Karim Jaffer
Certified Medical Dosimetrist, Adjunct Professor, and Radiology Multi-modality Technologist in Falls Church, Virginia
I am interested in connecting with like-minded Professionals, Radiation Oncology Personnel, Radiation Oncologists, Medical Physicists, Entrepreneurs, and Medical Dosimetrists.
• RADIATION ONCOLOGY VOLUNTEER WORK WITH radiatinghope.org
o Scripture says “And whoever saves a single life, the Scriptures considers it as if he saved a whole race (or world)."
• SERVING THE COMMUNITY
o My primary aim is to serve my community, loved ones and the imaging profession with my knowledge, time, as well as means to the best of my ability.
• PRINCIPLES THAT GUIDE MY LIFE
o I will spend up to 10 minutes a day planning by making a list of things I have to do and setting priorities. I know this planning time ensures my success.
o I am a professional. My competence grows daily when I plan. I am accountable. I achieve what I sincerely plan. I share my daily objectives with my team.
PRIMARY AIM
My primary aim in life is serving my Ismaili community, my loved ones, as well as the imaging profession with my knowledge, time, and means to the best of my ability.
My website demonstrates my professional areas of activity.
WORK
I am a Certified Medical Dosimetrist and Clinical Applications Specialist with Varian Medical Systems. I teach Allied Health Professionals in Cancer Centers on Varian hardware as well as software. In terms of hardware I teach the safe & effective use of Varian linear accelerators as well as On Board Imaging. With regard to software, I work with users of the Eclipse Treatment Planning System. My favorite topics are: the use of IMRT (Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy) and VMAT (Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy). I also work with Radiation Oncology professionals enhancing their use of the Aria Radiation Oncology Information System with specific attention to Practice Management features as well as on Record & Verify.
TEACHING
As an Adjunct Professor at Howard University in Allied Health Sciences I coach Radiation Therapy Bachelor's degree seeking students. Topics of instruction include: Radiation Protection & Quality Assurance, Clinical Concepts in Radiation Oncology, Treatment Planning, Treatment Delivery, as well as Patient Care and Patient Education.