The University of Toledo

Technological Basis of Radiation Therapy (4th ed.)
Authors: S.Levitt, J. Purdy, C. Perez, S. Vijayakumar

Introduction to Clinical Radiation Oncology (3rd ed.)
Authors: Lawrence R. Coia, David J. Moyian

Time

Wednesdays 2:30 - 4:30 P.M. (except when noted)

Place

Radiation Therapy Conference Room

INSTRUCTOR

SURVEY OF RADIATION THERAPY CLASS

DATE

E. Parsai

 The Physical and Biological Basis of Radiation Oncology

8-21

D. Shvydka

 Introduction to Radiobiology

8-28

E. Parsai

 Intraoperative Radiation Therapy      

9-4

E. Parsai

 Dosimetry of Electron and Photon Beams

9-11

E. Parsai

 Data Collections and Applications, Information Management System

9-18

E. Parsai

 Clinical Use of Photon and Electron Beams in Radiation Oncology

9-25

E. Parsai

 Simulations, Patient Immobilization and Port Verification

10-2

K. Reddy

 Fundamentals of Treatment Planning, Clinical Sites and Staging

10-9

E. Parsai

Mid - Term Exam    

To be determined

E. Parsai         

 Three-dimensional Treatment Planning, Conformal Therapy and IMRT

10-16

C. Chen

 Cranial/Extra-Cranial Stereotactic Radiosurgery & Radiotherapy

10-23

E. Parsai

 Clinical Applications of Radionuclides and Other Radiopharmaceuticals in Radiation Oncology

10-30

D. Shvydka

 Biological, Physical and Clinical Aspects of Hyperthermia

11-6

E. Parsai

 Physical Principles and Clinical Applications of High and Low dose-rate Brachytherapy

11-13

E. Parsai

 Latest Technological Advances in Radiation Oncology, Tomotherapy, Cyberknife, Heavy Particle Therapy, Nanotechnology, etc.

11-20

E. Parsai

 Clinical Implementation of Technology and Quality Assurance In Radiation Oncology

11-27

E. Parsai

Final Exam

12-4