Congratulations to Dr. Corso, MD, PhD on ASTRO Board Election!

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Corso, MD, PhD, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO). This prestigious appointment recognizes Dr. Corso’s exceptional contributions to the field of radiation oncology and his dedication to advancing patient care.

Dr. Corso, currently serving as the chair of ASTRO’s government relations committee and a board member of ASTRO’s political action committee, brings a wealth of experience to his new role. As a radiation oncologist and medical director at Atrium Health Pineville Radiation Therapy Center, Dr. Corso has demonstrated outstanding leadership and clinical expertise.

In his position on the ASTRO Board of Directors, Dr. Corso will continue his vital work in securing payment reform for radiation oncology. He is at the forefront of efforts to promote the bipartisan, bicameral Radiation Oncology Case Rate Value-Based Payment Program Act of 2024, which aims to improve the quality and value of care for cancer patients.

About ASTRO: For those unfamiliar with ASTRO, it stands for the American Society for Radiation Oncology. ASTRO is the premier radiation oncology society in the world, with over 10,000 members who are physicians, nurses, biologists, physicists, radiation therapists, dosimetrists and other health care professionals specializing in treating patients with radiation therapies.

ASTRO is dedicated to improving patient care through professional education and training, support for clinical practice and health policy standards, advancement of science and research, and advocacy. The society’s mission is to advance the practice of radiation oncology by promoting excellence in patient care, providing opportunities for educational and professional development, promoting research and disseminating research results, and representing radiation oncology in a rapidly evolving healthcare environment.

Dr. Corso’s election to the ASTRO Board of Directors is a testament to his expertise and commitment to the field. His leadership will undoubtedly contribute to ASTRO’s ongoing efforts to enhance the quality of radiation oncology care and improve outcomes for cancer patients worldwide.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Corso on this significant achievement. We look forward to seeing the positive impact of his contributions in this new role.