Courses in the Field of Particle Therapy 2023
- Course types 1a & 1b: course details, dates and target groups
- Course types 2a & 2b: course details, dates and target groups
- Course type 3: course details, dates and target groups
- Online Phase and Online Sessions
- Hybrid Attendance Phase in Heidelberg
- Guided Tours at HIT: online or on-site
- Program Leaders
- Fees and Registration 2023
- Contact
- Partners
- Accreditation, Endorsements and Certification
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The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg offers three courses in the field of particle therapy. The courses are organized under the auspices of the Heidelberg Institute of Radiation Oncology (HIRO) in close cooperation with the Heidelberg Ion-Beam Therapy Center (HIT) as well as the University Hospital Heidelberg.
- Course type 1a: Hybrid Specialized Course Particle Therapy for Physicians (24 Teaching Units (TUs))
- Course type 1b: Hybrid Specialized Course Radiation Protection Particle Therapy (ST5) for Medical Physics Experts (MPEs; 18 TUs)
- Course type 2a: Hybrid Teaching Course Particle Therapy, including Specialized Course for Physicians (40 TUs)
- Course type 2b: Hybrid Teaching Course Particle Therapy, including Specialized Course for MPEs (33 TUs)
- Course type 3: Online Teaching Course Particle Therapy (37 TUs)
All courses are designed as flexible as possible to fit into the professional's busy schedule. As one of the largest radiation therapy centers in Europe, the unique Ion-Beam Therapy Center with its isocentric gantry as well as many years of experience in online-enhanced teaching, Heidelberg is an excellent place for further education of physicians and physicists, and young scientists.
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Course types 1a & 1b: course details, dates and target groups
Course type 1a Hybrid Specialized Course Particle Therapy for Physicians (24 Teaching Units (TUs)) is designed for physicians and can be counted towards the "Fachkunde Partikeltherapie" in accordance with point 3, Appendix 1 of the letter ("Rundschreiben") of the Federal Ministry for Environment, Nature Conservation, and Nuclear Safety as of June 18th, 2015, (file number (Aktenzeichen (Az)).: RS II, 4 – 15174) as well as the requirements of the "Richtlinie Strahlenschutz in der Medizin".
Course type 1b Hybrid Specialized Course Radiation Protection Particle Therapy (ST5) for MPEs (18 TUs) is designed for Medical Physics Experts and can be counted towards the "Fachkunde Partikeltherapie" in accordance with Appendix 4 of the guidelines of the Radiation Protection Act (Richtlinienmodul zur StrlSchV „Erforderliche Fachkunden im Strahlenschutz für Medizinphysik-Experten (MPE)" - Anforderungen an den Erwerb) as of Feb. 1st 2021 as well as the requirements of the "Richtlinie Strahlenschutz in der Medizin".
The course types are split into an online phase (covering 50% of all TUs) that is terminated by a mandatory online test, and a hybrid attendance phase in Heidelberg about the remaining 50% of TUs. At the end of the whole course, the mandatory exam (Multiple Choice) takes place either online or on-site and covers all TUs of each course type.
Dates at a glance (2023):
- Online phase: Oct. 09th - Nov. 19th, 2023
- Online test (Multiple Choice): Nov. 03rd - Nov. 19th, 2023 (During this period participants can do the online test whenever they have time.)
- Hybrid Attendance Phase in Heidelberg: Nov. 24th - Nov. 25th, 2023 (All days and times are indicated on the program. Please download it and read it carefully.)
- Exam either online or on-site (Multiple Choice): Nov. 25th, 2023, 1-2 pm (CET)
Further details at a glance:
- Teaching Languages: English and German
- Language of the online test: English
- Language of the exam: German
- "Fachkunde Partikeltherapie": Yes
- Target Groups:
- Course type 1a: Physicians
- Course type 1b: MPEs
- Hybrid Mode of Attendance Phase: there are two options available and participants can book, respectively:
- attendance 100% virtually: participants attend the attendance phase and the exam via Zoom.
- attendance in Heidelberg: participants attend the attendance phase and the exam on-site in Heidelberg
Programs 2023:
Please feel free to download the programs of course types 1a and 1b here:
Course types 2a & 2b: course details, dates and target groups
Course type 2a Hybrid Teaching Course Particle Therapy, including Specialized Course for Physicians (40 TUs) as well as course type 2b HybridTeaching Course Particle Therapy, including Specialized Course (ST5) for MPEs (33 TUs) combines all TUs of the specialized courses with 14 additional teaching units in order to provide a deeper understanding of particle therapy and its clinical applications. Furhtermore, there is an introduction to the FLASH Radiotherapy with Particles.
Same as for course types 1a and 1b, each course is split into an online phase, that ends up with a mandatory online test (Multiple Choice) about all topics taught during the online phase. The remaining TUs are taught during Online Sessions and the hybrid attendance phase in Heidelberg. The mandatory exam (Multiple Choice) at the end of the whole course is about all TUs that are part of the specialized courses (marked with * in the program; 24 or 18 TUs, respectively) and can either be taken online or on-site in Heidelberg.
Dates at a glance (2023):
- Online phase: Oct. 09th - Nov. 19th, 2023
- Online test (Multiple Choice): Nov. 03rd - Nov. 19th, 2023 (During this period participants can do the online test whenever they have time.)
- Online Sessions on Zoom: Nov. 21st & Nov. 22nd, 2023 (see programs)
- Hybrid Attendance Phase in Heidelberg: Nov. 24th - Nov. 25th, 2023 (All days and times are indicated on the program. Please download it and read it carefully.)
- Exam either online or on-site (Multiple Choice): Nov. 25th, 2023, 1-2 pm (CET)
Further details at a glance:
- Teaching Languages: English and German
- Language of the online test: English
- Language of the online exam: German
- "Fachkunde Partikeltherapie": Yes
- Target Groups:
- Course type 2a: Physicians
- Course type 2b: MPEs
- Hybrid Mode of Attendance Phase: there are two options available and participants can book, respectively:
- attendance 100% virtually: participants attend the attendance phase and the exam via Zoom.
- attendance in Heidelberg: participants attend the attendance phase and the exam on-site in Heidelberg
Programs 2023:
Please feel free to download the programs of course types 2a and 2b here:
Course type 3: course details, dates and target groups
Course type 3 Online Teaching Course Particle Therapy comprises 37 English-speaking teaching units (TUs) and cannot be counted towards the "Fachkunde Partikeltherapie". It also includes the introduction to FLASH Radiotherapy with Particles.
It is also split into an online phase with the mandatory first online test (Multiple Choice) about all topics of the online phase. Online Sessions on Zoom cover the remaining topics (see program). The course is concluded by the mandatory second online test (Multiple Choice) about all topics taught during the online sessions on Zoom.
Dates at a glance (2023):
- Online Phase: Oct. 09th - Nov. 19th, 2023
- First Online Test (Multiple Choice): Nov. 03rd - Nov. 19th, 2023 (During this period participants can do the online test whenever they have time.)
- Online Sessions on Zoom: Nov. 21st & Nov. 22nd as well as Nov. 24th & 25th, 2023 (see programs)
- Second Online Test (Multiple Choice): Nov. 25th, 2023, 1-2 pm (CET)
Further details at a glance:
- Teaching Language: English (no German ability required)
- Language of the first and second online tests: English
- "Fachkunde Partikeltherapie": No
- Target Groups:
- Young national and international scientists
- BSc, MSc or PhD students from around the globe
- Physicians and MPEs without interest to gain the "Fachkunde Partikeltherapie"
- Virtual Course: course type 3 takes place 100% virtually; participants can be located everywhere to participate in this course type.
Program 2023:
Please feel free to download the program of course type 3 here:
Online Phase and Online Sessions
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All courses start with an online phase of 6 weeks. It is designed to be as flexible as possible in order to take into account the professional's busy schedule. During this period, participants get access to the virtual learning platform "Moodle" which provides all learning materials such as recorded video lectures and lecture notes as PDFs.
In addition, there are three assignments for participants from course types 2a, 2b, and 3 that need to be solved in small groups during the online phase. During the Online Sessions on Nov. 21st and Nov. 22nd, 2023, the results of these three assignments will be discussed with our teachers and the whole group. To work on these group assignments, further online rooms and tools will be provided to participants for individual use.
All course types are concluded by the mandatory online test about all topics of the online phase. 70% of the points need to be reached to successfully pass the online test and to be accepted for the hybrid attendance phase. If you miss the 70%, a short online interview with the course leaders will be scheduled prior to the Live Online Phase.
Please also download and read our technical requirements to attend our hybrid courses:
Hybrid Attendance Phase in Heidelberg
Main Entrance of DKFZ, Communication Center on the left-hand side
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The hybrid attendance phase takes place simultaneously on Zoom and on-site in Heidelberg. Participants from course types 1 and 2 can decide while booking if they would like to attend online on Zoom or on-site in Heidelberg. Course type 3 is hosted fully online only. The venue at DKFZ is provided with excellent video and audio equipment to ensure interactive and high-quality lectures and sessions. Each on-site participant has their own microphone in the seminar room to broadcast questions to all online participants.
The address of the venue is:
German Cancer Research Center
Communication Center, Seminar room K1/K2 (1st floor)
Im Neuenheimer Feld 280
DE-69120 Heidelberg
Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/Pyq26ZDENVaXyGqX6
How to get there: https://www.dkfz.de/de/dkfz/anfahrt.html
Both the mandatory exam (course types 1 and 2, only) as well as the mandatory second online test (course type 3 only) are scheduled at the end of the courses (see programs). The exam for course types 1 and 2 takes place online on Moodle and on Zoom as well as on-site in Heidelberg. The mandatory second online test for course type 3 takes place on Moodle only. 70% of the points indicated in the exam and the second online test need to be reached to get the final certificate of attendance. If a participant reaches less than 70%, but more than 50%, a short oral online interview on Zoom will be scheduled individually with the course leaders.
Participation is mandatory for all attendees; prior to the first session on Zoom or on-site in Heidelberg, there will be the so-called Online ID-Check or On-site Registration (either with your ID card or your passport) with the course coordinators (date and time see programs). More information about this procedure will be announced in advance on Moodle.
Snacks and beverages (coffee, tea, soft drinks) during the coffee breaks in Heidelberg (see programs) are included in the registration fee.
Guided Tours at HIT: online or on-site
Building of the Heidelberg Ion Beam Therapy Center (HIT)
© Heidelberg University Hospital
Participants will get access to a virtual tour to the Heidelberg Ion Beam Therapy Center (HIT). With this tour, especially our online participants get an insight into the building and the facility.
Furthermore, on-site participants can also register for a guided tour to the facility, taking place on site in Heidelberg on Sat. 25th 2023 after the course. Registration for this on-site tour will be possible during the online phase on our virtual learning platform Moodle.
Program Leaders
Prof. Oliver Jäkel, PhD and Prof. Jürgen Debus, MD, PhD
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Professor Oliver Jäkel, PhD
Head of the Department of Medical Physics in Radiation Oncology, DKFZ, Heidelberg
Head of Medical Physics of the Heidelberg Ion-Beam Therapy Center (HIT)
Professor Jürgen Debus, MD, PhD
Medical Director of the Heidelberg Ion-Beam Therapy Center (HIT) and of the Radiation Oncology and Radiation Therapy Clinic at the Heidelberg University Hospital
Fees and Registration 2023
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Course type 1a:
- Regular fee: €400
- Reduced fee for Heidelberg Members: €290
Course type 1b:
- Regular fee: €300
- Reduced fee for Heidelberg Members: €250
Course type 2a:
- Regular fee: €560
- Reduced fee for Heidelberg Members: €450
Course type 2b:
- Regular fee: €450
- Reduced fee for Heidelberg Members: €390
Course type 3:
- Regular fee: €490
- Students' fee (BSc, MSc or PhD students with enrolment confirmation ("Imma-Bescheinigung")): €150
Please note: only members of the Division of E040 (DKFZ), of the Division of Radiooncology and Radiation Therapy (University Hospital Heidelberg) or of the HIT can register with the reduced fee.
The registration is closed!
Contact
We are happy to help with any questions you may have. You can contact us at spezialkurs.partikeltherapie@dkfz.de
Course organization
Anna Moshanina & Marcel Schäfer
German Cancer Research Center
Division of Medical Physics in Radiation Oncology
Im Neuenheimer Feld 223
DE-69120 Heidelberg, Germany
Phone: +49 6221 42-3481 (on Tuesdays and Wednesdays: Moshanina) as well as 42-2644 (on Mondays and Thursdays: Schäfer)
Accreditation, Endorsements and Certification
Regional Authority (Regierungspräsidium) Tübingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
The Specialized Course Particle Therapy for Physicians (24 TUs; course type 1a and parts of course type 2a), as well as the one for MPEs (18 TUs; course type 1b and parts of course types 2b), are officially recognized as hybrid courses on November 16th 2023 (retrospectively since Oct. 10th 2023) by the Regional Authority (Regierungspräsidium) Tübingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, based on §51 in combination with §47 para 3 of the "StrlSchV". This recognition is valid in all German Federal States until Nov. 16th 2028.
DGMP (German Society of Medical Physics):
Once the courses have been accepted by the regional authority, all courses will then automatically be approved by the DGMP (German Society of Medical Physics) as education and CPD.
Landesärztekammer Baden-Württemberg (LÄK):
Our course types 1a and 2a are accepted in 2023 by the LÄK as "Fortbildungszertifikate" with 24 and 40 points ("Fortbildungspunkte"), in category K, respectively.
Since the courses 1a and 2a are recognized by the Regional Authority Tübingen, other German societies for physicians (Landesärztekammern) accepts the points by the LÄK Baden-Württemberg.
The Online Teaching Course Particle Therapy (course type 3) has been endorsed by ESTRO:
The Online Teaching Course Particle Therapy (course type 3) has been accredited by IOMP with 55 credit points.
