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Identical coursesMedical Physics: Internship 1 (B-KUL-G0Z66A)
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Bosmans Hilde (coordinator) | Baete Kristof | Bosmans Hilde | Depuydt Tom | Hesse Michel | Sterpin Edmond | Vanneste Francoise | LessMoreAims
The aim of this introductory stage (2 weeks in each the three services of radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiotherapy, i.e. a total of 6 weeks) is to allow the students to get in touch with the clinical activities and work of a physicist in a hospital.
General learning outcomes of this internship are:
- The student possesses the skills to explore the clinical field of radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiotherapy and becomes acquainted with the new insights, results and methods.
- The student observes the work of the medical physics expert.
- Is able to reflect critically on his own professional thinking.
Specific learning outcomes are:
- The student has gained more profound insight into clinical medical physics questions.
- He/she understands the differences between the medical physics profession in radiology, nuclear medicine and radiotherapy.
Previous knowledge
The student is familiar with the basics of medical radiation physics. This includes the theoretical basis on the technology and techniques employed in the radiotherapy, nuclear medicine and radiology services, and on elements of radiation protection.
Is included in these courses of study
- Master of Medical Physics (Leuven et al) 120 ects.
Activities
3 ects. Introductory Internship in Radiology (B-KUL-G0Z66a)
Content
- Observation of typical radiological procedures in general radiology rooms, CT and interventional radiology. Subsequently analyze the patent dose data with a dose monitoring platform.
- Observation of a medical physics quality assurance test.
- Observation of daily quality control procedures as in the breast cancer screening network.
- Participating to the meetings.
- Interacting with the personnel.
Course material
- Vademecum of radiology (www.fanc.fgov.be)
- Internal hospital procedures
- International guidelines
Format: more information
The student will spend two weeks in a radiology hospital service. During this time the student will learn about the tasks of a hospital physicist, by observing, participating to the meetings, and interacting with the rest of the personnel.
3 ects. Introductory Internship in Nuclear Medicine (B-KUL-G0Z67a)
Content
- Observation of diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine procedures (e.g. bone scintigraphy, myocardial perfusion scintigraphy, tumor imaging, brain imaging, radionuclide therapy …) by following the clinical care path of the patient.
- The following imaging modalities are involved: gamma camera, SPECT, SPECT/CT, PET/CT, and PET/MR.
- Observe the daily and periodic quality control measures for the following equipment: radionuclide calibrator, gamma camera, SPECT, and PET.
- Participating to the meetings.
- Interacting with the personnel.
Course material
- Internal hospital procedures
- International guidelines
Format: more information
The student will spend two weeks in a nuclear medicine hospital service. During this time the student will learn about the tasks of a hospital physicist, by observing, participating to the meetings, and interacting with the rest of the personnel.
3 ects. Introductory Internship in Radiotherapy (B-KUL-G0Z68a)
Content
- Observation of the radiotherapy clinical workflow from patient setup, pre-treatment imaging, treatment planning, patient specific quality assurance, image-guidance and treatment delivery.
- Observe daily and periodic quality assurance of the different radiotherapy treatment modalities: conformal radiotherapy, VMAT/IMRT with photon beams, electron beam therapy, brachytherapy, proton therapy.
- Participating to the meetings.
- Interacting with the personnel.
Course material
- Internal hospital procedures
- International guidelines
Format: more information
The student will spend two weeks in a radiotherapy hospital service. During this time the student will learn about the tasks of a hospital physicist, by observing, participating to the meetings, and interacting with the rest of the personnel.
Evaluation
Evaluation: Medical Physics: Internship 1 (B-KUL-G2Z66a)
Explanation
The grading scale of this course unit is pass/fail.
Continuous assessment in clinical routine. At the end of this introductory internship, the student writes a single report on his/her activities in each of the three parts (hospital services) during this period.
Each of the three parts of this introductory stage is evaluated independently with a pass or a fail. A pass has to be obtained for each of the three parts in order to pass for this internship.
Information about retaking exams
No 2nd examination opportunity.