| Frequently
Asked Questions
What events does ARRO host at the ASTRO meeting?
There are a number of specific ARRO activities for residents
held at the ASTRO Annual Meeting. The Introduction to Research and Practice Entry Seminars are a
chance to learn about different career paths within radiation
oncology as well as to gain information on contract negotiation,
legal aspects of practice, billing and the board examination.
The ASTRO Chair talks with residents at the ARRO
luncheon. Other activities include a Poster Walk With a Professor where
expert faculty lead groups through selected posters in key areas including breast, lung, biology, physics and others,
and a
Meet the Professor Luncheon where residents have an
opportunity to interact with leaders in the field.
On what organizations does ARRO have representation?
Radiation oncology residents are represented by ARRO Executive
Committee members on a variety of organizations such as
ASTRO,
the American College of Radiology, the American Medical
Association, the American College of Radiation Oncology,
the Residency Review Committee, the American Society of
Clinical Oncology, the American Association of Physicists
in Medicine and the Association for Directors of Radiation
Oncology Programs.
I am confused about the timing of the board examination,
can you clarify the changes?
Please visit the Board Examination section of the Web site.
Will the board exam be graded differently for
those only taking the physics and radiobiology portions?
The reply that the ARRO Executive Committee received from
the ABR regarding this question was as follows: "The ABR
does not grade the written exam on a 'curve.' They establish
a passing grade prior to the exam administration. The
grade is close to 70 percent correct answers, but is adjusted
for the difficulty of the exam, according to the ABR biometrician.
Since the exam will have all 'A' type questions, the passing
grade may be lower, but has not been determined yet."
Should I be using the Web-based simulation log
provided by the ACGME?
Yes. All residents should be entering simulations online
starting July 1, 2003. Under "case ID" it is acceptable
to enter medical record numbers or social security numbers
(for VA patients). The site is secure and encrypted.
What other questions do you have?
Please contact
us to let us know your concerns and questions.
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