Course description

Radiation Oncology Journal Club members will formulate optimal patient care strategies in the treatment of cancer.  Physicians will evaluate the efficacy and safety of high-dose proton beam therapy in the treatment of cancers and implement optimal radiation techniques that should be used for treating various cancers.

Target audience: 

Radiation Oncologists, Medical Oncologists, Surgical Oncologists, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses and all other interested healthcare providers.

Learning objectives: 

• Implement optimal radiation techniques that should be used for treating various cancers.
• Apply research findings in clinical scenarios where radiation therapy is likely to provide a benefit for cancer patients.

Faculty & disclosure

Michael D. Chuong, M.D.
Radiation Oncologist
Baptist Health Quality Network
Baptist and South Miami Hospitals
Miami, Florida

Dr. Chuong has indicated he is a consultant for QuantiaMD and his discussion will not include mention of investigational or off-label usage.

Non-faculty contributors and others involved in the planning, development, and editing/review of the content have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Baptist Health South Florida is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Baptist Health has been re-surveyed by the ACCME and awarded Commendation for 6 years as a provider of CME for physicians.

Baptist Health South Florida designates this Journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.