Publications by authors named "Anna E Rodrigues"
Purpose: The purpose of this survey study is to compare the experiences of programs and applicants in the MedPhys Match (MPM) in the 2020-21 match cycle with experiences reported from previous match cycles. The 2020-21 match cycle was unique in that recruitment and interviewing were almost exclusively virtual during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Methods: A survey was sent to all applicants and programs registered for the 2020-21 MPM.
Purpose: To examine the effectiveness and safety of single-isocenter multitarget stereotactic radiosurgery using a volume-adapted dosing strategy in patients with 4 to 10 brain metastases.
Methods And Materials: Adult patients with 4 to 10 brain metastases were eligible for this prospective trial. The primary endpoint was overall survival.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to understand the experiences of applicants and program directors (PDs) in the Medical Physics Match (MPM), focusing on decision-making factors during the match process.
- Surveys were conducted among applicants and PDs from 2015 to 2018, examining stages like screening, interviewing, and ranking, with data analyzed using graphical methods.
- Key findings included a rise in female applicants and those with PhDs, an increase in interview invitations despite some declining due to costs and scheduling, and varying priorities for ranking programs and applicants.