Dwight Heron, MD
Resident Physician, Radiation Oncology Residency, Department of Radiation Oncology,
Thomas Jefferson UniversityE-mail: dwight.heron@mail.tju.edu
Education
| Institution and Location |
Degree |
Year(s) |
Field of Study |
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Bodine Center for Cancer Treatment
Department of Radiation Oncology, Philadelphia, PA |
Residency |
July, 1996 to present |
Radiation Oncology |
Winthrop-University Hospital
SUNY-Stony Brook School of Medicine
Department of Internal Medicine
Mineola, NY |
|
July, 1995 to June, 1996 |
Medical Internship |
| University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry,
Rochester, NY |
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) |
August, 1991 to May, 1995 |
|
| Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT |
Bachelor of Science in Biology |
September, 1987 to May, 1991 |
Pre-Medicine |
Extracurricular activities
| July, 1996 to present |
Graduate Medical Education Committee, Thomas Jefferson
University Hospital. |
| July, 1995 to June, 1996 |
Residency Education Committee, Winthrop University Hospital. |
| 1991 to 1993 |
Vice-President, University of Rochester School of Medicine Class of 1995. |
| 1991 to 1995 |
Journal of The University Of Rochester Medical Center (JURMC),
Editor-in-Chief, 1994-95. (Editorial board 1991-94). |
| 1992 to 1994 |
Constitution Committee for the Student Body (Chair, 1992-93). |
| 1992 to 1995 |
Student Interviewer, University of Rochester School of Medicine
Admissions Committee. |
| 1991 to 1995 |
Student National Medical Association. |
| Summer, 1991, 1992 |
Strong Children's Research Center (SCRC) Fellow. |
| Summer, 1993 |
Department of Pediatrics Student and SCRC Fellow. |
| 1994 |
Gold Medal Award Committee. |
Work Experience
| August, 1989 to May, 1991 |
Fairfield University Resident Advisor, Claver Hall. |
| Summer, 1992 |
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Coordinator. |
| Summer, 1993 |
Science and Technology Program (STEP) Student teacher. |
Honors and Awards
| May, 1995 |
Upjohn Award for Outstanding Achievement in Medical Education |
| 1992-1993 |
Edwin A. Robinson, M.D. Memorial Award |
Publications & Research
Heron, DE Lee, T Ahmad, N. Complications of Intraoperative HDR and IORT for
Locally Advanced or Recurrent Carcinoma of the Rectum. Unpublished.
Heron, DE. Esthesioneurobalstoma. JURMC (1995) 7(2):29.
Heron, DE. JURMC: The Metamorphosis Continues. JURMC (1995)
7(1):2.
Wright, KE, Heron, DE. Gross Anatomy: The Medical Students' Gateway to
Medicine. JURMC (1995) 7(2):35.
Heron, DE, Constine, LS et al. Peri-transplant Morbidity and Mortality in
Bone Marrow Transplant patients occurring within 60 Days Post-Infusion. (abstract): JURMC
(1992) 4(2):42.
Presentations
- Epidermoid Carcinoma of the Anal Canal and Margin. October, 1996 (Clinical
Oncology Conference, Philadelphia, PA).
- The Management of Arteriovenous Malformation: The Glue, The Knife, The Buzz! May,
1997. (Clinical Oncology Conference, Philadelphia, PA).
- Management of the Clinically Positive Neck in Head and Neck Cancers. September,
1997. (Multi-Disciplinary Clinical Oncology Conference, Philadelphia, PA).
- Bilateral Breast Cancers: Double Jeopardy, Double Trouble? March, 1998.
Multi-Disciplinary (Clinical Oncology Conference, Philadelphia, PA).
Professional Memberships
- American College of Radiology
- Association of Residents of Radiation Oncology
- American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology, Junior member
- American Medical Association
- Simon Kramer Society
Credentials
Successfully completed USLME Steps 1, 2, 3
Other Activities
- Medical Student Photography Club, Co-founder and President.
- Medical Students Orientation Greeting committee 1992-1995
- Reaccreditation committee
- Biology/Biochemistry tutor for undergraduate students at University of Rochester
- Volleyball captain
- Mountain biking
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