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Yernar Orda

Medical Physicist
New York,NY

Summary

Motivated Medical Physicist with 5 years of comprehensive experience managing dosimetric treatment plans and radiotherapy quality assurance programs. In-depth knowledge of physics and basic anatomy. Expertise in treatment planning and patient care. Meticulous and detailed professional recognized for innovative scientific and methodical approach.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Medical Physicist

International Oncological Center
11.2018 - 08.2023
  • Founding Member of Department of Medical Physics.

(Https://tomo.kz/en/about/our-specialists/orda-yernar-maksutuly)

  • Contributor to Tomotherapy Radiation Therapy Protocol.

Co-authored the treatment protocol for radiation therapy using tomotherapy machines in Kazakhstan.

  • Pioneer in Complex Radiation Therapy Cases.

Part of the radiation oncology team that introduced and exclusively handled complex radiation therapy cases, including Total Body Irradiation (TBI), Total Marrow Irradiation (TMI), Total Marrow Lymphoid Irradiation (TMLI), and TBI with integrated boost to bone marrow cases, setting new standards in Kazakhstan and Central Asia.

  • Expert in Dosimetric Treatment Planning

Generated over 700 dosimetric treatment plans using Tomotherapy, Eclipse, and MIM treatment planning systems (TPS) ensuring precise and effective patient care.

  • Expert in Quality Assurance and Radiation Beam Calibration

Conducted comprehensive QA for Tomotherapy systems, including daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual inspections. Successfully completed the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) audit on cross-calibration of radiation beams using TLD dosimeters.

  • Research and Publication

Led five research projects and contributed to the preparation of theses, resulting in publications in both national and prestigious international scientific journals.

  • Mentorship and Supervision

Provided guidance and instruction to three emerging medical physicists, facilitating their professional development. Supervised a student in the successful completion of their diploma thesis.

  • International Recognition

Honored as an International Affiliated Member of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine in 2023, highlighting commitment and expertise in the field.

Research Assistant

Joint Institute of Nuclear Research
09.2015 - 06.2016

Magnetic Field Modeling for Isochronous Cyclotron U-400M

  • Conducted computer modeling and calculations to analyze and refine the magnetic field of the isochronous cyclotron U-400M.
  • The results of this work served as a foundational basis for subsequent updates and improvements to the cyclotron system.

International Collaboration with Physicists and Engineers

  • Gained valuable working experience within an international team of physicists and engineers.
  • Collaborated closely with professionals from diverse backgrounds to contribute to cross-functional projects and achieve shared goals.

Freelance Teacher

Individual Employment
01.2012 - 07.2015
  • Math and Physics Tutor (Freelance)

Operated an independent tutoring business in Astana from January 2012 to July 2015, specializing in mathematics and physics. Successfully mentored and provided academic support to over 30 schoolchildren, helping them excel in their coursework and homework.

Education

Master's degree - Medical physics

Columbia University in The City of New York
New York, NY
01.2025

Master of Science - Nuclear physics

Eurasian National University
Astana, Kazakhstan
06.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Physics

Eurasian Nationa University
Astana, Kazakhstan
06.2016

Skills

  • Medical Physics
  • Radiation Protection
  • Quality Assurance
  • Clinical research
  • Medical Imaging
  • Good Clinical Practice
  • Research Support
  • MATLAB
  • Lab Operations
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Tutoring
  • Motivating Students

Accomplishments

  • International Affiliated member of American Association of Physicists in Medicine
  • GOOD CLINICAL PRACTICE, October 2022 to October 2025, to certify completion of the six-hour required course
  • “Investigation of elastic scattering of 3He on 28Si nucleus in the energy range217 MeV” https://www.worldscientific.com/doi/10.1142/9789813226548_0009, October 2017
  • Experimental investigation of the excitation functions of total reaction cross sections for the interaction of weakly bound 8,9Li on passive targets https://old.enu.kz/ru/nauka/nauchnye-izdaniya/arkhiv-zhurnalov-vestnik-enu/, April 2017
  • Evaluation of positioning accuracy and determination of the optimal margin for the planning target volume during radiation therapy on the Tomotherapy HD system. (https://www.oncologyradiotherapy.com/abstract/evaluation-of-positioning-accuracy-and-determination-of-the-optimal-margin-for-the-planning-target-volume-during-radiati-102732.html)
  • Tomotherapy in synchronous and metachronous bilateral breast cancer: case series will be published soon
  • BLS Certification September 2022 to September 2025 CITI October 2022 to October 2025 Biomedical Research - Basic/Refresher (Curriculum Group) Biomedical Research (Course Learner Group) 1 - Basic Course

Languages

Russian
Native or Bilingual
Kazakh
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Medical Physicist

International Oncological Center
11.2018 - 08.2023

Research Assistant

Joint Institute of Nuclear Research
09.2015 - 06.2016

Freelance Teacher

Individual Employment
01.2012 - 07.2015

Master's degree - Medical physics

Columbia University in The City of New York

Master of Science - Nuclear physics

Eurasian National University

Bachelor of Science - Nuclear Physics

Eurasian Nationa University
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