Developing New Services in Radiation Medicine: Implementation, Innovation, And Integration

Pittsburgh, PA US
October 23, 2026

This full-day hybrid symposium brings together clinicians, physician scientists, physicists, administrators, and industry leaders, in a collaborative setting to explore the advancements and new modalities of care in radiation medicine. Attendees will discuss the design and implementation of innovative service lines and share practical strategies for integration. CME/CNE credit will be provided.

Target Audience

Physician
Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Advanced practice providers
Physician Assistants
Dosimetrists
Physicists
Therapists
Affiliated providers and specialties

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this symposium the participant will be able to:

  • Identify operational, regulatory, and financial considerations when launching and sustaining new service lines.
  • Describe workflows, staffing models, and quality assurance processes necessary for implementation.
  • Explore strategies for interprofessional collaboration to optimize patient care and program success. 
  • Evaluate evidence and emerging indications for new services in radiation medicine, including radiopharmaceuticals, low dose RT for benign conditions, advanced brachytherapy, and CNS SRS/SBRT.

Early bird discount of 10% off until 8/1/26

Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

Course summary
Course opens: 
12/01/2025
Course expires: 
11/06/2026
Event starts: 
10/23/2026 - 7:00am EDT
Event ends: 
10/23/2026 - 5:00pm EDT
Cost:
$1.00

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PROGRAM OUTLINE 

Morning (8:00 AM – 11:30 AM): 
Chair Address & Welcome with Dr. Heath D. Skinner 
Scientific sessions presenting clinical evidence and case studies: 

• Radiopharmaceuticals & Theranostics 
• Low-Dose RT for Benign Disease (Osteoarthritis, Plantar Fasciitis, Tendonitis, among others)
• Advanced Brachytherapy Applications
• CNS SRS/SBRT: Clinical Evidence and Integration 

Keynote: (12:00 PM – 1 PM)  Dr. Freddy Escorcia 

Afternoon (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM): 
Operational workshops and implementation sessions: (Can sign up for all breakouts!) 

• Program design, facility and equipment needs (1) 
• Staffing and workflow optimization (2) 
• Billing, regulatory, and compliance considerations (3) 
• Roundtable with service-line directors and administrators (4) 

Sponsor & Networking Schedule: 

• Continental Breakfast (7:00 AM – 7:50 AM) 
• 11:30 to 12:00 PM Lunch and Vendor Tables 
• 3:00 – 3:30 PM Dedicated Sponsor Showcase 
• Evening Reception (October 22, 2026, included in registration fee): Cocktail and networking hour for early registrants, faculty, and sponsors

Early bird discount of 10% off until 8/1/26

Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

The Assembly
5051 Centre Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
United States

 If block housing is available, we will let you know by 9/1 to book. You must register by 8/1 to be eligible for block-rate housing.

Please note that for those attending on-site for the reception and symposium, parking will be compensated. 

Early bird discount of 10% off until 8/1/26

Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

Faculty

Heath Skinner, MD, PhD
Freddy Escorcia, MD, PhD
Serah Choi, MD, PhD
Adam Olson, MD, MS
Ravi Patel, MD, PhD
Bhanu Venkatesulu, MBBS, MD
Tyler Wilhite, MD

Early bird discount of 10% off until 8/1/26


In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
 

This activity is approved for the following credit:  AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, ANCC, and  AAPA Category 1 CME. Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.
 

Early bird discount of 10% off until 8/1/26

Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

Thank you to our sponsors!

 

Diamond
Astra Zeneca
Bayer

Gold 
Mevion
Novartis

Silver 
Boston Scientific
Myriad Genetics

Bronze
Adaptiiv
Aktis Oncology
Artera AI
Best Medical International
BioProtect
Brainlab
Bravida Medical
Cancer Expert
C-RAD
Cardinal Health
PreludeDx
Elekta
Merck
Novocure
Radformation
RaySearch
Telix Pharmaceuticals
Veracyte
Vision RT
ZAP Surgical

Educational Grants
Viz AI
Young Women's Breast Cancer Foundation

 

Early bird discount of 10% off until 8/1/26

Price

Cost:
$1.00
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Registration Fees:

Early bird discount of 10% off until 8/1/26

In person:
$100 for attendings
$50 for trainees/staff
In-person attendance will allow for exposure to MORE CONTENT and is a higher value choice!

Virtual:
$100 for attendings
$50 for trainees/staff
Please note that virtual is MORNING ONLY. Virtual participants will NOT have access to breakouts. 

For custom donation amounts please reach out to [email protected].

** Credit(s) must be claimed within 10 days after activity start date. Credit(s) will not be awarded after this date. **

Please contact [email protected] with any questions.