[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 19 (Monday, January 30, 1995)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5737-5738]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-2165]



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NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION

Nominations for Medical Visiting Fellow Program

AGENCY: Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

ACTION: Call for nominations.

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SUMMARY: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is re-opening the invitation 
period for 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. NRC noticed an 
[[Page 5738]] invitation for nominations in the Federal Register on 
November 7, 1994, for submittal by January 15, 1995 (59 FR 55497). This 
notice re-opens the submittal date to April 15, 1995.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

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 reevaluate 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 nomination, 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 Isostopes (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. 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. 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.

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 April 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 23rd day of January 1995.

    For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Larry W. Camper,
Acting Chief, Medical, Academic, and Commercial Use Safety Branch, 
Division of Industrial and Medical Nuclear Safety, Office of Nuclear 
Material Safety and Safeguards.
[FR Doc. 95-2165 Filed 1-27-95; 8:45 am]
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