Presented by Christopher Gonzalez, MS, CMD
Apollo Healthcare
and
Cheryl Turner, EdD, RT(R)(T)
Klarity Medical

Are you a staff dosimetrist who wonders what life may be like if you were to take a different CMD Pathway? This Career Pathway series audio session will feature a speaker from the Entrepreneur CMD pathway. The role of an entrepreneur will be discussed. The session will highlight the skills necessary to be successful in the entrepreneur career path. Furthermore, speaker will enlighten the attendees on what it’s like to work as an entrepreneur day to day. The session will also touch on the work-life balance the speaker, including the remote work component. Attendees will walk away with a greater understanding how the entrepreneur pathway compare and contrast to a staff dosimetrist role.

Learner Outcomes:

1. List pros and cons of the Entrepreneur Pathway.
2. Distinguish what special skills or education may be necessary for the Entrepreneur  Pathway.
3. Compare and contrast a staff dosimetrist’s daily work activities to a career in Entrepreneur CMD pathway

Presenters:
Christopher Gonzalez, MS, CMD, is a visionary leader in oncology care and healthcare innovation. As the President and Co-Founder of Apollo Healthcare, Chris has transformed complex areas like Oncology Utilization Management, Revenue Cycle Optimization, and Reimbursement Strategies for some of the nation’s largest cancer institutions. With over a decade of hands-on clinical experience and executive expertise, Chris developed Apollo's revolutionary insurance authorization process, which has streamlined operations and improved patient outcomes across 10+ major cancer centers.

Prior to launching Apollo Healthcare, Chris held key roles at renowned institutions, including MD Anderson Cancer Center, The US Oncology Network, and The University of Florida Proton Therapy Institute, where he contributed to both clinical and administrative advancements. His dual background in healthcare and business equips him with unique insights into the challenges and opportunities within the oncology field.

Chris holds a Master’s in Radiologic Science and a Bachelor of Science in Medical Dosimetry from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center School of Health Professions. His work bridges clinical expertise with innovative business strategies, creating a pathway for CMDs and healthcare professionals interested in shaping the future of oncology care beyond the clinic.

Cheryl Turner, EdD, RT(R)(T), currently serving as the Account Manager and Outreach Coordinator for Klarity Medical, has been a radiation therapist for over 30 years and an educator for 20 of those years. Cheryl believes that the foundation of solid clinical practice lies in effective and applicable education and training. She has extensive involvement in professional societies including the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, American Society of Radiologic Technologists, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, Rad-Aid International, and the American Association of Medical Dosimetrists. Cheryl was awarded the 2018 Harold Silverman Distinguished Author award, a 2015 ASRT Foundation Scholarship, and the 2012 Chattanooga State Community College “Eye of the Tiger” Outstanding Educator accolade.
 
Cheryl completed her doctoral degree from Liberty University in 2016, focusing on workplace education and safety in radiation oncology settings. She has proven excellence in research and publication on local, state, national, and international levels. Cheryl presented at 20th International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologist WORLD CONGRESS, at the 2017 and 2018 ASRT conferences, the 2022 and 2023 AAMD annual meetings, and at the Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Tennessee society yearly meeting. In addition to numerous local presentations and publications, she has written for national professional journals including ASRT’s Scanner and Radiation Therapist; she is also an active member of the ASRT Radiation Therapist Editorial Review Board.

Educational Level: Entry Level
Audio Session Only