About the Course: The objectives of this workshop are for the attendee to: 

1) gain an understanding of the variability in treatment patterns that exist among practicing radiation oncologists,

2) develop a better familiarity with what constitutes the ‘standard of care’ in a rapidly evolving and heavily technologically-based specialty, 

3) engage further in self-directed learning through the identification of gaps in existing knowledge base.

Saturday’s course will consist of intensive one-on-one case-based review sessions with renowned academic faculty and community practice physicians from across the United States. A rigorous evaluation process will be instituted and written/verbal feedback provided to attendees.

The Sunday session will include didactic lectures given by expert faculty reviewing general management strategies and high yield topics from across disease sites.

Lastly, this course will offer a valuable opportunity for residents to share educational resources and experiences from across residency programs in a highly collegial environment. There will be ample opportunity to network with fellow residents and practicing radiation oncologists. 

Please click on the Agenda tab above for a sample of the activities. 

Who is this course designed for? Radiation oncology post-graduate year five residents and young physicians in practice, particularly those preparing for board exams, are encouraged to attend.

Elements of Competence: This educational forum has been designed to address the six core competencies as promoted by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) with respect to patient care, medical knowledge, practice-based learning and improvement, systems based-practice, interpersonal skills and communication, and professionalism.

For More Information: Contact Anne Jordan at a6jordan@ucsd.edu. 

What participants liked most from 2019 Symposium

• "It let me know what to expect for the actual oral boards. It was certainly nerve wracking, but the examiners were all very friendly and helpful. I liked the second day of lectures best-it was incredibly high yield!"
• "Format was terrific. Really gave me a sense what I needed to work on and Sunday was an outstanding review of the cases. Overall, I feel more confident about the oral boards. Also, the food was great and appreciated! Very fairly priced workshop."
• "All the examiners gave quality and helpful feedback, and all seemed very interested in helping our education. I got a lot of great tips that will help me on the boards."
• "Very realistic. Appreciated the formality of it."
• "Great meeting the faculty and other attendees."
• "Meeting other like-minded individuals. Learning from attendings regarding their opinion of important concepts."