University of Maryland Department of Radiation Oncology EAAC

The Department of Radiation Oncology Executive Academic and Advisory Council (EAAC) includes faculty members appointed by the department chair:

(1) to serve as a determinative body advising the chair on critical issues that might arise in research, academics, education/training, or other department activities; and
(2) to identify and advise on both short- and long-term strategies to enhance the department’s performance and standing in research, academics, education, and technology innovation.

Committee Chair

Amit Sawant, PhD
Professor of Radiation Oncology
Vice Chair for Medical Physics
Department of Radiation Oncology

Committee Members

Nancy Knight, PhD
Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology
Director of Academic and Professor Development
Department of Radiation Oncology

Sarah A. McAvoy, MD
Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology
Vice Chair for Education
Medical Residency Program Director
Department of Radiation Oncology

Mark V. Mishra, MD
Professor of Radiation Oncology
Vice Chair for Clinical Research
Department of Radiation Oncology
Associate Director for UM Cancer Networks

Elizabeth M. Nichols, MD
Professor of Radiation Oncology
Vice Chair for Clinical Operations
Clinical Director
Department of Radiation Oncology

Committee Staff

Frank Young
Chief Administrative Officer
fyoung@umm.edu

In addition to strategic planning, the EAAC oversees a number of department efforts, including:

Academic policy development, including guidance on:

• Publication cost reimbursement
• Performance and professionalism standards
• Policy on visiting physicians, residents, researchers, and students

Annual Department of Radiation Oncology Seed Grant competition

• 2025 Seed Grant announcement and application