Workshop 1: Leadership Development and Community Engagement: Perspectives and Case-Based Educational Approaches - Ballroom 5

June 5, 2025 from 11:00am EDT to 12:00pm EDT

Moderators:

Eva Lee, Dalhousie University
Shima Tari, Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre

Speakers:

Samantha Lloyd, BC Cancer-Vancouver
Nathan Murtha, Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre
Kathleen Surry, The Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre

This session focuses on leadership development in medical physics, addressing how individuals at different career stages can enhance their leadership skills, expand their professional networks, and build influence in the medical physics community. Attendees will learn how to use case studies to educate graduate students, residents, and practicing medical physicists in leadership. A panel will highlight leadership opportunities for all career stages and how active engagement within the medical physics community contributes to career growth and professional development.