The ABS brachytherapy schools. Brachytherapy 2020;19(6):820-826
Date
09/16/2020Pubmed ID
32928682DOI
10.1016/j.brachy.2020.06.004Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85090752266 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 9 CitationsAbstract
The American Brachytherapy Society brachytherapy schools have been pivotal in teaching and evolving the art of brachytherapy over the past decades. Founded in 1995, the schools have consistently provided content for the major disease sites including gynecologic, prostate, and breast with ocular, vascular, head and neck, pediatric, intraluminal, systemic, and intraoperative approaches more selectively addressed. In addition, Physics schools, either coupled with clinical schools or as stand-alone venues, have provided an essential educational component for practicing physicists, a pivotal part of the brachytherapy team. Celebrating 25 years in existence, this historical overview of the American Brachytherapy Society brachytherapy schools is a tribute to the many teachers who have shared their expertise, to the many students who have been enthusiastic and interactive participants, and the staff who have made it all possible, with the reward of perpetuating the important and timely art of brachytherapy.
Author List
Erickson B, Crook J, Vicini F, Arthur D, Ouhib Z, Thomadsen B, Bice W, Butler WM, Petereit DG, Viswanathan ANAuthor
Beth A. Erickson MD Professor in the Radiation Oncology department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
BrachytherapyHistory, 20th Century
History, 21st Century
Humans
Physics
Radiation Oncology
Schools
Societies, Medical
United States
