COLORADO ASSOCIATES IN MEDICAL PHYSICS

Professional Radiation Oncology, Diagnostic Medical Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, and Radiation Safety and Health Physics Services in the Mountain West.

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About CAMP

Since 1977, CAMP has been a trusted provider of medical physics, health physics, and medical dosimetry services in the Rocky Mountain West. Our expertise in radiation oncology, diagnostic imaging, and nuclear medicine ensures that healthcare providers receive precise, efficient, and customized care. Choose CAMP for reliable and expert service in medical physics.

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Services

Radiation Oncology

CAMP provides comprehensive radiation oncology services, offering expert medical physics and dosimetry support for cancer centers and departments. Our services include peer review, commissioning, applications training, PRN coverage, and in vivo dosimetry, ensuring precise and effective treatment delivery.

Nuclear Medicine

CAMP employs medical physicists with dual certification in nuclear medicine and diagnostic imaging physics, providing expertise in theranostic procedures such as Y-90, I-131, Lu-177, Xofigo, and MIBG. We also offer comprehensive nuclear medicine equipment performance evaluations to ensure optimal functionality and patient safety.

Diagnostic imaging

CAMP offers diagnostic medical physics services in the Mountain West with a team that includes a certified MRI expert, ensuring expertise in equipment testing and optimization. We participate in Medical Physics 3.0 initiatives to enhance image quality, dose management, and protocol optimization.

Radiation Safety

Our team provides Radiation Safety Officers throughout the inspection process for facilities ranging from small outpatient imaging clinics to large hospital systems. We expertly manage the challenges of radioactive materials licenses including renewals, amendments, annual program reviews, and state inspections.

Veterinary Health Physics with Cheri Douglas

  Introduction In the world of veterinary radiation oncology, ensuring safety and compliance is just as critical as the treatments themselves. This is where health physicists like Cheri Douglas play a vital role. In this interview, Cheri shares her unique perspective on working with the veterinary team to manage radioactive materials, ensuring that both animals and humans are protected from unnecessary radiation exposure. Her expertise not only bridges the gap between human and veterinary radiation safety but also explores the exciting potential for veterinary treatments to inform advancements in human medicine.   Q: Can you tell us about your role…

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MedPhys Career Spotlight: Imran Shah

  Introduction: Meet Imran Shah, a dedicated medical physicist with a unique career journey that spans both human and veterinary radiation therapy. From his roots in Bangladesh to his influential role at CAMP, Imran’s work has been shaped by a desire to combine his love for physics with helping people around him. In this interview, Imran shares his career story, insights on the future of medical physics, and how he’s integrating his passion for writing into his work with cancer patients.   Q: Can you share a bit about your background and what led you to pursue a career in…

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Writing with Cancer: A Therapeutic Outlet for Patients

    Register here for Writing with Cancer   Writing is something that’s very important to me. I do a lot of it—I’m currently working on a book and I write many stories. Writing has always been a source of comfort, especially during times of stress. When life gets crazy, I rely on writing to help me process everything. That’s what inspired me to think about combining two very different things—writing and medical physics. There’s an organization here called Lighthouse Writers. They have a program through UC Health that focuses on writing, but it’s a bit restrictive. So I approached…

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A Comprehensive Guide to Medical Physics Career

    What is Medical Physics? Medical Physics is an exciting and specialized field that combines the principles of physics with healthcare to improve patient care and treatment outcomes. It’s a branch of medical science that uses physics techniques to diagnose and treat diseases. Medical physicists work closely with healthcare professionals, like radiologists, radiation oncologists, and radiation therapists, to ensure the safe and effective use of radiation in medical procedures. Increasingly, there is a push for the role to continue extending beyond radiation. Medical physicists also bridge the technical and clinical worlds, assisting physicians in optimizing the use of various…

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A Day in the Life of a Dosimetrist: Meet Jena Burrow

    Introduction Behind every cancer treatment plan, there’s a team of experts working tirelessly to ensure patients receive the best possible care. One key member of that team is the dosimetrist, a crucial figure in radiation therapy. Today, we’re catching up with Jena Burrow, a skilled dosimetrist at CAMP, as she shares what a day in her role looks like, the challenges and rewards of her work, and what it takes to succeed in this vital profession. Can you walk us through a typical day in your role as a dosimetrist? When starting my day, I go over my…

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AAPM Elects Olivier Blasi as Fellow of the Association

  AAPM Elects Olivier Blasi as Fellow of the Association ALEXANDRIA, Va. (August 1, 2024)—The American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) is pleased to announce that Olivier Blasi has been elected a Fellow of the Association. The category of Fellow honors members who have distinguished themselves by their contributions in research, education, or leadership in the medical physics community. The award was presented at the 2024 AAPM 66th Annual Meeting & Exhibition on July 22, 2024. Mr. Olivier Blasi is the Director of Commissioning with Colorado Associates in Medical Physics and earned his MS from Louisiana State University. His…

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The Future of Medical Dosimetry: Insights from AAMD Plan Challenge Winner Justin Macal

  Introduction to Dosimetrist Justin Macal Ever wondered what it takes to excel in the challenging world of medical dosimetry? How does one stand out among their peers and achieve remarkable success in the field? Dive into the inspiring journey of Dosimetrist Justin Macal as he conquers the prestigious AAMD Plan Challenge. The field of medical dosimetry requires a unique blend of technical expertise, critical thinking skills, and a deep understanding of radiation therapy. Dosimetrists play a crucial role in creating treatment plans tailored to each patient’s specific needs, ensuring the safe and effective delivery of radiation therapy. Justin Macal’s…

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