Annual report 2017

4. Next steps

In 2017, the FALCON programme saw a record number of courses and workshops use the EduCase tool. In 2018, we have 14 courses, eight workshops and 10 online workshops planned in which EduCase will be used. We also expect that several third party workshops will be held around the world. As ESTRO School is pushing towards blended learning throughout its educational activities, FALCON will work together with Moodle to create an effortless learning experience for course participants. In addition, we will investigate further integrating FALCON with ESTRO courses through discussion with the course directors. As FALCON can be used in research projects, additional efforts are being made to advertise the possibilities of EduCase in various clinical trials and guideline projects. Technical developments will include the development of statistical tools and other contouring tool evolutions.

5. Hands-on training

Mobility grants

Every year, ESTRO dedicates a budget of €50,000 for mobility grants (technology transfer grants or TTGs). These grants are to enable radiation oncology professionals to visit another institute to learn about or gain experience with a technique, equipment or application that is not available in their own institute, and which would be useful for them and their department in future studies or clinical treatments. Applications are submitted twice a year and evaluated by a panel of five members of the education council, including two clinicians, one physicist, one radiation therapist (RTT) and one biologist.

86 proposals

25 funded

29% funded

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