Presented by Richard Corbett III, CMD

Sponsored by Varian, A Siemens Healthineers Company

Recording Available 

Join us for an educational and dynamic presentation where we dive into the world of breast and chest wall radiation therapy. This session will captivate your attention as we explore the intricacies of setting up, planning, and executing IMRT, VMAT, and hybrid techniques for breast and chest wall treatments.

Discover the nuances and critical differences between these advanced methods and gain a thorough understanding of how hybrid planning can revolutionize patient outcomes. Watch demonstrations from Richard Corbett and case comparisons that highlight the superior treatment quality and precision of hybrid techniques over conventional methods.

By the end of this presentation, you will not only be well-versed in the latest breast and chest wall planning strategies but also equipped with practical skills to implement IMRT, VMAT, and especially hybrid planning techniques in your clinical practice. This is an unmissable opportunity to elevate your expertise and enhance your patient care undoubtedly with the addition of hybrid planning into your dosimetry tool kit.

Learner Outcomes: 

1. Familiarize yourself with various breast/chestwall planning techniques
2. Recognize the value of hybrid breast/chestwall techniques over standard conventional treatments
3. Acquire skills in setting up IMRT, VMAT, and hybrid breast/chestwall planning techniques

Educational Level: Intermediate

Presenter:  

Richard Corbett III, CMD started his undergraduate studies at Wichita State University before transferring and graduating from Kansas State University with a BS in Chemistry Pre-Health. Upon graduation in the fall of 2016, Richard moved to Houston, TX to continue his education in the field of Medical Dosimetry. He subsequently spent two years studying at the University of Texas Health MD Anderson Cancer Center where he earned his BS in Medical Dosimetry in 2019. As a practicing medical dosimetrist, Richard worked within the CHRISTUS Health system in Shreveport, LA, until acquired by Varian – Siemens Healthineers, where he recently transitioned from Chief Medical Dosimetrist at Memorial Hermann TMC in Houston, TX, to Varian’s MDO AOS Quality Issuance Team and staff dosimetry services for a couple of New York-based clinics. Furthermore, Richard is currently enrolled in Oklahoma State University’s graduate school where he is completing a dual Master’s degree in Business Administration and Healthcare Administration (MBA/MHA).

Outside of work and school, Richard enjoys spending time with his wife (Hannah), two little girls (Adelyn and Hadley Blake), two dogs (Ezra and Nova), family and friends, and playing recreational sports with his church family. If you don’t find him doing that, he is most likely tinkering with a home remodeling project or enjoying some TV and music.

This activity is part of the celebration of National Medical Dosimetrist's Day and is free to AAMD members and non-members. Once you have logged in, it will display as FREE and will not count against the annual CE credit allowance for Members.

ARRT CQR Credit Distribution
Radiation Therapy 2017:
Procedures
Treatments = 1.0

Proton Therapy 2019      
Procedures        
Treatments = 1.0

Radiation Therapy 2022       
Procedures
Treatments = 1.0