[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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