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Annual Scientific Meeting of the Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists — July 9–12, 2014, The Banff Centre, Banff, Alberta, Canada

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Radiation protection for pregnant staff in radiology departments
Pregnancy does not automatically prevent a radiology professional from working with ionizing radiation. With careful planning, monitored exposure, and…
The history of COMP from founding to Banff 2014
The history of the Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists reflects the development of medical physics as a distinct and essential healthcare profession.…
Clinical Implementation Of VMAT: Lessons From COMP 2014 Speakers
Volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) had moved from an attractive planning technique to a practical clinical service by the time of the Canadian…
Preparing a Strong Medical Physics Conference Abstract
A conference abstract is often the first evidence reviewers see of your research quality. In medical physics, it must communicate technical value quickly while…
Proton Therapy’s Place In Canadian Cancer Care
At the 2014 Annual Scientific Meeting of the Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists in Banff, discussions about radiation oncology reflected a field in…
Understanding the New Health Canada Regulations for Medical Devices
Health Canada’s medical device framework affects far more than manufacturers. Medical physicists, hospital procurement teams, radiation safety specialists,…
Make Time for the Banff Gondola During COMP 2014
The Banff Gondola is a must-do activity for conference attendees visiting the Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists’ 2014 Annual Scientific Meeting in…
Dosimetry audits in Canadian cancer centers: lessons from Banff
At the 2014 Annual Scientific Meeting of the Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists (COMP), dosimetry audits sat within a wider conversation about…
Key Advances in MRI-Guided Radiotherapy at COMP 2014
The 2014 Annual Scientific Meeting of the Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists in Banff captured a period when radiotherapy was becoming increasingly…
Networking for Young Professionals at the COMP Annual Meeting
A professional conference can shape a medical physicist’s career long after the last presentation ends. For early-career attendees, the annual meeting of the…