2000 AAPM Summer School

GENERAL PRACTICE OF RADIATION ONCOLOGY IN THE NEXT CENTURY

Northern Illinois University – DeKalb, Illinois – USA
July 29 - August 1, 2000

(Immediately following the Chicago 2000 World Congress)

This summer school is intended for the medical physicists and radiation oncologists who are implementing new radiotherapy technology in the next century. These technologies require a full understanding of: 

1. Dose specification and dosimetry analysis. 6. Quality assurance for 3D RTP, FRTP and IMRT.
2. Three dimensional radiation-therapy (3D RTP) treatment planning process. 7. Brachytherapy dose specification, calculations and prescriptions.
3. Forward Treatment Planning (FRTP). 8. Ultrasound guided prostate implants and endovascular treatments.
4. Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT). 9. HDR Techniques.
5. Calibration of radiotherapy beams using the new protocol. 10. Detectors for 2D and 3D Dosimetry Measurements.

Program Directors:
Almon Shiu, PhD ashiu@mdanderson.org
David Mellenberg, PhD dave.mellenberg@varian.com

Faculty:
Arthur Boyer, PhD Stanford Univ School of Med   Ravinder Nath, PhD Yale Univ School of Medicine
Chen-Shou Chui, PhD Mem Sloan-Kettering Cancer Ctr   Jatinder Palta, PhD University of Florida
James Galvin, DSc Thomas Jefferson Univ Hospital   James Purdy, PhD Mallinckrodt Inst of Radiology
Will Hansen, PhD UT M.D. Anderson Cancer Ctr   George Starkschall, PhD UT M.D. Anderson Cancer Ctr 
Geoffrey Ibbott, PhD University of Kentucky   Randall Ten Haken, PhD University of Michigan
Rock Mackie, PhD University of Wisconsin   Bruce Thomadsen, PhD University of Wisconsin
Dave Mellenberg, PhD Varian Oncology Systems   Bob Wallace, PhD UCLA Medical School
Radhe Mohan, PhD VA Commonwealth University  

Local Arrangements Chair:
  Kevin Corrigan, PhD kcorrig@luc.edu
     
For Additional Information, contact:
  Nancy Vazquez
AAPM Programs Manager
One Physics Ellipse
College Park, MD 20740-3846
nvazquez@aapm.org
Tel: (301) 209-3390
Fax: (301) 209-0862

PRELIMINARY SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM

SATURDAY, JULY 29
LECTURES
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
INSTRUCTOR WORKSHOPS*
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
EVENING DEMO/DISCUSSION
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Dose-Volume Specification and Reporting James Purdy TG-51 Workshop 3D RTP Demo
Photon Dose (Convolution/Superposition) Algorithm Rockwell Mackie 3D RTP Workshop TG-51
3D Radiotherapy Treatment Planning Process George Starkschall Implant Technique 3D RTP Process
TG-51 Calibration Protocol Will Hansen TG-43 Workshop
SUNDAY, JULY 30
LECTURES
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
INSTRUCTOR WORKSHOPS*
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
EVENING DEMO/DISCUSSION
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
3D Forward Treatment Planning James Galvin TG-51 Workshop 3D RTP Demo
Inverse Treatment Planning Chen-Shou Chui 3D RTP Workshop 3D Forward Treatment Planning
Delivery of Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy with Dynamic Multi-Leaf Collimators Radhe Mohan Implant Technique IMRT
Quantitative Tools for Plan Evaluation Randall Ten Haken TG-43 Workshop  
MONDAY, JULY 31
LECTURES
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
INSTRUCTOR WORKSHOPS*
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
EVENING DEMO/DISCUSSION
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
State of Art Treatment Delivery System Jatinder Palta TG-51 Workshop 3D RTP Demo
Quality Assurance for Dose Delivery Arthur Boyer 3D RTP Workshop Treatment Delivery QA
Brachytherapy Prescriptions and TG-43 Bob Wallace Implant Technique Implant Technique
Prostate Implants David Mellenberg TG-43 Workshop  
TUESDAY, AUGUST 1
LECTURES
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
INSTRUCTOR WORKSHOPS EVENING DEMO/DISCUSSION
Endovascular Brachytherapy Ravinder Nath  
Implant Technique: HDR Bruce Thomadsen
Detectors for 2D or 3D Dosimetry Measurements Geoffrey Ibbott
 

CANCELLATION POLICY

Fees for registration and meals will be refunded in full if written notice of cancellation is received by June 15, 2000. No refund will be given for cancellations received after June 15, 2000.
 

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS

The Summer School has applied to Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs (CAMPEP) for approximately 21 hours of Medical Physics Continuing Education Credits (MPCEC). Credits will be awarded to medical physicists who participate in the program and submit the required documentation to the Program Directors.
 

CHICAGO 2000 WORLD CONGRESS

The 2000 AAPM Summer School will be held immediately following the Chicago 2000 World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering.

The World Congress will be held July 23 - 28, 2000 at Navy Pier in Chicago, IL. For more information, please click here.

 
MEETING LOCATION
Summer School 2000 will be held at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois which is located in the midst of some of the richest farmland in the world, about 70 miles West of downtown Chicago. NIU was founded over 100 years ago, initially for the training of teachers. This beautiful campus now covers 500 acres and has an enrollment of 24,000 students, making it the state's second largest university.

Chartered in 1895, Northern Illinois University is a comprehensive teaching and research institution with a student enrollment of nearly 23,000. Located in one of the most dynamic regions of the country, with its main campus in the City of DeKalb, Northern also operates regional sites in Rockford, Hoffman Estates, Oregon, and Naperville (scheduled to open fall 2000). The university is composed of seven degree-granting colleges that together offer 54 undergraduate majors; 70 graduate majors, including 10 Ph.D. programs, doctoral degrees in Education and the Juris Doctorate. NIU is a NCAA Division I school and the NIU Huskies compete in the Mid-American Conference. Visit the NIU CAMPUS web site

 

UPON ARRIVAL ON FRIDAY/SATURDAY

Local Arrangements Committee Members will be set up in the lobby of one of the Stevenson dorms (look for AAPM signs) and they will check you in and distribute registration packets starting at 1:00 PM Friday. Shuttle buses from the World Congress will drop everyone off at this registration location.

At 6:00 PM on Friday, we will kick off our Summer School with an old fashioned, BBQ Icebreaker at the Holmes Center featuring delicious regional bratwurst, hamburgers and corn on the cob.

 
WORKSHOPS
All of the 3D RTP vendors have been invited to participate in the 3D RTP evening demonstrations. Because of the constraint of space and personnel, the 3D RTP afternoon workshops will be confined to six of the 3D RTP systems: ADAC Pinnacle, CMS FOCUS, Elekta Render-Plan 3-D, MDS Nordion Theraplan Plus, Nucletron Corporation PLATO, and Varian Associates CadPlan. To ensure every attendee will participate in one of the 3D RTP Workshops during the period of the Summer School, you will be required to indicate your preference while registering on-line. 
 
LODGING AND MEALS
Summer School 2000 registrants will be placed in one of two very modern, air-conditioned dorms, the Stevenson Towers, found on the West end of the campus. Suites, as well as single and double rooms are available in the dorms. Registrants may check into their dorms any time after 1:00 PM on Friday, July 28.

Attendees will use single-sex bathrooms located on each floor. All Single Rooms have one twin bed, dresser, night stand, micro fridge and armoire. All Double Rooms have two twin beds, dressers, night stands and armoires, with one micro fridge. There are a limited number of Suites available with private bathrooms which consist of two bedrooms and a common lounge area. These suites will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, with preference given to families.  Some families and couples may wish to stay at local hotels (see the Alternate Housing section). Each bedroom in a suite sleeps up to two people and contains the same furniture as described above as well as two micro fridges, one in each bedroom. In addition, the common room in each suite has a couch, two easy chairs, a coffee table and end tables with lamps. Linens will be provided for each attendee. Attendees must bring their own alarm clocks.

Each bedroom has a telephone with free campus and local calls. There are also pay phones in the main lobby. The Stevenson Main Desk telephone number is (815) 753-0371 and is open 24-hours a day. The Main Desk will give out guest phone numbers, but not room numbers.

Except for the IceBreaker and one special evening dinner, all breakfast and dinners will be served in the central Stevenson cafeteria located in the dormitory quad. Lunches will be taken at the Holmes Center cafeteria, convenient to the lecture hall. Housing registration includes meals and all meals will have suitable alternatives for Vegetarians.

 

EVENING EVENTS

As outlined on the Summer School Schedule, the vendors will hold 3D RTP demonstrations each evening in the Holmes Center. Additional discussions may also take place in the nearby Pheasant Lounge which will be open from 7 - 10 PM with suitable refreshments to lubricate scientific debate.
 
NIGHT IN
On Sunday evening, we will celebrate our Night In with an Italian Themed buffet complete with decadent dessert bar to tempt you. All meals will have suitable alternatives for Vegetarians.
 
SHUTTLE BUS/GROUND TRANSPORTATION
OPTIONAL TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE: AAPM has made arrangements for a shuttle bus service to transport those attending the Chicago 2000 World Congress to the NIU campus. These buses will depart from Navy Pier and certain select hotels on Friday afternoon, July 28. Details as to the exact bus schedule will be sent to all Summer School registrants via e-mail prior to the start of the Chicago 2000 meeting. In addition, the schedule will also be available on the AAPM web site. Upon conclusion of the Summer School, shuttle buses to the airports will start departing about 12:30 PM local time on Tuesday, August 1. Travel time to CHICAGO airports can be as much as 1.5 hr. THEREFORE, DO NOT BOOK RETURN FLIGHTS WHICH LEAVE ANY EARLIER THAN 3:30 PM (central time). Bus sign up sheets will be posted in the dorm lobbies. Tickets must be purchased in advance for anyone who plans to utilize the shuttle bus service. Please be sure to include your selection while registering on-line. SHUTTLE BUS TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.

Summer School attendees who do not utilize the shuttle buses will be responsible for their own transportation to and from NIU. The following Transportation companies operate between NIU, O'Hare and Midway Airports. Reservations are required. Be sure to specify which airport you will be traveling to and from.

Associated Low Cost Limo of DeKalb
800-676-6343 

Classic Limousine
815-758-1597
 

Custom Limousine
815-895-6500
 

DeKalb-O'Hare
815-758-0631
 

IFE Limousine
815-758-6187
 

Pony Express
815-756-2969 or 800-943-8100

 

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

From the West:
From I-90: Exit onto State Route 20 East. From 20 East, take SR 47 South to SR 38. Take SR 38 West approximately 15 miles to DeKalb.

From I-88: Take Exit 105--Annie Glidden Road ($.55 toll). From Glidden Rd. take SR 38 (Lincoln Highway) east 3 blocks to the main entrance.

From the East:
From I-90: Exit onto SR 47 South. Take SR 38 West approximately 15 miles to DeKalb.

From I-88: Take Exit 105--Annie Glidden Road ($.55 toll). From Glidden Rd. take SR 38 (Lincoln Highway) east 3 blocks to the main entrance.

From the South:
From I-39: Exit I-39 to I-88 East. Travel I-88 East to Exit 105--Annie Glidden Road ($.55 toll). From Glidden Rd. take SR 38 (Lincoln Highway) east 3 blocks to the main entrance.

From SR 23: Travel north to SR 38 (intersection of 4th St. and Lincoln Highway in DeKalb). Turn left (West) on SR 38.

From the North:
From I-39: Exit I-39 to I-88 East. Travel I-88 East to Exit 105--Annie Glidden Road ($.55 toll). From Glidden Rd. take SR 38(Lincoln Highway) east 3 blocks to the main entrance.

From SR 23: Travel north to SR 38 (intersection of 4th St. and Lincoln Highway in DeKalb). Turn left (West) on SR 38.
 

ALTERNATE HOUSING

A number of hotels and motels are available, most within about 1.5 miles of the campus. Of particular note is the Holmes Student Center guest room hotel, located on the NIU campus. The 16-story Holmes Complex is where the sessions will take place. Please be aware that the Summer School has made no arrangements with these hotels for special rates or transportation. It is the responsibility of the registrant to arrange transportation to and from the University campus. Attendees and families not staying in the dorms may purchase their meals by cash at the Blackhawk Cafeteria in the Holmes Center or purchase an optional meal ticket available while registering on-line.
Best Western*
1212 W Lincoln Hwy
815-758-8661
Holmes Student Center*
Guest Room Hotel
Corner of Carroll & Lucinda
815-753-1444
Harbor Inn
2675 Sycamore Rd
815-756-3552
Super 8
800 Fairview Dr
815-748-4688
HoJo Inn*
1321 W Lincoln Hwy
815-756-1451
Travelodge*
1116 W Lincoln Hwy
815-756-3398
*Located within walking distance of NIU
 

Holmes Student Center

The lectures and workshops will be held in the Holmes Center. Built in a series of stages in the 1960's, the Holmes Center is named for Leslie A. Holmes who served Northern as President from 1949 to 1967 and guided the institution from a Normal teaching school to a full University. The structure houses educational and recreational facilities and a full service hotel for the utilization of students, faculty, and visitors to the University. Facilities inside the building include a recreation den with a full service bowling alley, and three dining areas -- The Center Cafe, the Blackhawk Cafeteria, and the Pheasant Room. The Skyroom meeting room, on top of the Center Towerbuilding, offers a spectacular view of DeKalb county. The Duke Ellington Ballroom bears the name of the jazz and big band legend for his contributions to American art, music, and culture. Ellington played his last public concert in this room on March 20, 1974. The Carl Sandburg Auditorium bears the name of the famous poet who received the "Great American Award" from NIU Alumni in 1967 for "his contribution to literature and historical scholarship."  

 

 

TRAVEL INFORMATION

The 2000 Summer School has appointed One-Stop Chicago as the official air travel coordinator for the meeting. One-Stop Chicago provides attendees with personalized, unbiased airline reservations and ticketing at the lowest available fare with one easy call. Chicago O’Hare’s International Airport is the closest and most convenient airport located near Northern Illinois University. For those people also attending the Chicago 2000 World Congress prior to the Summer School, O’Hare’s International Airport is also the closest to Navy Pier.

FLY ON UNITED OR DELTA AND SAVE!
5% discount off any domestic published air fare, including first class or 10% discount off unrestricted mid-week coach fares. (No discounts apply on Delta Express.)

Save an additional 5% discount on tickets purchased at least 60 days in advance of travel (excludes Area/Zone fares). Or, take advantage of United Airlines Area Pricing or Delta Air Lines Zone Fares. These fares provide substantial savings from the unrestricted coach fares when you can't take advantage of the non-refundable air fares. To qualify for these special rates, United requires a one night minimum stay and Delta requires a two night minimum stay. Plus, fly on United Airlines and you may be able to obtain a $25 USD United Airlines travel certificate to use toward a future United ticket purchase. Tickets may be purchased through One-Stop Chicago or United Airlines. In order to obtain your $25 USD certificate, send a copy of the passenger receipt to: United Airlines Meeting Sales, WHQSS, P.O. Box 66100, Chicago, IL 60666

ONE-STOP CHICAGO WILL PROVIDE:

  • Guaranteed lowest available air fare booked through our computer system.

  • Full mileage credit for all frequent flyer club members.

  • Easy payment by most major credit cards.

To receive the exclusive 2000 Summer School fares call: 

ONE-STOP CHICAGO
800-621-1083 (US and Canada only)
847-940-1176 (Outside of US and Canada)
FAX 847-940-2138
becky_huff@ itvlsvc.com
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 PM (CST)

Or you may call the official airlines direct:

United Airlines: 1-800-521-4041 File #583IF

Delta Airlines: 1-800-241-6760, File #156635A 

 

WEATHER AND WARDROBE

Late July weather in DeKalb is warm and often humid, with average daily highs in the mid to upper 80's and many summer days in the 90's. Light clothing is therefore recommended when outdoors. Thunder showers frequently break the hot spells so an umbrella or raingear is highly recommended. Temperatures typically go down to the upper 60's at night.
 

DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

The following countries are recognized by the AAPM as developing countries. Residents of these countries are entitled to discounted registration fees:
 
Latin America/Caribbean Asia/Near East Africa (sub-Saharan) Europe and the Newly Independent State
Argentina
Barbados
Belize
Bolivia
Brazil
Chile
Columbia
Costa Rica
Cuba
Dominican Rep. Equador
El Salvador
Guadeloupe
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Jamaica
Martinique
Mexico
Nicaragua
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Suriname
Trinidad & Tobago
Uruguay
Venezuela
Afghanistan
Algeria
Bangladesh
Bhutan
Cambodia
China (PRC)
Egypt
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Jordan
Korea, DPR
Laos
Lebanon
Libya
Malaysia
Maldives
Mongolia
Morocco
Myanmar (Burma
Nepal
Oman
Pakistan
Papua N. Guinea
Philippines
Sri Lanka
Syria
Thailand
Tunisia
Vietnam
Yemen
Angola
Benin
Botswana
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cameroon
Cape Verde
Central African Rep.
Chad
Comoros
Congo
Cote D'Ivoire
Djibouti
Equitorial Guinea
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Gabon
Gambia, The
Ghana
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Kenya
Lesotho
Liberia
Madagascar
Malawi
Mali
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mozambique
Namibia
Niger
Nigeria
Reunion
Rwanda
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Somalia
Sudan
Swaziland
Tanzania
Togo
Uganda
Zaire
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Albania
Andorra
Belarus
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Croatia
Czech Republic
Estonia
Hungary
Latvia
Lithuania
Macedonia
Moldova
Poland
Romania
Russia
San Marino
Serbia and Montenegro
Slovakia
Slovenia
Turkmenistan
Ukraine
 
PARTNERSHIPS

Due to a reciprocal agreement with other national medical physics organizations, members of the following organizations can attend AAPM's meetings at AAPM member rates:

SAAMP - South African Association of Medical Physicists

 
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Registrants and their companions can purchase 1-day guest passes allowing use of the Campus Recreation Center. The center contains several basketball courts, tennis courts, racket ball courts, a weight room, indoor track, lockers, saunas, etc (there may be additional charges for the use of some of these facilities). Unfortunately, there will be no access to a pool on campus. The outdoor tennis courts are available on a first-come, first served basis.

There are plenty of opportunities for jogging on and around campus. For the more ambitious, there is a bike/jogging trail along the Kishwaukee River, which borders the NIU campus to the East.
 

COMPANIONS PROGRAM

Registered Companions will have access to the Hospitality Suite. The Hospitality Suite will serve as the meeting place where Companions will gather to plan their day. Snacks and refreshments will be available in the Hospitality Suite, and information about local events and happenings will be posted there. The Summer School Local Arrangements Committee is in the process of planning tours to a Railroad Museum located nearby in Union, IL as well as to the Ellwood House, a grand Victorian mansion located in a lovely park in the heart of DeKalb. Depending on demand we may organize a trip to Fermi National Accelerator Lab which is situated on hundreds of acres of restored prairie on which a herd of bison graze.

In addition to the above, Hopkins Park is located near NIU. This park has an outdoor water park complex with an Olympic size pool, two water slides, an interactive water playground for young children, and adult lap lanes.
 

CHILDCARE

Neither AAPM nor the University provides on campus childcare. Parents who require childcare services must make their own arrangements prior to arriving on campus.

TO REGISTER

REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT 400 SCIENTIFIC ATTENDEES OR ON JUNE 15 - REGISTER EARLY!!!

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