Since the introduction of the world's first clinical PET/CT scanner in March 2001 at the University Hospital of Zurich, we have built up significant expertise in hybrid imaging, which we pass on to interested physicians. This is made possible by hands-on courses and a structured fellowship program and is primarily designed for nuclear medicine specialists and diagnostic radiologists.
The fellowship program emphasizes that outstanding competence in PET/CT imaging can only be achieved through daily practice under the supervision of experienced personnel. In addition to practical work, the learning process is supplemented by specific lectures. In our fellowship program, fellows spend at least 4 weeks with us to gain the necessary experience and see a sufficient number of cases. We accept a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 6 fellows at the same time. It is also possible to complete the fellowship in 2 blocks at different times. Each Fellow has their own workstation to ensure that they can read the cases at their own pace. The program includes daily lectures on relevant hybrid imaging topics. Although we use GE devices, the Fellowship is designed to be fully applicable across multiple platforms.
Thanks to our international reputation, we have been able to welcome over 400 fellows who are already working with PET/CT or would like to introduce PET/CT into their practice since the program began in 2007. The feedback was extremely positive and confirmed that our fellows are able to apply the knowledge they have acquired in their individual clinical environment after completing their training.
In view of the growing interest in the clinical application of PET/MR, we have successively included this modality in our fellowship program. In addition, we have developed a one-week hands-on Hybrid PET course that complements and expands knowledge of PET/CT and PET/MR. This course includes lectures in the morning and practical exercises at the workstations in the afternoon.
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For special arrangements, please contact us at HybridFellowship@usz.ch.
This information helps us to tailor the program to your needs. Please note that the Department of Nuclear Medicine of the USZ cannot guarantee availability for such special training programs. Applications must be submitted at least 2 months before the planned start date of the program. As a rule, special education programs last a maximum of two weeks.