National Medical Dosimetrist's Day

National Medical Dosimetrist's Day Is August 17, 2011!

Print your own copy of this year's official National Medical Dosimetrist's Day poster.
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This year, AAMD will be co-sponsoring two free webinars to help medical dosimetrists with their continuing education. Each webinar has been approved for one MDCB credit.

Wednesday, August 17 at 12 PM (EDT)/9 AM (PDT)

RapidArc Planning from A-Z: Back to the Basics
Karen Chin, MS, CMD
Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI

Co-sponsored by Varian Medical Systems

This 1-hour webinar will lead the viewer through a RapidArc plan from start to finish, including contouring optimization structures and analyzing and comparing the finished plan. Tips on optimization and clinical implementation will be given throughout the presentation to help beginners, as well as review areas of concern for seasoned planners.

Learning Objectives:

  • To review RapidArc Planning techniques
  • To help tackle more difficult plans
  • To obtain better understanding and control of the dose distribution

To register: http://my.varian.com/node/12079

Friday, August 19 at 1 PM (EDT)/10 AM (PDT)

How Will The Proposed Changes for 2012 Affect Dosimetrists?
Kelli Weiss, RT(R)(T)
Revenue Cycle, Inc.

Co-sponsored by Revenue Cycle, Inc.

This 1-hour webinar is prepared to assist attendees in preparing for upcoming proposed changes for CY 2012. Discussion regarding the proposed rules will include areas with potential impact to dosimetrists. In addition to proposed changes, in the allowed time, areas related to current payer reviews will be detailed along with potential solutions for ensuring documentation and billing compliance.

Learning Objectives:

  • Provide overview of proposed rules for CY2012
  • Stress the importance of commenting on proposed changes that could negatively impact Radiation Oncology
  • Areas of focused payer reviews will be included
  • Share common solutions for documentation and billing compliance

To register: https://rci.webex.com/rci/onstage/g.php?d=666344460&t=a

How to Celebrate National Medical Dosimetrist's Day

  • Host a reception for hospital/facility staff in the medical dosimetry department. Invite them to see what you do! (Offering some type of food – ice cream, bagels, coffee, cookies, etc — provides an additional incentive for people to stop by!). Or maybe you could bring in a massage therapist to provide chair massages to your colleagues on National Medical Dosimetrist's Day!

  • Provide refreshments, flowers or other treats for patients on National Medical Dosimetrist's Day or throughout that week or even during the month of August. Make a sign or tag saying: Courtesy of your medical dosimetry team.

  • Have your medical dosimetry team introduce themselves to patients during the month of August and answer their questions about treatment planning. Provide patients with a copy of the AAMD "What Is a Medical Dosimetrist?" flyer, available by clicking here.

  • Buy and display or wear AAMD merchandise to promote the profession. See the AAMD website at http://www.medicaldosimetry.org/store/

  • Suggest to your facility's PR department that they do a story on the medical dosimetry department in the next facility newsletter.

  • Host a lunch for the entire radiation therapy team at your facility to thank your colleagues for their collaboration with the medical dosimetry team.

  • Make a commitment to get involved in your professional organization — volunteer for an AAMD Committee! Click here for details on volunteer opportunities.

Each year, the third Wednesday of August is designated as the day for celebrating medical dosimetry professionals around the world, recognizing the importance of their profession and honoring their contributions. Medical dosimetry is an exciting and amazing profession to work in. Dosimetrists are members of a team that contributes toward cancer survivorship on a daily basis.

Mark these dates on your calendar for future celebrations of National Medical Dosimetrist's Day!

Future Dates
2012: Wednesday, August 15
2013: Wednesday, August 14

"What Is a Medical Dosimetrist?" Flyer:

Download, print and share this flyer with your colleagues, patients, students, family and friends to let them know exactly what you do!

"What Is a Medical Dosimetrist?" Flyer