Smooth Starts for Safer Care: ASTRO Onboarding Checklists

A CEO's Perspective on AI in Radiation Oncology

In this episode, continuing our series on AI in Radiation Oncology, Eva Katsoulakis, MD, a member of ASTRO's AI Resource Panel, speaks with Kurt Sysock, CEO and co-founder of Radformation, about how AI is transforming the clinical workflow in radiation oncology from autosegmentation and adaptive therapy to treatment planning, quality assurance, and the road ahead.

ASTRO Member Spotlight - Dr. Sandra Turner

ASTRO President Dr. Neha Vapiwala talks with Australian ASTRO member Dr. Sandra Turner co-chair of World Radiotherapy Awareness Day. Dr. Turner discusses the evolution of Australia's Targeting Cancer campaign and the establishment of World Radiotherapy Awareness Day, celebrated each year on September 7th, of which ASTRO is both a supporter and part of the planning committee.

Charting the Future of AI in Radiation Oncology

In this episode, members of ASTRO's AI Resource Panel explore how artificial intelligence is transforming radiation oncology. The discussion covers the rationale for the development of ASTRO's AI consensus guidance, safety considerations, and what responsible AI adoption means for clinicians and patients as these tools move into routine practice.

ASTRO President's Corner Part 2

ASTRO President Dr. Neha Vapiwala and Board Chair Dr. Sameer Keole discuss expanding indications for radiation therapy including functional radiation medicine along with emerging opportunities in radiopharmaceutical therapy.

Smooth Starts for Safer Care: ASTRO Onboarding Checklists

Standardization is a cornerstone of high-quality and safe radiation oncology practice. For new staff, a documented and consistent onboarding process is essential to build cohesive teams and promote standard processes. During this episode of the Rad Onc Report, radiation oncologist Ray Mak, MD, medical physicist Sheri Weintraub, PhD, and administrator Mark Harder, RT(T), spotlight ASTRO's new customizable onboarding checklists [https://www.astro.org/practice-support/quality-and-safety/quality-and-safety-resources] designed to help radiation oncology teams improve training, strengthen safety and support smooth integration of new staff across all clinical roles.