IOMP President’s Message

John Damilakis, PhD
President, IOMP

CT dosimetry and ML workshop, IMPW, ICMP 2027

Dear Colleagues,

I’ll devote this message to three IOMP events: a workshop organized very recently in Kuwait, the IMPW 2025 and the ICMP 2027.  

The Middle East Federation of Organizations of Medical Physics (MEFOMP) 2025 Medical Physics Conference, held from February 8 to 10, 2025, in Kuwait, featured a series of specialized workshops. One workshop was the “Advances in CT Dosimetry and Machine Learning: Optimizing Patient Radiation Safety,” organized by the IOMP School in cooperation with MEFOMP. This comprehensive workshop spanned four days, from February 7 to 10, and was structured into both theoretical and practical sessions, each lasting two hours. The program was designed to provide participants with a deep understanding of contemporary issues in CT dosimetry and the integration of machine learning techniques to enhance patient safety. By focusing on both theoretical foundations and practical, hands on experience, it equipped medical physicists with the knowledge and skills necessary to enhance patient radiation safety in the evolving landscape of medical imaging. This workshop was attended by medical physicists from many countries including Kuwait, S. Arabia, Oman, Bahrein, Malaysia, and Spain. I would like to thank the faculty Dr. M. Mahesh, Dr. Maryam Al Hashim, and Dr. Shady Alkhazzam and all attendees for their active and enthusiastic participation.  

We will celebrate the International Medical Physics Week (IMPW) 2025 the week from May 5 to May 9. This year’s agenda aims to highlight both the potential and the challenges of AI-driven innovations in medical physics. The week opens with a debate titled “AI vs. Human Expertise in X-ray Dosimetry”.  A similar debate, scheduled for Tuesday, will explore AI vs. Human Expertise in Radiotherapy (RT).  Midweek, the focus shifts to educational and training aspects of AI. With AI’s growing role in medical physics education, this session will address innovative learning methodologies. Thursday’s webinar will explore AI and its ethical and legal implications in medical physics.  The final session of the week, on Friday, will focus on AI in Nuclear Medicine.  This year’s focus on AI in X-ray dosimetry, radiotherapy, education, ethics, and nuclear medicine offers a comprehensive exploration of the potential applications, opportunities and challenges of medical physics AI applications. IOMP ExCom is currently working to organize the events of the Week.

The 28th International Conference on Medical Physics (ICMP) is set to take place in Abu Dhabi from March 28–31, 2027. Abu Dhabi provides world-class infrastructure, commitment to excellence, and central location connecting Asia, Europe, and Africa. The conference will be held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), a premier facility known for hosting major global events. The theme of ICMP 2027, “Artificial Intelligence in Medical Physics: Advancing Diagnosis, Treatment & Beyond,” reflects the growing role of AI in transforming medical physics.  The meeting is expected to attract attendees from around the world, including medical physicists, clinicians, radiographers and other healthcare professionals.  ICMP 2027 will offer hybrid participation options. This approach ensures that professionals who may not be able to travel can still benefit from the knowledge shared at the conference. Beyond its academic and professional offerings, ICMP 2027 will allow participants to experience Abu Dhabi’s rich culture and heritage.  With strong support from local authorities, a high level of safety, and outstanding hospitality services, I’m confident that ICMP 2027 will be a successful event. Save the dates: March 28–31, 2027, for ICMP in Abu Dhabi!