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Sep 28
Special Session
ASPP 01 - 2025 Aspiring Scientists and Physicians Program
MODERATOR(S)
Raymond Mailhot Vega, MD, MPH - University of Florida
session DESCRIPTION
The Aspiring Scientists and Physicians Program is a full-day workshop that provides students with valuable insights into the field of radiation oncology and related career pathways. The event will kick off with a pre-recorded webinar featuring an introduction to oncology by Dr. Malcolm Mattes. Pre-registration is required. Please email us at diversity@astro.org for more information on how to register for this event.
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Presentations
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11:00am - 11:02am PT
Welcome
Speaker: Raymond Mailhot Vega, MD, MPH - University of Florida, Jacksonville -
11:00am - 03:00pm PT
2025 Aspiring Scientists and Physicians Program
Speaker: Raymond Mailhot Vega, MD, MPH - University of Florida, Jacksonville -
11:02am - 11:05am PT
Welcome
Speaker: Melissa Vyfhuis, MD, PhD - University of Maryland Medical Center, Largo -
11:05am - 11:08am PT
Career Pathways Panel Moderator
Speaker: Jose Bazan, MD, MS - City of Hope National Medical Center, Duarte -
11:08am - 11:11am PT
Career Pathways Panel Moderator
Speaker: Senthamizhchelvan Srinivasan, PhD - Indiana University Simon Cancer Center, Indianapolis -
11:11am - 11:21am PT
Career Pathways Panelist
Speaker: Sarah Hunter, MBA, RT - The University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City -
11:21am - 11:25am PT
Career Pathway Panelist
Speaker: Asona Lui, MD, PhD - UCSD Radiation Medicine and Applied Sciences, La Jolla -
11:25am - 11:29am PT
Career Pathways Panelist
Speaker: Kimberly Marter, CMD MS RTR - University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore -
11:29am - 11:33am PT
Career Pathways Panelist
Speaker: Chika Nwachukwu, MD, PhD - University of California, San Diego Radiation Oncology, San Diego -
11:33am - 11:37am PT
Career Pathways Panelist
Speaker: Julianne Pollard, PhD - MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, Houston -
11:37am - 11:47am PT
Career Pathways Panelist
Speaker: Laurie Tupper, MSN, OCN, RN - Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Palo Alto -
11:47am - 11:51am PT
Career Pathways Panelist
Speaker: Kristina Woodhouse, MD - N/A, Houston -
11:51am - 12:31pm PT
Speed Mentoring
Speaker: Melissa Vyfhuis, MD, PhD - University of Maryland Medical Center, Largo -
12:31pm - 01:16pm PT
2024 MSF Presentations
Speaker: Raymond Mailhot Vega, MD, MPH - University of Florida, Jacksonville -
01:16pm - 01:26pm PT
Recognition of 2024 MSF Student and Mentor Awardees
Speaker: Raymond Mailhot Vega, MD, MPH - University of Florida, Jacksonville -
01:26pm - 01:31pm PT
ASTRO President Address
Speaker: Sameer Keole, MD, FASTRO - Mayo Clinic, Phoenix -
01:31pm - 01:33pm PT
Final Remarks before Breakout Sessions
Speaker: Melissa Vyfhuis, MD, PhD - University of Maryland Medical Center, Largo -
01:33pm - 02:09pm PT
Exhibit Hall Tours - eContouring Demo
Speaker: Phylicia Odume, DO - University of Louisville, Louisville -
02:09pm - 02:46pm PT
Exhibit Hall Tours - Brachytherapy Demo
Speaker: Melissa Vyfhuis, MD, PhD - University of Maryland Medical Center, Largo