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POLICY The Residency program is governed locally by a Program Director and the Radiation Oncology Physics Residency Committee (ROPRC). PROCEDURE



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POLICY



The Residency program is governed locally by a Program Director and the Radiation Oncology Physics Residency Committee (ROPRC).


PROCEDURE





  1. The Program Director is appointed by the Director of the Department of Medical Physics, Tom Baker Cancer Centre, from among the TBCC faculty.




  1. The Program Director chairs the Radiation Oncology Physics Residency Committee.




  1. The committee recommends new or replacement committee members to the Department Director, who will then formally make the appointment.




  1. Terms of Reference of the Residency Committee are the subject of a separate policy.





TOM BAKER CANCER CENTRE

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL PHYSICS


TITLE: Radiation Oncology Physics Residency Committee

NUMBER:


SECTION:

Physics

TOPIC1:

Training/Education

TOPIC2:

Radiation Oncology Physics Residency Program

DEVELOPED BY: Peter Dunscombe


APPROVED BY: ROPRC

FIRST ISSUED DATE: November 17, 2005


LAST REVISION: August 26, 2010




POLICY



The Residency program in Radiation Oncology Physics is governed locally by a Residency Committee.



  1. The committee is chaired by the program director and includes one resident, one Radiation Oncologist, the manager of Treatment Preparation, one imaging physicist, two other members chosen from the active TBCC physics faculty and a regular faculty member of the Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Calgary.




  1. Terms of Reference are appended.




  1. The committee selects replacements for committee members or additional members following discussion of the available candidates.




  1. The committee meets a minimum of twice per year. Course evaluations by the residents are presented and discussed at these meetings.




  1. Residents performance is also discussed along with curriculum related and organizational issues.




  1. Minutes from these meetings are posted on the network for the Medical Physics Department in the common drive (J:\MeetingMinutes\MedPhysResidencyCommMtg).




  1. The Program Committee is also responsible for confirming that a resident has satisfactorily met requirements for completion of the program.






Tom Baker Cancer Centre

Department of Medical Physics
RADIATION ONCOLOGY PHYSICS RESIDENCY COMMITTEE

TERMS OF REFERENCE
PURPOSE
To coordinate and continuously improve the Residency Program in Radiation Oncology Physics at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre. The program will meet and exceed the criteria for CAMPEP accreditation.
MANDATE


  1. Continuously improve a comprehensive and integrated configuration of tutorials, seminars, practical experience and clinical projects for Radiation Oncology Physics Residents.




  1. Consider resource implications in the delivery of the program.




  1. Ensure the delivery of scheduled components of the program.




  1. Ensure compliance with University of Calgary regulations regarding the Post Ph.D. Diploma.




  1. Monitor resident performance.




  1. Obtain and evaluate feedback from residents and faculty on program content and delivery.




  1. Modify program configuration and content in response to feedback from all sources.




  1. Maintain CAMPEP accreditation for the program.


Responsibilities


  • To review minutes, agendas and all supporting documents prior to every meeting.




  • To bring forward agenda items to the Chair.




  • To maintain confidentiality in regards to resident performance and faculty evaluations.


Term of Reference (Continued)
Reporting


  • The Radiation Oncology Residency Committee reports to the Director of the Department of Medical Physics.


Membership
Program Director (Chair)

Associate Program Director

Resident Representative

TBCC Faculty (2)

Imaging Physicist

Manager, Treatment Preparation



Faculty member, PHAS.
Agenda & Minutes
Agenda to be set by the Chair. Minutes to be taken and circulated in draft form until approved at the next meeting. Approved minutes to be made available to the Department of Medical Physics.
Meeting Frequency
At least twice per year.



TOM BAKER CANCER CENTRE

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL PHYSICS


TITLE: Program Faculty

NUMBER:


SECTION:

Physics

TOPIC1:

Training/Education

TOPIC2:

Radiation Oncology Physics Residency Program

DEVELOPED BY: Peter Dunscombe


APPROVED BY: ROPRC

FIRST ISSUED DATE: November 17, 2005


LAST REVISION: August 26, 2010






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