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