Student Center

A structured place to learn medical dosimetry — from planning fundamentals to MDCB preparation. Practice material will only be published with verified answers and cited sources.

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Guided learning paths

Roadmaps of what to understand before a type of case. They teach concepts and point to resources — not how to treat a specific patient.

I’m planning my first lung SBRT case

A learning roadmap: the concepts and resources to understand before planning lung SBRT. It is not instruction on how to treat any specific patient.

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I’m planning my first prostate case

A learning roadmap: the concepts and resources to understand before planning definitive prostate IMRT/VMAT. It is not instruction on how to treat any specific patient.

9 steps
I’m planning my first whole breast case

A learning roadmap: the concepts and resources to understand before planning whole-breast radiotherapy. It is not instruction on how to treat any specific patient.

9 steps
I’m planning my first head & neck case

A learning roadmap: the concepts and resources to understand before planning head and neck IMRT or VMAT. It is not instruction on how to treat any specific patient.

10 steps
I’m planning my first brain case

A learning roadmap: the concepts and resources to understand before planning brain radiotherapy — glioma, radiosurgery or whole brain. It is not instruction on how to treat any specific patient.

10 steps
I’m planning my first GI case

A learning roadmap: the concepts and resources to understand before planning esophageal, pancreatic, liver, rectal or anal cancer radiotherapy. It is not instruction on how to treat any specific patient.

11 steps
I’m planning my first GYN case

A learning roadmap: the concepts and resources to understand before planning cervix, post-operative endometrial or vulvar radiotherapy and GYN brachytherapy. It is not instruction on how to treat any specific patient.

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Understanding plan evaluation

Planned learning path.

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Topics

Anatomy & Contouring

Cross-sectional anatomy and structure delineation.

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Dose Calculation Concepts

Algorithms, heterogeneity, calculation grids.

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Electron Planning

Energy selection, bolus, cutouts.

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Treatment Planning Fundamentals

Beam geometry, isocenters, weighting, normalization.

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Imaging

CT simulation, MRI, PET, image registration.

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IMRT / VMAT

Inverse planning and optimization.

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Treatment Machines

Linacs, MLCs, imaging systems.

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MDCB Preparation

Study planning and topic outlines for the certification exam.

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Photon Planning

3D conformal technique and field design.

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Plan Evaluation

DVHs, conformity, hotspots, coverage.

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Practice Questions

Published only with verified answers and a cited source.

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Radiation Biology

The LQ model, BED, EQD2, fractionation.

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SBRT / SRS

Stereotactic principles and plan quality.

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