Djam Academy
Radiation Oncology Medical Physics and Dosimetry
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Kimal Honour Djam
(He/him)
Consulting Radiation Oncology Physicist
APEX Physics Partners/Alyzen Medical Physics, Maryland, USA
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About me
Mission: To Ensure Safe and Effective Care of Cancer Patients
Hi, and thanks for stopping by my site. Nearly 20 million people worldwide were diagnosed with cancer in 2020, and about 10 million lost their lives to the disease. These figures are expected to rise to around 30 million by the year 2040. I am confident that the number of deaths caused by cancer can and will be drastically reduced with the introduction of suitable training and educational initiatives, public awareness campaigns, and effective technological and therapeutic modalities. My mission as a practicing radiation oncology physicist is threefold: 1) to raise awareness and educate the public; 2) to facilitate training/education programs in radiation oncology in underserved regions of the world; and, most importantly, 3) to ensure safe and effective care for cancer patients in my current practice. I hope you will share my enthusiasm for this anti-cancer crusade and join me in this effort. Together, we can make the world a better place.
Join the FIGHT AGAINST CANCER!
Education
Resident Radiation Oncology Physicist | Henry Ford Health I 2023
- CAMPEP Accredited
PhD Medical Physics | The University of South Florida | 2020-2022
- CAMPEP Accredited (ABR Part 1 Passed --> ABR Part 2 Eligible)
- Coursework Completed
PhD Applied Mathematics with a concentration in Physics | Wichita State University | 2012 -2015
- Terminado Sua Sponte
- Coursework included: Tensor Analysis, Advanced Mech, Advanced Quantum Mechanics, etc.
MS Medical Physics | Creighton University I 2020
- CAMPEP Accredited
- Awardee, Leadership/Service Excellence Award (Robert E. Kennedy Award)
- Awardee, Young Investigator Award (3rd place), MRV AAPM, 2020
MS Physics | New Mexico State University I 2012
- Awardee, Graduate Research/Teaching Assistantship
- Awardee, Leadership Excellence Award
- Vice President: Physics Graduate Students Organization
- Minor: Computer Science
MA Education Administration | New Mexico State University I 2011
- Awardee, Graduate Research/Teaching Assistantship
- Minor: Applied Statistics
PGC Data Science | Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) I 2017
- Data Science: From Data to Insights
- Capstone Project
BSc Physics | Universite de Yaoundé I 2002
- Cum Laude
- Minor: Secondary School Education with certification
- President, University Student Union
- Awardee, Academic Excellence and Scholarship Award (UNESCO)
- Awardee, Scholarship Recipient for Academic Excellence (Ministry of Higher Education)
What i CAN DO
Technical Skills & Proficiencies
radiation oncology physicist
2023 -Present
APEX PHYSICS PARTNERS/ALYZEN, Maryland, USA
- Meticulously oversee QA for advanced imaging and treatment ​equipment, including Philip CT SIM and Varian linear accelerators.
- Proficient in diverse treatment planning modalities: 3D CRT, SBRT, SRS, ​VMAT, and IMRT, utilizing Eclipse V15.6 and Brainlab iPlan.
- Experienced in PSQA for IMRT, SBRT, SRS, and brachytherapy, employing ​sophisticated phantoms for accuracy validation.
- Skilled in HDR brachytherapy simulation and planning, utilizing ​BrachyVision and VariSource for optimal treatment outcomes.
- Independently conduct thorough chart checks and spearhead physics-​related projects, enhancing treatment efficacy and safety.
- Proficient in CT Simulation and treatment delivery across varied ​anatomical sites, optimizing patient care while advancing research ​initiatives.
- Consulting oncology physicist with extensive travel experience to ​multiple sites across the United States.
- Familiar with diverse protocols and treatment planning systems, adept at ​navigating varied environments and personalities.
resident radiation oncology physicist
2021 -2023
Henry Ford Health, Michigan, USA
- Served as Chief Resident 2022/2023
- Experienced in Daily, monthly, and annual QA of Philip CT SIM, Varian linear accelerators and MV and kV/CBCT imagers
- Experienced in 3D CRT, SBRT, SRS, VMAT, and IMRT treatment planning using Eclipse V15.6 with exposure to Brainlab iplan
- Experienced in Patient-Specific Quality Assurance (PSQA) for IMRT, SBRT, SRS, and brachytherapy utilizing various phantoms such as Brainlab phantom, Portal dosimetry, Lucy 3D QA Phantom, IBA MatriXX, point measurement & film analysis etc.
- Experienced in HDR brachytherapy simulation and treatment planning (BrachyVision, VariSource, Prostate, APBI, R & T, Cylinders, and Plaque Simulator for eye plaques)
- Independently performed initial chart checks and weekly chart checks for a variety of sites
- Special Procedures: SRS, SBRT, IORT, IVBT, TBI, TSET, HT and Adaptive RT (ViewRay MRIdian)
- Experienced in CT Simulation and treatment delivery (Palliative, breast, pelvic, brain, H&N, prostate, lung, extremities, etc)
- Experienced in in-vivo dosimetry including preparation, placement, and analysis using OSLDs
- Led/participated in the development and execution of physics-related clinical projects and research activities ranging from commissioning of clearsight bolus, clinical implementation of AcurosXB algorithm, clinical implementation of variant portal dosimetry for SRS, SRT and SBRT.
radiation oncology medical physicist (Jr.)
2020 -2021
June Nylen Cancer Center, Jaeger Corporation, IA, USA
- Assisted with the Commissioning Projects at different Clinical sites using different phantoms such as StereoPHAN, 3D water phantom, solid water, rando phantom, ArcCHECK, Mapcheck, Daily QA3, and MUCHECK, etc.
- Conducts routine plan verification and Patient-Specific Quality Assurance (PSQA)
- Perform daily, monthly, and annual mechanical and imaging QA on Varian Linacs and Elekta HD Versa which included PDD, output factors measurements, mechanical checks, imaging system and MLC test analysis
- Perform monthly CT/PET CT QA
- Design and improve monthly and annual QA spreadsheet/checklist/workflow as well as write up radiation oncology medical physics protocols for the organization
- Assisted with the development and execution of physics-related projects and research activities as necessary.
radiation oncology medical physics INTERN
2018 -2020
CHI Health and Methodist Hospital, Omaha, NE, USA
- Participated in daily, monthly, and annual machine QA on Varian (Edge, Trilogy, True Beam) and Elekta HD Versa which included output factors measurements, mechanical checks, imaging system, calibrations, Imaging QA and MLC test analysis
- Observed multiple framed SRS procedures (AVM and Trigeminal Nueralgia)
- Observed Elekta-Leksell GammaPlan treatment planning
- Observed Gamma Knife Treatment and Patient Head Frame Measurements
Medical Nuclear Science Officer/Preventative Medical Officer
US ARMY NG/RESERVES
- Serving as the Radiation Safety officer for MEDDET GLA Michigan National Guard
- Responsible for the dosimetry program, scheduling and Quality Assurance Programs for all X-ray producing Devices in the state of Michigan used by the Michigan National Guard.
- Design and teach a radiation safety and Protection course to active or reserve components.
- Function in radiological defense operations, nuclear elimination missions, and radiation safety programs created to identify, evaluate, and guide U.S. Army personnel and protect public, occupational, and environmental health.
science educator/author/physics college professor
Metro Comm. College | State Center Community College District | Wichita State University | |Foothill College |
- Design and taught Physics for Scientists and Engineering I and II, College Physics, Astronomy, Modern Physics, Differential Equations, Physics labs and Math courses.
- Served in three committees: Student Success Committee, Faculty Professional Development, and the Academic Senate
- Faculty Professional Development, and the Academic Senate
- Worked with Curriculum Committee to diversity the course offerings in the physics program.
Found and President
Djam Academy
- Oversee and manage the organization’s programs and projects while coordinating with the board of advisors and project directors in the planning and implementation of the mission of the organization.
- Design fundraising strategies, write grants and identify the innovative, forward plan for the foundation.
- Trained and supervised course designers and instructor to design courses in compliance with approved learning model, to ensure timely and complete consolidation of program activities.
Science Department Chair (2002-2009) /Director Of Interdisciplinary Science Collaboration (2015-2017)
Progressive Comprehensive High School (Bamenda - Cameroon) | Valley Christian School (San Jose - CA, USA)
- Represented the department to the school administration and outside constituencies as well as the administration to the staff. Coordinated curriculum development, teaching, and laboratory.
- Consistently developed and implemented age and developmentally appropriate curriculum for students.
- Provided organizational leadership mentor and academic advisor to graduating students.
- Supported and counseled colleagues and provided constructive feedback for improving teaching and learning skills that promoted the building of learning communities on campus.
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Nanoparticle Mediated Radiation Therapy (1 Patent)
Small Field Dosimetry , Acceptance Testing and Commissioning
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