Supporting Participation and Representation of Key Underrepresented groups in Radiation Oncology at the University of Florida August 5 – September 1, 2024 The SPARK-ONC Student Program is a fully funded, 4-week, in-person comprehensive experience open to two fourth year Underrepresented in Medicine (UIM) students, created to increase representation and…
A research team led by UF Radiation Oncology Professor and Chair Paul Okunieff, MD has received a $14,931 grant from the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation (FBCF) to provide medical items to breast cancer patients and survivors. Second Year Radiation Oncology Resident Anthony Casper, DO and Research Administration…
Fourth year Underrepresented in Medicine (UIM) students interested in the field of radiation oncology have been invited to apply for the UF Radiation Oncology SPARK-ONC Student Program. The program, a four-week, in-person rotation, will run August 5 through September 1, 2024. Application deadline is June 1, 2024, and two…
The UF Health Proton Therapy Institute Board of Directors has announced that Kristin A. Heath, DBA, MBA, MHA, an accomplished radiation oncology and proton therapy leader, has been appointed as executive director.
Shadowing in Radiation OncologyThe Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Florida (UF) seeks to provide an environment that is conducive to caring for cancer patients in a clinical setting while learning about radiation oncology. Our priority is first to medical trainees within UF, including all UF College…
To begin the process, the requesting shadower must first fill out and submit the form below and upload all completed documents listed. Once all files have been received, the coordinator will process them through the department and the College of Medicine. For more details, visit our informational…
The UF Department of Radiation Oncology announced this fall that Julie Bradley, MD, MHCDS has been recognized as an Exemplary Teacher for 2022-2023 . Dr. Bradley (right), an Associate Professor with tenure, is well known for her research and clinical expertise in the areas of breast cancer…
UF Radiation Oncology residents, physicians, and alumni enjoyed a strong presence both in and out of the convention hall at the American Society for Radiation Oncology’s (ASTRO) 65th Annual Meeting, held October 1-4 at the San Diego Convention Center. This year’s meeting was organized around…
The University of Florida Health Proton Therapy Institute (UFHPTI), Jacksonville, today announced the retirement of Stuart Klein, MHA, executive director (right). He has led the development and operations of the innovative cancer treatment facility since 2005, managing a program that to date has treated more than 11,000 cancer patients from…
Assistant Professor Research Interests Workflow optimization MRI-guided radiotherapy Adaptive planning radiotherapy Medical app development Education 2023 Therapeutic Medical Physics Residency University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 2021 PhD (Medical Physics ) SUNY Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 2017 MS (Medical Phyics) Columbia University, New…
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