Program Overview

Master of Science in Radiation Medicine

The Master of Science in Radiation Medicine is a graduate program that includes a course titled MRA 505: Research Assignment. This course is worth 3 credits.

Course Description

MRA 505: Research Assignment is a course that includes two sub-sections:

• 505.1 Academic research techniques and definition of research subjects
• 505.2 Student led seminars and reports

505.1 Academic Research Techniques and Definition of Research Subjects

This lecture builds upon the core course REC 503 Research methodologies, with a specific focus on Radiation Oncology research. It utilizes multiple examples of successful research conducted by prominent researchers in Radiation Oncology and Medical Physics. The lecture emphasizes the metrics used to judge research quality and productivity, which are largely based on citations. The primary objectives of this lecture include:

• Developing communication skills to achieve academic success in a competitive North American environment
• Addressing questions such as:
  • How is research valued (the impact factor and H index)?
  • How to develop an academic resume
  • How to publish in radiation oncology, from initial ideas to AI-assisted redaction, selecting the best journal, and responding to peer review
  • How to ensure the largest visibility of publications through social media
  • How to apply for peer review grants
  • What are the rules and tips for excellence in scientific presentations The lecture concludes with each student selecting a topic for the seminar series (505.2).

505.2 Student Led Seminars and Reports

This week-long seminar series features each student presenting the final version of their research assignments. The presentation format includes:

• A 60-minute student presentation
• Followed by questions from peer students (30 minutes)
• And questions from faculties (30 minutes) A maximum of 4 presentations are planned each day, corresponding to 8+ hours of work.