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Summary

Siriade 2.0 is an innovative e-learning platform for radiation oncology education. This digital tool offers online courses and contouring workshops to enhance professional skills in radiation oncology.

Keywords:

Délinéation E-learning Education Radiation oncology Radiothérapie e-learning

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Area of Science:

Radiation Oncology
Medical Education
Digital Health

Background:

The French national society of radiation oncology (SFRO) and the association for radiation oncology continued education (AFCOR) established Siriade in 2008.
Siriade is an e-learning website focused on improving contouring skills.

Purpose of the Study:

To update the Siriade e-learning platform using modern digital tools.
To enhance radiation oncology education through accessible online resources.

Main Methods:

The Siriade platform was updated between 2015 and 2017.
The updated platform includes a theoretical section with online commented videos and a practical section with an online contouring workshop.

Main Results:

Online courses are available on demand, featuring commented videos.
The online contouring workshop provides automated reports comparing user delineations with expert standards.

Conclusions:

Siriade 2.0 represents an innovative digital solution for radiation oncology education.
The platform supports both initial and continuous professional development in the field.