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Colin Poulter, M.D.



Professor Emeritus
Department of Radiation Oncology
University of Rochester

75 French Road
Rochester, NY 14618
585-381-7736
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Research Overview
Selected Honors
Education
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Clinical Specialty


Therapeutic Radiology

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Research Overview

Dr. Poulter is a member of several research and cooperative groups. These include:
  • National Cooperative Prostate Group
  • National Wilms' Tumor Group
  • Gynecologic Oncology Group
  • Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group
    • Member, Breast Committee
  • Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG)
    • Member, Large Field Committee
    • Member, Quality Control Committee
    • Member, Cancer Control Committee
    • Numerous site visits for Patterns of Care Study and Quality
    • Assurance Studies, Process and Outcome Studies


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Selected Honors

  • 1952 May Entrance Scholarship, Westminster Medical School
  • 1967 American Roentgen Ray Society, Bronze Medal - Scientific Exhibits
  • 1968 Radiologic Society of North America, Magna Cum Laude - Scientific Exhibits
  • 1985 American Cancer Society Annual National Division Award (St. George Medal)
  • 1991 "Hope Award" Monroe County Unit, American Cancer Society


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Education

  • 1950-1952 Pre-Med, Kings College, University Of London, London, England
  • 1952-1955 Medicine, Westminster Medical MRCS, Royal College of Surgeons of England
  • 1955 LRCP, Royal College of Physicians of London
  • 1955 MRCS, Royal College of Surgeons of England
  • 1055 M.B., B.S. University of London
  • 1965 DMRT, Radiotherapy, Royal College of Physicians of London, Royal College of Surgeons of England


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Academic Appointments

  • 1965-1966 Instructor, Radiation Oncology, University of Rochester
  • 1967-1972 Assistant Professor, Radiation Oncology, University of Rochester
  • 1972-1987 Associate Professor, Radiation Oncology, Universoty of Rochester
  • 1987-1994 Professor, Radiation Oncology, University of Rochester
  • 1994- Professor Emeritus, Radiation Oncology, University of Rochester


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Hospital Appointments

  • 1967-1972 Assistant Radiologist (Therapy), Strong Memorial Hospital
  • 1972-1980 Associate Radiologist (Therapy), Strong Memorial Hospital
  • 1980-1994 Attending Radiation Oncologist, Strong Memorial Hospital
  • 1980-1994 Associate Attending Surgical Radiation Oncologist, Strong Memorial Hospital
  • 1987-1994 Associate Attending Obstetrics and Gynecology, Strong Memorial Hospital


The Genesee Hospital, Rochester, NY
  • 1968-1973 Consultant Radiation Oncologist
  • 1973-1982 Director, Department of Radiation Oncology
  • 1973-1982 Medical Board
  • 1979-1980 Chairman Medical Board
  • 1980-1981 Member, Board of Governors
  • 1973-1979 Executive Committee of Medical Staff
  • 1973-1982 Cancer Committee
  • 1973-1979 Radioactive Materials Committee
  • 1982- Consultant Radiation Oncologist


Arnot Ogden Hospital, Elmira, NY
  • 1968- Consultant Radiation Oncologist


Strong Memorial Hospital
  • 1982-1985 Director Residency Training Program, University of Rochester Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology (URCC, DRO)
  • 1982-1985 Associate Chairman for Education, URCC, DRO
  • 1982-1984 Assistant to Director for Cancer Control, URCC
  • 1982-1984 Director Contunuing Care Service, URCC
  • 1982-1988 Cancer Education Committee
  • 1984-1994 Medical Director URCC Radiation Therapy Technology School
  • 1984-1988 Cancer Care Advisory Committee, URCC
  • 1984-1994 Case Review Committee, Strong Memorial Hospital
  • 1985-1993 Clinical Director, URCC, DRO
  • 1985-1994 Clinical Physics Quality Assurance Committee, DRO
  • 1993-1994 Associate Chair for Clinical Affairs, DRO
  • 1998- Safe Systems Corporation, Medical Director and Medical Review Officer
  • 1998- Huther Doyle Memorial Institute, Associative Medical Director
  • 2002- Delphi Drug and Alcohol Council, Consultant Physician