4-7 November, 2026
4 days
English
1650 EUR
Medical Imaging Centre, Budapest, Hungary
Entry requirements: Radiology specialists, residents
Application starts: June, 2026
Application deadline: 01 Oct, 2026
About the course
The Photon-Counting CT Academy is a unique four-day, case-based educational meeting designed for radiologists, cardiothoracic imagers, neuroradiologists, musculoskeletal imagers, residents, and other healthcare professionals seeking to implement or expand photon-counting CT (PCCT) in clinical practice. The course also addresses the needs of referring clinicians who request PCCT examinations across abdominal, neuro, musculoskeletal, and cardiothoracic imaging – with a strong emphasis on real-world applications of this transformative technology and its impact on patient management across specialties.
Through dedicated sessions covering all four imaging domains, the expert faculty of Semmelweis University – with more than five years of hands-on PCCT experience – will demonstrate how this technology is reshaping routine workflows, enabling protocol optimization, and advancing spectral and quantitative imaging. Interactive case discussions will deliver practical insights, address common pitfalls, and highlight the added diagnostic value of PCCT in oncology, vascular disease, coronary artery disease, and structural heart disease, while also exploring future developments and research opportunities.
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The course is designed for
This course is designed for radiologists and radiology residents, as well as referring clinicians who request photon-counting CT (PCCT) examinations across abdominal, neuroradiology, musculoskeletal, and cardiothoracic imaging. It is particularly relevant for healthcare professionals interested in the practical clinical applications of this transformative technology and its impact on patient management across a wide range of specialties.
Participants’ limitation: max. 25
Required language proficiency
Excellent English communication skills are recommended.
Required level of English: IELTS 6, 7, 8, 9.
Training overview
The training combines expert-led lectures, interactive case discussions, workstation-based practice, and a dedicated PCCT lab visit to provide participants with practical, clinically oriented experience in photon-counting CT. The program is structured around key imaging fields, including abdominal and oncologic imaging, neuroradiology, musculoskeletal imaging, cardiovascular imaging, and chest imaging.
Participants will explore protocol development, workflow considerations, spectral and quantitative image interpretation, and the clinical decision-making value of PCCT through real-world cases. The course places strong emphasis on hands-on learning, expert-guided image reading, common diagnostic pitfalls, and the practical steps required to introduce or further develop PCCT services in clinical environments.
Why choose Photon Counting CT Academy at Semmelweis University
- 5+ years of hands-on PCCT expertise: learn directly from Semmelweis University experts who have been shaping routine workflows with PCCT for over five years.
- Complete four-domain coverage: master protocol optimization, workflow transformation, and spectral/quantitative imaging through dedicated sessions.
- Interactive clinical insights: engage in case discussions that deliver practical solutions, address common pitfalls, and showcase the diagnostic value of PCCT.
- Future-focused learning: bridge the gap between today’s clinical routine and tomorrow’s cutting-edge research opportunities.
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