Radiation Oncology Residency Program
Congratulations to our graduating radiation oncology residency class of 2023 – Bradley Ackerson, MD; David Carpenter, MD, MHS; and Alexander Diaz, MD, PhD, CSCS. We are proud of their accomplishments and grateful for their dedication to our patients while at Duke Radiation Oncology over the past four years.
Our annual graduation celebration was held on June 21, from 6-9 p.m. at the Nasher Museum of Art. Thanks to Anna Cabosky for coordinating a lovely evening.
Dr. Ackerson will join The Oregon Clinic in Portland, OR; Dr. Carpenter will join Wellstar Radiation Oncology/Wellstar Paulding Hospital in Hiram, GA; and Dr. Diaz will join Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, KY.
Additional congratulations to the residents and students who received annual awards and to the faculty members who were recognized for their efforts in education and mentoring.
Awards
RSNA Award
David Carpenter, MD, MHS
Outstanding Physics Research Award
Bradley Ackerson, MD
Basic Translational Research Award
Peter Hendrickson, MD, PhD, and Eugene Vaios, MD, MBA
Consummate Clinician Award
Scarlett Acklin-Wehnert, MD, and Alex Gooding, MD, PhD
Medical Student Award
Pranalee Patel and Bronwen Foreman
Resident Teaching Award
Zach Reitman, MD, PhD
ARRO Educator of the Year Award
Trey Mullikin, MD
Certificates
Gynecologic Brachytherapy Concentration Certificate
Rachel Shenker, MD
GI Radiotherapy Concentration Certificate
Pooja Karukonda, MD
CNS Radiotherapy Concentration Certificate
Bradley Ackerson, MD, and David Carpenter, MD, MHS
MELT(Medical Education Leadership Track) Program Certificate
Rachel Shenker, MD
