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ForwardClinical Applications of AI: Contouring and Patient-Specific QA
There are many advances in the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in contouring and segmentation, as well as patient specific quality assurance. However, it is important to know whether the system is working as intended, and there are implications that should be carefully considered that users may not be aware of prior to implementation.
AI is quickly transforming the field of radiation therapy and offers exciting new tools including auto-contouring and patient-specific quality assurance. This presentation delves into the latest advancements in AI-powered contouring, exploring how these tools can automate tasks, improve consistency, and reduce time spent on these tasks. We also discuss the emerging role of AI in quality assurance, examining how these approaches can help us evaluate accuracy and safety of radiation treatments. We also explore challenges and risks in implementation.
This activity is available from October 17, 2024, through 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on October 16, 2026.
This activity was originally presented and recorded at the 2024 ASTRO Annual Refresher Course.
Target Audience
The activity is designed to meet the interests of practicing radiation oncologists, radiation oncology residents, medical and clinical physicists, radiation therapists, radiation dosimetrists, nurses and all other health professionals involved in the field of radiation oncology.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to do the following:
- Discuss the advantages and limitations of AI-powered contouring tools.
- Explain how AI can be used for patient-specific quality assurance.
- Identify potential challenges associated with the use of AI in radiation therapy.
Emily Hirata, PhD is employed by the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Hirata is Vice Chair of the Medical Physics Leadership Academy Community Subcommittee for the American Association of Physicists in Medicine and a committee member and physicist surveyor for the American College of Radiology Radiation Oncology Practice Accreditation Program.
The person(s) above served as the developer(s) of this activity. Additionally, the ASTRO Annual Refresher Course Program Committee and the ASTRO Education Commitee had control over the content of this activity. A list of all meeting planning committee members and their individual disclosures can be found on the Planning Committee webpage.
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing education to physicians.
ASTRO is awarded Deemed Status by the American Board of Radiology to provide SA-CME as part of Part II Maintenance of Certification.
Available Credit
- 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education for physicians. ASTRO designates this for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 0.75 Certificate of AttendanceThis activity was designated for 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
- 0.75 SA-CME
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) designates this for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This activity meets the American Board of Radiology's criteria for a self-assessment activity in the ABR's Maintenance of Certification program. Participation in this course in combination with the successful completion of the corresponding assessment and course evaluation adheres to the guidelines established by the ABR for 0.75 self-assessment credits.
Price
Course Fees:
ASTRO members must log in to the ASTRO website to view and receive the discounted member rate.
- Nonmember: $149
- Member: $99
- Member-in-Training: $49
If you are an ASTRO member from a low or lower-middle income country, as identified by the World Bank, you can receive a 50% discount off your corresponding registration for this activity. Please email [email protected] to inquire about the discount.
Policies:
No refunds, extensions, or substitutions will be made for those participants who, for any reason, have not completed the activity by the expiration date.
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The activity and its materials will only be available on the ASTRO website until October 16, 2026, regardless of purchase date. At the expiration of the activity, participants will no longer have access to the activity or its materials. ASTRO reserves the right to remove an activity before its expiration date.
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