Bias, Earthquake, Fire, Poverty, Epidemic and War: The Origin of Radiation Oncology at Mayo Clinic
Presented by Robert L. Foote, M.D., Emeritus Professor of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Two physicians of vastly different backgrounds and training were invited by
Dr. William J. Mayo to found the Section on Radium Therapy (1915) and the Section on Roentgen Therapy (1920). Eventually, these two Sections would be combined to form what is known today as the Department of Radiation Oncology.
During this lecture, participants will gain insight into the origin of the specialty of Radiation Oncology in general, and specifically at Mayo Clinic.
Wednesday, April 29th
Geffen Auditorium, Gonda Building subway
Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN
Boxed meals will be served at 5:30 p.m. CT.
Lecture to begin at 6:00 p.m. CT.
For in-person attendance, RSVP is required by April 22nd. This lecture will also be broadcast via Zoom.