Carlos D. Torres Teran, B.S.R.T.
(R)
New York, NY | torresc8@mskcc.org | 570-991-7652
SUMMARY
Native English and Spanish speaker with clinical and academic experience in radiography and medical dosimetry. Culturally
competent team player with great people skills, excellent communication, and attention to detail.
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin La-Crosse, La Crosse, WI
Master of Science Degree in Medical Dosimetry, GPA 3.5 Expected Graduation December 2023
Pennsylvania Area Health Education Center, PA May 2022
Scholars Program in Aiding Rural and Underserved Patients
Student Representative for Northeast PA AHEC region in the 2021 NAO Biannual Conference
Misericordia University, Dallas, PA
Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging, GPA 3.8 December 2021
Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society, Lambda Nu Honor Society, Dean’s List, Dr. Joseph and Mrs. Marion Cooper Endowed
Scholarship
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
Medical Dosimetry Intern January 2023 to Present
• Designed on average 2-3 clinical and development plans per week in accordance with Radiation Oncologist prescriptions
and departmental treatment protocols to a defined tumor volume
• Demonstrated proficiency in hand calculations, 2D, 3D, IMRT, VMAT, SBRT and electron planning techniques in Eclipse
v16
• Demonstrated proficiency in workflow utilization, image registrations (CT, MR and PET modalities), and anatomical
contouring in MIM v7.2.8
• Demonstrated understanding of technical aspects of medical physics and radiation oncology by communicating with 31
planners for feedback and 19 Radiation Oncologists for plan approvals
• Accurately performed finalization tasks including documenting prior treatment reviews and treatment plans in Varian ARIA
v16 record and verify system, ensuring plan quality assurance, and verifying entry of patient scheduling, care paths and
journals/alerts
Medical Physics Trainee September 2022 to July 2023
• Performed patient history analyses, contoured organs at risk in MIM v7.2.8 and Eclipse v16, imported DICOM into Eclipse v16
according to MSK standards under the supervision of a certified medical dosimetrist or licensed medical physicist
• Assisted the scheduling core to cross-check patient start dates in HIS with MSK’s internal database and categorized next day
simulations by anatomical site and treatment modality for the coordinator to assign cases
• Transferred DICOM from MIM v7.2.8 to Eclipse v16 for the progression of AI auto-segmentation of critical organs at risk
LVPG Radiation Oncology-Morgan Highway, Scranton, PA
Radiation Therapy Intern August 2021 to December 2021
• Assisted licensed radiation therapists with patient simulations and radiation therapy treatment setups for various anatomical sites
• Demonstrated understanding of quality assurance and treatment procedures with the ONCOR Avant-Garde Linear
Accelerator and the Varian TrueBeam Linear Accelerator
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre, PA
X-ray Intern January 2020 to August 2021
• Performed radiographic examinations in general x-ray, fluoroscopy, and O.R. for various facility settings under the supervision of a
licensed radiologic technologist
ScribeAmerica, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Medical Scribe August 2019 – April 2020
• Collaborated with 11 emergency medicine physicians, recorded medical data into Cerner electronic medical record, and
monitored medical testing durations to minimize patient delays
• Interpreted for Spanish-speaking patients with medical staff
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Eligible for the September 2024 Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board exam
• Proficient in Microsoft office suite, ARIA, HIS, CIS, PACS, Eclipse v16, MIM v7.2.8
• Fluent in English and Spanish
• UW-L CITI programs: Social & Behavioral Research, Biomedical Data or Specimens Only Research January 2023
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography; Credential ID: 1032726 January 2022
• CPR Certification, Misericordia University October 2021
LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITES
Medical Imaging Advisory Board Student Representative, Medical and Health Humanities Club Vice President, American Medical
Student Association Club Secretary, Medical Imaging Mentoring Program, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine Center
of Excellence (COE) Program
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, La Crosse, WI
Capstone Project January 2023 to Present
• Peckham N, Song S, Torres-Teran CD, Lenards N, Hunzeker A. A case study comparing 3D conformal hybrid arc to
VMAT technique for mediastinal lung cancer. Poster to be presented at: University of Wisconsin-La Crosse; December 10,
2023; La Crosse, WI.
• Torres-Teran CD, Zelna L. Hypofractionation treatment of favorable intermediate-risk prostate cancer. Poster presented
at: Misericordia University; December 13, 2021; Dallas, PA.
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Scranton, PA
Undergraduate Researcher June 2019 to July 2019
• Czelatka NJ, Vaddadi SM, Gutierrez BD, Torres-Teran CD, Tron DN, Hamilton III AT, Piper
BJ. Analyzing socioeconomic factors and contributors to stimulant disparities among Hispanic populations. Poster presented
at: Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine; July 25, 2019; Scranton, PA.
• Hamilton III AT, Gutierrez BD, Czelatka NJ, Ngo HT, Torres-Teran CD, Tron DN, . . . Piper BJ. Oxycodone distributed
nationally from 2006-2017. Poster presented at: Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine; July 25, 2019; Scranton, PA.
• Devia LD, Gutierrez BD, Sofoluke RO, Delma SR, Hamilton III AT, Czelatka NJ, Rodriguez A, Soto Ramos A, Torres-Teran
CD, Tron DN, Dominguez B, Chinga P, Bekoe-Tabiri AD, Charles JK, Hyde TF, Iyahen AK, Lara MC, Mensah SA, Onwuka
AN, Arnet RE, Larson SL, Castro IL, Rwabukwisi CF, Piper BJ. A community analysis of the health needs of the Hispanic and
Latino populations in Scranton, PA. Poster presented at: Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine; July 25, 2019;
Scranton, PA.
