THREE GRADUATE FROM ONCOLOGICS/WASHBURN UNIVERSITY RADIATION THERAPIST PROGRAM
OncoLogics and Washburn University of Topeka, Kansas have recentlygraduated three new students from their American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) accredited radiation therapy program. (L to R) Brandi Duval from Lake Charles,LA, Jency Lannie from New Iberia, LA, and Mary Romero from Erath, LA.
The curriculum, administered through Washburn’s School of Applied Studies, Department of Allied Health, consists of required on-line courses together with clinical studies performed at OncoLogics. Students complete their related courses in the one-year program using our state-of-the-art equipment and advanced treatment technologies. "We offer an excellent learning atmosphere that provides personal and professional development for students," said Christy Farmer, Director of Clinical Education for Washburn University’s Radiation Therapy Curriculum at OncoLogics.
The program’s goal is for graduates to be qualified as radiation therapists and be eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) board exam. To date, OncoLogics has 33 graduates. OncoLogics' graduates have attained a 100% passing rate on their registries.
For additional information regarding admission to this program, please contact OncoLogics at 800-237-2057, send an email to cfarmer@oncologics.net, or go to Washburn University's site.
NATIONAL CANCER SURVIVORS DAY 2011
OncoLogics, Inc. hosted its 18th annual National Cancer Survivors Day Celebration on Sunday, June 5, 2011 at the Hilton Lafayette.
Seven hundred attendees, including cancer survivors and their guests, enjoyed a fabulous lunch, Bingo, and Door Prizes. This was the largest crowd in the history of OncoLogics' event. As a special treat, Donna Douglas who portrayed the role of Elly Mae Clampett on the hit TV show the Beverly Hillbillies gave a wonderfully inspiring speech.
“We are thrilled to offer this event for our patients and other cancer survivors living throughout Acadiana every year,” stated OncoLogics, Inc. President and C.E.O. M. Maitland DeLand, M.D. FACR, FACRO, FASLMS. “We consider our survivors to be stars, so it was a great fit to have a local well-known TV personality on hand to celebrate with our local stars!”
SERVING THE COMMUNITY
Krewe of Docs raises funds for Relay for Life
By David Owens, newseditor@laurelleadercall.com
LAUREL — The Cowboy Blues Band rocked the Laurel Train Depot Saturday night as Oncologics Inc. hosted the third annual “Krewe of Docs.”
The event, which is a fundraiser for Oncologics Inc.’s Relay for Life team, features area doctors serving a Cajun meal to those in attendance.
Ten doctors — ranging from oncologists, heart surgeons and dermatologists —participated in this year’s “Krewe of Docs” including several new to the area....
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ONCOLOGICS’ PHYSICIANS HONORED BY PEER RECOGNITION
Best Doctors, Inc. recently honored Dr. Andrew R. Harwood and Dr. Julian J. Krawczyk, both of OncoLogics, as two of Louisiana’s Top Doctors in the field of Radiation Oncology.
Best Doctors, Inc. is the pre-eminent organization in the country for gathering peer ratings, surveying some 30,000 physicians from around the country to choose the recipients of “Top Doctors” honors. Physicians aren’t notified of their inclusion on the list until after the survey process is concluded.
“A colleague brought the inclusion of Dr. Harwood and myself to our attention,” said Dr. Krawczyk. “Anytime you are recognized by your peers for being one of the best at what you do, it is quite an honor.”
This year’s Louisiana winners included 1,105 Physicians from over 77 specialties. Recipient’s names and contact information were published in the November/December 2010 edition of Louisiana Life magazine.
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