Trained 26 proton therapy centers around the world
Hosted 400 radiation oncology professionals at the Robert Proton Therapy Center
Learn from the world’s leaders in proton therapy. This comprehensive program provides a strong foundation in the concepts and rationale behind safe, precise, and effective proton therapy delivery.
Gain confidence in managing daily responsibilities and navigating unexpected challenges with hands-on practice and real-time feedback from experienced professionals. Explore strategies to optimize workflows, improve efficiencies, and minimize delays and complications.
Engage in interactive learning, explore key concepts alongside peers from around the world, and expand your professional network in an immersive, collaborative environment.
NOTE:
Space is limited to 10 external participants, and registration will be closed once capacity is reached. The final deadline to register is six weeks before the course start date.
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Each course includes core multidisciplinary education and a personalized itinerary shaped by your experience level and professional interests.
Participants also receive access to web modules tailored for each specialty:
Radiation Oncologist/PGY-5 Medical Residents
Focus on disease site-specific education
Medical Physicist
Emphasis on planning, quality assurance, workflows
Medical Dosimetrist
Advanced and adaptive planning guidelines
Radiation Therapist
Simulation, planning, and operational strategies
Industry Vendor
Integrated approach to physics, planning, and delivery
Roberts Proton Therapy Center, Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine (PCAM)
3400 Civic Center Boulevard Philadelphia, PA 19104
All are located within an 11 to 20-minute walk from the Perelman Center.
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Location: 3600 Civic Center Boulevard, Philadelphia, Pa 19104
Rate: $20 per day
Before registering for this course, please review the Payment & Cancellation Policy and the Required Documentation needed for enrollment.
Spring Course Date: April 20-24, 2026
Registration Deadline: Closed
Winter Course Date: November 9-13, 2026
Registration Deadline: October 9, 2026
To secure your spot, complete the registration form below.
Tuition includes 5-day on site proton therapy education at the Roberts Proton Therapy Center and access to the web-based course for a period of 1-year. Tuition does not cover travel, housing, or meals. Penn Radiation Oncology will provide a department welcome lunch on the first day of the course.
Fee is due upon registration.
Credit card payment can be made via our online secure payment processor.
Please let us know if you will need to pay via check or invoice.
*The payment portal does not automatically display the total amount due. Please refer to the tuition fees listed on our website and enter the appropriate amount manually. If you have any questions regarding the fee, feel free to contact our team.
Cancellation Policy:
If written cancellation is received more than four weeks prior to the course start date, the full fee will be refunded.
If written cancellation is received less than four weeks before the course start date, the fee will be applied to a future training course.
All required forms and documentation for each individual trainee participating in on-site training at Penn Radiation Oncology locations will be required to submit no later than 2 weeks prior to scheduled on-site training.
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Q: What does the tuition fee cover
A: Tuition includes 5-day on site proton therapy education at the Roberts Proton Therapy Center and access to the web-based course for a period of 1-year. Tuition does not cover travel, housing, or meals. Penn Radiation Oncology will provide a department welcome lunch on the first day of the course.
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