4D Workshop - Proton Therapy Center

Particle Therapy Institute Educational Series

As a pioneer in radiation oncology and cancer care, MD Anderson has paved the way for more effective radiation therapy around the world. MD Anderson's Proton Therapy Center has treated more than 10,000 patients, published more than 570 manuscripts on proton therapy, and leads North America in treating patients with intensity-modulated proton therapy (IMPT).

Xray scans of head and neck cancers treated with proton therapy

For questions or more information, please contact Rola Georges at RHGeorges@mdanderson.org.

Registration fees

Physicians – $100
Physicists – $75
Dosimetrists, Radiation Therapists – $50
Residents and fellows – free, pending a verification letter from their Chairperson sent to RHGeorges@mdanderson.org.

Clinical sessions

Adaptive considerations for head and neck cancer
Clinical applications for head and neck cancer

Physics/Dosimetry sessions

Utilizing Monte Carlo and variable RBE calculations in head and neck treatment planning
Clinical workflow for verification and adaptive planning

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Oct. 21 - 22, 2022

Accreditation

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center designates this internet live course for a maximum of 2.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Frequently asked questions

How do I log in? Can I use my company login information?

Please log in by entering the email address that you used to register for the conference.

As a first-time user, you will need to set your password by clicking here on the link below the sign-in box, using the email address you registered with.

Can I use my company login information?

No. The login credentials sent to you are specifically for the virtual platform and are unique to you.

How do I update my profile?

The first time you log in is the best time to update your profile. In the main menu bar at the top of the screen, you will click on the avatar.

You will then click on the “Profile/Account” option. In the upper right corner of the pop-up, you will see “Edit Profile” where you can add your photo, social links and bio.

How do I obtain CE credits?

If you are interested in acquiring CE credits, please go to the Resources tab of the course platform and click on the CE Credit Instructions PDFs for more information.

The CE Credits available to you are CME, MDCB, ASRT and CAMPEP.

Are there any technical requirements or best practices I should know for an ideal virtual experience?

Yes. First, it is best to use a desktop or laptop computer. Second, in a reliable Internet connection, it is advised to only use Chrome or Firefox as your browser.

If you do not have either of these browsers on your device, simply download Chrome or Firefox, and then you can copy/paste the link into the browser. Internet Explorer or Safari may hinder your virtual experience.

Live support is available throughout the webinar if you have any issues with connecting.

How do I participate in the live Q&A portion?

When live Q&A begins, your screen will refresh. Click on the button to attend. Zoom will open and you will click again to attend. Zoom will open in a new window.

You are still in the conference and can navigate back to the conference by clicking or tabbing back to the original window.

What happens once I register?

Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email from noreply@engagez.com. We will keep you updated on our event and send login instructions closer to the event by email so make sure you are receiving email from us.

If you are a resident or fellow, please make sure to send Rola Georges a verification letter from your chairperson.

How do I make sure I’m receiving email communications from MD Anderson?

If you have not received a Registration Confirmation email from us, follow the next steps:

Check your SPAM/Junk folder to see if you have missed a message from us recently.
Add noreply@engagez.com to your address book.
Opt in to confirm your email address. This is helpful to do even if you have received an email from us previously.

Please contact Rola Georges with any questions or concerns.

What if I have technical issues or questions during the conference?

You likely need to check your computer settings and adjust the resolution:

Choose Start→Control Panel→Appearance and Personalization and click the Adjust Screen Resolution link. The Screen Resolution window appears.
Click the arrow to the right of the Resolution field and use the slider to select a higher or lower resolution.
Click OK.
Click the Close button.

If you encounter technical issues, please click on “Live Technical Support” at the bottom right of your screen. This will appear during live conference hours and will connect you with our virtual platform staff, who are ready to support your requests.

For technical issues outside of the Live conference hours, please reach out to Haley at haley@totalbrandexp.com.

Are the sessions live or recorded?

The sessions will be Simu-live. The lectures are recorded, followed by interactive live Q&A sessions. After the sessions, you will have the opportunity to connect with peers in the Networking Lounge and with our speakers at Meet the Experts rooms.

Registrants will receive free access to the session recordings for 30 days after the event with the ability to download the presentations during this time frame.

How do I engage with fellow conference attendees?

Visit the Networking Lounge to see who is online. Those attendees with a green dot near their profile picture are online and may be available to chat. Click on the attendee’s name to see more information and to send a message.

You may also engage with the sponsors in the Exhibit Hall. When you enter the Hall from the Main Menu of the conference, you will see the interactive sponsor booths in front of you. You can enter a booth by clicking on the respected logo. Once you enter the booth, you will find interactive and downloadable resources, as well as multiple options for communicating with the company representatives. Most booths will have a live representative to connect with via video call, chat or email throughout the conference as well as later in the month.

The Exhibit Hall is a great platform where you can meet leaders in proton therapy and learn about their technologies. The hall will be open one hour before, during, and two hours after the webinar. Please stop by and chat with our sponsors.