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Training
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MEGHARAJ V. BORADE

Medical Physicist and Radiological Safety Officer Level-3
Sadguru Gajanan Banglow,Frank Pinto Colony, Jail Road, Nashik
MEGHARAJ V. BORADE

Summary

Accomplished Medical Physicist cum RSO-3 with 10 years of diverse experience in Radiation Oncology. Skilled in handling medical linacs from Varian,Elekta, Siemens, Accuray, and HDR Brachytherapy. Proficient in Radiation treatment Planning, Quality Assurance, Dosimetry, and Radiation Safety Regulations. Proven track record of delivering superior quality services to patients. Adept at staying abreast of advancement in Radiotherapy technology and product development in Radiotherapy, to identify opportunities for enhancing in Radiotherapy Treatment and offering optimal treatment solution for patients.

Overview

10
years of professional experience

Work History

HCG Manavata Cancer Center
Nashik

Chief Medical Physicist & RSO
2 2018 - Current

Job overview

  • Reduced radiation exposure risks with meticulous treatment planning and accurate dose calculations.
  • Commissioned new or upgraded equipment to improve treatment or medical procedures.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of advances in medical physics, applying new findings to improve treatment methodologies and patient outcomes.
  • Achieved optimal treatment efficacy by customizing radiation therapy based on individual patient needs.
  • Gathered and evaluated quality assurance data to identify issues and improve process efficiency.
  • Maximized efficiency within department by maintaining accurate records of equipment use, calibration data, and quality control results.
  • Enhanced staff competency through regular training sessions on radiation safety principles and best practices.
  • Evaluated treatment plans for accuracy and consistency, ensuring precise delivery of prescribed radiation doses to patients.
  • Maintained compliance with AERB regulations by conducting radiation safety audits, implementing corrective actions when necessary.
  • Developed comprehensive shielding designs to ensure proper protection from ionizing radiation during construction or renovation projects within the facility.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting technical issues related to radiation therapy equipment, minimizing downtime and preserving continuity of care for patients.

Apple Cancer Institute
Kolhapur

Sr. Medical Physicist & RSO
08.2017 - 02.2018

Job overview

  • Improved clinical outcomes by providing critical input on treatment plans and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Conducted thorough evaluations of new technologies to determine potential benefits for the department's cancer treatment capabilities.
  • Streamlined workflow processes by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams of oncologists, radiologists, and dosimetrists.
  • Achieved optimal treatment efficacy by customizing radiation therapy based on individual patient needs.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of advances in medical physics, applying new findings to improve treatment methodologies and patient outcomes.

Deepak Hospital
Jalna

Chief Medical Physicist & RSO
07.2016 - 08.2017

Job overview

  • Evaluated treatment plans for accuracy and consistency, ensuring precise delivery of prescribed radiation doses to patients.
  • Enhanced staff competency through regular training sessions on radiation safety principles and best practices.
  • Provided expert guidance on the selection, installation, and commissioning of new radiotherapy equipment as part of ongoing departmental expansion efforts.
  • Maintained compliance with AERB regulations by conducting radiation safety audits, implementing corrective actions when necessary.
  • Reduced radiation exposure risks with meticulous treatment planning and accurate dose calculations.
  • Collaborated closely with medical teams to develop comprehensive strategies for treating complex cases involving multiple modalities.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of advances in medical physics, applying new findings to improve treatment methodologies and patient outcomes.
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to evaluate the effectiveness of treatments and diagnostic techniques.

Shri. D. B. Tejani Cancer Institute
Surat

Medical Physicist & RSO
09.2014 - 07.2016

Job overview

  • Utilized evidence-based practices in treatment planning and intervention strategies, ensuring high-quality care delivery.
  • Reduced treatment planning time with the adoption of advanced software tools and techniques.
  • Provided technical support during complex radiotherapy treatments, ensuring seamless integration of technology into patient care.

Basavatarakam Indo-American Cancer Hospital
Hyderabad

Intern Medical Physicist
08.2013 - 08.2014

Education

Radiological Physics & Advisory Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Center
Mumbai, MH

Radiation Safety Officer Level-III from Radiological Safety in Medical, Industry& Research
08.2014 - 10.2014

Homi Bhabha National Institute, BARC
Mumbai, MH

Post Graduation Diploma in Radiological Physics from Radiological Physics
08.2012 - 08.2013

Department of Physics, University of Pune
Pune, MH

Masters Of Science (Physics) from Physics
06.2010 - 07.2012

Skills

Research

Languages

Marathi
Hindi
English

Additional Information

  • Expert in commissioning, Commissioned Elekta Versa HD, and Elekta Synergy, can Commission any Radiotherapy Machine
  • Expert in Handling: Varian, Elekta,Accuray linacs
  • Extensive knowledge of QA, and dosimetry. worked with IBA, PTW and Standard Imaging dosimetry.
  • Expert in Advanced Treatment Planning: SRS/SRT,SBRT,VMAT IMRT, Motion Management
  • Expert in Treatment Planning System: Varian Eclipse, Helical Tomotherapy Planing, Elekta Monaco and Oncentra and Varian Brachytherapy
  • HDR Brachytherapy treatment planning
  • Radiation Safety Implementation and training
  • Research and Development

Research

  • Shield in Field, Protection of intraoral tissues during Brachytherapy, Best Scientific Paper Award, 2022
  • Dosimetric Comparison of Helical TomoTherapy and VMAT of Synchronous Bilateral Breast with and without lymph nodes, 3rd Prize for poster presentation, CBTR, 2020
  • Impact of Fluence Smoothing on Step-n-Shoot Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy Planning and Delivery, CBTR, 2020
  • Impact of fluence smoothing on step-n-shoot intensity-modulated radiotherapy planning and delivery, AMPICON 2019
  • Commissioning an Elekta Versa HD linac for two different planning systems EclipseTMand MonacoTM-Institutional Experience, AMPICON 2019
  • Inter-institutional Shifting and re-commissioning of HDR Brachy Treatment Unit: Challenges and Regulatory Work Experience, AMPICON 2019

Awards

  • Conference award
  • Best Scientific Paper Award

Training

  • International Conference-CBTR-2020, Kolhapur, MH, 2020
  • National Conference AMPICON2019, Kolkata, West Bengal, 2019
  • Annual Conference of WCAMPICON2019, Nagpur, MH, 2019
  • Workshop- Physics of SRS & Small Field Dosimetry, Mumbai, MH, 2019
  • Workshop- Basics of 4D Radiotherapy, Mumbai, MH, 2018
  • National Conference AMPICON2017, Hyderabad, Telangana, 2017
  • Annual Conference of WCAMPICON2013, Nashik, MH, 2013
  • Monaco Training at Gurugram, Delhi (2023)
  • Elekta onsite training for Versa HD operation (2018)
  • Accuray Tomotherapy Physics Course, Madison, USA (2018)
  • Varian OIS Administration (2017)
  • Varian Eclipse Basic Operation & Clinical Implementation (2017)
  • Varian onsite training for True Beam STx & Eclipse TPS (2017)
  • Field training at Tata Memorial Hospital & ACTREC, Mumbai (2013)
  • Field training at P D Hospital, Mumbai (2013)

References

  • Dr. S.D. Sharma, Scientific Officer(G) & Head, Medical Physics Section, Associate Professor (Physical & Health Sciences), HBNI, RP&AD, BARC CT&CRS, sdsbarc@gmail.com, +91 9969378014
  • Dr. Sudesh Deshpande, Chief Medical Physicist cum RSO, Hinduja Hospital, Mahim, Mumbai, Sudeshpande72@gmail.com, +91 9833933856

Timeline

Sr. Medical Physicist & RSO

Apple Cancer Institute
08.2017 - 02.2018

Chief Medical Physicist & RSO

Deepak Hospital
07.2016 - 08.2017

Medical Physicist & RSO

Shri. D. B. Tejani Cancer Institute
09.2014 - 07.2016

Radiological Physics & Advisory Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Center

Radiation Safety Officer Level-III from Radiological Safety in Medical, Industry& Research
08.2014 - 10.2014

Intern Medical Physicist

Basavatarakam Indo-American Cancer Hospital
08.2013 - 08.2014

Homi Bhabha National Institute, BARC

Post Graduation Diploma in Radiological Physics from Radiological Physics
08.2012 - 08.2013

Department of Physics, University of Pune

Masters Of Science (Physics) from Physics
06.2010 - 07.2012

Chief Medical Physicist & RSO

HCG Manavata Cancer Center
2 2018 - Current

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