External Events

As the premier platform for facilitating networking among Canadian Radiation Oncology professionals, CARO serves as a hub for organizing industry and multidisciplinary events.

Want to add your Radiation Oncology-related event to the list?

Send an email to caro-acro@secretariatcentral.com and we’ll be happy to post – at no charge – your academic and not-for-profit conference or meeting.

Events

A journey through Brachytherapy

May 16-18, 2024

Liver, Pancreas and Upper GI Oligometastases Imaging and SBRT

Date: April 18-20, 2024 | Course Leaders: Drs. Jelena Lukovic, MD, Ali Hosni, MD & Laura Dawson, MD | Guest Faculty: Dr. Cihan Gani, MD

Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) has been proven to be an effective tool in the management of both primary liver cancer (HCC) and metastatic liver, pancreas and other oligometastatic lesions. This course is a 2.5-day immersive educational program where experts will guide participants through the relevant clinical, pathologic, radiobiological, oncologic and technological principles that guide the assessment, decision-making and treatment of these patients using a combination of lectures, discussions and hands on experiences.

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Accelerator Technology Education Course

Date: This course will include 2 sections. | 1. Virtual: October 9 & 16, 2024 (Wednesdays, 2 – 5 PM each day) | 2. In-person: October 22-24, 2024 (Tuesday-Thursday) | Course Leaders: Bernard Norrlinger & Patricia Lindsay

The Accelerator Technology Education Course (ATec) is targeted at medical physics trainees, physics associates, accelerator services personnel, regulatory and standards body personnel interested in enhancing their understanding of linear accelerator technology. This immersive course will examine the theory, functionality, and basic service principles of linear accelerators in a multidisciplinary forum emphasizing the clinical relevance of all components of linac servicing – from beam tuning, troubleshooting imaging systems and safety issues related to accelerator servicing.

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Foundations of Leadership in Radiation Oncology 2024

Online Webinar - March 4, 2024. Live Sessions in Glasgow, Scotland - May 3-5, 2024