International outreach: What is the responsibility of ASTRO and the major international radiation oncology societies?

Nina A. Mayr, Kenneth S. Hu, Zhongxing Liao, Akila N. Viswanathan, Terry J. Wall, Beatriz E. Amendola, Miriam J. Calaguas, Jatinder R. Palta, Ning J. Yue, Ramesh Rengan, Timothy R. Williams

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Abstract

In this era of globalization and rapid advances in radiation oncology worldwide, the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) is committed to help decrease profound regional disparities through the work of the International Education Subcommittee (IES). The IES has expanded its base, reach, and activities to foster educational advances through a variety of educational methods with broad scope, in addition to committing to the advancement of radiation oncology care for cancer patients around the world, through close collaboration with our sister radiation oncology societies and other educational, governmental, and organizational groups.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)481-484
Number of pages4
JournalInternational Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics
Volume89
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 1 2014
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiation
  • Oncology
  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
  • Cancer Research

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