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President's Corner

Welcome to ASTRO President’s Corner, a new video series where ASTRO President, Sameer Keole, MD, FASTRO, and other ASTRO leadership will present different topics and interviews to give more insights into the Society’s operations. 


Episode Five

An interview with ASTRO President-elect Neha Vapiwala

In his latest President’s Corner, ASTRO President Sameer Keole, MD, FASTRO, talks with President-elect Neha Vapiwala, MD, FASTRO, about the importance of becoming involved with ASTRO. This is especially timely today, because the ASTRO Call for Volunteers is open through May 2. Dr. Vapiwala shares a bit about her background, her involvement with ASTRO through the years, what she sees as the biggest challenges for the specialty and her strong feeling about the important role of residency programs to train competent and caring academic and community practice physicians. Don't have time to watch the video, you can download or stream the podcast.

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Past Episodes

Overview of ASTRO Board structure

Episode One

Dr. Keole discusses the organizational structure of ASTRO, detailing the six Councils and makeup of the Board of Directors, and shares a brief history of the Society.

Overview of 2025 Annual Meeting

Episode Two

Learn more about Dr. Keole’s theme, “Rediscovering Radiation Medicine and Exploring New Indications," and what you can expect to see at the 67th ASTRO Annual Meeting in San Francisco.

A Conversation with Howard Sandler, MD, MS, FASTRO

Episode Three

Listen in on a chat between ASTRO President Sameer Keole, MD, FASTRO, and ASTRO Chair Howard Sandler, MD, MS, FASTRO, in this third installment of the President’s Corner.

Radiation Oncology Case Rate (ROCR) Program

Episode Four

Dr. Keole shares the latest on ROCR-related activities, including its benefits, stakeholder activity and how Advocacy Day will offer additional ways to learn and contribute.

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