Overview
Our professional portion of the conference offers lectures from physicians, radiation therapy professionals, and cancer survivors. We offer 7 ASRT and MDCB approved Continuing Education hours; over half the yearly requirement for radiation therapy professionals. New technologies, patient care and professional development are among the topics that will be discussed at our conference.
This year we are excited to be featuring 2 TEDx speakers.
This year we are excited to be featuring 2 TEDx speakers.
Professional Program
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Saturday, April 25th- 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
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Embracing Your Mortality
Bobby Koneru, MD |
Cancer Mentoring 1:1
Jonny Imerman |
The Future of Cancer Care
Alex Zafirovski |
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The Importance of Daily QA
Ian Bacchus |
Standards of Ethics in Practice
Lisa A. Bartenhagen |
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A Look at Diversity in the Radiologic Sciences
Charles Washington |
Making a Meaningful Difference in the Patient Experience
Kristi Peterson |
Meet our speakers
Bobby Koneru, MD
Paramount Oncology Group
Founder Dr. Koneru is a Radiation Oncologist and founder of the Klarifly Foundation, a non-profit organization created to help cancer patients develop the optimal mindset after their cancer diagnosis. He was recently a TEDx speaker where he presented on the topic of empowering those with cancer.
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Jonny Imerman
Imerman’s Angles
Founder Jonny Imerman is the founder of Imerman Angels. Imerman Angels was created on the belief that no one should have to fight cancer alone and without the necessary support. Mission: To provide personalized connections that enable one-on-one support among cancer fighters, survivors and caregivers.
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Charles Washington
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Administrator- Radiation Oncology Charles Washington is a health care administrator with over 24 years experience in radiation oncology, education, and operations at a NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center and academic facility. Co-author of the only comprehensive text for radiation therapy students by radiation therapists.
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Alex zafirovski
Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center
Associate Director Alex Zafirovski, a past President of the Chicago Area Radiation Therapists is a Board Member of the Make Your Mark Foundation who’s mission is to raise funds and awareness for research into new treatments and cures for pediatric cancers, with an emphasis on neuroblastoma.
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Kristi Peterson
Patient of Experience Ovation, Inc.
President For more than 20 years, Kristi Peterson has instructed and inspired thousands of healthcare professionals to make a difference in the patient experience. She’s a Second City-trained improv actress whose motivational style and humorous storytelling combine to engage audiences to think and act with meaningful intention.
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Lisa A. Bartenhagen
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Program Director & Associate Professor Lisa Bartenhagen is the Program Director and Associate Professor of Radiation Therapy Education at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She joins our program not only as an educator but also as a Trustee of ARRT.
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Ian Bacchus
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Medical Physics Resident |