RTi3 Conference

RTi3 is Canada's premier annual meeting for the Radiation Therapy community. RTi3 is committed to advancing the science and practice of Radiation Therapy, showcasing the latest research and clinical innovations. RTi3 2022 was held virtually on Friday, May 27th and Saturday, May 28th, 2022.
SAVE THE DATE: RTi3 2023 will be held on Friday, March 31st and Saturday, April 1st, 2022.
The RTi3 2022 Supplemental is now available in the Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences (JMIRS).

INQUIRE KEYNOTE
Preparing patients for radiotherapy – How can we reduce patient anxiety?
MAY 27, 2022 | 3:50 PM - 4:40 PM EDT
Dr. Georgia Halkett, Associate Professor and Senior Research Fellow at Curtin University, joins us as our Inquire Keynote Address at the 2022 Virtual RTi3, with a presentation on reducing patient distress prior to radiation therapy treatment.

INTER-PROFESSIONAL KEYNOTE
Interdisciplinary Collaboration as Key to Success: Pan-Canadian Initiatives Promoting Patient Reported Outcomes in Radiation Oncology
MAY 27, 2022 | 3:50 PM - 4:40 PM EDT
Dr. Amanda Caissie MD, PhD, FRCPC, Associate Professor and Department Head (interim) in Dalhousie University’s Department of Radiation Oncology (DRO), will review the evolution of a Pan-Canadian approach to PRO use in Radiation Oncology, striving to fill in gaps between clinical practice, research opportunities and guideline recommendations through multi-centre and interdisciplinary collaborations.

INNOVATE KEYNOTE
Development of an Artificial Intelligence Platform for High Risk Breast Cancer
MAY 28, 2022 | 10:10 PM - 11:00 AM EDT
Dr. William Tran, MRT(T), MSc, PhD, Clinician Scientist at the University of Toronto, Department of Radiation Oncology Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Odette Cancer Program, will discuss AI-based methods for personalized oncology in breast cancer.

INSPIRE KEYNOTE
Where the Puck is Going to Be
MAY 28, 2022 | 2:30 PM - 3:20 PM EDT
Caitlin Gillan, MRT(T), BSc, MEd, FCAMRT, Manager, Education and Practice Assistant Professor at the Joint Department of Medical Imaging and University of Toronto Department of Radiation Oncology, will apply Wayne Gretzky’s mantra that we need to “skate where the puck is going to be, not where it has been” to radiation therapy practice.

WEBINAR
Bridging the Gap - Towards global equity in radiation therapy education
MAR 29, 2022 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM EDT
In this webinar, Dr. Michelle Leech will discuss the importance of equity in radiation therapy-specific education for radiation therapists globally. She will refer to her experience in this role for both the European Society of Radiation Therapy and Oncology (ESTRO) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
A recording of the webinar is available by request. Please email us at radiation.oncology@utoronto.ca for a link. The CE credit will not be applied for this recording.
Dates
RTi3 2022 will be held on Friday, May 27th and Saturday, May 28th, 2022.
Program Goals
- To disseminate the latest evidence in radiation therapy to inform and stimulate clinical practice
- To provide learning opportunities for practitioners to update their clinical knowledge
- To facilitate networking and communication and the development of professional communities of practice
Learning Objectives
- To gain new knowledge and understanding on: the innovative application of radiotherapy technology, factors influencing clinical outcomes, quality improvement in radiotherapy, and patient and supportive care
- To inform practice knowledge and clinical skills through lectures and workshops on current and new practice models and strategies
- To discuss challenges and opportunities related to advanced practice initiatives, career specialization and development, and education and research endeavors
Accreditation
The RTi3 Conference has been granted 10 CE credits from the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB).
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Abstract Submission
RTi3 Abstract Submission is now closed.
Registration
Registration is now closed.
Contact the RTi3 Conference at rti3@utoronto.ca
View RTi3 2022 Supplemental in Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences (JMIRS)
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Planning Team for RTi3 2022
CO-CHAIRS
Darby Erler
RTi3 Co-chair
Odette
Winnie Li
RTi3 Co-chair
Princess Margaret
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Brian Liszewski
Committee Member
Ontario Health CCO
Cassandra Costello
Committee Member
RVH
Ewa Szumacher
Committee Member
UTDRO/CPED
Kitty Chan
Committee Member
Princess Margaret
Madette Galapin
Committee Member
Odette
Martin Chai
Committee Member
Michener/UHN
Meghan Ward
Committee Member
UTDRO
Merrylee McGuffin
Committee Member
Odette
Michael Velec
Committee Member
Princess Margaret
Mikki Campbell
Committee Member
Odette
Nawroz Fatima
Committee Member
CVH
Olga Pidhirska
Committee Member
UTDRO
Shaziya Malam
Committee Member
Southlake Regional
Ruvette Coelho
Committee Member
Durham
Vickie Kong
Committee Member
Princess Margaret
STUDENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Caitlyn Lazar
Student Committee Member
UTDRO/Michener
Jill Marie Johnson
Student Committee Member
UTDRO/Michener
Shu Wang
Student Committee Member
UTDRO/Michener
Rabina Parhar
Student Committee Member
UTDRO/Michener