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 31^st and Saturday, April 1^st, 2022.

Read RTi3 2022 Supplemental

The RTi3 2022 Supplemental is now available in the Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences (JMIRS).

View RTi3 2022 Conference Program

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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