2010 ACRO Resident Program

February 27th, 2010

1:00-1:10 Welcome from Program Chair and Overview of Program

Mitchell Kamrava MD, National Cancer Institute

1:10-1:40 What to expected your first year out from residency

Dr. Shilpen Patel MD, University of Washington

1:40-2:10 Economic Issues Specific to New Graduates of Residency Programs: Contracting

Paul Schilling MD, Community Cancer Center

2:10-2:40 Opportunities for research within the private sector

Catherine Yashar MD, University of California San Diego
Andrew Kennedy MD, Wake Radiation Oncology Services

2:40-3:00 Break

3:00-3:30 Understanding Billing and Collections: The Big Picture

David Beyer MD, Arizona Oncology Services
Ron DiGiamo, Revenue Cycle

3:30-4:00 Things to consider when choosing between academics and private practice

David Diamond MD, Florida Oncology Network
Dwight Heron MD, University of Pittsburgh

4:00-4:30 Protecting your finances post-residency: to incorporate or not to incorporate yourself

G. Kent Mangelson, American Society for Asset Protection

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