The Nordic Radiotherapy Diploma program for Clinical oncologists (NORTHDIP)

At the end of the program the candidate should have scientifically based clinical proficiency in assessing and treating patients that need radiotherapy treatment. During these two years there will be five spread-out one-week long residential courses, one in each Nordic country, which means that the applicant must be willing to travel and to engage in all five parts of the course during the program. This is important to be able to build the Nordic network of clinical oncologists. The first two days of each residential course (Monday and Tuesday) will include online training which can be performed back in the applicant’s own country. The next three days (Wednesday – Friday) residential course. The program is held in English.

Dates for the residential courses: Part 1: Sweden week 43 2024, Part 2: Norway week 11 2025, Part 3: Finland week 43 2025, Part 4: Denmark week 11 2026, Part 5: Iceland week 47 2026.

Five categories:

1. Principles in Modern Radiotherapy
2. Radiobiology, benign diseases an palliative radiotherapy
3. Reirradiation, Stereotactic Radiotherapy, and BCNU Treatment
4. Integrating New Radiotherapy Treatment Options
5. Development of Protocols and Designing Effective Radiotherapy Trial

More detailed information: https://northdip.org/overview

Certification: Upon program completion, participants will receive the NORTHDIP Diploma, contingent upon participating in all program components.

Admission fee: The NORTHDIP program is a not-for-profit initiative. The participation cost is €3,500, covering the educational program and residential courses (including meals and accommodation). Travel expenses are not included, and payment is required before entering the program. NORTHDIP collaborates with Cancerakademin for the practical arrangements.

Last date to apply: April 1st 2024. Date of notification if you are accepted or not: May 3rd 2024. https://northdip.org/apply