Loewen, Shaun

Radiation Oncology

Clinical Associate Professor

Biography

Dr. Shaun Loewen is a Radiation Oncologist at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre in Calgary, Alberta and a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Calgary, Department of Oncology, Cumming School of Medicine. He completed a PhD in Physiology, medical school, and Radiation Oncology residency training at the University of Alberta. Dr. Loewen’s clinical areas of expertise include neuro-oncology and gastrointestinal cancers. He is the Director of the University of Calgary Radiation Oncology Residency Training Program and Chair of the Canadian Association of Radiation Oncology Human Resources Committee. His research interests include health human resource planning, resident wellness, medical education, and academic coaching and mentorship.

Area of Focus

Summary of Research

Key Publications:

  • Lefresne S, Giambattista J, Ingledew P-A, Carolan H, Olson R, Loewen S. Radiation oncology resident and program director perceptions of the job market and impact on well-being. Cureus 2020 12(3): e7187. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.7187
  • Craighead, P, Loewen SK, Verma, S. The role of coaches within academic medical departments: Is there value to integrating this into academic mentorship programs? Healthcare Quarterly 2019; 22(3):68-72.
  • Loewen SK, Doll CM, Halperin R, Delouya G, Archambault J, Stuckless T, Brundage M. Taking stock: The Canadian Association of Radiation Oncology 2017 radiation oncologist workforce study. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2019; 105(1):42-51.
  • Loewen SK, Doll CM, Halperin R, Parliament M, Pearcey RG, Milosevic MF, Bezjak A , Vigneault E, Brundage M. National Trends and Dynamic Responses in the Canadian Radiation Oncology Workforce from 1990-2018. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2019; 105(1):31-41.
  • Loewen SK, Halperin R, Perry G, McKenzie M, Vigneault E, Stuckless T, Brundage M. Employment outcomes for recent Canadian radiation oncology graduates. Curr Oncol 2019; 26(4):e510-e514.

Area Of Focus

Summary Of Research

Key Publications:

  • Lefresne S, Giambattista J, Ingledew P-A, Carolan H, Olson R, Loewen S. Radiation oncology resident and program director perceptions of the job market and impact on well-being. Cureus 2020 12(3): e7187. DOI: 10.7759/cureus.7187
  • Craighead, P, Loewen SK, Verma, S. The role of coaches within academic medical departments: Is there value to integrating this into academic mentorship programs? Healthcare Quarterly 2019; 22(3):68-72.
  • Loewen SK, Doll CM, Halperin R, Delouya G, Archambault J, Stuckless T, Brundage M. Taking stock: The Canadian Association of Radiation Oncology 2017 radiation oncologist workforce study. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2019; 105(1):42-51.
  • Loewen SK, Doll CM, Halperin R, Parliament M, Pearcey RG, Milosevic MF, Bezjak A , Vigneault E, Brundage M. National Trends and Dynamic Responses in the Canadian Radiation Oncology Workforce from 1990-2018. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2019; 105(1):31-41.
  • Loewen SK, Halperin R, Perry G, McKenzie M, Vigneault E, Stuckless T, Brundage M. Employment outcomes for recent Canadian radiation oncology graduates. Curr Oncol 2019; 26(4):e510-e514.