PHILADELPHIA (September 30, 2024)—Eric Horwitz, MD, FABS, FASTRO, Chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology at Fox Chase Cancer Center and the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, was elected to the Executive Committee of the Society of Chairs of Academic Radiation Oncology Programs (SCAROP), part of the American Society of Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).
ASTRO is an organization founded in 1958 whose mission is to advance the field of radiation oncology through research, education, and professional development. ASTRO has over 10,000 members from healthcare professions who specialize in treating patients with radiation therapies.
“This election to SCAROP, for me, is an opportunity to interact more closely with peers around the country and members of the ASTRO executive team. As part of this team, I will be able to help set goals and policies for SCAROP and how we work with ASTRO’s leadership,” said Horwitz. “The group is small enough to get things done and contribute to the growth of our specialty.”
SCAROP’s mission is to allow the chairs of academic radiation oncology programs to discuss issues in the field and encourage the exchange of ideas through free and informal discussions. SCAROP provides a forum for chairs to discuss a variety of topics, including quality and standards for radiation oncology programs, funding of radiation oncology programs, and research promotion.
During these meetings, SCAROP members can gather insights about training programs and improvements for the future of the radiation oncology workforce. It also gives members an opportunity to share ideas and concerns with other program leaders.
“As a chair who has been in this position for more than 15 years, I feel like I have something to offer to chairs who are younger and less experienced. Being both a member of SCAROP and on the executive committee also gives me the chance to learn from others and make changes that can improve the Department of Radiation Oncology at Fox Chase and the Lewis Katz School of Medicine as well,” said Horwitz.
Horwitz has been with Fox Chase since 1997, and in 2009 he was promoted from Associate Professor to Professor. He is also the Gerald E. Hanks Chair in Radiation Oncology. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and co-authored multiple chapters in various oncology texts. Horwitz is annually listed as one of Philadelphia magazine’s Top Doctors and has been listed in Castle Connolly’s America’s Top Doctors.