University of Toronto, PhD Medical Physics Specialization
Inaugural Symposium
Welcome to the Inaugural Symposium for the newly-created Medical Physics PhD Specialization* within the Department of Medical Biophysics at the University of Toronto, happening Friday, April 14th, 2023 at the Princess Margaret Foundation Meeting Space.
The Medical Physics PhD Specialization is created from a collaboration between the Department of Medical Biophysics and both Departments of Medical Physics at Sunnybrook-Odette and the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. The program is designed to prepare students for a future in the medical physics profession, encompassing roles in research, clinical service, industry and government.
The Inaugural Symposium will highlight the historical impact of the University of Toronto medical physics community in research, clinical practice and industry, going back to the very creation of the Department of Medical Biophysics by illustrious medical physicists. The Symposium will then look at the future to highlight the role of the PhD Specialization in creating new avenues of medical physics exploration and collaboration with the medical community. Foremost, this Symposium invites current and potential new graduate students to see all aspects of medical physics, starting from academic research and clinical care to roles in regulatory activities and industry, providing inspiration towards their future careers. A reception at the end of the Symposium will enable interested students to mingle and interact with faculty and guest speakers.
Registration is required but free. Lunch and coffee will be provided. Registration will close Thursday, April 6 at noon.
Additional information about the event is provided below.
*The Medical Physics PhD Specialization has submitted an application for accreditation to the Commission for Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs (CAMPEP). Accreditation is anticipated in the spring of 2023.
Date/Time/Location
Date
Friday, April 14, 2023
Time
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location
Princess Margaret Foundation Meeting Space
Located on the 4th floor of the OPG building, 700 University Avenue.
Symposium Program
MC: Jean-Pierre Bissonnette
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Time |
What's Happening? |
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9:00 - 9:20 am |
Introduction to Event:
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9:20 - 9:40 am |
The History & Legacy of Medical Physics in Toronto: Jerry Battista (Chair, Department of Medical Biophysics, Western University) |
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9:40 - 10:25 am |
The Future of Medical Physics: David Jaffray |
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10:25 - 10:45 am |
Break |
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10:45 am - 12:15 pm |
Moderator: C. Coolens Medical Physics & Other Specialties: Short Presentations & Panel Discussion
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12:15 - 1:15 pm |
Lunch |
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1:15 - 2:00 pm |
Moderator: R. Weersink Connections across Clinical, Research and Industry in Medical Physics
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2:00 - 2:20 pm |
Break |
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2:20 - 4:00 pm |
Moderator: B. Zheng Panel Discussion on Careers, Paths & Successes in Medical Physics
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4:00 - 5:00 pm |
Networking & Reception |
Event Registration
Register for the MBP Medical Physics Symposium*
*Registration closes Thursday, April 6 at noon.