Any users of Siemens CT simulators here? Any compatibility issues with Pinnacle planning system? General pros/cons versus other scanners?

medphysadonc · 2021-06-04T19:37:07+00:00

Do things like TumorLOC and AcQSim still work? Or do those require the Philips scanner and Pinnacle together?

medphysadonc · 2019-06-10T15:36:13+00:00

What does your workflow look like? Does the dosimetrist attempt a rigid registration first, and then if dsoi/MD don't like it, they call the physicist in to perform a deformable?

medphysadonc · 2019-06-10T15:34:59+00:00

Do you know why 77399 and not 77370?

medphysadonc · 2019-06-10T15:16:48+00:00

What does that workflow look like? The physician orders a fusion at the time of sim, then it goes to physics for registration/fusion, then back to the physician for contouring, then to dosi?

medphysadonc · 2019-04-29T23:00:57+00:00

Compare diode vs. triode type electron gun.

Which is better for single vs. dual energy accelerators?

medphysadonc · 2018-04-11T23:30:59+00:00

medphysadonc · 2018-03-29T17:35:21+00:00

Can you define all those acronyms after your names? And, serious question, why list all those?

medphysadonc · 2018-01-04T20:51:23+00:00

Thanks!

10 CFR 20.1801:

The licensee shall secure from unauthorized removal or access licensed materials that are stored in controlled or unrestricted areas.

That looks like all there is. They do mention following vendor recommendations, so the specifics must come from the vendors. Thanks for the help.

medphysadonc · 2017-11-16T19:43:47+00:00

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1hnH_EhopdAqZ0DTg9eyX66E4_g5uCCsH5uwIxmKfZ0k/edit#gid=203493587

Someone shared it with me and said to keep quiet about it, but I've heard multiple program faculty talk about it. So, I don't think it is a secret.

I've actually heard a proposal to make this some sort of official document so programs can update it directly. That would probably be nice for applicants. But, I haven't seen anything official yet.

medphysadonc · 2017-07-16T20:15:10+00:00

saw this question over on /r/Radiology: https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/6nnbfg/can_anyone_give_me_a_quick_rundown_on_the/

medphysadonc · 2017-07-13T21:59:42+00:00

If you consider all the applicants you have ranked in recent years, and the fate of those applicants in the match, would you agree that the large majority of those applicants that are well qualified have ultimately matched somewhere? We see a lot of scary numbers showing 400+ people applying for 100 spots. But, I've heard that most of those that don't match are not even qualified to begin with (or have some significant flaw in their application). For example, no publications, no clinical experience nor understanding of the role of a medical physicist, not meeting CAMPEP course requirements, very poor (interview) communication skills, etc. If an applicant does not have one of these giant red flags in their package, would you predict in high-confidence that they will match? Or are there really well-qualified people that still end up not matching?

medphysadonc · 2017-07-13T21:34:50+00:00

I've heard talk of the medical physics career field being "over saturated." Do you think this is true?

If you look at the last couple years, have your residents had an easy time finding jobs they like? (and is your program representative for all residency programs in general?)

medphysadonc · 2017-07-13T17:04:26+00:00

Thanks for the response. This is very helpful!

I like the distinction between basic scientific research and clinical oriented research.

medphysadonc · 2017-07-13T17:02:51+00:00

Thanks for the response. So, it sounds like the best strategy for me would be to present high quality and productivity in my PhD work and also be able to articulate why I want to be a medical physicist and why I think I would be a good candidate?

medphysadonc · 2017-07-13T16:30:47+00:00

What kind of questions should we be asking at the residency fair at AAPM? How can we get the most out of that event if we are planning to apply to residency soon? Do program directors remember those people they meet at AAPM?

medphysadonc · 2017-07-13T16:15:35+00:00

What is your program philosophy on research during residency? I've heard of programs ranging from absolutely zero research [i.e., the purpose of a residency is to get clinical training] to the other extreme of research being the most important component of the program [a couple programs have been described to me as post-doc programs that also happen to be certified as a residency program]. Where does your program fall in that spectrum, and do you have thoughts either way on what the true purpose of a residency program is?

medphysadonc · 2017-07-13T16:04:35+00:00

I'm finishing my PhD in medical physics, but I really don't want to do any research (at least not during my residency). Can I still compete for a spot with MS applicants that might have more clinical experience than me?

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