Many membership benefits are tailored specifically for residents to improve their skills and transition to independent practice. ACRO membership is free of charge for resident members, and provides a wide array of opportunities and benefits:

Resident-Specific ACRO Benefits:

• Educational webinars throughout the year (member log-in required)
• Access to the ACRO Mentorship Program
• Guidance in professional development
• Career Center to assist with the job search
• Comprehensive resource sheet with contouring, guidelines, accessible protocols, and toxicity information that may help radiation oncologists with treatment and patient discussions
• Access to the ACRO Resident YouTube Channel
  
• Opportunity to join the ACRO Resident Committee or a subcommittee. Click here to review our podcast on the mission and focus of each subcommittee.
• Resident-specific symposium at the ACRO Annual Meeting
• Advocacy Fellow Program Opportunity
• Access to interviewing tips & other resources
  
• Access to ACRODeck
• Education from RadOnc Talks available on YouTube, Instagram, and X
• Opportunities for grants and scholarships including: 
  -ACRO Seed Grants
  -Dr. Luther Brady Educational Grants
  -Heidelberg Ion Therapy (HIT) Center Elective Scholarships
  -Global Radiation Oncology Workforce (GROW) Scholarship
  -Radformation Quality Improvement Grant
  
• Opportunities for travel awards/grants to the ACRO Annual Meeting
          -ACRO BEST Award supported by ISTRO
  -eContour & MIM Software-supported Travel Award
  
  

ACRO Membership:

In addition to resident-specific benefits, ACRO membership can help ease your transition into independent practice and provide guidance throughout your career. Below are a few of the benefits that ACRO members enjoy:

• Experienced, effective, and intelligent legislative counsel
• Proactive practice accreditation program
• Intimate and educational annual meetings

Resident Resources:

ACRO Resident Committee has put together a variety of resources for members:

• Interviewing Tips
• PGY-2 Survival Guide
• Flexible Laryngoscopy Steps

ACRODeck Archive:

ACRODeck is an introductory resource for radiation oncology residents to understand the basic principles of treating oncologic malignancies.

CNS

• Glioblastoma Multiforme
• Low Grade Gliomas
• Meningiomas

Breast

• Ductal Carcinoma in Situ

Lung and Mediastinum

• Early Stage NSCLC
• Locally Advanced NSCLC
• Small Cell Lung Cancer

GI

• Esophageal Cancer
• Rectal Cancer
• Anal Cancer

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