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Sep 30
Education
EDU 46 - Raising the Floor of Oncology Care in the US: Reimagining the Role of Radiation Oncologists
MODERATOR(S)
Albert Koong, MD, PhD, FASTRO, FACR - University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
session DESCRIPTION
In this interactive session, our speakers will provide 3 separate perspectives that highlight some unique contributions that radiation oncologists have made to advance cancer care in rapidly evolving healthcare environment. In this panel, we will discuss the challenges/opportunities facing an academic healthcare system, examine the demands of practicing in a resource constrained environment, and explore a novel cancer screening program for first responders. Each of our speakers brings a compelling vision for the future of radiation oncology in a dynamic healthcare environment.
learning objectives
- Discuss delivery of high-quality care in limited-resource settings
- Analyze different care models to advance cancer screening efforts
Credits
| AMA PRA Category 1 Credits: | 1.25 |
| CAMPEP Credits: | 1.25 |
Presentations
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02:30pm - 02:35pm PT
Introductions
Speaker: Albert Koong, MD, PhD, FASTRO, FACR - University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston -
02:35pm - 02:55pm PT
Delivering High-quality Care in Resource-limited Settings
Speaker: Benjamin Falit, MD, JD - Pacific Cancer Institute, Wailuku -
02:55pm - 03:15pm PT
The Critical Role Radiation Oncologists Play in Advancing Cancer Screening Efforts
Speaker: Vershalee Shukla, MD - 21st Century Oncology, Phoenix -
03:15pm - 03:35pm PT
Evolutions in Healthcare from an Academic Medical Center Perspective
Speaker: Daniel Chang, MD, FASTRO - University of Michigan, Ann Arbor -
03:35pm - 03:45pm PT
Questions and Answers
Speaker: Albert Koong, MD, PhD, FASTRO, FACR - University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston