Learn more.
Open to all meeting registrants eager to learn, connect and grow with the help of ASTRO's esteemed mentors, this unique experience offers valuable insights and builds lasting professional networks. Whether you're seeking career guidance, inspiration or simply meaningful connections, this event is designed to be a transformative experience for all participants. Learn more.
