The 3rd ESTRO-EFOMP core curriculum for medical physics experts in radiotherapy. (May 2022)
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- Journal Article
- Title:
- The 3rd ESTRO-EFOMP core curriculum for medical physics experts in radiotherapy. (May 2022)
- Main Title:
- The 3rd ESTRO-EFOMP core curriculum for medical physics experts in radiotherapy
- Authors:
- Garibaldi, Cristina
Essers, Marion
Heijmen, Ben
Bertholet, Jenny
Koutsouveli, Efi
Schwarz, Marco
Bert, Christoph
Bodale, Marin
Casares-Magaz, Oscar
Gerskevitch, Eduard
Koniarova, Irena
Korreman, Stine
Lisbona, Albert
Lopez Medina, Antonio
Maas, Ad
Moeckli, Raphaël
Moore, Margaret
Petrovic, Borislava
Piotrowski, Tomasz
Poli, Esmeralda
Prezado, Yolanda
Reynaert, Nick
Redalen, Kathrine Røe
Stylianou Markidou, Erato
Verellen, Dirk
Jornet, Nuria
Clark, Catharine H. - Abstract:
- Highlights: The 3rd ESTRO-EFOMP core curriculum (CC) for Medical Physics Experts (MPE) in radiotherapy is presented. The CanMED competencies for MPE are introduced as a core part of the updated CC. Recommendations for the pre-education and the MPE training programme are provided. The CC allows for adaptation to each EU country needs while maintaining a high-level education for MPE. The CC can contribute to further harmonization of MPE training in Europe. Abstract: Purpose: To update the 2011 ESTRO-EFOMP core curriculum (CC) for education and training of medical physics experts (MPE)s working in radiotherapy (RT), in line with recent EU guidelines, and to provide a framework for European countries to develop their own curriculum. Material and methods: Since September 2019, 27 European MPEs representing ESTRO, EFOMP and National Societies, with expertise covering all subfields of RT physics, have revised the CC for recent advances in RT. The ESTRO and EFOMP Education Councils, all European National Societies and international stakeholders have been involved in the revision process. Results: A 4-year training period has been proposed, with a total of 240 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System). Training entrance levels have been defined ensuring the necessary physics and mathematics background. The concept of competency-based education has been reinforced by introducing the CanMEDS role framework. The updated CC includes (ablative) stereotactic-, MR-guided- andHighlights: The 3rd ESTRO-EFOMP core curriculum (CC) for Medical Physics Experts (MPE) in radiotherapy is presented. The CanMED competencies for MPE are introduced as a core part of the updated CC. Recommendations for the pre-education and the MPE training programme are provided. The CC allows for adaptation to each EU country needs while maintaining a high-level education for MPE. The CC can contribute to further harmonization of MPE training in Europe. Abstract: Purpose: To update the 2011 ESTRO-EFOMP core curriculum (CC) for education and training of medical physics experts (MPE)s working in radiotherapy (RT), in line with recent EU guidelines, and to provide a framework for European countries to develop their own curriculum. Material and methods: Since September 2019, 27 European MPEs representing ESTRO, EFOMP and National Societies, with expertise covering all subfields of RT physics, have revised the CC for recent advances in RT. The ESTRO and EFOMP Education Councils, all European National Societies and international stakeholders have been involved in the revision process. Results: A 4-year training period has been proposed, with a total of 240 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System). Training entrance levels have been defined ensuring the necessary physics and mathematics background. The concept of competency-based education has been reinforced by introducing the CanMEDS role framework. The updated CC includes (ablative) stereotactic-, MR-guided- and adaptive RT, particle therapy, advanced automation, complex quantitative data analysis (big data/artificial intelligence), use of biological images, and personalized treatments. Due to the continuously increasing RT complexity, more emphasis has been given to quality management. Clear requirements for a research project ensure a proper preparation of MPE residents for their central role in science and innovation in RT. Conclusion: This updated, 3 rd edition of the CC provides an MPE training framework for safe and effective practice of modern RT, while acknowledging the significant efforts needed in some countries to reach this level. The CC can contribute to further harmonization of MPE training in Europe. … (more)
- Is Part Of:
- Radiotherapy and oncology. Volume 170(2022)
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- Radiotherapy and oncology
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- Volume 170(2022)
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- Volume 170, Issue 2022 (2022)
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- 2022
- Volume:
- 170
- Issue:
- 2022
- Issue Sort Value:
- 2022-0170-2022-0000
- Page Start:
- 89
- Page End:
- 94
- Publication Date:
- 2022-05
- Subjects:
- ESTRO-EFOMP -- Medical Physics Expert (MPE) -- Radiotherapy physics -- Education and training -- Core curriculum (CC)
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