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Review Course in Medical Dosimetry

Medical Dosimetry Program CMD Review, December 11-13, 2013

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 77030

Location : 
Room Y2.6013

Course Directors
Mahsa Dehghanpour, MS, Ed.D, CMD
Jamie Baker, M.Ed, CMD

Instructors
Rola Georges, BS, CMD
Jennifer Johnson, MS

Day One : 12/11/2013

TIMETOPICINSTRUCTOR
8:00 am – 8:30 amRegistration 
8:30 am – 10:00 amMath ReviewDehghanpour
10:00 am – 10:15 amMorning Break 
10:15 am  – 11:45 amExternal Beam ParametersDehghanpour
11:45 am – 12:45 pmLunch 
12:45 pm – 2:15 pmRadiobiology ReviewBaker
2:15 pm – 2:30 pmAfternoon Break 
2:30 pm – 3:30 pmBasic Physics, Rad Production & InteractionsJohnson
3:30 pm – 4:30 pmProton CharacteristicsGeorges
4:30 pm – 5:30 pmProblem SolvingDehghanpour, Baker

 

Day Two: 12/12/2013

TIMETOPICINSTRUCTOR
8:30 am – 10:00 amExternal Beam PropertiesBaker
10:00 am – 10:15 amMorning Break 
10:15 am  – 11:45 amElectron CharacteristicsJohnson
11:45 am – 12:45 pmLunch 
12:45 pm – 2:15 pmBrachytherapyDehghanpour
2:15 pm - 2:30 pmAfternoon Break 
 2:30 pm – 4:00 pmTreatment PlanningBaker
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Quality AssuranceBaker
4:30 pm – 5:30 pmProblem SolvingDehghanpour, Baker

 

Day Three: 12/13/2013

TIMETOPICINSTRUCTOR
8:30 am – 10:00 amTreatment MachinesDehghanpour
10:00 am – 10:15 amMorning Break 
10:15 am  – 11:45 amRadiation MeasurementTo be announced
11:45 am – 12:45 pmLunch 
12:45 pm – 2:15 pmRadiation SafetyDehghanpour
2:15 pm - 2:30 pmAfternoon Break 
 2:30 pm – 4:30 pmWhat Else and What's NewBaker
4:30 pm – 5:30 pmProblem SolvingDehghanpour, Baker

  

Please note: Mock Exam packet will be distributed at conclusion of program.

Daily schedule is subject to change
*For a vegetarian lunch, please indicate your preference on the course  registration form.

Registration costs

Full Meeting Registration………$1000.00  
Daily Meeting Registration………$350.00
Registration includes lunches

Please call the Medical Dosimetry program office (713-792-3455)  for questions related to this program or the registration process.     

Review Course Registration form for December 2013 

Download the  Registration Form (pdf), complete and mail in with payment to Program Office address as indicated on the form.

Hotel & Transportation information for 2013

Hotel Information

Marriott Residence Inn Medical Center
7710 Main Street
Houston, TX 77030
713-351-1399

Special Rate: $109.00 per night (free daily breakfast  & evening buffet included)
Shuttle provided from Hotel to Review 
To make a reservation, contact Alex Solorzano -Senior Sales Manager
E-mail: Alex.Solorzano2@marriott.com
Direct Line: 713 351 1025
Fax: 713 668 4506

 When making your  hotel reservation, identify yourself as an attendee of the Medical Dosimetry Review Course at 
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center School of Health Professions 

Parking

Parking and transportation arrangements are the responsibility of the participant. Parking is available in Garage 10*, located directly east of  
the MD Anderson's Clark Clinic Building , 1515 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030
*The daily parking rate is approximately $12.00.

 For more information, contact Mahsa Dehghanpour, 713-792-3455 or at mdehghan@mdanderson.org.

 

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