European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (UEMS/EACCME)
The 64th Annual PTCOG Conference, Deauville, France 08/06/2026 – 12/06/2026, has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 34.5 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. The EACCME is an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS): www.uems.eu
American Medical Association (AMA)
Through an agreement between the European Union of Medical Specialists and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert EACCME credits to an equivalent number of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Information on the process to convert EACCME credit to AMA credit can be found at https://edhub.ama-assn.org/pages/applications
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Live educational activities, occurring outside of Canada, recognized by the UEMS-EACCME for ECMEC credits are deemed to be Accredited Group Learning Activities (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. For more information, visit: https://www.royalcollege.ca/en/standards-and-accreditation/cpd-accreditation/international-agreements-physicians-outside-canada.html
Credit Breakdown
Each participant should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.
|
Day |
Maximum Credits |
|
08/06/2026 |
7.0 |
|
09/06/2026 |
7.0 |
|
10/06/2026 |
7.0 |
|
11/06/2026 |
6.5 |
|
12/06/2026 |
7.0 |
|
Total Credits: |
34.5 |
Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board
The 64th Annual Conference of the Particle Therapy Cooperative Group has been submitted for accreditation from the Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB). This recognition underscores our commitment to providing top-tier educational opportunities for medical dosimetrists worldwide.
The Medical Dosimetry Certification Board (MDCB), formally incorporated in 1988, is the recognized certifying agency for Medical Dosimetry in the United States. The mission of the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board is to steer the advancement of the Medical Dosimetry profession by establishing certification and continuing education standards to enhance quality patient care: https://mdcb.org/
- Please note that certificates will not be issued at the conference. Instead, the provider will send an attendance to MDCB. This feature allows for the auto-population of CMD learning plans/transcripts with completed and accepted activities.
Educational Objectives
After participating in this educational event, learners should be able to:
- Address individual needs in compliance with their Continuous Professional Development (CPD) plan
- Explain the fundamental physical principles of particle therapy and the rationale for using proton and ion beams in radiation oncology
- Analyze the radiobiological mechanisms underlying proton and carbon ion therapy
- Evaluate treatment planning strategies, dose calculation algorithms, and quality assurance processes
- Assess sources of uncertainty in particle therapy delivery
- Apply current clinical evidence to compare indications and outcomes of particle therapy across different tumor sites
- Interpret emerging research in particle therapy
Target Audience
The principal intended recipients are fully qualified medical specialist doctors involved in the clinical use, research, and development of particle therapy. This includes specialists in Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, and Medical Physics who are engaged in cancer treatment using advanced radiotherapy techniques such as proton and ion therapy. The activity is primarily intended for senior clinicians, including consultants, attending physicians, and specialists working in particle therapy centres or academic institutions. The conference is also relevant for experienced clinicians involved in multidisciplinary cancer care teams and translational research related to radiation biology, treatment planning, and technological innovation in particle therapy.
To Receive Your CME/CPD Certificate
The CME/CPD certificate will be available after completing the online evaluation and credit-claiming procedure. The process takes about 5 minutes. We thank you for your feedback as it is an important part of CME/CPD accreditation and helps improve future educational offerings.
Before 13 July 2026:
- Access the online system via the following link
- Complete the anonymous online evaluation
- Enter your email address (conference registration email) and Registration ID during the credit-claiming process
- Complete the credit claim form and submit
- The CME/CPD certificate will be available for download and retained for your records.
- Please note that web browsers Mozilla Firefox 2.X or higher, or Google Chrome are recommended. Mobile devices are not supported.
- Kindly note that the PTCOG 2026 online evaluation will be active on the last day of the meeting. You will then be able to access it and claim your CME/CPD certificate.
Disclosure and Resolution of Personal Conflicts of Interest
In accordance with CME/CPD accreditation criteria and standards for commercial support to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor, those in control of the educational content must disclose potential or actual conflicts of interest. Disclosure information is evaluated and conflicts of interest are resolved. Disclosure is made to participants prior to the activity. Participants will be asked on the evaluation to assess the objectivity and independence of the event.
- View disclosure information HERE.
Industry Support Disclosure
This event is supported, in part, by funding from industry. All support is managed in strict accordance with CME/CPD accreditation criteria and standards for commercial support. Appropriate acknowledgement of all supporting organisations is made in the programme guide, on the event website, and with signage during the event.
- View a list of all industry supporters here.
- View detailed programmes for all Industry Sessions here.
Commitment to the Highest Standards in CME/CPD
Kenes Group is committed to being a valuable and knowledgeable partner in the design and delivery of educationally strong, independent, transparent, and effective CME/CPD programmes. Kenes is a proud member of the Good CME Practice Group (gCMEp), a member organisation contributing to improving health outcomes by:
Championing best practice in CME/CPD
Maintaining and improving standards
Mentoring and educating
Working in collaboration with critical stakeholders
Membership in the Good CME Practice Group illustrates Kenes commitment to high standards and knowledgeable partnership with its clients in the design and delivery of medical events.