Program Overview
This three-day online course from King's College London explores the novel PET-MR technology, covering its theory, applications, and practicalities. Participants gain insights from over 20 experts through lectures, virtual scanner visits, and interactive sessions. The course is suitable for individuals with either a PET or MR background and equips them with the knowledge and skills for careers in medical imaging research, clinical practice, and industry.
Program Outline
Simultaneous PET-MR: Science and Practice Course
Degree Overview:
This three-day online course offered by King's College London delves into the novel technology of PET-MR. The first day caters to individuals with either a PET or MR background and reviews the respective other modality's theory. Subsequently, the course covers the latest simultaneous PET-MR scanners in terms of technology and applications. The May 2021 course will be delivered online via Microsoft Teams, featuring live lectures and interactive sessions. The course content is certified by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to continuing professional development principles.
Outline:
Day 1:
- Participants are separated according to their background (PET or MR).
- For PET participants:
- Basic chemistry, physics/acquisition, reconstruction, and analysis of PET
- For MR participants:
- Basic physics, sequences, reconstruction, and analysis of MR
Days 2 and 3:
- PET-MR:
- Virtual visits to PET, MR, and PET-MR scanners
- History, current state-of-the-art instrumentation
- PET-MR specific MR sequences
- Practicalities
- Data correction (attenuation, motion)
- PET-MR specific image reconstruction and processing
- Reading clinical scans with experts
- Full quantification of dynamic data
- PET-MR of heart, brain, and cancer
- Active learning and workshops
- Over 20 lecturers will be involved, including prominent figures in the field.
Teaching:
- The course employs a diverse teaching approach, including:
- Lectures
- Virtual scanner visits
- Three interactive active learning sessions
- A workshop
- Sessions on reading scans with clinicians
Careers:
- The course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to pursue careers in various fields related to PET-MR technology, including:
- Medical imaging research
- Clinical practice
- Industry
Other:
- The course welcomes participants from various backgrounds, including:
- Scientists
- Clinicians
- Industry representatives
- Participants will gain valuable networking opportunities and access to information and knowledge from leading experts in the field.
- The course is closed for enrollment.
- The full fee for the course was £595.
- Discounted rates were available for non-corporate participants and internal King's College London staff.
- Student discounts were also offered.
Entry Requirements:
EU Home Students:
- Undergraduate degree: 2:1 or above in a relevant subject, such as Physics, Engineering, or Computer Science.
- Masters degree: Merit or above in a relevant subject, such as Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering, or Computational Science.
International Overseas Students (outside the EU):
- Undergraduate degree: First class or equivalent in a relevant subject, such as Physics, Engineering, or Computer Science.
- Masters degree: Distinction or equivalent in a relevant subject, such as Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering, or Computational Science.
Additional Requirements:
- Strong mathematical and programming skills.
- Experience with medical imaging or data analysis (preferred).
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
For non-native English speakers, the following English language proficiency scores are required:
- IELTS: 7.0 overall with no less than 6.5 in any component.
- TOEFL: 100 overall with no less than 25 in each component.
- Cambridge English Advanced (CAE): Grade C or above.
- The course is designed for professionals who want to enhance their knowledge of PET-MR, including scientists, clinicians, and industry representatives.
- The course is delivered online via Microsoft Teams, using a combination of live lectures and interactive sessions.
- The course content has been certified by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to continuing professional development principles.
