The University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Cancer Center Department of Radiation Oncology is pleased to announce that we will be hosting the 6th Annual Radiobiology and Physics Review Course this year. The Course is now CME accredited and has been scheduled for May 28, 2009 - May 31, 2009. The Course will be located on the Ground Floor Conference Room, G310, University of Maryland School of Dentistry. It is located at 650 West Baltimore Street, on the corner of West Baltimore and Arch Streets in Downtown Baltimore. Please use the link to the left to download a PDF of the Campus Map (The School of Dentistry is denoted by a red circle, and is marked 18). Also, please note that the conference room is completely wired and powered for network communications at each seat. Bring a laptop to access the speakers' presentations.

For the Radiobiology portion of the program, the target audience includes radiation oncology physicians preparing for recertification exams as well as residents preparing for board exams. As a result of attending this program, participants will have an overview of current concepts in radiation biology, be provided an update of changes that may impact radiation therapy, gain an understanding of molecular biology principles and techniques, and learn about new radiation modalities being utilized or in development. Please use the link to the left to download a PDF of the list of speakers and a tentative schedule.

For the Physics portion of the program, the audience is primarily targeted to radiation oncology physicians preparing for recertification exams as well as residents preparing for their ABR certification exam. This one and a half day physics segment is intended to provide a comprehensive review of physics and dosimetry topics related to Radiation Oncology. It will be conducted in an interactive workshop format with lectures and questions and answer sessions. Any dosimetrist who wishes to benefit from such a review course may also participate. Please use the link to the left to download a PDF of the list of speakers and a tentative schedule.

Registration for this year will be held online through the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Office of Faculty Affairs and Professional Development. Please use the link to the left to go to the Registration Page. The cost for the course is $300.00 and is payable by Visa or MasterCard, and advanced registration is required. For more information regarding registration, please call (410) 328-6928.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity participants should be able to describe and discuss:

current molecular and cellular biology and its impact on modern radiobiology

biological basis of current and upcoming treatment modalities

physical principles of radiation therapy, including planning and setup for external beam therapy, brachytherapy, and stereotactic radiosurgery

imaging applications to radiation therapy, such as in treatment simulation and target definitions

methods of measurement of radiation quantity and quality, and the system of dose calculation

principles of radiation safety and radiation protection

Faculty Disclosure

It is the policy of the University of Maryland School of Medicine to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its educational activities. In accordance with the policy of the University of Maryland School of Medicine, faculty are asked to disclose all relevant financial relationships.

CME Sponsorship

Sponsored by the University of Maryland School of Medicine

Accreditation Statement

The University of Maryland School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation

The University of Maryland School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 24.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Discussion of Off-Label or Investigational Uses of Products

Presentations in this continuing medical education activity may contain references to unlabeled or unapproved uses of drugs or devices. The audience is advised to consult the full prescribing information of all drugs or devices prior to use.

CME Certificate Policy

Certificates will be $20 per person with checks made payable to: University of Maryland. Course participants are required to sign in each day of the course to verify their attendance. At the conclusion of each course, participation is verified and CME certificates are mailed in approximately 4 - 6 weeks. Contact Gloria Owens (gowens@som.umaryland.edu; 410-706-3956) in the Office of Professional Development if you have specific questions regarding your certificate.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

We understand that scheduling conflicts can and do arise. All registrants are eligible for a complete (100%) refund until April 30, 2009. Refunds will not be made available after that date; however, those registrants will still be able to access the course materials online.

Americans With Disabilities Act

If you require special accommodations to attend or participate in this CME activity, please provide information about your requirements to Wenona Daniel at (410) 328-6928 or (1-800-735-2258 TTY/voice) at least 5 business days in advance of the activity.

We would like to recognize William F. Regine, M.D., William F. Morgan, Ph.D., D.Sc., Warren D. D'Souza, Ph.D. for coordination of the course.