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CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Medical Physicist, MGUH

2023-2025

Innovation and Integration: Advancing proton therapy clinical practices through LET optimization and vRBE modeling in RayStation.
Treatment Planning: Enhancing proton treatment planning with advanced scripting, including automated DVH analysis and organ-specific dose evaluation.
Equipment Proficiency: Leveraging cutting-edge systems such as the Mevion S250i, IBA Sphinx, and Siemens SOMATOM Definition Edge.
Patient-Specific QA: Streamlining dosimetry QA protocols with TG-224 compliance, utilizing tools like Sun Nuclear MapCheck and RayStation modules.
CT Simulation Expertise: Refining tissue imaging and proton stopping power assessment with SDX breath-hold techniques for optimized planning accuracy.

MEDICAL PHYSICS RESIDENT, MGUH

2021 - 2023

Innovation and Integration: Exploring new clinical technologies with plasma physics.

Treatment Planning: Augmenting treatment planning using RayStation with Python scripting.

Equipment Proficiency: Working with state-of-the-art equipment like the Mevion S250i, Accuray CyberKnife, and ZAP-X.

Patient-Specific QA: Implementing quality consistent protocols with Sun Nuclear SunCheck and MapCheck.

CT Simulation Expertise: Investigating improvements in metal artifact reduction and proton stopping power determination using the Siemens SOMATOM Definition Edge.

CLINICAL RESEARCH FELLOW, OHCI

MEDICAL PHYSICIST IN TRAINING, SFPTI AND MEDICAL PHYSICS INC.

2020 - 2021

2020 - 2020

OHCI-SFPTI Multi-Institution Joint Research Setup and CollaborationRadiation oncology research involving proton therapy (passive scatter, pencil beam), .decimal patient specific immobilization, palliative treatment methodology, and novel radiation workflow methods including diagnostic scan-based planning

Technology Quality Assurance for Daily, Monthly, and Annual Testing PeriodsVarian Edge, Varian ProBeam, Siemens Definition AS Simulation CTPTW 3D Scanner, PTW BeamAdjust, Sun Nuclear MapCheckIMRT and IMPT Patient-Specific QASun Nuclear SunCheck, SRS MapCheck, PTW OctaviusElectronic medical treatment records and plan checks, medical physics consultsRadiation safety analysis and survey

MEDICAL PHYSICS SUPPORT,
UF VETERINARY MEDICINE

2015 - 2019

Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Annual linear accelerator Quality Assurance for Varian Trilogy
Patient-specific IMRT Quality Assurance

SURGICAL ASSISTANT AND PHYSICS SUPPORT, UF NEUROSURGERY

2015 - 2019

Monteris Neuroblate LITT novel technology integration and research support lead
Treatment plan generation, delivery, analysis, and system integration

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EMPLOYMENT

MEDICAL PHYSICS RESIDENT, MGUH

2021 - 2023

Department of Radiation Medicine/Oncology
Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
Washington, DC

CLINICAL RESEARCH FELLOW

2020 - 2021

Radiation Oncology DepartmentOrlando Health Cancer InstituteOrlando, FL

MEDICAL PHYSICIST IN TRAINING

2020 - 2020

South Florida Proton Therapy Institute / Medical Physics Inc.Delray Beach, FL

GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT, UF
PI: DR. FRANK BOVA

2015 - 2019

Radiosurgery/Biology Lab, University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

©2023 Michael Shang

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