Elective Rotation - Physics
Recommended Length: 2-4 weeks Primary Learning Objective: Put into clinical practice the concepts from the didactic physics sessions. This elective will allow more time for in depth practical physics learning than we normally have on clinical rotations. Secondary Learning Objectives: Become more familiar with planning complex cases and special procedures such as stereotactic radiosurgery, FSRT, IMRT, HDR/LDR brachytherapy, and general dosimetry. Learning Activity Details: Work one-on-one with a physics faculty to gain additional exposure to the planning process for brachytherapy, SRS, IMRT, etc. If the resident has an interest in a specific physics project, they can work with a physics faculty to develop and carry out this project (for potential publication as an abstract, poster, oral presentation, or paper) Spend a day or two with dosimetry to gain a better understanding of the use of beam arrangement, wedges, compensators, etc. Recommended Physician Supervisors:
Physics staff and physics topics are listed below:
Topic Physics Staff Stereotactic Radiosurgery & FSRT Tomé / Orton
IMRT Tomé / Orton / Dosimetry Brachytherapy – prostate, breast, gyn Odau / Thomadson Tomotherapy Mackie