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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

 

Nominations for Medical Visiting Fellows Program

AGENCY: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Call for nominations.

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SUMMARY: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is inviting nominations of 
physicians, having expert qualifications in the medical specialty field 
of Radiation Oncology (Therapy), to apply for positions as Medical 
Visiting Fellows (Fellows). Others having expert qualifications in 
related fields such as Therapeutic Radiological Physics are also 
invited to apply.

EFFECTIVE DATE: Objectives. NRC is seeking to expand its knowledge of 
the medical specialty of radiation oncology. Specifically, the 
therapeutic uses of radioisotopes in brachytherapy patient procedures. 
Recently, significant misadministrations have occurred involving errors 
in the delivery of the prescribed radiation dose to the patient during 
either manual or remote afterloading brachytherapy procedures. As a 
result of evaluating the circumstances surrounding these events, NRC 
has identified the need to re-evaluate certain aspects of its 
regulatory program to determine whether modifications are indicated.

    NRC intends to keep abreast of this technology and future 
developments in the therapeutic uses of radioisotopes and believes that 
such a Fellow, with expertise in these uses, can assist NRC staff in 
meeting this goal. The program is open to physicians interested in 
seeking an appointment for individual sabbatical pursuits. Other 
radiation specialists on sabbatical, or those who wish to engage in 
post-doctoral research, will also be considered. Individuals 
participating as Fellows would join NRC for approximately one year, to 
undertake activities consistent with the interests and needs of NRC and 
with the individual's training and experience; and that will result in 
a clearly defined assignment useful to NRC's regulatory program. 
Ideally, each Fellow would be available to NRC on a full-time basis; 
however, NRC will consider nominees who are available only on a part-
time basis. Additionally, the number of appointments made will depend 
on the range of skills embodied in the nominations, individuals' 
interests and needs of NRC.
    In addition to a specific assignment, or research project, it is 
anticipated that the Fellow would attend meetings of NRC's Advisory 
Committee on the Medical Uses of Isotopes (ACMUI); Federal, State, and 
local agencies; professional organizations; and groups, to participate 
in discussions on issues related to medical affairs and the use of 
radiation in medicine. The selectee may also participate in public 
meetings and seminars sponsored by NRC for exchanging information and 
discussing issues, of mutual interest, that will benefit the regulation 
of medical practice. A collateral goal is to create a cadre of 
individuals with experience in the regulation of medical use of 
isotopes; therefore, it is likely that former Fellows may be asked to 
participate, from time to time, in NRC-sponsored meetings and seminars 
after their appointment ends, to provide advice and consultation about 
the regulated program.
    Therefore, NRC is primarily soliciting nominations of physicians 
involved with the medical use of radioisotopes, but will be pleased to 
receive nominations of other radiation health professionals and medical 
radiation specialists to serve as Fellows.
    Appointment Method. Appointments will be made by means of 
Intergovernmental Personnel Act assignment, reimbursable detail, or 
professional term appointment, depending on the selectee's situation.
    Term of Appointment. The term of appointment will be approximately 
one year. Appointments may be lengthened, depending on the depth and 
scope of the Fellow's project, availability and the needs of the NRC, 
to approximately two years.
    Compensation. Fellows will receive compensation commensurate with 
their experience, salary history, and federal pay guidelines while 
serving their appointment. Fellows will be reimbursed for official 
travel and relocation expenses.
    Duty Location. Fellows may be assigned to any Office in NRC, 
including the Office of the Commissioners, consistent with the 
interests and needs of NRC and the individual's training and 
experience. The duty location is at NRC Headquarters, Rockville, 
Maryland. It is anticipated that there will be some travel associated 
with this position.
    Eligibility Requirements. NRC is an equal opportunity employer. 
Nominees must be U.S. citizens. Nominees must also satisfy applicable, 
NRC security, conflict of interest, and drug-free work place standards. 
Eligibility is open to physicians specializing in Radiation Oncology 
(Radiation Therapy), or medical physicists specializing in Therapeutic 
Radiological Physics. Other nominees will also be considered based on 
the needs of NRC and the individual's interest.
    How to Nominate. Candidates may be nominated by professional 
groups, medical societies, government agencies, or may be self-
nominated. Nominations must provide the nominee's current address and 
telephone number and include a resume describing the educational and 
professional qualifications of the nominee. A brief statement of the 
Individual's professional objectives should also be included.
    Where to Submit Nominations. Submit nominations to: Secretary of 
the Commission. ATTN: Medical Visiting Fellows Program Manager, Office 
of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards, U.S., Nuclear Regulatory 
Commission, Washington, DC 20555.
    Date Nominations Are Due. Nominations are due to the Secretary of 
the Commission by January 15, 1995.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Janet Schlueter, Medical, Academic, and Commercial Use Safety Branch, 
Division of Industrial and Medical Nuclear Safety, Office of Nuclear 
Material Safety and Safeguards, Mail Stop: T8 F 5, U.S. Nuclear 
Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555, telephone (301) 415-7894, 
facsimile (301) 415-5369.

    Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 1st day of November 1994.

    For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
John E. Glenn,
Chief, Medical, Academic, and Commercial Use Safety Branch, Division of 
Industrial and Medical Nuclear Safety, Office of Nuclear Material 
Safety and Safeguards.
[FR Doc. 94-27481 Filed 11-4-94; 8:45 am]
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