Ethos ART Training Program
UT Southwestern hosts one of the most active and comprehensive adaptive therapy programs in the country. Adaptive therapy unlocks significant potential for truly personalized cancer treatment and enables physicians to visualize treatment response and anatomical changes in real time, then seamlessly adjust the plan at the console. This can result in better tumor coverage while sparing the organs at risk, leading to potentially fewer side effects from the treatment. In contrast, the traditional approach of adapting to treatment response requires a rescan and replanning, which often involves additional appointments and possible treatment delays while waiting for the new plan.
We are now offering a structured training course on the Ethos CBCT-guided adaptive therapy system, which has demonstrated significant potential in improving treatment quality across multiple disease sites, and is designed to help users with prior experience in adaptive therapy broaden their clinical applications with this technology. Offering a dedicated training course not only reflects recognition of UT Southwestern's expertise and leadership in adaptive therapy but also demonstrates our commitment to advancing the field. We have taken this effort to the next level, aiming to train more institutions and expand access to adaptive radiotherapy for patients worldwide.
Led by Mu-Han Lin, Ph.D., Professor, and Mona Arbab, M.D., Assistant Professor, the course includes site-specific workflow training, hands-on practice with adaptive planning tools, and simulation of the online adaptive treatment process. Participants will also engage in interactive discussions with our clinical team to gain practical insights and explore strategies for efficient team coordination. This course is designed to equip attendees with the knowledge and skills necessary to support the implementation of adaptive therapy in their own clinics.
Covered topics include:
- Principles and rationale for online adaptive radiotherapy and its clinical advantages across multiple disease sites
- Key components of Ethos-guided ART workflow, from simulation to online adaptation and treatment delivery
- Adaptive planning, contour review, and emulation of online adaptation processes using the Ethos system
- Clinical staffing models and team-based strategies to optimize adaptive workflow efficiency and reduce physician burden
- Site-specific considerations, including imaging, contouring, and quality assurance for implementing ART protocols
Accreditation
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center designates this live activity for 16 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s). Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.25 Category A credit(s). Therapists should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of participation in the activity.
The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Educational Programs designates this live activity for a maximum of 21.25 CAMPEP Education credit(s). Medical physicists should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of participation in the activity.
Program Directors and Presenters
Directors: Mu-Han Lin, Ph.D., and Mona Arbab, M.D.
Register
If your institution has an active Varian contract with available education credits that can be utilized for this training course, no fee will be assessed at this time. Our training coordinator will contact Varian to confirm contract eligibility on your behalf before moving forward with registration. Training will be held in December 2025 (exact date coming soon).
Ethos ART training programs are two-day sessions (Thursday and Friday).