Elizabeth Covington, PhD
Clinical Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology
Program Director, Radiation Oncology
Radiation Oncology - Physics
1500 East Medical Center Drive
Ann Arbor, Mi 48103
[email protected]

Available to mentor
Elizabeth Covington, PhD
Clinical Associate Professor
  • Qualifications
  • Center Memberships
  • Research Overview
  • Recent Publications
    • Qualifications
    • CAMPEP Accredited Medical Physics Certificate Program
      Wayne State University, Detroit, 2016
    • CAMPEP Accredited Therapeutic Radiologic Medical Physics Residency
      University of Michigan, Radiation Oncology, 2016
    • PhD
      University of Michigan–Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, 2012
    • MS
      University of Michigan–Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, 2007
    • BS
      Texas State University, San Marcos, 2004
    Center Memberships
    • Center Member
      e-Health and Artificial Intelligence Initiative
    Research Overview

    Improving quality and safety via process analytics in radiation therapy.
    Failure modes and effects analysis of the treatment planning process.
    Automation of treatment planning and linear accelerator quality assurance.
    Diversity, equity, and inclusion in medical physics

    Recent Publications See All Publications
    • Journal Article
      The Future of Safety and Quality in Radiation Oncology.
      Talcott W, Covington E, Bazan J, Wright JL. Semin Radiat Oncol, 2024 Oct; 34 (4): 433 - 440. DOI:10.1016/j.semradonc.2024.07.008
      PMID: 39271278
    • Journal Article
      Correction: "Commissioning and clinical evaluation of the IDENTIFYTM surface imaging system for frameless stereotactic radiosurgery" https://doi.org/10.1002/acm2.14058.
      Covington EL, Stanley DN, Sullivan RJ, Riley KO, Fiveash JB, Popple RA. J Appl Clin Med Phys, 2024 Aug; 25 (8): e14444 DOI:10.1002/acm2.14444
      PMID: 39106407
    • Presentation
      Advances in Therapy QA and Delivery Verification
      Covington E. 2024 Jul 24;
    • Presentation
      Enhancing Safety and Quality through Preplanning Peer Review for Patients Undergoing High Risk Procedures
      Covington E. 2024 Jul 24;
    • Presentation
      RO-ILS: 10 Years of a National US Program
      Covington E. 2024 Jul 22;
    • Presentation
      Strategies for Effective Standards Implementation
      Covington E. 2024 Jun 21;
    • Presentation
      Strategies for Effective Standards Implementation
      Covington E. 2024 Jun 21;
    • Presentation
      Workflow Optimization Panel
      Covington E, Court L, Cardenas C, Li A, Shumsky R. 2024 Jun 21;