80070774 - Johns Hopkins Proton Therapy Certificate Course

Friday, March 27, 2026, 8:00 AM - Saturday, April 11, 2026, 5:00 PM, Sibley Hospital

Pre-Requisite Digital Modules - Available March 27, 2026

In-Person, Live Activity - April 10 and 11, 2026

This activity is designed for radiation oncologists, radiation oncologists in training, medical physicists, and medical physics trainees to obtain a broad understanding of the fundamentals of proton therapy, clinical evidence for proton therapy across disease sites, proton planning principles, and potential future directions of proton research and implementation. Participants in this course will gain an understanding of intensity modulated proton therapy and its nuanced indications, benefits, pitfalls, and considerations, which continue to evolve over time in the context of research advancements. Understanding the appropriate utilization of proton therapy will enhance the clinical practice of radiation oncology, and in particular, the incorporation of proton therapy as a radiation modality into routine clinical practice.

1. Recognize the basic physics, rationale, and theoretical advantages and disadvantages of proton therapy.
2. Identify the currently available, evidence based guidelines for proton therapy in various adult and pediatric disease sites.
3. Explore the evolving and future indications for scanning beam proton therapy.
4. Discuss the complexities of the treatment planning processes and practical aspects of treatment delivery for proton therapy.

Pre-Requisite Digital Modules: Available March 27, 2026, must be completed before attending the in-person activity.

In-Person Live Activity: April 10 and 11, 2026

LOCATION

Johns Hopkins Proton Therapy Center

Sibley Memorial Hospital

5255 Loughboro Road NW

Building A, Conference Room 1 and 2

Washington, DC 20016

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FEES

Physicians $1,200.00 

Residents*/Fellows*/Trainees* $600.00

*use coupon code PROTONTHERAPY26

Register Online:  https://medicine.learnmore.jhu.edu/browse/protontherapy/courses/johns-hopkins-proton-therapy-certificate-course-2026

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT

The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine designates this Other Activity/Blended Learning with Digital Modules and Live Sessions for a maximum of 18.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Policy on PRESENTER and PROVIDER Disclosure

It is the policy of the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine that the presenter and provider globally disclose conflicts of interest. The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine OCME has established policies in place to identify and mitigate relevant conflicts of interest prior to this educational activity. Detailed disclosure will be made prior to presentation of the education.

The American Board of Radiology (ABR) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by the ACCME.

OTHER CREDIT

The Johns Hopkins University has approved this activity for 18.5 contact hours for non-physicians.

Courtyard by Marriott Bethesda/Chevy Chase 

5520 Wisconsin Avenue Chevy Chase, Maryland 20815                          301-656-1500 

Hotel Reservation Cut-Off Date: March 9, 2026

A limited block of sleeping rooms has been reserved for your convenience and will be available on a first come, first served basis.

The Courtyard Bethesda Chevy Chase provides easy access to Washington, D.C. thanks to the nearby metro station at Friendship Heights, as well as a convenient location near popular local attractions including American University and Chevy Chase Pavilion. This hotel is approximately 2 miles from Sibley Memorial Hospital. Make your reservation online at Marriott Reservations or call the hotel directly and specify that you are attending the Johns Hopkins Proton Therapy Certificate Course to receive the special group rate of $189.00 single occupancy, plus tax. On-site parking is available for an additional charge; reduced group parking has been discounted from $30 per car per day to $15 per car per day +  tax. Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. Check-out time is 12:00 p.m. Transportation to or from the conference is NOT provided.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Johns Hopkins University adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.