The course is aimed at all professionals in the field of radiation oncology: radiation oncologists, physicists and radiation therapists (RTTs) with a dedicated focus on SBRT and SRS. 
The course targets individuals who are working in an established SBRT program and who have a solid experience in the practice SBRT and SRS. Participants aim to update they knowledge and competencies with the most recent findings and evidence, they aim to expand their SBRT program to novel indications and aim to update the program to latest technology and innovation. 
Participation in this course is recommended to all professional in 3-5 years intervals, to stay at the forefront in SBRT and SRS.

This masterclass is designed to provide experienced professionals in stereotactic body radiotherapy and stereotactic radiosurgery with a comprehensive update on the latest clinical evidence, technological innovations, and emerging treatment indications. Aimed at individuals working within established SBRT programmes, the course equips participants with the knowledge and tools to advance their practice, adopt novel treatment approaches, and integrate state-of-the-art technologies. Through expert-led lectures and interactive sessions, participants will gain valuable insights to ensure their programmes remain at the forefront of current evidence and innovation. 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course participants should be able to:
•    Update about current best-practice of SRS, SRT and SBRT for established indications.
•    Novel indications for SRS, SRT and SBRT.
•    Most recent technological advances in the field of SRS, SRT and SBRT.

Course Content
•    Technological Innovations in SBRT and SRS
•    Novel radiobiologcal insights into SBRT
•    SBRT and SRS combined with novel systemic therapy: 
•    Expanding SBRT to Novel Indications
•    Update of SBRT for established indications
•    Interactive Case Discussions and Workshops

Learning Methods
•    Didactic lectures
•    Discussions 
•    Case studies 

Key Words
•    Stereotactic body radiotherapy
•    Radiosurgery
•    Stereotactic radiotherapy
•    image guided radiotherapy

Prerequisites
Participants would have needed to attend the introductory SBRT course that ESTRO offers or have worked in a clinic with an established SBRT programme for 5 years.

Course directors

• Matthias Guckenberger, Radiation Oncologist, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich (CH)
• Dirk Verellen, Medical Physicist, Iridium Kankernetwerk, University of Antwerp, Antwerp (BE)

Teachers

• Coen Hurkmans, Medical Physicist, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven (NL)
• Karin Dieckmann, Radiation Oncologist, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna (AT)
• Maria Hawkins, Clinical Oncologist, University College London, London (UK)
• Mischa S. Hoogeman, Medical Physicist, Erasmus Medical Centre-Daniel den Hoed Cancer Centre, Rotterdam (NL)
• Piet Ost, Radiation Oncologist, Ghent University, Ghent (BE)
• Stephanie Lang, Medical Physicist, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich (CH)
• Suresh Senan, Radiation Oncologist, VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam (NL)
• Sarah Barret, Assistant Professor Radiation Therapy, Trinty College (IE)

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Membership

ESTRO members can order products at substantially reduced prices. To benefit from the member registration rate, you must subscribe for the ESTRO membership 2025 BEFORE registering to the course. To become an ESTRO member, benefit from the member registration rate and discover the many other member advantages, please visit the membership page.

Fees

* Members with specialty RadiationTherapist (RTT) may register at the In-Training fee

Early rates are applied up to three months before the starting date of the course.

Late rates are applied three months before the starting date of the course.

The fee includes the course material, coffees, lunches, and the social event.

Advance registration & payment are required.

Access to homework and/or course material will become available upon receipt of full payment.

Insurance and cancellation

Participants are strongly advised to take out their own personal insurance policy. ESTRO does not accept liability for individual medical, travel or personal accidents or incidents. Participants are strongly advised to take insurance policies to cover flight and accommodation cancellation penalties. ESTRO will not refund any travel or accommodation expenses.

For any cancellation made by the course or workshop participant, ESTRO School Events Cancellation Policy will be followed and all stated penalty fees will be applied.

Reduced fees

Members from emerging countries may register at a preferential rate of 350 Euro. Emerging country fee applies to individuals from low-income and lower-middle-income economies according to the World Bank listing here.

Additionally, all specialties from the following countries can benefit from this preferential rate: Albania, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Hungary, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine. 

The preferential rate of 350 Euro is granted automatically when you click on the  BOOK NOW  button and the three conditions below are met:

1. Only ESTRO members for 2025 are eligible (please make sure your 2025 membership is in order before you click on the BOOK NOW  button)
2. Only one course per person per year can be subsidized by ESTRO
3. Sponsored candidates are not entitled to reduced fees (the invoicing address has to be the one of the participant)  

 Please note:

• We can only guarantee a certain number of reduced fees per course
• Application deadlines are the same as early registration fees