FFF Technik experimental course instructor Dr. Nadja Kocher is convinced that radiology learning should be as lively, interactive, and inspiring as possible.
The German Roentgen Society (DRG)'s annual course held in October at the German Röntgen Museum focused exclusively on technology and radiation protection with both theoretical and practical input, offering "exceptional depth," Kocher said in a special Roentken Akademie interview posted on 19 November. DRG added virtual reality (VR) last year.
Students of the FFF Technik experimental course can take advantage of virtual reality (VR) technology as part of an interactive and vivid introduction to radiation protection.Image courtesy of DRG/Roentken Akademie.
"A special feature is the use of virtual reality glasses, which provide an interactive and vivid introduction to radiation protection," explained Kocher, who is a radiologist at Kantonsspital Aarau. "This transforms a complex topic into a truly engaging experience -- radiation protection that you can touch and understand."
In addition, the course's "Raducation" modules on radiation protection and technology are led by experienced medical physicists.
FFF Technik offers a special opportunity for young radiologists, according to Kocher.
"The continuing education of young radiologists is very important to me," she said. "In the Young Radiology Forum, I have repeatedly seen that there is a great need for practical formats. The course offers exactly that -- it provides space for questions, experiments, and genuine understanding."
Kocher added that some participants use the course to prepare for exam situations.
"This greatly boosts their self-confidence -- especially with topics that initially seem abstract," she said.
For young radiologists and others, Kocher also noted that the course offers the opportunity to refresh their knowledge on the foundations of radiology.
"In everyday clinical practice, we often focus on interpreting the images, while the origin of the images, the equipment parameters, or the underlying physical principles are easily overlooked," Kocher said.
Read the full interview here.
