Kelly Cooper Paradis, PhD

 Kelly C. Paradis
Associate Chair
Department of Radiation Oncology
Clinical Professor of Radiation Oncology and Ombudsperson
Medical School
University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
Radiation Oncology - Physics
1500 East Medical Center Drives
Ann Arbor, Mi 48103-5010
[email protected]
Available to mentor
Kelly Cooper Paradis, PhD
Kelly C. Paradis
Clinical Professor
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    • About

    Dr. Kelly Paradis is a Clinical Professor of Medical Physics and the Associate Chair of Wellbeing and Engagement in the University of Michigan Department of Radiation Oncology. At UM, she received her PhD in 2010, completed residency training in 2013, and has been a faculty member in the since 2014. She is also the Associate Chair of CLINACAP, the clinical promotions committee of the University of Michigan Medical School.

    Qualifications
    • Patient Safety and Quality Leadership (PASQUAL) Scholars Program
      Michigan Medicine, Ann Arbor, United States
      2016 - 2017
      Other
    • Academic Clinical Medical Physics Resident
      Michigan Medicine, Department of Radiation Oncology, Ann Arbor, United States
      2010 - 2013
      Residency
    • PhD, Physics
      University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
      2005 - 2010
    • MS, Physics
      University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
      2005 - 2007
    • BA, Physics
      Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN, United States
      2001 - 2005

    Research Overview

    Areas of Interest:
    Reirradiation

    Clinical Interests:
    Special medical physics consults for reirradiation
    Advanced treatment planning
    Spine stereotactic body radiation therapy and stereotactic radiosurgery
    Patient safety and quality improvement

    Recent Publications

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    • Journal Article
      In Reply to Delaney
      Bentzen SM, Paradis KC. International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics, 2026 May 15; 125 (2): 671 - 672. DOI:10.1016/j.ijrobp.2026.01.050
    • Presentation
      Strategic Publications Update: Reirradiation Special Medical Physics Consultations
      Paradis KC. 2026 May 15;
    • Journal Article
      Progress in Shortening Treatment Courses for Bone Metastases in a Statewide Quality Consortium
      Higgins LM, Yin H, Griffith K, Johnson-Olokesusi J, Paradis KC, Bhatt AK, Critchfield L, Baldwin K, Narayana V, Messiha H, Davis J, Fakhreddine M, Abu-Isa E, Hayman JA. Advances in Radiation Oncology, 2026 May 1; 11 (5): DOI:10.1016/j.adro.2026.102008
    • Journal Article
      The Reality of Cumulative Dose.
      Paradis KC, Rosen BS. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys, 2026 Mar 15; 124 (4): 895 DOI:10.1016/j.ijrobp.2025.12.003
      PMID: 41741091
    • Journal Article
      Project PARENT: A Family Leave Database for US Radiation Oncology and Medical Physics Residency Programs.
      Baniel CC, Klebaner D, Waeldner K, Wang K, Huang K, Corriher T, Saripalli A, Ponce SB, Bhatia R, Schuster J, Paradis KC. Pract Radiat Oncol, 2026 Mar 12; DOI:10.1016/j.prro.2026.02.013
      PMID: 41831601
    • Journal Article
      Reirradiation Collaborative Group (ReCOG) consensus on standards for dose evaluation and reporting in patients with multiple courses of radiation therapy: an AAPM/ACRO/ASTRO/CARO/COMP/CADRA/CPQR/ESTRO/NRG-endorsed consensus statement
      Paradis KC, Appelt AL, Bentzen SM, Chng N, Covington EL, Dawson LA, Gabryś D, Heron DE, Hoffmann L, Jackson A, Marks LB, Mayo C, Salerno KE, Simone CB, Xiao Y, Yorke E, Poortmans P, Buchsbaum JC. Lancet Oncology, 2026 Feb 1; 27 (2): e101 - e110. DOI:10.1016/S1470-2045(25)00562-5
      PMID: 41643699
    • Journal Article
      Thoracic reirradiation clinical and technical practices: a survey from the reirradiation Collaborative Group (ReCOG)
      Matuszak MM, Simone CB, Matrosic CK, Owen D, Shepherd AF, Appelt A, Mayo C, Paradis KC, Yorke E, Andratschke N. Clinical and Translational Radiation Oncology, 2026 Jan 1; 56: DOI:10.1016/j.ctro.2025.101042
    • Journal Article
      Participant Experiences with EMPOWER: Benefits, Barriers, and Best Practices for an Online Peer Mentorship and Leadership Program for Women in Academic Medicine
      Jones RD, Lin YJ, Thomas JD, Blake AM, Spector ND, Cutter CM, Singer K, Paradis KC, Kerr EA, Feldman EL, Stewart AJ, Settles IH, Ubel PA, Jagsi R. Women S Health Reports, 2025 Dec 1; 6 (1): 1324 - 1343. DOI:10.1177/26884844251403443