Sanya Makahani
Houston, TX 77089
*****.********@*****.***
Objective
Intent to find a job in Medical Dosimetry using education and expertise necessary to promote quality patient care through the calculation of radiation dose distributions and dose calculations for the purpose of radiation therapy, utilizing appropriate technique, established protocols and quality assurance guidelines in collaboration with the physicist and oncologist.
Education
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center School of Health Professions August 2014-August 2016
Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Dosimetry
oGraduated with Magna Cum Laude
oMedical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB) eligible upon graduation
San Jacinto College August 2011-May 2013
Associates of Science in Biology
Treatment planning skills
2D/3D
Brain/Spine
3 Field Belly Board
PAN-Pelvis
Melanoma/Sarcoma
IMRT
Head and Neck
Lung
VMAT
Prostate
Lung
Proton Therapy
Lung
Prostate
Brachytherapy
HDR Prostate
Software Proficiency
Philips Pinnacle 9.10 (2 years)
Varian Eclipse 11.0.42 (1 year)
Nucletron Oncentra 4.3 (1 year)
Microsoft Office (10+ years)
Other Clinical Skills
OR Observation for Prostate and Tandem & Ovoid Implant
Image Fusion (MRI, PET, CT)
SBRT
Composite Plan
Breast Simulation
IMRT QA
Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
Thermoluminescent Dosimeter (TLD)
Research
Co-Author of “Auto-Planning: A Dosimetric comparison of Phillips Pinnacle Auto-planning tool for Lung, Brain, Abdomen, Head and Neck and Prostate treatment sites”.
oSubmitted to 2016 American Association of Medical Dosimetrists (AAMD) Student Writing Competition
oPlaced 2nd Position in the AAMD Student Writing Competition
oSubmitted to 2016 TMC Student Poster Session at Medical World Americas
oPoster was a Top Ten finalist.
oSubmitted to be considered for publication in Medical Dosimetry
oSubmitted to 2016 AAMD Poster Display
oSubmitted to 2016 Trainee Research Day
Professional Associations and Certifications
American Association of Medical Dosimetrist (AAMD), Member since March 2016-Present
Lambda Nu National Honor Society for the Radiological and Imaging Sciences, Member since March 2016-Present
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Certified since June 2013-Present
References
Paula Berner, CMD
Medical Dosimetrist
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Phone: 713-***-****
Email: *******@**********.***
Mahsa Dehghanpour, Ed.D., MS., CMD
Associate Professor, Program Director - Medical Dosimetry Program
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center School of Health Professions
Phone: 713-***-****
Email: ********@**********.***
Jamie Baker, PhD, MEd, CMD
Assistant Professor, Education Coordinator - Medical Dosimetry Program
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center School of Health Professions
Phone: 713-***-****
Email: *******@**********.***
Khoi Vu, CMD
Medical Dosimetrist
MD Anderson Regional Care Center in the Bay Area
Phone: 713-***-****
Email: ****@**********.***