80070774 - Johns Hopkins Proton Therapy Certificate Course

Friday, April 10, 2026, 8:00 AM - Saturday, April 11, 2026, 5:00 PM, Sibley Hospital


This activity is designed for radiation oncologists and radiation oncologistsintraining 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.

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.

No faculty are available for this activity at this time.