Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.6.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # International Organization for Medical Physics Welcome to IOMP ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.iomp.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [News & Events](https://www.iomp.org/news-posts/) - [IMPW Webinar Series by the Bangladesh Medical Physics Society (BMPS) 20-23 April 2026](https://www.iomp.org/impw-webinar-series-by-the-bangladesh-medical-physics-society-bmps-20-23-april-2026/) - Dear Colleagues,We are pleased to inform that the Bangladesh Medical Physics Society (BMPS) will be organizing the International Medical Physics Week (IMPW) 2026 Webinar Series, scheduled as follows:Event Title: International Medical Physics Week (IMPW) 2026 – Webinar SeriesOrganizer: Bangladesh Medical Physics Society (BMPS)Dates: 20–23 April 2026Time: 8:00 PM (Bangladesh Standard Time), except on 22 April, - April 20, 2026 - [Call for IDMP 2026 Poster Design](https://www.iomp.org/call-for-idmp-2026-poster-design/) - Dear Colleagues,IOMP is seeking creative poster designs for the Internation Day of Medical Physics (IDMP 2026).The theme for this year’s IDMP is: “Advancing Global Health Equity: The Ethical Foundation of Medical Physics”Please follow these conditions for poster submission:One page.In English.Reflects the above theme.One poster per person.The deadline to submit a poster is Tuesday 5th May - March 29, 2026 - [In Loving Memory of Dr William R Hendee](https://www.iomp.org/in-loving-memory-of-dr-william-r-hendee/) - Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Email Telegram X - March 15, 2026 - [IOMP Message on the World's Health Day - 7 April 2026](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-message-on-the-worlds-health-day-7-april-2026/) - IOMP Message on the World’s Health Day 2026Together for Health. Stand with Science. Medical physics is a discipline that stands at the intersection of human care and scientific rigor. Everything we do—from developing new diagnostic and therapeutic technologies to ensuring their safe and effective implementation—is guided by a shared purpose: to protect patients, advance medicine, - April 2, 2026 - [AOCMP 2026: Early Registration Open & Abstract Submission Deadline Extended to 1 May 2026](https://www.iomp.org/aocmp-2026-early-registration-open-abstract-submission-deadline-extended-to-1-may-2026/) - https://www.aocmp2026.org/abstract/2026_fall/main.htmlDear Colleagues,The Asia-Oceania Congress of Medical Physics (AOCMP) is a leading international scientific congress held on a rotating basis among member countries of the Asia-Oceania Federation of Organizations for Medical Physics (AFOMP). The 26th Asia-Oceania Congress of Medical Physics (AOCMP 2026) is scheduled to be held in Busan, Republic of Korea, from September 9 to 11, 2026.We - April 2, 2026 - [GAMPER IMPW Webinar “Communication Skills for Medical Physicists in the AI Era” - 27 April 2026](https://www.iomp.org/gamper-impw-webinar-27-april-2026/) - Greetings from the Global Alliance for Medical Physics Education and Research (GAMPER).On the occasion of International Medical Physics Week (IMPW), we are organizing a webinar titled:“Communication Skills for Medical Physicists in the AI Era”The session will be delivered by Prof. Dr. M. Mahesh, MS, PhD, Vice-President, International Organization for Medical Physics (IOMP), Board Chair, American Association of Physicists in - April 1, 2026 - [Medical Physics Residency Program (Argentina) – Call for Applications 2026](https://www.iomp.org/medical-physics-residency-program-argentina-call-for-applications-2026/) - Medical Physics Residency Program – Call for Applications 2026Fundación Médica de Río Negro y Neuquén – Leben SaludPatagonia, Argentina Fundación Médica de Río Negro y Neuquén (Leben Salud), in academic partnership with the Faculty of Medicine of the National University of Comahue (UNCo), is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the Medical Physics Residency - March 12, 2026 - [IDOS 2026 - Call for Abstracts (Deadline: 2 April 2026)](https://www.iomp.org/idos-2026-call-for-abstracts-deadline-2-april-2026/) - Dear Colleagues,IDOS 2026 will take place from 5–9 October 2026 in Vienna, Austria, and will provide an international platform for discussing the latest developments in radiation dosimetry for medical applications. The deadline for abstract submission for the International Symposium on Standards, Applications and Quality Assurance in Medical Radiation Dosimetry (IDOS 2026) is approaching.With less than one - March 8, 2026 - [IMPW 2026 on 20-24 April 2026 “Sustainability in Healthcare: The Medical Physics Contribution” ](https://www.iomp.org/impw-2026-on-20-24-april-2026-sustainability-in-healthcare-the-medical-physics-contribution/) - Dear Colleagues,We are pleased to announce that International Medical Physics Week (IMPW) 2026 will take place on 20–24 April 2026, with the theme “Sustainability in Healthcare: The Medical Physics Contribution.” To mark this occasion, the IOMP ExCom has organised a 5-day webinar series to celebrate the week, and we warmly invite all colleagues to join.Find more - February 24, 2026 - [ICTP/UniTs - Master of Advanced Studies in Medical Physics and Radiation Metrology - Application is now open (Deadline 15 April 2026)](https://www.iomp.org/ictp-units-master-of-advanced-studies-in-medical-physics-and-radiation-metrology-application-is-now-open-deadline-15-april-2026/) - Please find the details of the programme and application process here: https://www.ictp.it/opportunity/master-advanced-studies-medical-physics-and-radiation-metrology - March 4, 2026 - [Call for applications: TWAS Grants for Research in the Middle East and North Africa (GTCR-MENA)](https://www.iomp.org/call-for-applications-twas-grants-for-research-in-the-middle-east-and-north-africa-gtcr-mena/) - Call for applications: TWAS Grants for Research in the Middle East and North Africa (GTCR-MENA)With the support of the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), TWAS is launching a new programme to strengthen the research capacity of researchers in selected countries in the Middle East and North Africa.The grants are for purchase - March 3, 2026 - [eMPW Dec 2025 (Vol 41, No 2) is now published](https://www.iomp.org/empw-dec-2025-vol-41-no-2-is-now-published/) - eMPW Dec 2025 (Vol 41(16), No. 2) issue is now published. Enjoy reading! Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Email Telegram X - January 6, 2026 - [6th ECMP 2026 - 23-26 September 2026, Valentia, Spain](https://www.iomp.org/6th-ecmp-2026-23-26-september-2026-valentia-spain/) - Discover ECMP 2026: Join Europe’s Premier Medical Physics Congress in ValenciaThe 6th European Congress of Medical Physics (ECMP 2026) is just around the corner — and we warmly invite you to be part of this flagship event for the Medical Physics community. Taking place from 23 to 26 September 2026 in the vibrant city of - February 14, 2026 - [The new issue of MPI (MPI-Vol.13-No.2-2025) is now published](https://www.iomp.org/the-new-issue-of-mpi-mpi-vol-13-no-2-2025-is-now-published/) - Dear Colleagues, We are delighted to announce that the new issue of Medical Physics International journal (MPI-Vol.13-No.2-2025) is now published: http://mpijournal.org/MPI-v13i01.aspx - January 24, 2026 - [EMP News Issue 04 Winter 2025](https://www.iomp.org/emp-news-issue-04-winter-2025/) - EMP News Winter 2025 – Season’s Greetings from the EFOMP!The latest edition of the quarterly EFOMP newsletter EMP News is now available online!What to expect inside?As 2025 draws to a close, this winter edition of European Medical Physics News looks back on an eventful autumn and the beginning of winter, showcasing the energy, collaboration, and - December 22, 2025 - [ALFIM Newsletter December 2025](https://www.iomp.org/alfim-newsletter-december-2025/) - Dear Colleagues,We are pleased to share the latest issue of the Latin American Association of Medical Physics (ALFIM) Newsletter (Volume 3, December 2025).The newsletter can be accessed via this link. - December 21, 2025 - [21st IEEE International Symposium on Medical Measurements and Applications, Montevideo, Uruguay, 7-10 April 2026](https://www.iomp.org/21st_ieee_international_symposium_on_medical_measurements_and_applications/) - Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce that the 21st edition of the IEEE International Symposium on Medical Measurements and Applications will take place in Montevideo, Uruguay on April 7-10, 2026. Please find attached the symposium flyer and kindly share it with your contacts. Thank you. Download flyer in PDF: memea26-cfp_web-06 - November 18, 2025 - [Announcement of IDMP Awardees 2025](https://www.iomp.org/announcement-of-idmp-awardees-2025/) - The IOMP is delighted to announce the awardees of the 2025 IDMP Award: Prof Dr Mary K. Martel (AAPM)Prof Dr. K Thayalan (AFOMP)Prof Dr. Patricia Mora (ALFIM)Prof Dr. Paolo Russo (EFOMP)Prof. Dr. Stephen Inkoom (FAMPO)Assoc Prof Dr Hadi Fayad (MEFOMP)Assoc Prof Sivalee Suriyapee (SEAFOMP)This award recognises excellence in Medical Physics with a particular view of promoting - November 8, 2025 - [IDMP 2025 Award: Nomination Deadline extended to 15 Oct 2025](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2025-award-deadline-extended-to-15-oct-2025/) - IDMP 2025 Award: Nomination Deadline extended to 15 October 2025The IOMP is pleased to seek nominations for the IDMP 2025 Award. This award recognises excellence in Medical Physics with a particular view of promoting medical physics to a larger audience and highlighting the contributions medical physicists make to patient care. The 2025 IDMP Award is - September 30, 2025 - [Update on IUPESM Geant4 Workshop for Medical Physics – October 1, 2025 (Wednesday)](https://www.iomp.org/update-on-iupesm-geant4-workshop-for-medical-physics-october-1-2025-wednesday/) - Geant4 is an open-source Monte Carlo radiation physics simulation code, extensively used in medical physics, including verification of radiotherapy treatment planning systems, and the design of equipment for radiotherapy and nuclear medicine. It is also used in medical imaging for dosimetry, to improve detectors and reconstruction algorithms, and for radiation protection assessments. Geant4 can be - September 26, 2025 - [Announcement of IOMP Fellows (2025)](https://www.iomp.org/announcement-of-iomp-fellows-2025/) - The IOMP is delighted to announce that the following eight distinguished individuals have been awarded with the title of Fellows of IOMP (FIOMP) in 2025:Ana Maria Marques (ALFIM)Chai Hong Yeong (SEAFOMP)Eva Bezak (AFOMP)James Cheow Lei Lee (SEAFOMP)Jing Cai (AFOMP)Kathleen M. Hintenlang (AAPM)Mashari Alnuaimi (MEFOMP)Supriyanto Ardjo Pawiro (SEAFOMP)This honour recognizes individuals who have made outstanding and - September 9, 2025 - [Announcement of IUPAP–IOMP WC2025 Travel Award Winners](https://www.iomp.org/announcement-of-iupap-iomp-wc2025-travel-award-winners/) - IOMP is pleased to announce the recipients of the IUPAP–IOMP Travel Awards for LMIC Participants to attend WC2025:Atul MishraDeepa SharmaRajni VermaP. VenkatramanMohana MEmmanuel FiagbedziThe review of applications and final selection were carried out strictly according to the criteria announced in the official call.Congratulations to all the winners! - September 7, 2025 - [Recording for IOMP Webinar "Global Perspective for Advancement in Radiation Oncology" is now available](https://www.iomp.org/recording-for-iomp-webinar-global-perspective-for-advancement-in-radiation-oncology-is-now-available/) - Recording for IOMP webinar – 18 August 2025“Global Perspective for Advancement in Radiation Oncology“is now available. - August 28, 2025 - [Workshop on Shielding of X-ray Radiotherapy Rooms - 2 October 2025 (Thursday)](https://www.iomp.org/workshop-on-shielding-of-x-ray-radiotherapy-rooms-2-october-2025-thursday/) - Join the shielding workshop during the Medical Physics World Congress!This workshop provides an introduction to radiation shielding design calculations for external beam radiotherapy facilities. It covers fundamental principles and practical approaches for designing shielding for medical linear accelerators, including neutron shielding considerations for high-energy linacs. It also summarises requirements for kV treatment rooms and CT - August 25, 2025 - [Geant4 Workshop for Medical Physics – October 1, Wednesday](https://www.iomp.org/geant4-workshop-for-medical-physics-october-1-wednesday-2/) - Geant4 is an open-source Monte Carlo radiation physics simulation code, extensively used in medical physics, including verification of radiotherapy treatment planning systems, and the design of equipment for radiotherapy and nuclear medicine. It is also used in medical imaging for dosimetry, to improve detectors and reconstruction algorithms, and for radiation protection assessments. Geant4 can be - August 25, 2025 - [2025 IOMP Awards Announcement](https://www.iomp.org/2025-iomp-awards-announcement/) - 🏆 2025 IOMP Awards AnnouncementThe International Organization for Medical Physics (IOMP) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 IOMP Awards, recognizing excellence in medical physics across education, research, innovation, and leadership.Harold Johns Medal: Golam Abu ZakariaRegional Society: EFOMPNational Society: German Society of Medical PhysicsAffiliation: Anhalt University of Applied Sciences, GermanyProfile: https://www.bas.org.bd/fellow-details/133IUPAP Early Career Scientist Prize: Jesús García OvejeroRegional - August 10, 2025 - [IOMP School during Medical Physics World Congress](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-school-during-medical-physics-world-congress/) - Join the IOMP School during the Medical Physics World Congress. This will be a great educational opportunity, covering medical physics basics as well as advanced topics. Enhance your knowledge with expert led sessions. Sessions will run from 8 am to 9am, and 5:30pm to 6:30pm. Don’t miss this unique learning opportunity! - August 6, 2025 - [Geant4 Workshop for Medical Physics – October 1, Wednesday](https://www.iomp.org/geant4-workshop-for-medical-physics-october-1-wednesday/) - Geant4 is a powerful, open-source Monte Carlo simulation toolkit widely used in medical physics, supporting applications in treatment verification, imaging dosimetry, nuclear medicine, radiation protection, and radiobiology. This workshop highlights Geant4’s capabilities and showcases realistic applications in X-ray radiotherapy, hadron therapy, imaging, shielding, and radiobiology using platforms such as GATE, TOPAS, and GAMOS. Participants will - August 6, 2025 - [IUPAP-IOMP Travel Awards for LMIC Applicants to Attend WC2025](https://www.iomp.org/iupap-iomp-travel-awards-for-lmic-applicants-to-attend-wc2025/) - IOMP is pleased to announce that the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP), with support from IOMP, will award grants to help cover the travel expenses of young medical physicists from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). These grants will enable young and early career medical physicists to participate in the World Congress on - July 31, 2025 - [SCMPCR Newsletter - Vol 7, Issue 2, July 2025](https://www.iomp.org/scmpcr-newsletter-vol-7-issue-2-july-2025/) - Dear Colleagues,We are pleased to share the latest issue of the South Asia Centre for Medical Physics and Cancer Research (SCMPCR) Newsletter (Volume 7, Issue 2, July 2025).This edition highlights key regional developments, international partnerships and training programs shaping the future of radiation medicine and medical physics. It also features voices of early-career professionals, updates - July 23, 2025 - [IDMP 2025 Poster & Winner!](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2025-poster-winner/) - Dear Colleagues,I am delighted to share the official winning poster for the upcoming International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP), designed by the talented Ms. Yashna M. Seebarruth, Medical Physicist at J. Nehru Hospital, Rose Belle – Mauritius .This beautifully crafted design reflects both creativity and the spirit of our profession, showcasing the impact of Medical - July 22, 2025 - [IUPESM WC 2025 – unveiled program, expert speakers and workshops](https://www.iomp.org/iupesm-wc-2025-unveiled-program-expert-speakers-and-workshops/) - Preliminary program unveiled + more speakers and unmissable Congress workshopsNo images? Click hereIN THIS EDITIONPreliminary program unveiledExclusive speaker videosLate breaking research abstractsCongress workshopsPhotography competition PRELIMINARY PROGRAM NOW LIVE – GET A FIRST LOOK AT WHAT’S AHEAD!The IUPESM World Congress 2025 will spotlight transformative advances shaping modern healthcare. A key focus will be the integration of AI and machine learning into clinical - July 9, 2025 - [eMPW June 2025 (Vol 41, No 1) is now published](https://www.iomp.org/empw-june-2025-vol-41-no-1-is-now-published/) - eMPW Jun 2025 (Vol 41(16), No. 1) issue is now published. Enjoy reading! Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Email Telegram X - July 3, 2025 - [Medical Physics Workshop (7-11 July 2025): Latest Trends in Medical Physics by National University of Colombia](https://www.iomp.org/medical-physics-workshop-7-11-july-2025-latest-trends-in-medical-physics-by-national-university-of-colombia/) - - June 29, 2025 - [IOMP Election Results for term 2025-2028](https://www.iomp.org/election-results-for-term-2025-2028/) - We are pleased to announce the results of IOMP Elections for the term 2025-2028:OfficersPosition NameVice President M. MaheshSecretary- General Magdalena StoevaTreasurer Hassan KharitaChairs of CommitteesPosition NameScience Robert JerajEducation and Training Mika KortesniemiProfessional Relations Simone Kodlulovich RenhaPublications Francis HasfordAwards and Honors Kwan Hoong Ng Medical Physics World Board Chai Hong YeongCongratulations to - June 22, 2025 - [Hybrid Courses in the Field of Particle Therapy: Free Participation for Selected Participants](https://www.iomp.org/hybrid-courses-in-the-field-of-particle-therapy-free-participation-for-selected-participants/) - Hybrid Teaching Course Particle Therapy 2025, taking place Oct. 6 – Nov. 21, 2025:Please don’t miss the deadline on August 31, 2025 for application for free participation:https://www.dkfz.de/en/medical-physics-in-radiation-oncology/further-education-and-training/hybrid-courses-in-the-field-of-particle-therapy#c13246Further information please visit www.dkfz.de/particle_course_en - June 12, 2025 - [Recording for 30 May 2025 webinar "Inspiring and Energizing the Next Generations of Medical Physicists" is now available](https://www.iomp.org/recording-for-30-may-2025-webinar-inspiring-and-energizing-the-next-generations-of-medical-physicists-is-now-available/) - Recording for the 30 May 2025 webinar “Inspiring and Energizing the Next Generations of Medical Physicists – Why medicine (still) needs physics: A tour de force on the frontiers of medical physics” is now available:https://youtu.be/KFWvZEBOZd4 - May 30, 2025 - [Announcement of 2025 IUPESM Award of Merit in Medical Physics Awardee – John Boone](https://www.iomp.org/announcement-of-2025-iupesm-award-of-merit-in-medical-physics-awardee-john-boone/) - Dear Colleagues,We are delighted to announce that the 2025 IUPESM Award of Merit in Medical Physics has been awarded to Professor John M. Boone from the University of California Davis Health, California, USA.Please join us in congratulating Professor John Boone on this well-deserved recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field of medical physics! - May 28, 2025 - [Announcement for MPWB/AAPM Awards for Virtual Access to the AAPM 2025 Annual Meeting](https://www.iomp.org/announcement-for-mpwb-aapm-awards-for-virtual-access-to-the-aapm-2025-annual-meeting/) - The Medical Physics for World Benefit (MPWB), in collaboration with the AAPM Global Early Career Research Subcommittee (GECRSC), is pleased to announce the MPWB/AAPM Awards for Virtual Access to the AAPM 2025 Annual Meeting. This initiative aims to increase access to high-quality scientific, professional, and educational content for medical physicists and early career researchers (ECR) in Low- - May 26, 2025 - [School on Medical Physics for Radiation Therapy: Dosimetry, Treatment Planning and Delivery for Advanced Applications](https://www.iomp.org/school-on-medical-physics-for-radiation-therapy-dosimetry-treatment-planning-and-delivery-for-advanced-applications/) - The ICTP will organize, with the support of the International Organization for Medical Physics (IOMP), the European Federation of Organisations for Medical Physics (EFOMP), the Federation of African Medical Physics Organizations (FAMPO), the Middle East Federation of Medical Physics (MEFOMP), the RAD-AID International and the Italian Association of Medical Physics (AIFM), a two-week School on Medical Physics for Radiation Therapy.Please refer to - April 28, 2025 - [FAMPO Webinar 2025: AI-driven dosimetry: Enhancing safety in X-ray imaging](https://www.iomp.org/fampo-webinar-2025-ai-driven-dosimetry-enhancing-safety-in-x-ray-imaging/) - Speaker: Prof. John Damilakis (IOMP President)Theme: AI-driven dosimetry: Enhancing safety in X-ray imagingDate: Tuesday, 29 April 2025Time: 10.00 am GMT (1.00 pm EET) Link for registration and participation: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/54314de3-016b-48df-867b-9eb576bc96e8@afab14ca-ab60-42a6-8a29-ff101424f318 - April 22, 2025 - [Call for Nomination: 2025 IDMP Award](https://www.iomp.org/call-for-nomination-2025-idmp-award/) - The IOMP is pleased to seek nominations for the IDMP Award. This award recognises excellence in Medical Physics with a particular view of promoting medical physics to a larger audience and highlighting the contributions medical physicists make to patient care. The 2025 IDMP Award is given on the occasion of the celebration of the International - April 16, 2025 - [Call for Nomination: 2025 IUPAP Early Career Scientist Prize in Medical Physics (Extended Deadline: 21 April 2025)](https://www.iomp.org/call-for-nomination-2025-iupap-early-career-scientist-prize-in-medical-physics-extended-deadline-21-april-2025/) - The IOMP is pleased to announce the IUPAP Early Career Scientist Prize in Medical Physics 2025. This award was established and funded by the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP) and is awarded by the International Organization for Medical Physics (IOMP) as the IUPAP affiliated International Commission for Medical Physics.The Award will include - April 13, 2025 - [Call for Nomination: IUPESM Awards of Merit in Medical Physics 2025 (Extended Deadline: 21 April 2025)](https://www.iomp.org/call-for-nomination-iupesm-awards-of-merit-in-medical-physics-2025-extended-deadline-21-april-2025/) - The IOMP is pleased to announce the IUPESM Award of Merit in Medical Physics 2025. IUPESM honours individuals with its IUPESM Awards of Merit a medical physicist and a biomedical engineer who have established distinguished careers in their field. With great satisfaction, IOMP Awards Committee acts as the IOMP Sub-committee to the IUPESM Awards Committee - April 13, 2025 - [MEDBIOGRAFIA 2025 - Photography competition held with the IUPESM World Congress 2025](https://www.iomp.org/medbiografia-2025-photography-competition-held-with-the-iupesm-world-congress-2025/) - Dear all,We have opened a photography competition in MP and BME: MEDBIOGRAFIA 2025 https://wc2025.org/photography-competition/Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering, and Science in Medicine through PhotographyWe invite you to submit photos in one of three categories:Conference theme: Bridging the Gap: Science, Technology, and Clinical Practice for a Sustainable WorldGeneral categoryAI created images - April 1, 2025 - [Call for Nominations of Multiple IOMP Awards/Honours](https://www.iomp.org/call-for-nominations-of-multiple-iomp-awards-honours-2/) - Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce the Calls for multiple Awards/Honours from the IOMP. The awards, nomination forms and deadline for each nomination are listed below. For more information regarding the awards please refer: https://www.iomp.org/awards-honours/Nomination Forms (2025): Nomination form for IUPESM Fellowship Award 2025 (Deadline: 2 April 2025)Nomination form for the IDMP and IUPAP Early Career Scientist - March 13, 2025 - [Call for Nomination: IUPESM Awards of Merit in Medical Physics 2025](https://www.iomp.org/call-for-nomination-iupesm-awards-of-merit-in-medical-physics-2025/) - The IOMP is pleased to announce the IUPESM Award of Merit in Medical Physics 2025. IUPESM honours individuals with its IUPESM Awards of Merit a medical physicist and a biomedical engineer who have established distinguished careers in their field. With great satisfaction, IOMP Awards Committee acts as the IOMP Sub-committee to the IUPESM Awards Committee - March 13, 2025 - [Recording for IOMP Webinar - 7 March 2025 is now available](https://www.iomp.org/recording-for-iomp-webinar-7-march-2025-is-now-available/) - Recording for IOMP webinar – 7 March 2025“International Women’s Day with Medical Physics Professionals Across the Continents”is now available. - March 10, 2025 - [IUPESM Fellowships Awards (Announcement 2025)](https://www.iomp.org/iupesm-fellowships-awards-announcement-2025/) - In addition to its own awards program, the International Organization for Medical Physics (IOMP) also participates in the IUPESM awards program. IUPESM Fellowship is an honor used to recognize significant activities of colleagues for international development supporting the Union of medical physicists and biomedical engineers. IUPESM Fellowship will be awarded by the IUPESM to colleagues - March 10, 2025 - [IOMP School on Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT)](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-school-on-imrt/) - When: 5-8 October 2024 (preceding AOCMP/SEACOMP2024) Where: National Cancer Institute, Putrajaya, Malaysia Aimed at: Medical Physicists from LMI countries Objectives: Understanding of IMRT, including planning, delivery, associated technologies, professional and quality assurance considerations Registration: USD100 Programme: Download the IOMP School on IMRT Programme Submit your EOI: https://forms.gle/eELdwU29hC8Z12KKA Course Objectives The main objective of - August 8, 2024 - [Recording for the webinar "Meet the industry: Unlocking radiotherapy's potential through innovation" is now available](https://www.iomp.org/recording-for-the-webinar-meet-the-industry-unlocking-radiotherapys-potential-through-innovation-is-now-available/) - Recording for the 29 January 2025 webinar “Meet the industry: Unlocking radiotherapy’s potential through innovation” is now available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyzqzQ2Ylz0&feature=youtu.be - January 30, 2025 - [WC2025: Call for Special Symposia](https://www.iomp.org/wc2025-call-for-special-symposia/) - Call for Special SymposiumWe are pleased to announce submissions are now open for Special Symposium sessions for the IUPESM World Congress 2025. Special Symposium is an important element to our Congress program, and Special Symposium sessions are included in the draft program available via the WC website: IUPESM 2025 – Program Overview.xlsxFor information and to submit a - February 26, 2025 - [WC2025: Abstract Submission Extended to 17 March 2025](https://www.iomp.org/wc2025-abstract-submission-extended-to-17-march-2025/) - NEW ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINESubmissions have been extended, and will now close at11:59pm ACDT on Monday 17 March 2025For many, 2025 so far has been quite hectic. To support your efforts in submitting an abstract, and in response to many requests, the Scientific Committee has decided to extend the deadline for abstract submissions.The new deadline is - March 3, 2025 - [Call for Nominations of Multiple IOMP Awards/Honours](https://www.iomp.org/call-for-nominations-of-multiple-iomp-awards-honours/) - Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce the Calls for multiple Awards/Honours from the IOMP. The awards, nomination forms and deadline for each nomination are listed below. For more information regarding the awards please refer: https://www.iomp.org/awards-honours/Nomination Forms (2025): Nomination form for the IDMP and IUPAP Early Career Scientist Prize in Medical Physics, IOMP 2025 (Deadline: 7 April 2025)Nomination - March 1, 2025 - [ELECTION OF OFFICERS & CHAIRS: 2025-2028 INVITATION TO NOMINATE](https://www.iomp.org/election-of-officers-chairs-2025-2028-invitation-to-nominate/) - Dear IOMP members, I am happy to announce the start of the election process for IOMP officers and chairs for the 2025-2028 term. The IOMP Council will elect the Officers/Chairs by means of a ballot (via email). The new Officers/Chairs will assume office at the end of the General Assembly to be held during the - February 28, 2025 - [Call for Nomination: 2025 IUPAP Early Career Scientist Prize in Medical Physics](https://www.iomp.org/call-for-nomination-2025-iupap-early-career-scientist-prize-in-medical-physics/) - The IOMP is pleased to announce the IUPAP Early Career Scientist Prize in Medical Physics 2025. This award was established and funded by the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP) and is awarded by the International Organization for Medical Physics (IOMP) as the IUPAP affiliated International Commission for Medical Physics.The Award will include - February 13, 2025 - [IOMP School webinars](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-school-webinars-3/) - https://iomp.org/iomp-school-webinars-2020/ - June 7, 2020 - [ICTP/UniTs - Master in Medical Physics - Call for applications for the cycle 2026-27](https://www.iomp.org/ictp-units-master-in-medical-physics-call-for-applications-for-the-cycle-2026-27/) - For further details please refer https://www.ictp.it/opportunity/master-advanced-studies-medical-physics - February 19, 2025 - [The new issue of MPI (MPI-Vol.12-No.2-2024) is now published](https://www.iomp.org/the-new-issue-of-mpi-mpi-vol-12-no-2-2024-is-now-published/) - Dear Colleagues, We are delighted to announce that the new issue of Medical Physics International journal (MPI-Vol.12-No.2-2024) is now published: http://mpijournal.org/MPI-v13i01.aspx - January 30, 2025 - [10th Latin American Congress of Medical Physics - 9-12 March 2025](https://www.iomp.org/10th-latin-american-congress-of-medical-physics-9-12-march-2025/) - Dear Colleagues, We are delighted to inform that the 10th Latin American Congress of Medical Physics, in conjunction with the 2nd Ibero-Latin American and Caribbean Congress of Medical Physics and the IV International Symposium on Radiation Protection in Medicine, will be held from 9-12 March 2025 at the City of Antigua Guatemala.More details can be found - January 30, 2025 - [IOMP Newsletter Vol. 6, No. 4, August 2024](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-newsletter-vol-6-no-4-august-2024/) - IOMP Newsletter Vol. 6, No. 4, August 2024 is officially published - August 17, 2024 - [Announcing World Patient Safety Day - 17 September 2024](https://www.iomp.org/announcing-world-patient-safety-day-17-september-2024/) - Announcing World Patient Safety Day 2024World Patient Safety Day, one of WHO’s global public health days, carries forward its mission into 2024. Established in 2019 by the Seventy-second World Health Assembly through the adoption of resolution WHA72.6 – “Global action on patient safety” and observed annually on 17 September, World Patient Safety Day is the - August 11, 2024 - [SCMPCR Newsletter - Vol 6, Issue 2, July 2024](https://www.iomp.org/scmpcr-newsletter-vol-6-issue-2-july-2024/) - Dear Colleagues,We are pleased to announce that the South Asia Centre for Medical Physics and Cancer Research (SCMPCR) has released its latest issue of Newsletter (Volume 6, Issue 2, July 2024). The newsletter can be accessed via this link. - August 12, 2024 - [Deadline for IDMP 2024 Award Nomination is extended to 23 August 2024](https://www.iomp.org/deadline-extension-for-idmp-2024-award-nominations-23-august-2024/) - Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce that the deadline for IDMP 2024 Award nominations is extended to 23 August 2024. We welcome all members to submit nominations for eligible candidates. Details of the award is as following: The IOMP is pleased to seek nominations for the IDMP Award. This award recognises excellence in Medical Physics with - August 5, 2024 - [IDMP 2024 Message by IOMP President](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2024-message-by-iomp-president/) - - July 31, 2024 - [EFOMP Newsletter Summer 2024](https://www.iomp.org/efomp-newsletter-summer-2024/) - The EFOMP Newsletter Summer 2024 issue is now published: https://www.efomp.org/index.php?r=news/view&id=341 - July 23, 2024 - [IDMP 2024 Poster & Winner!](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2024-poster-winner/) - Dear Colleagues,We would like to congratulate and acknowledge Dr. Lavanya Murugan from Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital and Madras Medical College, Chennai, India, for winning the poster design contest for IDMP 2024. Her artwork beautifully captures the theme and spirit of this year’s IDMP and will continuously serve as an inspiration to others.We would also like to thank - July 21, 2024 - [The new issue of Medical Physics International (MPI) Vol.12, No.1, 2024 is now published](https://www.iomp.org/the-new-issue-of-medical-physics-international-mpi-vol-12-no-1-2024-is-now-published/) - Dear Colleagues, The new issue of Medical Physics International (MPI) Vol.12, No.1, 2024 is now published:www.mpijournal.org/MPI-v12i01.aspxHappy reading! - July 15, 2024 - [X Latin American Congress of Medical Physics 2024](https://www.iomp.org/x-latin-american-congress-of-medical-physics-2024/) - X Latin American Congress of Medical Physics II Ibero-Latin American and Caribbean Congress of Medical Physics IV International Symposium on Radiation Protection in MedicineTheme: Conquering the Future of Medical Physics Date: March 9-12, 2025Venue: City of Antigua Guatemala Website: eventlink5.com/alfim2025/ - July 8, 2024 - [Recording for IOMP Webinar - 3 July 2024 is now available](https://www.iomp.org/recording-for-iomp-webinar-3-july-2024-is-now-available/) - Recording for IOMP webinar – 3 July 2024 is now available. - July 3, 2024 - [eMPW June 2024 (Vol 40, No 1) is now published](https://www.iomp.org/empw-june-2024-vol-40-no-1-is-now-published/) - eMPW Jun 2024 (Vol 40(1), No. 1) issue is now published. Enjoy reading! Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Email Telegram X - June 30, 2024 - [Recording for IMPW Webinar - 20 June 2024 is now available](https://www.iomp.org/recording-for-impw-webinar-20-june-2024-is-now-available/) - Recording for IMPW webinar – 20 June 2024 is now available. https://youtu.be/5edeJgr0m8g - June 20, 2024 - [New History Edition of the MPI (June 2024) – the 10th MPI-HE is now online](https://www.iomp.org/new-history-edition-of-the-mpi-june-2024-the-10th-mpi-he-is-now-online/) - The New History Edition of the MPI (June 2024) – the 10th MPI-HE is now online: http://www.mpijournal.org/MPI-v12HEi10.aspx This 10th Anniversary MPI-HE issue has a main focus on two special Anniversaries: -The coming 60th Anniversary from the first International Conference on Medical Physics ICMP 1 in 1965;-The 30th Anniversary from the First International Conference on Medical Physics Education in 1994. The Annex to the - June 17, 2024 - [Call for IDMP 2024 Poster Design - Deadline Extended to 21 June 2024](https://www.iomp.org/call-for-idmp-2024-poster-design-2/) - Call for IDMP 2024 Poster Design – Deadline extended to 21 June 2024Dear colleagues,IOMP is seeking a creative poster design for the International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP 2024).The theme of this year’s IDMP is: “Inspiring the next generation of Medical Physicists”. Conditions:One pageIn EnglishReflects the above themeOne design per personSubmit to Ibrahim Duhaini, IDMP Coordinator, - June 14, 2024 - [Call for Nomination: 2024 IUPAP Early Career Scientist Prize in Medical Physics](https://www.iomp.org/call-for-nomination-2024-iupap-early-career-scientist-prize-in-medical-physics/) - The IOMP is pleased to announce the IUPAP Early Career Scientist Prize in Medical Physics 2024. This award was established and funded by the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP) and is awarded by the International Organization for Medical Physics (IOMP). as the IUPAP affiliated International Commission for Medical Physics. The Award will - June 11, 2024 - [The Master in Medical Physics (MScMP) program, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is now accredited by IOMP](https://www.iomp.org/the-master-in-medical-physics-mscmp-program-the-hong-kong-polytechnic-university-is-now-accredited-by-iomp/) - The Masters of Science in Medical Physics (MScMP), Department of Health Technology and Informatics, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong is now accredited by IOMP for three years (1June 2024 – 31 May 2027) More information about the programme: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/en/hti/ - June 4, 2024 - [Call for Manuscripts for MPI](https://www.iomp.org/call-for-manuscripts-for-mpi-2/) - Call for Manuscripts for MPIMedical Physics International (MPI) is pleased to announce a call for manuscripts for the upcoming June 2024 Issue. MPI is a free journal which promotes global development of medical physics. We encourage submission of manuscripts on original research work, practical tips in solving routine medical physics problems, education and training, professional issues, and - June 1, 2024 - [The IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP) 2024](https://www.iomp.org/the-iaea-marie-sklodowska-curie-fellowship-programme-mscfp-2024/) - Dear Colleagues,Spread the word! The IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP) next application call is scheduled to open in mid-July 2024 and will close by end of September 2024. To read more about the programme and eligibility requirements, please visit the link: IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme | IAEA and Information for applicants | IAEA. The dates of the - May 29, 2024 - [AMPICON-2024](https://www.iomp.org/ampicon-2024/) - 45th Annual Conference of Association of Medical Physicists of India Theme: “Impact of Medical Physics research on human health.”Nov 8th – Nov 10th 2024 Banjara BhavanSevalal Banjara Bhavan,Road Number 10, Zahara Nagar,Banjara Hills, Hyderabad,Telangana, IndiaPlease refer to the brochure for more details - May 23, 2024 - [6th Summer School in Medical Physics 2024: Radiation Detector Concepts for Medical Physics](https://www.iomp.org/6th-summer-school-in-medical-physics-2024-radiation-detector-concepts-for-medical-physics/) - This is to announce the “6th Summer School in Medical Physics 2024: Radiation Detector Concepts for Medical Physics” will take place from Aug. 26th to Sep. 22nd, 2024. The course is designed for national and international PhD, MSc or BSc students or young scientists with a background in Physics, Medical Physics, Medical Engineering or similar.Application - April 30, 2024 - [Recording for IMPW Webinar - 26 April 2024 is now available](https://www.iomp.org/recording-for-impw-webinar-26-april-2024-is-now-available/) - Recording for IMPW webinar – 26 April 2024 is now available. - April 29, 2024 - [Recording for IMPW Webinar - 25 April 2024 is now available](https://www.iomp.org/recording-for-impw-webinar-25-april-2024-is-now-available/) - Recording for IMPW webinar – 25 April 2024 is now available. - April 29, 2024 - [Recording for IMPW Webinar - 24 April 2024 is now available](https://www.iomp.org/recording-for-impw-webinar-24-april-2024-is-now-available/) - Recording for IMPW webinar – 24 April 2024 is now available. - April 24, 2024 - [Recording for IMPW Webinar - 23 April 2024 is now available](https://www.iomp.org/recording-for-impw-webinar-23-april-2024-is-now-available/) - Recording for IMPW webinar – 23 April 2024 is now available. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJ_l9JABJq8 - April 23, 2024 - [Recording for IMPW Webinar - 22 April 2024 is now available](https://www.iomp.org/recording-for-impw-22-april-2024-is-now-available/) - Recording for IMPW webinar – 22 April 2024 is now available. - April 22, 2024 - [Call for IDMP 2024 Poster Design](https://www.iomp.org/call-for-idmp-2024-poster-design/) - Call for IDMP 2024 Poster DesignDear colleagues,IOMP is seeking a creative poster design for the International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP 2024).The theme of this year’s IDMP is: “Inspiring the next generation of Medical Physicists”. Conditions:One pageIn EnglishReflects the above themeOne design per personSubmit to Ibrahim Duhaini, IDMP Coordinator, at duhaini@yahoo.comThe deadline to submit the design is Monday, - April 17, 2024 - [Invitation to Bid for ICMP 2026](https://www.iomp.org/invitation-to-bid-for-icmp-2026/) - Invitation to Bid to Host the 28th International Conference on Medical Physics (ICMP) in 2026-2027 - April 15, 2024 - [Hybrid Activities on Radioresistance in Chile](https://www.iomp.org/hybrid-activities-on-radioresistance-in-chile/) - This is to announce our two hybrid activities on Radioresistance in Chile to celebrate the successful cooperation between the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) / Germany and the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile (UC) as well as the Clínica Alemana de Santiago de Chile (CAS). The first event is the hybrid workshop on “Radioresistance from an - March 23, 2024 - [SCMPCR Newsletter, Vol 6, Issue 1 (January 2024) is now published](https://www.iomp.org/scmpcr-newsletter-vol-6-issue-1-january-2024-is-now-published/) - The SCMPCR Newsletter, January 2024, Volume 6, Issue 1 is now published. - March 18, 2024 - [Recording for 8 March 2024 webinar is now available](https://www.iomp.org/recording-for-8-march-2024-webinar-is-now-available/) - Recording for 8 March 2024 IOMP webinar is now available:8 Mar 2024: Celebrating International Women’s Day with Early Career Medical Physicists https://iomp.org/iomp-school-webinars-2024/ - March 8, 2024 - [Call for Nomination: 2024 IDMP Award](https://www.iomp.org/call-for-nomination-2024-idmp-award/) - The IOMP is pleased to seek nominations for the IDMP Award. This award recognises excellence in Medical Physics with a particular view of promoting medical physics to a larger audience and highlighting the contributions medical physicists make to patient care. The 2024 IDMP Award is given on the occasion of the celebration of the International - March 2, 2024 - [IOMP Newsletter Vol. 6, No. 1, February 2024](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-newsletter-vol-6-no-1-february-2024/) - IOMP Newsletter Vol. 6, No. 1, February 2024 is officially published - February 21, 2024 - [IUPESM Survey on Integrated MP and BME Departments](https://www.iomp.org/iupesm-survey-on-integrated-mp-and-bme-departments/) - Dear All,IOMP in its capacity as one of the two constituent organization of the IUPESM takes part in the IUPESM Survey on integrated MP and BME departments.We shall appreciate your active involvement in identifying and disseminating the survey to joint MP and BME departments in your regions.Please find the cover letter and a copy of - February 15, 2024 - [Call for Manuscripts for MPI](https://www.iomp.org/call-for-manuscripts-for-mpi/) - Call for Manuscripts for MPIMedical Physics International (MPI) is pleased to announce a call for manuscripts for the upcoming June 2024 Issue. MPI is a free journal which promotes global development of medical physics. We encourage submission of manuscripts on original research work, practical tips in solving routine medical physics problems, education and training, professional issues, and - January 31, 2024 - [IOMP Webinar 24 Jan 2024 - Recording is now available](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-24-jan-2024-recording-is-now-available/) - IOMP Webinar 24 Jan 2024 – Recording is now available:https://youtu.be/xDP7qsG3ByQ - January 24, 2024 - [The new issue of Medical Physics International (MPI) Vol.11, No.2, 2023 is now published](https://www.iomp.org/the-new-issue-of-medical-physics-international-mpi-vol-11-no-2-2023-is-now-published/) - Dear Colleagues, The new issue of Medical Physics International (MPI) Vol.11, No.2, 2023 is now published:http://www.mpijournal.org/MPI-v11i02.aspx Happy reading! - January 23, 2024 - [ECMP & DGMP 2024: Abstract Submission is now Open](https://www.iomp.org/ecmp-dgmp-2024-abstract-submission-is-now-open/) - The abstract submission for the 5th European Congress of Medical Physics (ECMP) & DGMP is now open. The deadline for the abstract submission is 01 March 2024.Further details: Kongress ECMP & DGMP 2024:Deadline Call for Abstract: 01.03.2024Homepage: https://ecmp2024.org/Abstract submission: https://ecmp2024.org/abstract-submissionYou are also welcome to forward the attached Call for Abstracts to your members. - January 17, 2024 - [WC2025: Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities](https://www.iomp.org/wc2025-sponsorship-and-exhibition-opportunities/) - - January 10, 2024 - [eMPW Dec 2023 (Vol 39, No 2) is now published](https://www.iomp.org/empw-dec-2023-vol-39-no-2-is-now-published/) - eMPW Dec 2023 (Vol 39(14), No. 2) issue is now published. Enjoy reading! Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Email - December 31, 2023 - [IOMP Newsletter Vol. 5, No. 6, December 2023](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-newsletter-vol-5-no-6-december-2023/) - IOMP Newsletter Vol. 5, No. 6, December 2023 is officially published - December 24, 2023 - [Recording for IOMP Webinar (19 Dec 2023) is now available online](https://www.iomp.org/recording-for-iomp-webinar-19-dec-2023-is-now-available-online/) - Recording for IOMP Webinar (19 Dec 2023): IOMP’s Focus: Early Career in Medical Physics and the most recent trends in diagnostic imaging and radiotherapy is now available online: IOMP School Webinars 2023 - December 20, 2023 - [Boletin ALFIM No.4-2023](https://www.iomp.org/boletin-alfim-no-4-2023/) - Reciba un cordial saludo de parte de ALFIM. Estamos enviándole por medio de este correo, el Boletín ALFIM No.4-2023. Encontrará información sobre las Jornadas Conmemorativas por el Día Internacional de la Física Médica (07 nov), el concurso ASÍ LO HACEMOS y sus ganadores, los seminarios y presentaciones doctorales, actividades del proyecto. También sobre el convenio con la SEFM, nuestro nuevo - December 4, 2023 - [Announcement of 2023 John Mallard Awardee – Habib Zaidi](https://www.iomp.org/announcement-of-2023-john-mallard-awardee-habib-zaidi/) - The IOMP John Mallard Award honours a medical physicist who has developed an innovation of high scientific quality and who has successfully translated this innovation in clinical practice.Amongst several very high calibre nominations from all over the world, the Awards and Honours Committee of the IOMP considered Prof. Habib Zaidi as an outstanding medical physicist, - November 28, 2023 - [Croatia Celebrates IDMP 2023](https://www.iomp.org/croatia-celebrates-idmp-2023/) - - November 28, 2023 - [Call for Free IOMP eBooks on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering](https://www.iomp.org/call-for-free-iomp-ebooks-on-medical-physics-and-biomedical-engineering/) - Call for Free IOMP eBooks on Medical Physics and Biomedical EngineeringThe IOMP has free copies of eBooks on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering. Medical Physicists from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) who have interest in receiving copies of the eBooks should complete the Google Form link below.https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDwguZHq__K68liDgYUEDF_7Gd50p4KV3mY5WuwyPkod47HQ/viewform?usp=sharingLimited copies are available, hence distribution will be made - November 27, 2023 - [Call for Application - Free Subscription to AAPM Medical Physics Journal](https://www.iomp.org/call-for-application-free-subscription-to-aapm-medical-physics-journal/) - Dear Colleagues, The IOMP-AAPM collaboration offers one-year free online subscriptions to the AAPM’s Medical Physics journal. Limited slots are available in 2023 for subscription to candidates from low-and-middle-income countries (LMICs). To be considered for this opportunity, kindly use the link below to declare your interest. Application for Free Subscription to Medical Physics Journal, 2023 The - September 14, 2022 - [Job Opportunity at IAEA: Dosimetrist (Quality Audits) - 2023/0194 (127669)](https://www.iomp.org/job-opportunity-at-iaea-dosimetrist-quality-audits-2023-0194-127669/) - The International Atomic Energy Agency is looking for a specialist in the field of Nuclear Sciences and Applications to fill the position – Dosimetrist (Quality Audits) (P2), with working experience in a radiotherapy centre, dosimetry calibration laboratory or a research institute dealing with radiation dosimetry.More details: http://bit.ly/42OMILv.As this position is based in Seibersdorf (Austria), we - April 4, 2023 - [IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP) - Notification of the new application call opening!](https://www.iomp.org/iaea-marie-sklodowska-curie-fellowship-programme-mscfp-notification-of-the-new-application-call-opening/) - Dear Recipient,We are pleased to inform you about the IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP), which was launched in 2020 by the IAEA Director General in an effort to increase the number of women in the nuclear field, supporting an inclusive workforce of men and women who contribute to and drive global scientific and technological innovation.The programme - May 10, 2023 - [IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP)-New Application Call is Open!](https://www.iomp.org/iaea-marie-sklodowska-curie-fellowship-programme-mscfp-new-application-call-is-open/) - Dear Recipient,Please note that the new IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP) application call is now open! The deadline for application is 30 September 2023. To read more about the programme and eligibility requirements, please visit the following links: IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme | IAEA and Information for applicants | IAEA.The IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP) was launched - July 15, 2023 - [Job Opportunity at IAEA: Radiotherapy Medical Physicist (P4)](https://www.iomp.org/job-opportunity-at-iaea-radiotherapy-medical-physicist-p4/) - Job Title: Radiotherapy Medical Physicist(P4) – (2022/0720 (004721))Organization: NAHU-Dosimetry and Medical Radiation Physics SectionPrimary Location: Austria-Vienna-Vienna-IAEA HeadquartersJob Posting: 2023-02-15, 12:18:28 AMClosing Date: 2023-03-15, 6:59:00 AMDuration in Months: 36Contract Type: Fixed Term – RegularProbation Period: 1 YearFull Competitive Recruitment: YesMore details: https://iaea.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2022/0720+(004721)&tz=GMT%2B01:00&tzname=Europe/Berlin&utm_source=SM&utm_medium=AD&utm_campaign=L3 - February 23, 2023 - [ICMP 2023 Update](https://www.iomp.org/icmp-2023-update/) - Sunil Dutt SharmaPresident, Association of Medical Physicists of India (AMPI)on behalf of Congress Organizing Committee and Local Organizing Team ICMP-2023 (https://www.icmp2023.org), the 25th International Conference on Medical Physics of IOMP, is being jointly organised by IOMP, Association of Medical Physicists of India (AMPI), AFOMP and SEAFOMP during 6th to 9th December 2023 at DAE Convention Centre, Mumbai, India. - August 23, 2023 - [IUPAP Young Scientist Award in Medical Physics](https://www.iomp.org/iupap-young-scientist-award-in-medical-physics/) - The IOMP is pleased to announce that the IUPAP Award Young Scientist Award will be presented at the International Conference on Medical Physics that will be held in Porto Alegre, Brazil 17-20 April 2011.This award is established and funded by the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP) and awarded by the International Organization - January 31, 2011 - [IOMP Policy Statements No.2](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-policy-statements-no-2/) - IOMP Policy Statements - February 2, 2011 - [IOMP Policy Statements No.1](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-policy-statements-no-1/) - Download IOMP Policy Statement 1 - February 2, 2011 - [IOMP Guidance on ISCO-08](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-guidance-on-isco-08/) - Download IOMP Guidance on ISCO-08 - February 2, 2011 - [Patient safety and the Medical Physicist (reprinted with permission of Medical Physics)](https://www.iomp.org/patient-safety-and-the-medical-physicist-reprinted-with-permission-of-medical-physics/) - Download Patient safety and the Medical Physicist (reprinted with permission of Medical Physics) - March 28, 2011 - [IUPAP Young Scientist Award in Medical Physics 2013](https://www.iomp.org/iupap-young-scientist-award-in-medical-physics-2013/) - IUPAP Young Scientist Award in Medical Physics 2013 - October 29, 2012 - [IUPAP Young Scientist Award in Medical Physics 2012](https://www.iomp.org/iupap-young-scientist-award-in-medical-physics-2012/) - IUPAP Young Scientist Award in Medical Physics 2012 - October 29, 2012 - [Radiological emergencies and the Medical Physicist (reprinted with permission of Medical Physics)](https://www.iomp.org/radiological-emergencies-and-the-medical-physicist-reprinted-with-permission-of-medical-physics/) - Radiological emergencies and the Medical Physicist (reprinted with permission of Medical Physics) - March 28, 2011 - [Do Medical Physicists have a role in case of nuclear or radiological emergency?](https://www.iomp.org/do-medical-physicists-have-a-role-in-case-of-nuclear-or-radiological-emergency/) - Do Medical Physicists have a role in case of nuclear or radiological emergency? - March 29, 2011 - [The IAEA to hold an International Conference on Radiation Protection in Medicine - Setting the Scene for the Next Decade. 3-7 December, 2012, Bonn, Germany](https://www.iomp.org/the-iaea-to-hold-an-international-conference-on-radiation-protection-in-medicine-setting-the-scene-for-the-next-decade-3-7-december-2012-bonn-germany/) - The IAEA to hold an International Conference on Radiation Protection in Medicine – Setting the Scene for the Next Decade. 3-7 December, 2012, Bonn, Germany - July 11, 2011 - [Maria Sklowdoska Curie Award The Harold Johns Medal And Young Scientist Award in Medical Physics IUPAP Affiliated Commission on Medical Physics](https://www.iomp.org/maria-sklowdoska-curie-award-the-harold-johns-medal-and-young-scientist-award-in-medical-physics-iupap-affiliated-commission-on-medical-physics/) - The International Organization for Medical Physics is pleased to announce that it will present the Maria Sklowdoska Curie Award The Harold Johns Medal And Young Scientist Award in Medical Physics IUPAP Affiliated Commission on Medical Physics At the World Congress of Medical Physics and Bioengineering that will be held in Beijing, The People’s Republic of - September 18, 2011 - [WHO Call for the 2012 innovative health technologies for low-resource settings.](https://www.iomp.org/who-call-for-the-2012-innovative-health-technologies-for-low-resource-settings/) - WHO Call for the 2012 innovative health technologies for low-resource settings. For further details, please go to: http://www.who.int/medical_devices/en/ - December 12, 2011 - [IOMP Travel Award application](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-travel-award-application/) - IOMP Travel Award application - January 1, 2012 - [Invitation to Submit Application for Hosting World Congress 2018](https://www.iomp.org/invitation-to-submit-application-for-hosting-world-congress-2018/) - Dear Colleagues, At this time the Congress Coordinating Committee invites interested countries to submit “Letter of Interest for Hosting the 2018 World Congress” and return it to the Prof. Barry Allen at bja1940@optusnet.com.au The deadline for receipt of this letter is March 1st 2012. Upon receipt of the letter of interest we will place your country on - February 6, 2012 - [IOMP Elections 2012-2015 term- Letter for inviting nominations by 28th Jan 2012](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-elections-2012-2015-term-letter-for-inviting-nominations-by-28th-jan-2012/) - IOMP Elections 2012-2015 term- Letter for inviting nominations by 28th Jan 2012 - January 1, 2012 - [Brazil-U.S. Exchange Program, APS is Now Accepting Applications from U.S. Applicants](https://www.iomp.org/brazil-u-s-exchange-program-aps-is-now-accepting-applications-from-u-s-applicants/) - Brazil-U.S. Exchange Program, APS is Now Accepting Applications from U.S. Applicants - February 14, 2012 - [DFG/ICSU/ISSC Young Scientists Networking Conference on Integrated Science. Application deadline: December 14, 2012](https://www.iomp.org/dfg-icsu-issc-young-scientists-networking-conference-on-integrated-science-application-deadline-december-14-2012/) - DFG/ICSU/ISSC Young Scientists Networking Conference on Integrated Science. Application deadline: December 14, 2012 - December 5, 2012 - [Call for Nominations - Exhibition of posters of medical physicists who have made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of medical physics over the last 50 years](https://www.iomp.org/call-for-nominations-exhibition-of-posters-of-medical-physicists-who-have-made-an-outstanding-contribution-to-the-advancement-of-medical-physics-over-the-last-50-years/) - Call for Nominations – Exhibition of posters of medical physicists who have made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of medical physics over the last 50 years - November 28, 2012 - [Statement of Collaboration between IOMP and IRPA on the Use of Ionizing Radiation in Health Care](https://www.iomp.org/statement-of-collaboration-between-iomp-and-irpa-on-the-use-of-ionizing-radiation-in-health-care/) - Statement of Collaboration between IOMP and IRPA on the Use of Ionizing Radiation in Health Care - November 29, 2012 - [The latest issue of the Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics (JACMP) is now online](https://www.iomp.org/the-latest-issue-of-the-journal-of-applied-clinical-medical-physics-jacmp-is-now-online/) - The latest issue of the Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics (JACMP) is now online - January 10, 2013 - [Publication of Doctoral Theses and Dissertation abstracts on the Medical Physics International journal (Deadline for abstract submission: March 4, 2013)](https://www.iomp.org/publication-of-doctoral-theses-and-dissertation-abstracts-on-the-medical-physics-international-journal-deadline-for-abstract-submission-march-4-2013/) - Publication of Doctoral Theses and Dissertation abstracts on the Medical Physics International journal (Deadline for abstract submission: March 4, 2013) - February 7, 2013 - [ICMP 2013 Travel Award (deadline extended to April 20, 2013)](https://www.iomp.org/icmp-2013-travel-award-deadline-extended-to-april-20-2013/) - ICMP 2013 Travel Award (deadline extended to April 20, 2013) - April 8, 2013 - [DIRAC (DIrectory of RAdiotherapy Centres). A register maintained by the IAEA containing data about radiotherapy centres collected since 1995](https://www.iomp.org/dirac-directory-of-radiotherapy-centres-a-register-maintained-by-the-iaea-containing-data-about-radiotherapy-centres-collected-since-1995/) - DIRAC (DIrectory of RAdiotherapy Centres). A register maintained by the IAEA containing data about radiotherapy centres collected since 1995 - April 9, 2013 - [New York Academy of Sciences: 2013 NeXXt Scholars Program](https://www.iomp.org/new-york-academy-of-sciences-2013-nexxt-scholars-program/) - New York Academy of Sciences: 2013 NeXXt Scholars Program - June 6, 2013 - [IOMP Announces first group of Honorary members](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-announces-first-group-of-honorary-members/) - The first group of Honorary members has been announced. They are: 1. Prof. James A Brink, Radiologist-in-Chief, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston 2. Mrs Adriana Velazquez Berumen, Biomedical Engineer, Senior Advisor of Medical Devices in the Essential Medicines and Health Products Department, Health Systems and Innovation Cluster of the World Health Organization - November 3, 2014 - [IOMP announces the IUPAP Young Scientist Award 2014](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-announces-the-iupap-young-scientist-award-2014/) - The IOMP is pleased to announce the IUPAP Young Scientist Awards 2014 and 2015. This award is established and funded by the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP) and awarded by the International Organization for Medical Physics (IOMP) as the IUPAP affiliated International Commission for Medical Physics. The awards were presented at the - February 18, 2015 - [The International Council for Science (ICSU), the International Social Science Council (ISSC) and the UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UN-ISDR) invite applications for the post of Executive Director of the Integrated Research on Disaster Risk (IRDR) programme](https://www.iomp.org/the-international-council-for-science-icsu-the-international-social-science-council-issc-and-the-un-international-strategy-for-disaster-reduction-un-isdr-invite-applications-for-the-post-of-exe/) - The International Council for Science (ICSU), the International Social Science Council (ISSC) and the UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UN-ISDR) invite applications for the post of Executive Director of the Integrated Research on Disaster Risk (IRDR) programme - June 11, 2013 - [International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) organises a Master's Programme in Medical Physics. Deadline for applications: 31 August 2013](https://www.iomp.org/international-centre-for-theoretical-physics-ictp-organises-a-masters-programme-in-medical-physics-deadline-for-applications-31-august-2013/) - International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) organises a Master’s Programme in Medical Physics. Deadline for applications: 31 August 2013 - June 12, 2013 - [Full travel grants for Bio-unions symposium](https://www.iomp.org/full-travel-grants-for-bio-unions-symposium/) - Full travel grants for Bio-unions symposium - July 27, 2013 - [IOMP announces its first batch of fellows of IOMP (FIOMP). Fellowships will be awarded at the ICMP 2013 (1-4 Sep. 2013) on occassion of 50th year celebrations of IOMP](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-announces-its-first-batch-of-fellows-of-iomp-fiomp-fellowships-will-be-awarded-at-the-icmp-2013-1-4-sep-2013-on-occassion-of-50th-year-celebrations-of-iomp/) - IOMP announces its first batch of fellows of IOMP (FIOMP). Fellowships will be awarded at the ICMP 2013 (1-4 Sep. 2013) on occassion of 50th year celebrations of IOMP - August 12, 2013 - [Deadline to bid to host the 21st International Conference on Medical Physics has has been extended to 24th Feb. 2014](https://www.iomp.org/deadline-to-bid-to-host-the-21st-international-conference-on-medical-physics-has-has-been-extended-to-24th-feb-2014/) - Deadline to bid to host the 21st International Conference on Medical Physics has has been extended to 24th Feb. 2014 - January 10, 2014 - [Deadline to bid to host the 21st International Conference on Medical Physics has has been extended to 30th May 2014](https://www.iomp.org/deadline-to-bid-to-host-the-21st-international-conference-on-medical-physics-has-has-been-extended-to-30th-may-2014/) - Deadline to bid to host the 21st International Conference on Medical Physics has has been extended to 30th May 2014 - February 20, 2014 - [Update on World Congress 2015](https://www.iomp.org/update-on-world-congress-2015/) - Update on World Congress 2015 - September 4, 2014 - [Invitation to ECMP 2014 Athens Greece](https://www.iomp.org/invitation-to-ecmp-2014-athens-greece/) - Invitation to ECMP 2014 Athens Greece - March 24, 2014 - [Have your say on European radiation protection research priorities. Participate in OPERRA e-Survey](https://www.iomp.org/have-your-say-on-european-radiation-protection-research-priorities-participate-in-operra-e-survey/) - Have your say on European radiation protection research priorities. Participate in OPERRA e-Survey - July 4, 2014 - [WHO - Call for Innovative health technologies for low-resource setting](https://www.iomp.org/who-call-for-innovative-health-technologies-for-low-resource-setting/) - WHO – Call for Innovative health technologies for low-resource setting - July 10, 2014 - [Practical Learning for RT Professionals (i.treatsafely.org )](https://www.iomp.org/practical-learning-for-rt-professionals-i-treatsafely-org/) - Practical Learning for RT Professionals (i.treatsafely.org ) - November 4, 2014 - [WC2015 IOMP Travel Awards](https://www.iomp.org/wc2015-iomp-travel-awards/) - WC2015 IOMP Travel Awards - January 23, 2015 - [Election results for IOMP ExCom 2015-2018 term](https://www.iomp.org/election-results-for-iomp-excom-2015-2018-term/) - The results of election for ExCom of IOMP for 2015-2018 are: 1. Vice-President: Madan Rehani 2. Secretary General: Virginia Tsapaki. 3. Treasurer: Anchali Krisanachinda. 4. Chair Science Committee: Geoffrey Ibbott 5. Chair Education and Training Committee: John Damilakis 6. Chair, Professional Relations Committee: Yakov Pipman 7. Chair, Publications Committee: Tae Suk Suh 8. Chair, Awards - November 8, 2014 - [WHO - Call for Innovative health technologies for low-resource setting](https://www.iomp.org/who-call-for-innovative-health-technologies-for-low-resource-setting-2/) - WHO – Call for Innovative health technologies for low-resource setting - March 4, 2015 - [IOMP releases press release at the World Health Assembly, Geneva](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-releases-press-release-at-the-world-health-assembly-geneva/) - Release date: 27th May 2015 Imaging for Saving Kids – the Inside Story about Patient Safety in Paediatric Radiology The International Organization for Medical Physics (IOMP) includes medical physicists (MPs) from 80 countries. MPs are responsible under International Basic Safety Standards (BSS)1 for optimization of radiation protection of patients. The World - May 27, 2015 - [Japan establishes its DRLs first time: A significant step in patient protection](https://www.iomp.org/japan-establishes-its-drls-first-time-a-significant-step-in-patient-protection/) - Currently, the establishment and use of DRLs for common radiological examinations is a requirement in International Standards and national regulations. But very few countries have established DRLs so far. ‘Japan has announced its first DRLs’ based on wide scale surveys of patient radiation doses. This is a very significant step in radiation protection of patients. - June 18, 2015 - [Imaging for Saving Kids - the Inside Story about Patient Safety in Paediatric Radiology, 68th World Health Assembly](https://www.iomp.org/imaging-for-saving-kids-the-inside-story-about-patient-safety-in-paediatric-radiology-68th-world-health-assembly/) - Imaging for Saving Kids – the Inside Story about Patient Safety in Paediatric Radiology, 68th World Health Assembly - May 26, 2015 - [From vision to sight: the MRI linac](https://www.iomp.org/from-vision-to-sight-the-mri-linac/) - From vision to sight: the MRI linac - April 15, 2015 - [IUPAP Young Scientist Award in Medical Physics 2016](https://www.iomp.org/iupap-young-scientist-award-in-medical-physics-2016/) - The International Organization for Medical Physics (IOMP) is pleased to announce the IUPAP Young Scientist Award 2016. This award is established and funded by the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP) and awarded by the IOMP as the IUPAP affiliated International Commission for Medical Physics. It will be presented at the 22nd International - February 9, 2016 - [IDMP AWARD](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-award/) - Since 2013, medical physicists from all over the world have celebrated the “International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP)” on November 7, birthday of Marie Sklodowska-Curie. This is an important annual event at which medical physicists can share experiences, improve their knowledge, discuss professional matters and much more. Considering the importance of this date, IOMP decided - February 18, 2016 - [IAEA Conference on Radiation Protection in Medicine](https://www.iomp.org/iaea-conference-on-radiation-protection-in-medicine/) - IOMP informs all its member organisations that IAEA is organizing a Conference on Radiation Protection in Medicine – Achieving Change in Practice on 11-15 Dec 2017 at IAEA Vienna. More information about this important Conference, reviewing actions taken and results achieved after the Bonn Conference in 2012, can be found here. - May 2, 2017 - [IAEA: CHECK, REVIEW AND REPORT - Delivering safe radiotherapy is in your hands](https://www.iomp.org/iaea-check-review-and-report-delivering-safe-radiotherapy-is-in-your-hands/) - The International Atomic Energy Agency is the world’s central intergovernmental forum for scientific and technical co-operation in the nuclear field. It works for the safe, secure and peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology, contributing to international peace and security and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Read More - April 29, 2017 - [International Conference on Advances in Radiation Oncology (ICARO2)](https://www.iomp.org/international-conference-on-advances-in-radiation-oncology-icaro2/) - The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is organizing the second International Conference on Advances in Radiation Oncology (ICARO-2), following the success of the first conference (ICARO-1), which was held in 2009. The advances in radiotherapy in the last years have been striking, although numerous challenges are still to be faced, including achieving access to high - April 30, 2017 - [New DIRAC Page](https://www.iomp.org/new-dirac-page/) - The new DIRAC web page is available with a new web interface and visual features. Users can view and upload information on individual radiotherapy centres and also data summaries for countries, regions and for the entire world. While the content is the same, the new DIRAC website is more detailed and collaborative in terms of - May 1, 2017 - [13th Romanian Conference of Medical Physics](https://www.iomp.org/13th-romanian-conference-of-medical-physics/) - November 7th – 8th, 2015 “13th Romanian Conference of Medical Physics” Cluj Napoca, Romania “13th Romanian Conference of Medical Physics” (has incorporated the CFMR Annual General Meeting), dedicating the November 7th in memory of Mariei Salomea Skłodowska-Curie and November 8th of Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen. The conference is organised by the Romanian College of Medical Physicists - November 5, 2015 - [47th Annual Meeting of the German Society of Medical Physics (DGMP) e. V.](https://www.iomp.org/47th-annual-meeting-of-the-german-society-of-medical-physics-dgmp-e-v/) - Congress: 47th Annual Meeting of the German Society of Medical Physics (DGMP) e. V. 19th Annual Meeting of the German Chapter of International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) e. V. Venue and Date: Congress Centrum Würzburg/Germany September 7–10, 2016 Conference President: Prof. Dr. rer. nat. et med. habil. Laura M. Schreiber, MBA Director, - November 5, 2015 - [European Congress of Medical Physics 2016](https://www.iomp.org/european-congress-of-medical-physics-2016/) - 1st European Congress of Medical Physics 2016 September 1-4, 2016 Athens, Greece www.ecmp2016.org - February 12, 2016 - [Congratulations to Madan Rehani, PhD, on receiving the 2015 Alliance for Radiation Safety in Pediatric Imaging Butterfly Award](https://www.iomp.org/congratulations-to-madan-rehani-phd-on-receiving-the-2015-alliance-for-radiation-safety-in-pediatric-imaging-butterfly-award/) - Congratulations to Madan Rehani, PhD, on receiving the 2015 Alliance for Radiation Safety in Pediatric Imaging Butterfly Award - December 16, 2015 - [IOMP President awarded Doctor Honoris Causa](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-president-awarded-doctor-honoris-causa/) - On 10 December 2015 the Academic Council of Medical University Plovdiv, Bulgaria bestowed upon Prof. Slavik Tabakov, IOMP President and Director of MSc programmes at King’s College London, their Doctor Honoris Causa degree for his contribution to the development of medical physics in Bulgaria and Eastern Europe, and for the introduction of e-learning in the - November 10, 2015 - [IOMP Brief for the IAEA meeting Feb 2016](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-brief-for-the-iaea-meeting-feb-2016/) - On 8-10 February 2016 IOMP took part in the IAEA Consultancy meeting Radiation protection in dental uses of ionizing radiation, together with specialist representing the World Dental Federation, the International Association of Dento-Maxillofacial Radiology, and the Alliance for Radiation Safety in Paediatric Imaging. The meeting reviewed the draft training material developed for radiation protection in - February 15, 2016 - [Communicating radiation risks in paediatric imaging](https://www.iomp.org/communicating-radiation-risks-in-paediatric-imaging/) - Communicating radiation risks in paediatric imaging - March 4, 2016 - [International Conference on Physics in Medicine and Clinical Neuro Electrophysiology (PMCN-2017), March 10-11, 2017 in Bangladesh](https://www.iomp.org/international-conference-on-physics-in-medicine-and-clinical-neuro-electrophysiology-pmcn-2017-march-10-11-2017-in-bangladesh/) - INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PHYSICS IN MEDICINE AND CLINICAL NEUROELECTROPHYSIOLOGY PMCN-2017 10-11March, 2017 Dhaka, Bangladesh www.pmcn2017.info Organized by Bangladesh Medical Physics Association (BMPA) Bangladesh Clinical NeuroElectrophysiologist Society (BCNEPS) & Department of Biomedical Physics & Technology (BMPT), University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh - June 16, 2016 - [SAFRON - A Newsletter on Patient Safety in Radiotherapy](https://www.iomp.org/safron-a-newsletter-on-patient-safety-in-radiotherapy/) - SAFRON – A Newsletter on Patient Safety in Radiotherapy - June 16, 2016 - [IAEA: CHECK, REVIEW AND REPORT - Delivering safe radiotherapy is in your hands](https://www.iomp.org/iaea-check-review-and-report-delivering-safe-radiotherapy-is-in-your-hands-2/) - IAEA: CHECK, REVIEW AND REPORT – Delivering safe radiotherapy is in your hands - July 14, 2016 - [A Balanced Approach to Radiotherapy](https://www.iomp.org/a-balanced-approach-to-radiotherapy/) - A Balanced Approach to Radiotherapy - September 28, 2016 - [New DIRAC Page](https://www.iomp.org/new-dirac-page-2/) - The new DIRAC web page is available with a new web interface and visual features. Users can view and upload information on individual radiotherapy centres and also data summaries for countries, regions and for the entire world. While the content is the same, the new DIRAC website is more detailed and collaborative in terms of - February 10, 2017 - [Award for Prof. P Sprawls, Co-Editor-in Chief of Medical Physics International](https://www.iomp.org/award-for-prof-p-sprawls-co-editor-in-chief-of-medical-physics-international/) - Prof. Perry Sprawls has been presented with the 2017 Clemson Alumni Distinguished Service Award from his Alma Mater – the Clemson University in North Carolina, USA. IOMP sends warm congratulations to Prof. Sprawls, one of the world-leading educators in the profession. More information can be found here: http://newsstand.clemson.edu/mediarelations/western-n-c-professor-to-receive-2017-clemson-alumni-distinguished-service - April 11, 2017 - [IAEA Conference on Radiation Protection in Medicine](https://www.iomp.org/iaea-conference-on-radiation-protection-in-medicine-2/) - IOMP informs all its member organisations that IAEA is organizing a Conference on Radiation Protection in Medicine – Achieving Change in Practice on 11-15 Dec 2017 at IAEA Vienna. More information about this important Conference, reviewing actions taken and results achieved after the Bonn Conference in 2012, can be found here. - April 11, 2017 - [Sad News: Prof. Valeryi Kostilev, President of AMPR](https://www.iomp.org/sad-news-prof-valeryi-kostilev-president-of-ampr/) - IOMP received a very sad news from the Association of Medical Physicists in Russia (AMPR) that the President of AMPR Prof. Valeriy Kostylev has passed away after long illness (12.02.1943 – 28.02.2017). Prof. Kostylev was a prominent figure of medical physics in Russia. He helped a lot the development of the profession in the country, - February 28, 2017 - [Newly elected FAMPO Team](https://www.iomp.org/newly-elected-fampo-team/) - The new FAMPO Executive Committee following the elections done in 2017:Past President: Ahmed Ibn Seddik (Morocco)President: Taofeeq A. Ige (Nigeria)Vice-President, Elect President: Christoph J.Trauernicht (South Africa)Secretary General: Francis Hasford (Ghana)Treasurer(acting): Odette Samba (Cameroon)FAMPO will continue its progress to serve the medical physics community in Africa under the lead of those volunteers and the support of - October 18, 2017 - [IDMP 2017 Awards](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2017-awards/) - The IOMP ExCom and the Awards and Honors Committee congratulates the following colleagues receiving the 2017 IDMP Awards:ALFIM: Diana FeldAFOMP: William Howell RoundEFOMP: Virginia TsapakiFAMPO: Taofeeq A. IgeMEFOMP: Huda M. Al-NaemiWe wish to all very happy celebrations of the International Day of Medical Physics – IDMP 2017! - November 10, 2017 - [Latest WHO Publication with involvement from IOMP: List of Priority Medical Devices for Cancer Management](https://www.iomp.org/latest-who-publication-with-involvement-from-iomp-list-of-priority-medical-devices-for-cancer-management/) - This publication addresses medical devices that can be used for management of cancer and specifcally describes medical devices for six types of cancer: breast, cervical, colorectal, leukemia, lung and prostate. This publication is the outcome of a project developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) in response to the need for a model reference list - June 1, 2017 - [UNSCEAR 64th annual session](https://www.iomp.org/284/) - UN Scientific Committee Concludes 64th Session VIENNA, 2 June (UN Information Service) – The United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR) today concluded its 64th session, with a call for Member States to submit scientific data on radiation exposure of patients and workers to the UNSCEAR platform. Hans Vanmarcke (Belgium) as - June 3, 2017 - [WHO launches Framework on integrated People-centric services](https://www.iomp.org/who-launches-framework-on-integrated-people-centric-services/) - With the mission to support countries to make progress towards universal health coverage by designing health services for people instead of diseases and health institutions, WHO has launched people centric services so that everyone gets the right care, at the right time, in the right place. More information. This might translate to People-centered appropriate and safe imaging with the objective - June 21, 2017 - [IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM IOMP](https://www.iomp.org/important-notice-from-iomp/) - IOMP has absolutely no connection with the so called “ICMP 2017” (19th International Conference on Medical Physics San Diego, USA, December 18 – 19, 2017). Any invitations or emails from conference organizers do not originate from IOMP. - October 17, 2017 - [AHA Announces IUPAP award winner 2017](https://www.iomp.org/aha-announces-iupap-award-winner-2017/) - The A&H committee has the pleasure to announce the winner of the IUPAP award: The winner is Dr Abdul Nashirudeen Mumuni from Ghana e-mail: mnashiru@uds.edu.gh or abdulnashirudeen@yahoo.com He was indicated by DR Francis Hasford – FAMPO - December 24, 2017 - [COMP Winter School coming up in Feb 2018](https://www.iomp.org/comp-winter-school-coming-up-in-feb-2018/) - The COMP Winter School has done a lot to establish and motivate behavioural and cultural change with respect to how Quality and Safety tools and techniques are implemented in Radiation Oncology clinics across Canada. This year, we aim to make the transition from behavioural and cultural change to motivate and understand the benefits of automation - January 27, 2018 - [IOMP Travel grants for IUPESM 2018 World Congress](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-travel-grants-for-iupesm-2018-world-congress/) - The IOMP has, again this year, a program of Travel Awards to assist Medical Physicists from Low and Middle Income countries to attend the 2018 World Congress! For details on requisites, and how to apply click here. In addition, the IOMP is also awarding several “Reduced Registration Fees” for Medical Physicists to attend the 2018 - January 28, 2018 - [ICTP Master of Advanced Studies in Medical Physics 2019-2020](https://www.iomp.org/ictp-master-of-advanced-studies-in-medical-physics-2019-2020/) - The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) and the University of Trieste, Italy are now accepting applications for the Master of Advanced Studies in Medical Physics (MMP), a two-year training programme under the patronage of the Trieste University Hospital. Read More - January 29, 2018 - [EPSM 2018](https://www.iomp.org/epsm-2018/) - Welcome to EPSM 2018 Adelaide awaits you The Organising Committee takes great pleasure in inviting you to join us in Adelaide in October 2018 for the Engineering and the Physical Sciences in Medicine conference, EPSM 2018. This is the premier annual event for medical physicists and biomedical engineers in Australia and New Zealand. Our scientific - January 30, 2018 - [In Memoriam Professor Herbert Voigt](https://www.iomp.org/in-memoriam-professor-herbert-voigt/) - IFMBE President 2009 – 2012 IUPESM President 2012 – 2015 International Friends from IFMBE, IOMP and IUPESM - February 6, 2018 - [Practical radiation protection in diagnostic radiology - 19th April 2018](https://www.iomp.org/practical-radiation-protection-in-diagnostic-radiology-19th-april-2018/) - This meeting seeks to provide solutions for the practical problems in radiation protection in a diagnostic radiology context. Topics covered include how to wear and look after your PPE, using grids, using lead protection on patients, dealing with patient carers and managing personal monitoring, with an ‘ask the expert’ session where attendees can pose questions - March 1, 2018 - [International Conference on Advances in Radiation Oncology (ICARO2)](https://www.iomp.org/international-conference-on-advances-in-radiation-oncology-icaro2-2/) - International Conference on Advances in Radiation Oncology (ICARO2) - June 2, 2017 - [WHO launches Framework on integrated People-centric services](https://www.iomp.org/who-launches-framework-on-integrated-people-centric-services-2/) - With the mission to support countries to make progress towards universal health coverage by designing health services for people instead of diseases and health institutions, WHO has launched people centric services so that everyone gets the right care, at the right time, in the right place. More information>>>>>> See the video>>>> This might translate to People-centered appropriate and safe imaging - June 26, 2017 - [Latest WHO Publication with involvement from IOMP: List of Priority Medical Devices for Cancer Management](https://www.iomp.org/latest-who-publication-with-involvement-from-iomp-list-of-priority-medical-devices-for-cancer-management-2/) - Latest WHO Publication with involvement from IOMP: List of Priority Medical Devices for Cancer Management - August 17, 2017 - [AHA Announces IUPAP award winner 2017](https://www.iomp.org/aha-announces-iupap-award-winner-2017-2/) - The A&H committee has the pleasure to announce the winner of the IUPAP award: The winner is Dr Abdul Nashirudeen Mumuni from Ghana e-mail: mnashiru@uds.edu.gh or abdulnashirudeen@yahoo.com He was indicated by DR Francis Hasford – FAMPO – - December 4, 2017 - [ECMP 2018 - Pre-meetings and EEB examinations](https://www.iomp.org/ecmp-2018-pre-meetings-and-eeb-examinations/) - ECMP 2018 – Pre-meetings and EEB examinations Do not miss the opportunity to come to Copenhagen prior to the ECMP 2018 congress kick-off. You have the possibility to attend one of the pre-meetings and to take examinations for obtaining the European Diploma of Medical Physics (EDMP) and/or the European Attestation Certificate to those - January 21, 2018 - [IDMP in Oman](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-in-oman/) - Category IDMP 2016 Last Date 07 11 2016 00:00 Nuclear Medicine Department in Royal Hospital conducted a symposium on 9/November/2016 to celebrate Fourth International Day of Medical Physics. The symposium includes two presentations about achievements of nuclear medicine department in Royal Hospital within 25 years ago and highlights the improvement of medical physics service in - November 15, 2017 - [IOMP Awards and Honours before WC2018](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-awards-and-honours-before-wc2018/) - Following the recent nominations and votes of the Awards and Honours Committee, IOMP is happy to announce the following Awards and Honours recipients: Prof. Kwan Ng (Malaysia) – IOMP Marie Sklodowska-Curie Award Prof. Anchali Krisanachinda (Thailand) – IOMP Harold Johns Medal Prof. Eliseo Vano (Spain) – IUPESM Award of Merit Prof. Geoffrey Ibbott (USA) – - April 20, 2018 - [IDMP 2018 Awards](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2018-awards/) - IOMP is pleased to announce the IDMP 2018 awards. We would like to thank all Regional Organizations for their proposals and contributions. We would also like to congratulate the winners of the IDMP awards for 2018 IDMP Awards 2018are given to: Jamila Salem Humaid Ali MEFOMP Renato Padovani EFOMP Kavuma Awusi FAMPO Hasin Anupama - November 7, 2018 - [March 8th: International Women's Day](https://www.iomp.org/march-8th-international-womens-day/) - Girls and Medical Physics: It is time to prepare them for the future! IOMP women group will celebrate this day discussing the introduction of the young girls to the medical physics world, especially in medical physics. Join us! Download our special poster here. - March 2, 2018 - [AOCMP-SEACOMP 2018](https://www.iomp.org/aocmp-seacomp-2018/) - Dear Friends and Colleagues, It is with great pleasure we invite you to join the 18th Asia-Oceani… Date: 11 – 14 November 2018 Venue: Connexion Convention & Event Centre Nexus, Bangsar South City, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Important Dates: Abstract submission deadline: 1 July 2018 Abstract acceptance notification: 1 August 2018 Early bird registration deadline: 1 - May 13, 2018 - [56th SAAPMB Congress and School](https://www.iomp.org/56th-saapmb-congress-and-school/) - The 56th SAAPMB Congress and School will be held from 22-26 October 2018 at the Farm Inn, Tshwane, South Africa. This year’s Congress will be hosted jointly by Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Hospital (CMJAH), the National Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA) and Wits Donald Gordon Radiation Oncology Unit under the theme “Patient Safety and Quality”. - June 1, 2018 - [International Symposium on Standards, Applications and Quality Assurance in Medical Radiation Dosimetry (IDOS-2019)](https://www.iomp.org/international-symposium-on-standards-applications-and-quality-assurance-in-medical-radiation-dosimetry-idos-2019/) - 18–21 June 2019, Vienna, Austria The purpose of the symposium is to provide a forum where advances in radiation dosimetry during the last decade, in radiation medicine and radiation protection can be disseminated and scientific knowledge exchanged. It will include all specialties in radiation medicine and radiation protection dosimetry with a specific focus on those - June 11, 2018 - [International Conference on the Security of Radioactive Material: The Way Forward for Prevention and Detection](https://www.iomp.org/international-conference-on-the-security-of-radioactive-material-the-way-forward-for-prevention-and-detection/) - 3-7 December 2018, Vienna, Austria The IAEA will convene an international conference during the week of 3 to 7 December 2018 to provide a forum for Member States to share their experiences, including difficulties encountered, lessons learned and good practices adopted, in the implementation of the Nuclear Security Recommendations on Radioactive Material and Associated Facilities (IAEA Nuclear Security Series - June 11, 2018 - [Current challenges of patient re-irradiation](https://www.iomp.org/current-challenges-of-patient-re-irradiation/) - WORKSHOP 6-7 September 2018, Stockholm, Sweden Organisers Iuliana Toma-Dasu Andrzej Wojcik Lovisa Lundholm Mattias Hedman Invited speakers Caroline Chung – MD Anderson Cancer Center Stephanie Combs – Technical University of Munich Rob Coppes – University of Groningen Alexandru Dasu – The Skandion Clinic Martin Fast – The Netherlands Cancer Institute Dorota Gabryś – Maria Sklodowska - June 12, 2018 - [COST Action BM1309](https://www.iomp.org/cost-action-bm1309/) - COST Action BM1309: » 1st EMF-Med Training School Split, 13-15 September 2018 1st EMF-Med Training School Split, 13-15 September 2018 1st EMF-Med Training School Split, 13-15 September 2018: “Experimental dosimetry of EMF in biomedical research setups and in medical applications” Read more… - July 23, 2018 - [EMF-Med 2018](https://www.iomp.org/emf-med-2018/) - 1st EMF-Med World Conference on Biomedical Applications of Electromagnetic Fields Split, 10-13 September 2018 The conference is organized to promote systematical research and development of EMF-Med topics: beneficial biomedical interactions and applications of electromagnetic fields (EMFs). Inspired by promising recent studies, EMF-Med focuses on medically applicable effects of EMFs, aiming for breakthrough results, new - July 23, 2018 - [AAPM IOMP leadership meeting](https://www.iomp.org/aapm-iomp-leadership-meeting/) - The AAPM IOMP leadership meeting took place during the AAPM Annual meeting in Nashville, 31rst July 2018. There was an interesting discussion on items of mutual interest. Both organizations agreed on a closer collaboration. - August 2, 2018 - [Perspectives of Advanced Radiotherapy in Middle Income Countries (PARIMICs)](https://www.iomp.org/perspectives-of-advanced-radiotherapy-in-middle-income-countries-parimics/) - 26-28 September 2018; Tehran, Iran Iranian Society of Clinical Oncology (ISCO) - August 13, 2018 - [International Conference on Nuclear and radiological emergency management](https://www.iomp.org/international-conference-on-nuclear-and-radiological-emergency-management/) - 9 – 11 February, 2019 Jaipur, India Better the awareness and preparedness: better the emergency management Organized by: Asia-Oceania Federation of Organizations for Medical Physics & Department of Radiological Physics, SMS Medical College & Hospital, Jaipur Read more - August 14, 2018 - [SAFRON, August 2018](https://www.iomp.org/safron-august-2018/) - Updates on Patient Safety in Radiotherapy August 2018 Safety and Quality in the use of Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy About SAFRON SAFRON, August 2018 - August 22, 2018 - [4th WHO Global Forum on Medical Devices](https://www.iomp.org/4th-who-global-forum-on-medical-devices/) - WHO cordially invites you to The 4th WHO Global Forum on Medical Devices “Increasing access to medical devices” which will be held in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India, from Thursday 13th to Saturday 15th, December 2018. Please find below information on the new 4gfmd page, objectives, dates, registration and contact . 1. New page 4th WHO - September 14, 2018 - [Romanian Training Course on Medical Physics (16th Edition), 28-29 September 2018, Bucharest, Romania](https://www.iomp.org/romanian-training-course-on-medical-physics-16th-edition-28-29-september-2018-bucharest-romania/) - The Romanian College of Medical Physicists (CFMR) organize the “16th Romanian Training Course on Medical Physics” in Bucharest, Romania, between 28-29 September 2018. For more information, visit the event webpage: http://www.cfmr.ro/fizica-medicala/cursuri/CNFM2018 - September 22, 2018 - [Medical physics workforce: A global perspective](https://www.iomp.org/medical-physics-workforce-a-global-perspective/) - IOMP is pleased to announce the publication of its recent study related to global medical physics workforce. The following link provides free access to the European Journal of Medical Physics publication for approximately 50 days: https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1Xx8X3~imgCTGb - October 23, 2018 - [ICONRADEM 2019, 9-11 February, 2019 at Jaipur, Rajasthan, India](https://www.iomp.org/iconradem-2019-9-11-february-2019-at-jaipur-rajasthan-india/) - Organized by: Department of Radiological Physics SMS Medical College & Hospital, Jaipur Under the auspices of Asia-Oceania Federation of Organizations for Medical Physics ICONRADEM-2019 brings almost 40 eminent professionals and faculty from across the globe and India under one roof to discuss, dispense and deliberate on radiological safety and protection. Grab this perfect opportunity - November 5, 2018 - [Announcing the death of Oskar Chomicki, Past President IOMP (2000-2003)](https://www.iomp.org/announcing-the-death-of-oskar-chomicki-past-president-iomp-2000-2003/) - IOMP is saddened by the death of one of its past President Professor Oscar Chomicki on 25th October 2018. The ExCom of IOMP has conveyed its condolences to the family. Please see further information from the Polish Society of Medical Physics (PTFM) flyer and obituary in Polish Newspaper. http://nekrologi.wyborcza.pl/0,11,,433021,Oskar-Adolf-Chomicki-nekrolog.html - November 14, 2018 - [Message on IDMP 2018 by Professor Arthur B. McDonald, awarded the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physics](https://www.iomp.org/message-on-idmp-2018-by-professor-arthur-b-mcdonald-awarded-the-2015-nobel-prize-in-physics/) - - November 7, 2018 - [IUPAP Young Scientist Award in Medical Physics 2018](https://www.iomp.org/iupap-young-scientist-award-in-medical-physics-2018/) - The IOMP is pleased to announce the IUPAP Young Scientist Award 2018. This award was established and funded by the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP) and awarded by the International Organization for Medical Physics (IOMP) as the IUPAP affiliated International Commission for Medical Physics. The IUPAP Young Scientist Awardee for 2018 will - December 11, 2018 - [John Mallard Award 2019](https://www.iomp.org/john-mallard-award-2019/) - The IOMP is pleased to announce the John Mallard Award. The award will honour a medical physicist who has developed an innovation of high scientific quality and who has successfully applied this innovation in clinical practice (e.g. equipment, software, methodology), or who has led a team developing this innovation. This Award is given triennially at - January 29, 2019 - [IDOS 2019](https://www.iomp.org/idos-2019/) - Download IDOS 2019 flyer For more info visit the conference website www.iaea.org/events/idos2019 - November 15, 2018 - [Radiation Protection and Safety in Medical Uses of Ionizing Radiation](https://www.iomp.org/radiation-protection-and-safety-in-medical-uses-of-ionizing-radiation/) - IAEA Safety Standards Series No. SSG-46 This Safety Guide provides recommendations and guidance on fulfilling the requirements of IAEA Safety Standards Series No. GSR Part 3 for ensuring radiation protection and safety of radiation sources in medical uses of ionizing radiation with regard to patients, workers, carers and comforters, volunteers in biomedical research, and the - November 21, 2018 - [AFOMP newsletter January 2019](https://www.iomp.org/afomp-newsletter-january-2019/) - AFOMP newsletter January 2019 - January 9, 2019 - [BMPA Newsletter](https://www.iomp.org/bmpa-newsletter/) - BMPA Newsletter 2018 - January 10, 2019 - [ESMPE Upcoming Editions](https://www.iomp.org/esmpe-upcoming-editions/) - The EFOMP school editions are accredited by the European Board for Accreditation in Medical Physics (EBAMP) http://www.ebamp.eu/ The quality of educational events in Medical Physics is maintained by using this accreditation system. The ESMPE – Nuclear Medicine Dosimetry, Practical approach – Prague, January 2019 has been accredited by EBAMP as CPD event for Medical Physicists - January 29, 2019 - [EFOMP celebrates IDMP 2018](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2018/) - Europe Celebrates IDMP 2018 - February 26, 2019 - [IDMP 2018 in Bulgaria](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2018-in-bulgaria/) - IDMP 2018 was celebrated in Bulgaria with several events. The Bulgarian Society of Biomedical Physics and Engineering (BSBPE) has created a poster that contains information about the role of Medical Physicists and Biomedical Engineers for patient benefit, published on the website of the Society. Two interviews with assoc. prof. Desislava Kostova-Lefterova, treasurer of BSBPE, were - February 26, 2019 - [IDMP 2018 in Malaysia](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2018-in-malaysia/) - International Day of Medical Physics University of Malaya / University Malaya Medical Centre The 2018 International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP) was held on November 7. The theme for this year was regarding how Medical Physicists benefit patients on a daily basis. For this year, the Medical Physics team in the University of Malaya and - February 27, 2019 - [IDMP 2018 in Mexico](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2018-in-mexico/) - - February 27, 2019 - [IDMP 2018 in Morocco](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2018-in-morocco/) - The Moroccan Association for Medical Physics (MAMP/AMPM) is dedicated among other assignments to design and participate in any action that aim promoting medical physics in Morocco. The celebration of the International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP) is therefore a timely opportunity to exercise that role of promoting medical physics in our country. This year we - February 27, 2019 - [Iran celebrates IDMP 2018](https://www.iomp.org/iran-celebrates-idmp-2018/) - Head of Iranian Association of Medical Physics message In my opinion, the greatest attraction of medical physics is the fact that it has a substantial contribution to activities that benefit patients. It is indeed a major distinction of medical physics that it combines being a physical science with major theoretical and technical aspects, with having - February 27, 2019 - [Iraq celebrates IDMP 2018](https://www.iomp.org/iraq-celebrates-idmp-2018/) - The Iraqi Medical Physics Society (IMPS) organized the annual IDMP celebration in coordination with Continuous Medical Education (CME) unit of Mustansiryah medical college, where 125 medical specialists represented by the dean and the vice dean of Mustansiriyah medical college, the head of the CME unit in this college, medical physicists and MS postgraduate students from - February 27, 2019 - [IDMP 2018 in Japan](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2018-in-japan/) - List of IDMP events by Japan Society of Medical Physics (JSMP) (1) Chiba Event Time: 17:00-18:30 City: Chiba Venue: National Institute of Radiological Sciences, QST Title: Let’s celebrate IDMP and discuss the future of medical physics Style: Lecture and free discussion Participants: 13 Program: 1. Opening remarks (N. Kanematsu, Event Organizer) 2. Video message on - February 27, 2019 - [Nottingham UK poster for IDMP](https://www.iomp.org/nottingham-uk-poster-for-idmp/) - Download Nottingham UK poster for IDMP - February 27, 2019 - [Brazil celebrates IDMP 2018](https://www.iomp.org/brazil-celebrates-idmp-2018/) - IDMP Celebration details ABFM celebrates IDMP 2018 IDMP pre-celebration information Happy IDMP2018! We are putting information of the comemorative day in all our medias! - February 27, 2019 - [IDMP 2018 in Croatia](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2018-in-croatia/) - The Croatian Biomedical Engineering and Medical Physics Society (CROBEMPS) is dedicated to the promotion of the profession for many years now and this is now the crown of all of our efforts. The CROBEMPS is traditionally celebrating the IDMP every year by organising the medical physics meeting open for experts and public. This year we - February 27, 2019 - [Celebration of International Medical Physics Day 2018 by Bangladesh Medical Physics Association (BMPA)](https://www.iomp.org/celebration-of-international-medical-physics-day-2018-by-bangladesh-medical-physics-association-bmpa/) - The Bangladesh Medical Physics Association (BMPA) celebrates IDMP 2018with a day-long seminar on “Relevance and Prospect of Medical Physics in Bangladesh”. Download poster - February 27, 2019 - [Celebration of International Medical Physics Day 2018 by Bangladesh Medical Physics Society (BMPS)](https://www.iomp.org/celebration-of-international-medical-physics-day-2018-by-bangladesh-medical-physics-society-bmps/) - It is our great pleasure to share you that Bangladesh Medical Physics Society (BMPS) has published an e-Newsletter (Voice of BMPS) on the occasion of International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP) on 7th November 2018. The theme of this year IDMP is “Medical Physics for Patient Benefit” Besides Publishing newsletter, BMPS also celebrate this event - February 27, 2019 - [IDMP 2018 in Ghana](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2018-in-ghana/) - Ghana IDMP 2019 Report We were privilege to have the Ghana News Agency cover the IDMP in Ghana. The news report is published at: http://ghananewsagency.org/health/ghana-commemorates-international-day-of-medical-physics-141322 https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/health/Ghana-commemorates-International-Day-of-Medical-Physics-699233 Besides this, the article on the topic “Medical Physics for Patient Benefit” was also written and published in one of Ghana’s biggest newspaper (Daily Graphic): https://www.graphic.com.gh/features/opinion/medical-physics-for-patient-benefit.html GSMP Programme for - February 27, 2019 - [IDMP 2018 - Korean Society of Medical Physics (KSMP)](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2018-korean-society-of-medical-physics-ksmp/) - Event report for 2018 IDMP in Korea “International Day of Medical Physics” Ceremony Korean Society of Medical Physics (KSMP). Program 7th Nov 2018 1. Greeting Greeting from the president of KSMP Greeting from the president of AFOMP “The role of medical physicist in the viewpoint of Ph.D” 3) Greeting from the president of IOMP (video) - February 27, 2019 - [HKAMP activities for IDMP 2018](https://www.iomp.org/hkamp-activities-for-idmp-2018/) - HKAMP is organizing a talk with City University in Hong Kong on IDMP. This talk is targeting the academic professionals who in general are not involved in Medical Physics. - February 27, 2019 - [IDMP 2018 Activities - IAEA](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2018-activities-iaea/) - IDMP Celebration details On Wednesday 7 November 2018, the IAEA will join medical physicists around the world and the International Organization for Medical Physics (IOMP) in celebrating the 6th International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP). The theme of this year’s event is ‘Medical Physics for Patient Benefit’. To mark the date, the IAEA’s Division of - February 27, 2019 - [International Day of Medical Physics - IPEM](https://www.iomp.org/international-day-of-medical-physics-ipem/) - Category IDMP 2013 Last Date 07 11 2013 00:00 Place London, UK Telephone Elspeth Bartlet Email elspeth@ipem.ac.uk Website http://www.ipem.ac.uk/AboutIPEM/PublicEngagement.aspx#awarenessdays - February 27, 2019 - [From Radium to Hadron Radiotherapy](https://www.iomp.org/from-radium-to-hadron-radiotherapy/) - Category IDMP 2013 Last Date 07 11 2013 00:00 Place The Henryk Niewodniczanski Insti tute of Nuclear Physics Polish Academy of Sciences (IFJ PAN) – ul. Radzikowskiego 152, Kraków (Poland) Telephone Marta Wasilewska Radwanska Email radwansk@newton.fis.agh.edu.pl Attachment Download From Radium to Hadron Radiotherapy A Conference to Complete the First Phase of the Construction of the - February 27, 2019 - [International Day of Medical Physics Italy](https://www.iomp.org/international-day-of-medical-physics-italy/) - Category IDMP 2013 Last Date 07 11 2013 00:00 Place Rome, Italy Telephone Luisa Begnozzi Email luisa.begnozzi@gmail.com - February 27, 2019 - [Radiation exposure from medical procedures? Ask the Medical Physicist](https://www.iomp.org/radiation-exposure-from-medical-procedures-ask-the-medical-physicist/) - Category IDMP 2013 Last Date 06 11 2013 13:00 Place National Centre of Radiobiology and Radiation Protection – ulitsa “Sveti Georgi Sofiyski” 3, 1606 Sofia, Bulgaria Website http://bsbpe.org/events Attachment Download Radiation exposure from medical procedures? Ask the Medical Physicist Bulgarian Society of Biomedical Physics and Engineering - February 27, 2019 - [Past, Present and Future of Medical Physics Profession in Greece](https://www.iomp.org/past-present-and-future-of-medical-physics-profession-in-greece/) - Category IDMP 2013 Date 09 11 2013 00:00 Place University of Athens – Platia Agiou Georgiou Karitsi 8, Athens 105 61, Greece Telephone Virginia Tsapaki Email virginia@otenet.gr Attachment Download - February 27, 2019 - [The International Day of Medical Physics U.A.E.](https://www.iomp.org/the-international-day-of-medical-physics-u-a-e/) - Category IDMP 2013 Last Date 06 11 2013 15:00 Place University of Sharjah – University of Sharjah – Sharjah – United Arab Emirates Telephone Dr. Hussein M Elmehdi Email hmelmehdi@sharjah.ac.ae Attachment Download - February 27, 2019 - [Half Day Seminar To Celebrate IDMP](https://www.iomp.org/half-day-seminar-to-celebrate-idmp/) - Category IDMP 2013 Last Date 07 11 2013 00:00 Place IRAN Telephone M. T. Bahreyni Toosi Email mbahreyni@yahoo.co.uk Half Day Seminar To Celebrate IDMP Program: 1. A short video of Marie Curie life. 2. A brief history of medical physics worldwide. 3. A brief history of medical physics in Iran. 4. A report of past, - February 27, 2019 - [Conference on Radiation in Health Care CRHC 2013](https://www.iomp.org/conference-on-radiation-in-health-care-crhc-2013/) - Category IDMP 2013 Last Date 09 11 2013 00:00 Place Audit orium SMS Me dical Colleg e & Hospital, Jaipur – SMS Medical College, Gangawal Park, Ashok Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302004, India Telephone Arun Chougule Email arunchougle@rediffmail.com Attachment Download Conference on Radiation in Health Care CRHC 2013 Organized by Department of Radiological Physics, SMS Medical - February 27, 2019 - [Symposium on Medical Physics](https://www.iomp.org/symposium-on-medical-physics/) - Category IDMP 2013 Last Date 07 11 2013 00:00 Place Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital – Sushma Koirala Memorial Hospital, Suntol 44600, Nepal Telephone Surendra Bahadur Chand Email surendrachanda@yahoo.com Symposium on Medical Physics – Nepalese Association of Medical Physicts - February 27, 2019 - [International Day of Medical Physics Thailand](https://www.iomp.org/international-day-of-medical-physics-thailand/) - Category IDMP 2013 Last Date 08 11 2013 00:00 Place Montien Hotel – Montien Hotel,Surawong Road Telephone Anchali Krisanachinda Email kanchali@yahoo.com Attachment Download - February 27, 2019 - [International Day of Medical Physics South Korea](https://www.iomp.org/international-day-of-medical-physics-south-korea/) - Category IDMP 2013 Last Date 07 11 2013 00:00 Place Seoul, South Korea Telephone Tae Suk Suh Email suhsanta@catholic.ac.kr Attachment Download - February 27, 2019 - [International Medical Physics Day Australia](https://www.iomp.org/international-medical-physics-day/) - Category IDMP 2013 Last Date 07 11 2013 00:00 Place Australia Telephone Geoff Barbaro Email geoff.barbaro@acpsem.org.au Website http://www.acpsem.org.au/index.php/news-and-events/93-general/577-international-medical-physics-day - February 27, 2019 - [International Day Of Medical Physics Colombia](https://www.iomp.org/international-day-of-medical-physics-colombia/) - Category IDMP 2013 Last Date 07 11 2013 00:00 Place National University of Colombia, Avenida Carrera 30 # 45, Bogotá, Cundinamarca 111321, Colombia Telephone Rosana Sansoge Email rosana.sansogne@rtp.com.ar Attachment Download - February 27, 2019 - [1ère JOURNÉE INTERNATIONALE DE PHYSIQUE MÉDICALE](https://www.iomp.org/1ere-journee-internationale-de-physique-medicale/) - Category IDMP 2013 Last Date 07 11 2013 00:00 Place 1 Rue Pierre et Marie Curie, 75005 Paris, France Telephone Helene Aget Email h.aget@orange.fr Website http://jipm2013.sciencesconf.org/resource/page/id/1 - February 27, 2019 - [1st Meeting of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering](https://www.iomp.org/1st-meeting-of-medical-physics-and-biomedical-engineering/) - Category IDMP 2013 Last Date 09 11 2013 00:00 Telephone Ana Rita Figueira Email arfigueira@gmail.com Website http://dfm.spf.pt - February 27, 2019 - [University of Crete,Greece - Seminar](https://www.iomp.org/univrsity-of-cretegreece-seminar/) - Category IDMP 2014 Last Date 07 11 2014 Place Heraklion, Greece The Department of Medical Physics and the department of Radiology of the University of Crete organized a joint seminar on November 7th, 2014 in Heraklion, Crete, Greece to celebrate the International Day of Medical Physics and the International Day of Radiology . - February 27, 2019 - [International Day Of Medical Physics Chile](https://www.iomp.org/international-day-of-medical-physics-chile/) - Category IDMP 2013 Last Date 07 11 2013 00:00 Place Pontifical Catholic University of Chile – Avenida Libertador Bernardo O Higgins 340, Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile Telephone Rosana Sansoge Email rosana.sansogne@rtp.com.ar Attachment Download - February 27, 2019 - [International Day Of Medical Physics Argentina](https://www.iomp.org/international-day-of-medical-physics-argentina/) - Category IDMP 2013 Last Date 07 11 2013 00:00 Place National University of Rosario – Maipú 1065, S2000CKG Rosario, Santa Fe Province, Argentina Telephone Rosana Sansoge Email rosana.sansogne@rtp.com.ar Attachment Download - February 27, 2019 - [International Day Of Medical Physics Brasil](https://www.iomp.org/international-day-of-medical-physics-brasil/) - Category IDMP 2013 Last Date 07 11 2013 00:00 Place Matemática – Faculdade de Engenharia, São Paulo Telephone Rosana Sansoge Email rosana.sansogne@rtp.com.ar Attachment Download - February 27, 2019 - [IDMP 2014 Celebretion in Ludhiana, India](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2014-celebretion-in-ludhiana-india/) - Category IDMP 2014 Last Date 07 11 2014 Place Ludhiana, Punjab, India - February 27, 2019 - [Bangladesh Medical Physics Association - Message from the President](https://www.iomp.org/bangladesh-medical-physics-association-message-from-the-president/) - Category IDMP 2014 Last Date 07 11 2014 Place Bangladesh The President of thn Bangladesh Medical Physics Association,Professor K. Siddique-e Rabbani addresses a message for the celebration of the International Day Of Medical Physics 2014. The Bangladesh Medical Physics Society has organised a seminaer to celebrate the International Day of Medical Physics 2014. - February 27, 2019 - [Korean Society of Medical Physics (KSMP) - Celebration](https://www.iomp.org/korean-society-of-medical-physics-ksmp-celebration/) - Category IDMP 2014 Last Date 07 11 2014 Place South Korea Attachment Download Korean Society of Medical Physics (KSMP) also celebrates IDMP together with all KSMP members. We took a memorial picture of IDMP 2014 in the Korean Society of Medical Physics in Radiosugery (KSMPR) annual meeting on November 7. Please find the report on - February 27, 2019 - [The Australasian College of Physical Scientists & Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM) - Summer School](https://www.iomp.org/the-australasian-college-of-physical-scientists-engineers-in-medicine-acpsem-summer-school/) - Category IDMP 2014 Last Date 09 11 2014 Place Australia Attachment Download The Australasian College of Physical Scientists & Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM) is running a summer school on radiation protection from 7 – 9 November, 2014. The date is chosen to coincide with the International Day of Medical Physics. - February 27, 2019 - [IPEM-Maintaining Safety in Modern Radiotherapy](https://www.iomp.org/ipem-maintaining-safety-in-modern-radiotherapy/) - Category IDMP 2014 Last Date 07 11 2014 Place Manchester University – The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UK Website http://www.ipem.ac.uk/ConferencesEvents/ForthcomingConferences/EventDetails.aspx?dateid=286 - February 27, 2019 - [IPEM-A public lecture by Francis Duck](https://www.iomp.org/ipem-a-public-lecture-by-francis-duck/) - Category IDMP 2014 Last Date 01 11 2014 Place Thackray Museum of Medical History – 141 Beckett Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS9 7LN, UK - February 27, 2019 - [IPEM is sponsoring an IDMP event at the University of Surrey.](https://www.iomp.org/ipem-is-sponsoring-an-idmp-event-at-the-university-of-surrey/) - Category IDMP 2014 Last Date 12 11 2014 00:00 Place University of Surrey – University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7XH Website http://www.surrey.ac.uk/physics/news/events/ - February 27, 2019 - [The Dutch Organisation for Medical Physics (NVKF) Symposium on radiation incidents with patients](https://www.iomp.org/the-dutch-organisation-for-medical-physics-nvkf-symposium-on-radiation-incidents-with-patients/) - Category IDMP 2014 Last Date 07 11 2014 Place – The Netherlands Website http://www.nvkf.nl/index.php/434-7-november-2014-symposium-stralingsbescherming-in-het-ziekenhuis In The Netherlands the Dutch Organisation for Medical Physics (NVKF) organises on November 7th a symposium on radiation incidents with patients. The program (in Dutch) of our symposium is listed here: http://www.nvkf.nl/index.php/434-7-november-2014-symposium-stralingsbescherming-in-het-ziekenhuis - February 27, 2019 - [Journée Internationale de Physique Médicale 2014](https://www.iomp.org/journee-internationale-de-physique-medicale-2014/) - Category IDMP 2014 Last Date 07 11 2014 Place Amphithéâtre Burg, Institut Curie – 12 Lhomond Street, 75005 Paris, France The Institut Curie, in Paris, France, successor of the original Radon Institute, is organizing a convention for students in Medical Physics. Students of undergraduate and graduate level will have the chance to discuss some topical - February 27, 2019 - [The Polish Society of Medical Physics Symposium](https://www.iomp.org/the-polish-society-of-medical-physics-symposium/) - Category IDMP 2014 Last Date 13 11 2014 Place Warsaw, Poland Attachment Download To celebrate the 2014 International Day of Medical Physics, the Polish Society of Medical Physics has decided to organize an 1 day symposium in Warsaw on 13th of November, 2014. This will be a joint event with the 80th anniversary of Medical - February 27, 2019 - [The Bulgarian Society of Biomedical Physics and Engineering (BSBPE) Scientific Meeting](https://www.iomp.org/the-bulgarian-society-of-biomedical-physics-and-engineering-bsbpe-scientific-meeting/) - Category IDMP 2014 Last Date 07 11 2014 Place Medical University Sofia – Medical University – Sofia, булевард „Академик Иван Евстратиев Гешов“ 15, 1431 Sofia, Bulgaria The Bulgarian Society of Biomedical Physics and Engineering (BSBPE) is pleased to inform you that the IDMP will be celebrated in Bulgaria for a second consecutive year. On the - February 27, 2019 - [The Hellenic Association of Medical Physicists - Events](https://www.iomp.org/the-hellenic-association-of-medical-physicists-events/) - Category IDMP 2014 Last Date 07 11 2014 Place Greece Attachment Download The Hellenic Association of Medical Physicists (HAMP) which is the National Member Οrganization that represents medical physicists in Greece in Europe considers this occasion a great opportunity to increase awareness of the public regarding our profession. Hamp is planning a number of activities - February 27, 2019 - [The Lebanese Association of Medical Physicts (LAMP) - Celebration](https://www.iomp.org/the-lebanese-association-of-medical-physicts-lamp-celebration/) - Category IDMP 2014 Last Date 07 11 2014 00:00 Place Rafic Hariri University Hospital – Rafic Hariri University Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon Attachment Download The Lebanese Association of Medical Physicts (LAMP) has celebrated the International day of Medical Physics 2014 by organizing a symposium. - February 27, 2019 - [The Iraqi Medical Physicists Association - Opening Ceremony for the Medical Physics Lab](https://www.iomp.org/the-iraqi-medical-physicists-association-opening-ceremony-for-the-medical-physics-lab/) - Category IDMP 2014 Last Date 07 11 2014 00:00 Place Al-Mustansiriya university college of medicine, Jinub Street, Baghdad 602, Iraq The Iraqi medical physicists will celebrate the IDMP by making the opening ceremony for the medical physics lab in Mustansiriya medical college, where new modern experiments were added to improve the practical part of this - February 27, 2019 - [Occupational Health and Safety Department of Hamad Medical Corporation Conference in Doha](https://www.iomp.org/occupational-health-and-safety-department-of-hamad-medical-corporation-conference-in-doha/) - Category IDMP 2014 Last Date 07 11 2014 Place Doha, Qatar The Occupational Health and Safety Department of Hamad Medical Corporation is organizing for the second time a conference in Doha, Qatar on 7th November, 2014 on the occasion of the International Day of Medical Physics. Please find here the conference programme. With this conference - February 27, 2019 - [AMPI Karnataka Chapter Symposium](https://www.iomp.org/ampi-karnataka-chapter-symposium/) - Category IDMP 2014 Last Date 06 11 2014 Place Karnataka, India The Association of Medical Physicists of India (AMPI, Karnataka Chapter) is conducting a one day symposium on “Looking into the Body : Advancement in Imaging through Medical Physics” (Theme by IOMP) on the eve of “International Day of Medical Physics” on 7th November , - February 27, 2019 - [AMPI-AP Chapter, Hyderabad - CME Programme](https://www.iomp.org/ampi-ap-chapter-hyderabad-cme-programme/) - Category IDMP 2014 Last Date 07 11 2014 Place Hyderabad, Telangana, India Evolution of Medical Physics and Current Trends: CME programme by AMPI-AP Chapter, Hyderabad, INDIA on 07 November 2014(International day of Medical Physics) - February 27, 2019 - [Department of Medical Physics, Govt. Arignar Anna Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Institute - Symposium](https://www.iomp.org/department-of-medical-physics-govt-arignar-anna-memorial-cancer-hospital-research-institute-symposium/) - Category IDMP 2014 Last Date 07 11 2014 00:00 Place Govt. Arignar Anna Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Institute – Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India The Department of Medical Physics, Govt. Arignar Anna Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Institute, Regional Cancer Centre, Kancheepuram is going to conduct a symposium on “Advancement in imaging through medical physics” - February 27, 2019 - [Bangladesh Medical Physics Association - Message from the President](https://www.iomp.org/bangladesh-medical-physics-association-message-from-the-president-2/) - Category IDMP 2014 Last Date 07 11 2014 Place Bangladesh The President of thn Bangladesh Medical Physics Association,Professor K. Siddique-e Rabbani addresses a message for the celebration of the International Day Of Medical Physics 2014. The Bangladesh Medical Physics Society has organised a seminaer to celebrate the International Day of Medical Physics 2014. - February 27, 2019 - [The India Medical Physics Association Event](https://www.iomp.org/the-india-medical-physics-association-event/) - Category IDMP 2014 Last Date 07 11 2014 Place Jaypee Hospital, Goberdhanpur, Sector 128, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201304, India Τo celebrate the International Day of Medical Physics, the Association of Medical Physicists of India (AMPI, Northern Chapter) is planning to organize a Symposium titled “RADIATION AND MEDICAL PHYSICIST: OPTIMIZING, ADAPTING AND PERSONALIZING CANCER THERAPY” at - February 27, 2019 - [The Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists - Video contest](https://www.iomp.org/the-canadian-organization-of-medical-physicists-video-contest/) - Category IDMP 2014 Last Date 07 11 2014 Place Canada Website http://www.medphys.ca/content.php?doc=326 Tthe Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists is hosting a video contest to celebrate IDMP. More information is available on our website at: http://www.medphys.ca/content.php?doc=326 - February 27, 2019 - [Event for General Public](https://www.iomp.org/event-for-general-public/) - Category IDMP 2014 Last Date 16 11 2014 00:00 Place Madison, WI, USA Dr Azam Niroomand-Rad organized a 2-hr lecture on IDMP, Medical Physics, IOMP, and Marie Curie’s contribution to medical physics on Sunday November 16th for group of general public in Madison, Wisconsin You can donload the presentation Azam-IDMP2-Curie-2014. - February 27, 2019 - [AAPM Penn-Ohio Chapter](https://www.iomp.org/aapm-penn-ohio-chapter/) - Category IDMP 2014 Last Date 07 11 2014 Place Cleveland, OH, USA Website http://chapter.aapm.org/pennohio/ Since we are all celebrating the International Day of Medical Physics on November 7, Penn-Ohio Officers have put together an awesome poster for you to display in your departments, on your fridge and on Twitter. The images are available now for - February 27, 2019 - [Mexican Federation of Medical Physics Organizations (FMOFM)](https://www.iomp.org/mexican-federation-of-medical-physics-organizations-fmofm/) - Category IDMP 2014 Last Date 07 11 2014 Place State of Mexico, Mexico Website http://www.smf.mx/~dfm-smf/?q=node/13 Attachment IDMP_Celebration_in_Mexico_2014 The Mexican Federation of Medical Physics Organizations (FMOFM) through the Medical Physics Division of the Mexican Society of Physics (DFM-SMF) organizes an academic event with two invited speakers in order to celebrate the International Day of Medical Physics - February 27, 2019 - [Colombia National Meeting on Medical Physics](https://www.iomp.org/colombia-national-meeting-on-medical-physics/) - Category IDMP 2014 Last Date 07 11 2014 00:00 Place Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia Attachment Download Τhe 2nd National Meeting on Medical Physics was held in Bogotá, Colombia on 7 and 8th of November 2014, to commemorate the International Day of Medical Physics. - February 27, 2019 - [Ghana Society for Medical Physics (GSMP)-International Day of Medical Physics Celebration](https://www.iomp.org/ghana-society-for-medical-physics-gsmp-international-day-of-medical-physics-celebration/) - Category IDMP 2014 Last Date 07 11 2014 Place Conference Room of the School of Nuclear and Allied Sciences – Atomic Campus. – Atomic Bus Stop, University of Ghana, Haatso-Atomic Road, Accra, Ghana Attachment Download Ghana Society for Medical Physics (GSMP) is scheduled to hold this year’s International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP) on Friday - February 27, 2019 - [IAEA Celebrates the 3rd International Day of Medical Physics](https://www.iomp.org/iaea-celebrates-the-3rd-international-day-of-medical-physics/) - Category IDMP 2015 Last Date 07 11 2015 Place Austria Better Medical Physics = Better Cancer Care in Radiation Oncology Medical physics is an integral part of radiation therapy. The impressive progress in radiation oncology over the last decades has been largely due to the improvement of our ability to deliver higher radiation dose to - February 27, 2019 - [IDMP 2015 - Italy](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2015-italy/) - Category IDMP 2015 Last Date 06 11 2015 Place Italy The Italian Association of Medical Physics (AIFM) celebrated the 3rd International Day of Medical Physics with a discussion panel on the correct information about risks and benefits in the use of radiation in children at the Ministry of Health in Rome on November 6, 2015. - February 27, 2019 - [International Day of Medical Physics 2015 in Romania](https://www.iomp.org/international-day-of-medical-physics-2015-in-romania/) - Category IDMP 2015 Last Date 08 11 2015 Place Romania Attachment Download November 7th – 8th, 2015 “13th Romanian Conference of Medical Physics” Cluj Napoca, Romania “13th Romanian Conference of Medical Physics” (has incorporated the CFMR Annual General Meeting), dedicating the November 7th in memory of Mariei Salomea Skłodowska-Curie and November 8th of Wilhelm Conrad - February 27, 2019 - [International Day of Medical Physics 2015 in Bulgaria](https://www.iomp.org/international-day-of-medical-physics-2015-in-bulgaria/) - Category IDMP 2015 Last Date 06 11 2015 Place Bulgaria IDMP 2015 A scientiffic conference dedicated to the International Day of Medical Physics Venue: Plovdiv, Bulgaria Date: 06.Nov.2015 Organizers: Medical University – Plovdiv, Plovdiv University, Technical University – Plovdiv, Union of Scientists, Bulgarian Society of Biomedical Physics and Engineering - February 27, 2019 - [IDMP 2015 - Lebanon](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2015-lebanon/) - Category IDMP 2015 Last Date 10 11 2015 Place Lebanon IDMP 2015 – Lebanon Attachment Download Radiotherapy Department & Radiology Department Invites You to Celebrate “The International Day of Medical Physics” & “The International Day of Radiology” Date: Tuesday November 10, 2015 Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Place: Conference Room (GF) at RHUH Program: - February 27, 2019 - [IDMP 2015 - Iraq](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2015-iraq/) - Category IDMP 2015 Last Date 07 11 2015 Place Iraq On behalf of the Iraqi Medical Physics Society (IMPS) members, I would like to congratulate all the IOMP members in the occasion of the IDMP, I wish to all the colleagues more progress and more achievements in the field. I would like to inform you - February 27, 2019 - [International Day of Medical Physics 2015 in Quatar](https://www.iomp.org/international-day-of-medical-physics-2015-in-quatar/) - Category IDMP 2015 Last Date 08 11 2015 Place Qatar Attachment Download International Day of Medical Physics 2015 7-8 November 2015 Bayt Al-Diyafa, Meeting Room 9 9 CME Points - February 27, 2019 - [IDMP 2015 - Iran](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2015-iran/) - Category IDMP 2015 Last Date 12 11 2015 Place Iran On November 12, 2015, three grand ceremonies were held for “Medical Physics Day” and “Marie Sklodowska-Curie birth day” at three different places including Tehran, Iran and Shiraz Universities of Medical Sciences. Enclosed you can find a typical photo at Tehran University. - February 27, 2019 - [IDMP 2015 - Oman](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2015-oman/) - Category IDMP 2015 Last Date 07 11 2015 Place Oman Attachment Download 3rd IDMP International Day of Medical Physics 2015 An Exhibition to highlight Medical Physics Activities in the Royal Hosital, Sultan Qaboos University, and Radiation Protection Services Department in Ministry of Health. The medical physicists from these institutions arranged an Exhibition called ‘Medical Physics - February 27, 2019 - [IDMP India](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-india/) - Category IDMP 2015 Last Date 07 11 2015 Place India The AMPI-AP Chapter, Hyderabad, India is organising a CME programme on 07 November 2015. You can add this news as shown below: Innovative Medical Physics-Improved Cancer Care: CME programme by AMPI-AP Chapter, Hyderabad, INDIA on 07 November 2015(International day of Medical Physics) will be held - February 27, 2019 - [IDMP India - AMPI Members](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-india-ampi-members/) - Category IDMP 2015 Last Date 07 11 2015 Place India All AMPI Members Warm Greetings! To raise awareness about the role Medical Physicist’s play for benefit of patients in turn to our society, the International Organization for Medical Physics (IOMP) organizes annually the International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP) on November 7, an important date - February 27, 2019 - [IDMP 2015 - Bangladesh](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2015-bangladesh/) - Category IDMP 2015 Last Date 07 11 2015 Place Bangladesh IDMP 2015 – Bangladesh International Day of Medical Physics observed at Dhaka, Bangladesh To celebrate the 3rd International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP) on 7 November, 2015 and to raise awareness about the role medical physicists play for benefit of patients, Bangladesh Medical Physics Association - February 27, 2019 - [AFOMP and CSMP Celebration of IDMP2015 in Xi’an, China](https://www.iomp.org/afomp-and-csmp-celebration-of-idmp2015-in-xian-china/) - Category IDMP 2015 Last Date 08 11 2015 Place China AFOMP and CSMP Celebration of IDMP2015 in Xi’an, China Report by Kin Yin Cheung, Past-President, IOMP AFOMP for the first time celebrated IDMP at its 15th Asia-Oceania Congress of Medical Physics (AOCMP) held in the historical city of Xi’an, China during 6 – 8th November - February 27, 2019 - [IDMP 2015 - Vietnam](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2015-vietnam/) - Category IDMP 2015 Last Date 06 11 2015 Place Bangladesh IDMP 2015 – Vietnam Vietnam Association For Medical Physics successfully organized “the first Vietnam Conference of Medical Physics (1st VCMP 2015)” on Friday, November 6, 2015 under support of Ho Chi Minh City Oncology Hospital as the way we congratulate for the International Day of - February 27, 2019 - [ACPSEM President tweeting from the curated twitter account @realscientists](https://www.iomp.org/acpsem-president-tweeting-from-the-curated-twitter-account-realscientists/) - Category IDMP 2015 Last Date 14 11 2015 Place Australia Sean Geoghegan, President of ACPSEM will be tweeting from the curated twitter account @realscientists on Medical Physics, and this will include acknowledging IDMP. International Day of Medical Physics The Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine (ACPSEM) celebrated IDMP in 2015 by holding - February 27, 2019 - [INTERNATIONAL DAY OF MEDICAL PHYSICS LECTURE](https://www.iomp.org/international-day-of-medical-physics-lecture/) - Category IDMP 2015 Last Date 12 11 2015 Place Australia Back to the Future: some synergies between physics and medicine from history to horizon David Thwaites David is well known to the medical physics community, having been named one of IOMP’s 50 most influential medical physicists in the last 50 years/ His lecture will be - February 27, 2019 - [IDMP 2015 - Italy](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2015-italy-2/) - Category IDMP 2015 Last Date 06 11 2015 Place Italy The Italian Association of Medical Physics (AIFM) celebrated the 3rd International Day of Medical Physics with a discussion panel on the correct information about risks and benefits in the use of radiation in children at the Ministry of Health in Rome on November 6, 2015. - February 27, 2019 - [International Day of Medical Physics 2015 in Canada](https://www.iomp.org/international-day-of-medical-physics-2015-in-canada/) - Category IDMP 2015 Last Date 07 11 2015 Place Canada On November 7, 2015 (Marie Curie’s birthday) we will celebrate the 3rd Annual International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP). To celebrate COMP is hosting a contest! How do you describe your role to non-medical physicists? What does being a Medical Physicist mean to you? Please - February 27, 2019 - [International Day of Medical Physics 2015 in OH, USA](https://www.iomp.org/international-day-of-medical-physics-2015-in-oh-usa/) - Category IDMP 2015 Last Date 07 11 2015 Place United States - February 27, 2019 - [Día Internacional de la Física Médica_Celebremos Juntos este](https://www.iomp.org/dia-internacional-de-la-fisica-medica_celebremos-juntos-este/) - Category IDMP 2015 Last Date 07 11 2015 Place Mexico Estimados todos, Algunos detalles finales para nuestro evento académico de este sábado: QUÉ? Celebración del Día Internacional de la Física Médica 2015 CÓMO? Ponencias de dos Físicos Médicos (ver cartel adjunto) CUÁNDO? Sábado 7 de Noviembre a las 11:00 hrs DÓNDE? Instituto Nacional de Neurología - February 27, 2019 - [IDMP 2015 - Colombia](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2015-colombia/) - Category IDMP 2015 Last Date 06 11 2015 Place Colombia The Universidad Nacional de Colombia and the Colombian Association of Medical Physics are glad of sharing with all of you the activity that took place on commemoration of the IDMP 2015. It was an academic meeting with talks about the role of the clinical medical - February 27, 2019 - [IDMP 2015 - Brazil](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2015-brazil/) - Category IDMP 2015 Last Date 07 11 2015 Place Brazil - February 27, 2019 - [Día Internacional de la Física Médica. Jornada de difusión de la actividad profesional del físico médico y su impacto en la comunidad](https://www.iomp.org/dia-internacional-de-la-fisica-medica-jornada-de-difusion-de-la-actividad-profesional-del-fisico-medico-y-su-impacto-en-la-comunidad/) - Category IDMP 2015 Last Date 07 11 2015 Place Argentina Estimados socios, Con motivo del DIFM se realizará una “Jornada de difusión de la actividad profesional del físico médico y su impacto en la comunidad”. La misma está organizada por FUNMED y se llevará a cabo el sábado 7 de noviembre. Se adjunta el programa - February 27, 2019 - [International Day of Medical Physics 2015 in Ghana](https://www.iomp.org/international-day-of-medical-physics-2015-in-ghana/) - Category IDMP 2015 Last Date 06 11 2015 Place Ghana Date: Friday, 6th November 2015 Venue: SNAS Conference Room, Atomic Campus, University of Ghana. Time: 9.30 am Speakers: Dr. Joel Yarney (Radiation Oncologist), Ms. Clotilda Muronda (Radiation Oncology Nurse), Dr. Joseph Amoako (Radiation Protection Expert), Mr. Eric Addison (Medical Physicist) Chairman: Prof J.J. Fletcher The - February 27, 2019 - [AAPM Celebrates the International Day of Medical Physics - Nov 7, 2016](https://www.iomp.org/aapm-celebrates-the-international-day-of-medical-physics-nov-7-2016/) - Category IDMP 2016 Last Date 07 11 2016 00:00 We have a unique opportunity to generate awareness and draw attention to the vital role medical physicists play in patient care. Join AAPM and the International Organization of Medical Physics (IOMP) in celebrating the 4th annual International Day of Medical Physics on Monday, November 7th. The - February 27, 2019 - [Happy International Day of Medical Physics from Duke university!](https://www.iomp.org/happy-international-day-of-medical-physics-from-duke-university/) - Category IDMP 2016 Last Date 07 11 2016 00:00 Dear Medical Physics faculty and students, Today, Nov. 7, is the International Day of Medical Physics. I encourage you all to recognize this day in realization of the great contribution that medical physics has made to the human health and continues to do so. Here is - February 27, 2019 - [GHANA SOCIETY FOR MEDICAL PHYSICS](https://www.iomp.org/ghana-society-for-medical-physics/) - Category IDMP 2016 Last Date 07 11 2016 00:00 Attachment Download INVITATION TO INTERNATIONAL DAY OF MEDICAL PHYSICS (IDMP) 2016 Ghana Society for Medical Physics (GSMP) presents its compliments and has the honour to invite you to the celebration of International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP) 2016. - February 27, 2019 - [IDMP 2016 at Abu Dhabi](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2016-at-abu-dhabi/) - Category IDMP 2016 Last Date 07 11 2016 00:00 - February 27, 2019 - [Nottingham University Hospitals - IDMP 2016 Poster](https://www.iomp.org/nottingham-university-hospitals-idmp-2016-poster/) - Category IDMP 2016 Date 07 11 2016 00:00 Attachment Download Here in Nottingham, like many medical physics departments, we are an > international and diverse group, so I’ve worked with colleagues to compile a poster Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering – makes sense in any language”, showing the languages of the cultural backgrounds within our - February 27, 2019 - [IDMP 2016 in Italy](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2016-in-italy/) - Category IDMP 2016 Last Date 07 11 2016 00:00 Attachment Download - February 27, 2019 - [Q&A with a Medical Physicist — Celebrating the International Day of Medical Physics](https://www.iomp.org/qa-with-a-medical-physicist-celebrating-the-international-day-of-medical-physics/) - Category IDMP 2016 Last Date 07 11 2016 00:00 Behind the radiation machines used to fight cancer are specialized scientists who bring together medicine and physics to keep patients safe. These highly-trained health professionals play a key role in maximizing the benefits of radiation medicine while reducing the potential for harm. To celebrate the International - February 27, 2019 - [celebrate the 4th "International Day of Medical Physics" (IDMP)](https://www.iomp.org/celebrate-the-4th-international-day-of-medical-physics-idmp/) - Category IDMP 2016 Last Date 07 11 2016 00:00 To celebrate the International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP) on November 7th and International Day of Radiology (IDoR) on November 8th, the Romanian College of Medical Physicists (CFMR) is organising the “14th Romanian Conference of Medical Physics” in Oradea, (Romania), between November 4-6, 2016, www.cfmr.ro/evenimente/evenimente-nationale/oradea2016. - February 27, 2019 - [HAMP Celebrates IDMP 2016](https://www.iomp.org/hamp-celebrates-idmp-2016/) - Category IDMP 2016 Last Date 05 11 2016 00:00 Attachment Download Hellenic Association of Medical Physicists (HAMP) is pleased to announce that an event is organized in order to celebrate the 4th International Day of Medical Physics. The event is scheduled for November 5, 2016 and will take place at Divani Caravel Hotel in Athens - February 27, 2019 - [IDMP 2016 in Lebanon](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2016-in-lebanon/) - Category IDMP 2016 Last Date 07 11 2016 00:00 Attachment Download - February 27, 2019 - [Egyptian Association for Medical Physics celebration on IDMP 2016](https://www.iomp.org/egyptian-association-for-medical-physics-celebration-on-idmp-2016/) - Egyptian Association for Medical Physicscelebration on IDMP 4th International Day of Medical Physics, November7, 2016 “Education in Medical Physics: the Key to Success” Dear Colleagues, This is to remind IOMP that the Egyptian Association for Medical Physics (EAMP) is pleased to inform, announce and invite the Egyptian medical physicists to celebrate, on November 7, 2016, - February 27, 2019 - [Sudan Celebrates IDMP 2016](https://www.iomp.org/sudan-celebrates-idmp-2016/) - Category IDMP 2016 Last Date 07 11 2016 00:00 - February 27, 2019 - [IDMP 2016 in Iran](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2016-in-iran/) - - February 27, 2019 - [IDMP 2016 KAMP](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2016-kamp/) - Category IDMP 2016 Last Date 07 11 2016 00:00 Attachment KAMP IDMP 2016(1) - February 27, 2019 - [MEFOMP celebration of IMPD 2016](https://www.iomp.org/mefomp-celebration-of-impd-2016/) - Category IDMP 2016 Last Date 07 11 2016 00:00 Website https://www.wetransfer.com/downloads/36e9612d81cfb13a9162b86eace059eb20161030194839/06f8cb7c22bd5e8e12ffcdb7d1b8e7be20161030194839/94ff4b - February 27, 2019 - [IDMP 2016 at UAE](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2016-at-uae/) - Category IDMP 2016 Last Date 07 11 2016 00:00 Attachment Physics Day UAE(1) - February 27, 2019 - [AMPI celebrates IDMP 2016](https://www.iomp.org/ampi-celebrates-idmp-2016/) - Category IDMP 2016 Last Date 07 11 2016 00:00 - February 27, 2019 - [Bangladesh Medical Physics Association (BMPA)](https://www.iomp.org/bangladesh-medical-physics-association-bmpa/) - Category IDMP 2016 Last Date 07 11 2016 00:00 - February 27, 2019 - [BMPS e-Newsletter and BMPS observed IDMP - 7th November 2016 report](https://www.iomp.org/bmps-e-newsletter-and-bmps-observed-idmp-7th-november-2016-report/) - Category IDMP 2016 Last Date 07 11 2016 00:00 Attachment Download BMPS published an e-Newsletter on the occasion ofInternational Day of Medical Physics (IDMP) 2016. On 7th November 2016, at 09:30 am at the dept. of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering (MPBME), Gono Bishwabidyalay Campus, Savar, Dhaka-1344; BMPS observed the IDMP by arranging a rally - February 27, 2019 - [Activities of Bangladesh Medical Physics Society (BMPS)](https://www.iomp.org/activities-of-bangladesh-medical-physics-society-bmps/) - Category IDMP 2016 Last Date 07 11 2016 00:00 Attachment IDMP-Special Edition Newsletter_BMPA_2016(1) Activities of Bangladesh Medical Physics Society (BMPS) for International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP) 2016 - February 27, 2019 - [International Day of Medical Physics Celebration in Malaysia 2016](https://www.iomp.org/international-day-of-medical-physics-celebration-in-malaysia-2016/) - Category IDMP 2016 Last Date 07 11 2016 00:00 Attachment Download(1) - February 27, 2019 - [Vietnam Association For Medical Physics (VAMP) celebrates IDMP 2016](https://www.iomp.org/vietnam-association-for-medical-physics-vamp-celebrates-idmp-2016/) - Category IDMP 2016 Last Date 07 11 2016 00:00 Vietnam Association For Medical Physics (VAMP) successfully organized “The second Vietnam Congress on Medical Physics” on Friday, October 21, 2016 under support of 108 Military Hospital, in Hanoi Captial, Vietnam. This is a annual activity that VAMP’s EXCOM. wish to organize on the International Day of - February 27, 2019 - [IDMP Report from the Philippines](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-report-from-the-philippines/) - Category IDMP 2016 Last Date 07 11 2016 00:00 Attachment IDMP 2016 Report Philippines1 - February 27, 2019 - [Philippines selebrate IDMP 2016](https://www.iomp.org/philippines-selebrate-idmp-2016/) - Category IDMP 2016 Last Date 07 11 2016 00:00 Dear IOMP, We are pleased to inform your good office that the medical physics professional organization acquired its Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) registration, a big step for the society to be recognized by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). The PRC is the Philippine agency responsible - February 27, 2019 - [Mongolian Society of Medical Physics -International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP)](https://www.iomp.org/mongolian-society-of-medical-physics-international-day-of-medical-physics-idmp/) - Category IDMP 2016 Last Date 07 11 2016 00:00 HAPPY INTERNATIONAL DAY OF MEDICAL PHYSICS to you all . On 7th of November 2016, we celebrated International Day of Medical Physics at Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences. On this day we organized lecture about IOMP and also about history of Marie Sklodowska Curie to - February 27, 2019 - [IDMP 2016 - News from Team Melbourne - APSIG](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2016-news-from-team-melbourne-apsig/) - Category IDMP 2016 Last Date 07 11 2016 00:00 Dear Colleagues, It is less than a week before the event of the season, the APSIG Trivia night at EPSM 2016 – even YouTube has it covered: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XN9ilCFkWiU. Team Melbourne will be there of course. We were blown away by the generous support for our fundraising - February 27, 2019 - [IUPAP Young Scientist Award in Medical Physics 2019](https://www.iomp.org/iupap-young-scientist-award-in-medical-physics-2019/) - The IOMP is pleased to announce the IUPAP Young Scientist Award 2019. This award was established and funded by the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP) and awarded by the International Organization for Medical Physics (IOMP) as the IUPAP affiliated International Commission for Medical Physics. Considering that we will have the 24th International - February 27, 2019 - [The IOMP will be at the #ECR2019. Visit us at the IOMP Booth!](https://www.iomp.org/the-iomp-will-be-at-the-ecr2019-visit-us-at-the-iomp-booth/) - - February 27, 2019 - [ICMP 2019](https://www.iomp.org/icmp-2019/) - Deadline for ICMP 2019 abstract submission is just around the corner. Submit your abstracts by March 15th, 2019! Deadline for early-bird registration: 19 May, 2019. https://icmp2019.org/ - February 27, 2019 - [ICONRADEM 2019 Report](https://www.iomp.org/iconradem-2019/) - A report on the International Conference on Radiological Emergency and Management ‘’ICONRADEM 2019” Prof. Arun Chougule Department of Radiological Physics, SMS Medical College and Hospitals, Jaipur An international conference on Radiological Emergency and Management was organized by the Department of Radiological Physics, SMS Medical College and Hospitals, Jaipur during 9-11 February 2019. The theme of - February 27, 2019 - [IDMP 2017 - Jaipur](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2017-jaipur/) - Category IDMP 2017 Last Date 07 11 2017 00:00 Website https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSxx1bzX90I Attachment Download - February 27, 2019 - [Bangladesh celebrates IDMP 2017](https://www.iomp.org/bangladesh-celebrates-idmp-2017/) - Category IDMP 2017 Last Date 07 11 2017 00:00 BMPS Newsletter BMPS Report BMPA Newsletter - February 27, 2019 - [Global Event In Kuala Lumpur](https://www.iomp.org/global-event-in-kuala-lumpur/) - Category IDMP 2017 Last Date 07 11 2017 00:00 Website https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1bG8VCc_qk Attachment Download Malaysia Celebrates the 5th International Day of Medical Physics with Global Webcast This year we celebrate the 150th birthday of Marie Sklodowska-Curie, therefore the theme for the 2017 International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP) was dedicated to women safety in radiation medicine: - February 27, 2019 - [IDMP 2017 @ Iran](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2017-iran/) - Category IDMP 2017 Last Date 06 11 2017 00:00 Place Shiraz University of Medical Sciences Attachment Download Supplement for IDMP as a part of Journal of Biomedical Physics and Engineering IDMP2017-Iran report - February 27, 2019 - [IDMP 2017 @ Poland](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2017-poland/) - Category IDMP 2017 Last Date 07 11 2017 00:00 Attachment Download - February 27, 2019 - [IDMP in Moldova](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-in-moldova/) - Category IDMP 2017 Last Date 07 11 2017 00:00 Website https://www.afmmoldova.org/idmp-2017/ In the Republic of Moldova the International Day of Medical Physics in 2017 will be celebrated for the 5th time. The motto proposed by IOMP – Medical Physics: Providing a Holistic Approach to Women Patients and Women Staff Safety in Radiation Medicine – is - February 27, 2019 - [IDMP 2017 @ Romania](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2017-romania/) - Category IDMP 2017 Last Date 12 11 2017 00:00 To celebrate the International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP) on November 7th and International Day of Radiology (IDoR) on November 8th, the Romanian College of Medical Physicists (CFMR) in cooperation with “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iasi is organizing the “15th Romanian Conference of Medical Physics” - February 27, 2019 - [IDMP 2017 in Greece](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2017-in-greece/) - Category IDMP 2017 Last Date 10 11 2017 00:00 Place Great Hall of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens – Athens Website https://www.efie.gr/index.php/gr/informations-3/photo/item/285-pagkosmia-imera-iatrikis-fysikis-2017 Attachment Download To raise awareness about the role medical physicists play, IOMP organizes annually the International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP) on November 7th. The Hellenic Association of Medical Physicists, considers - February 27, 2019 - [IDMP 2017 @ Canada](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2017-canada/) - Category IDMP 2017 Last Date 07 11 2017 00:00 Website https://www.comp-ocpm.ca/english/news/tag/356/fierce-medphys-profile.htm IDMP activity of the Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists (COMP) – COMP profiled female physicists from across the country. - February 27, 2019 - [IDMP @ IAEA](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-iaea/) - Category IDMP 2017 Last Date 07 11 2017 00:00 Place IAEA – IAEA Website https://humanhealth.iaea.org/HHW/MedicalPhysics/TheMedicalPhysicist/IDMP/2017/index.html - February 27, 2019 - [IDMP in Germany](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-in-germany/) - Category IDMP 2017 Last Date 07 11 2017 00:00 A public lecture with video streaming will be organized on November 7th 2017 at 19:00 at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU), Germany. This event, organized in the framework of the School of the EU Marie Skłodowska-Curie Training Network OMA (Optimization of Medical Accelerators) aims at celebrating the - February 27, 2019 - [IDMP 2017 @ Portugal](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2017-portugal/) - Category IDMP 2017 Last Date 07 11 2017 00:00 Place Universidade de Coimbra Attachment Download - February 27, 2019 - [IDMP 2017 @ Spain](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2017-spain/) - Category IDMP 2017 Last Date 07 11 2017 00:00 Attachment Download This past November 7th was celebrated the International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP) according to IOMP initiative and we celebrated also the 150th birthday of Marie Curie. The theme for IDMP 2017 focussed on women patients and women staff safety in radiation medicine. Also, - February 27, 2019 - [Celebration of IDMP - AIFM - Italy](https://www.iomp.org/celebration-of-idmp-aifm-italy/) - Category IDMP 2017 Last Date 08 11 2017 00:00 Attachment Download - February 27, 2019 - [IDMP in Germany](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-in-germany-2/) - A public lecture with video streaming will be organized on November 7th 2017 at 19:00 at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU), Germany. This event, organized in the framework of the School of the EU Marie Skłodowska-Curie Training Network OMA (Optimization of Medical Accelerators) aims at celebrating the 150th anniversary of Marie Skłodowska-Curie’s birth by addressing the - February 27, 2019 - [IDMP in Nottingham, UK](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-in-nottingham-uk/) - Category IDMP 2017 Last Date 07 11 2017 00:00 Attachment Download International Day of Medical Physics is November 7th every year – the birthday of Marie Curie, physicist who conducted pioneering research on radioactivity in the early 20th century. We’re putting Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust on the global map for this annual event, with - February 27, 2019 - [John Mallard award application deadline extended with 2 weeks](https://www.iomp.org/john-mallard-award-application-deadline-extended-with-2-weeks/) - John Mallard award application deadline extended with 2 weeks. New deadline is April 22, 2019. - April 9, 2019 - [IOMP Newsletter, vol. 1, no. 1, April 2019](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-newsletter-vol-1-no-1-april-2019/) - The International Organization for Medical Physics (IOMP) is proud to announce the first issue of its Newsletter.Please click here to open the newsletter.IOMP NEWSLETTER, VOL. 1, NO. 1, APRIL 2019 Table of Contents-IOMP President’s message.– Medical physicist: Approved as a Health Professional in Croatia.– FREE download of IAEA publication: Medical Physics Staffing Needs in Diagnostic - April 17, 2019 - [New publication from the International Women in Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering Task Group](https://www.iomp.org/new-publication-from-the-international-women-in-medical-physics-and-biomedical-engineering-task-group/) - A new paper is out published from the IUPESM and IOMP women groups. “Solutions to Gender Balance in STEM Fields Through Support, Training, Education and Mentoring: Report of the International Women in Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering Task Group”, published in February 2019 in Science and Engineering Ethics. https://rdcu.be/boCVU The aim of this article is - March 8, 2019 - [ICTP Master of Advanced Studies in Medical Physics](https://www.iomp.org/ictp-master-of-advanced-studies-in-medical-physics/) - The Master of Advanced Studies in Medical Physics (MMP) is a two-year advanced training programme run jointly by ICTP and the University of Trieste. The programme is designed to provide young, promising graduates of physics or related fields (mainly from developing countries) with postgraduate theoretical and clinical training so that they may be recognised as - February 27, 2019 - [FAMPO: Introduction of Image Guided Radiotherapy into Clinical Practice (IAEA HHR 16)](https://www.iomp.org/fampo-introduction-of-image-guided-radiotherapy-into-clinical-practice-iaea-hhr-16/) - The latest publication on FAMPO website: New Publication: Introduction of Image Guided Radiotherapy into Clinical Practice (IAEA HHR 16) You can view it from this link : https://fampo-africa.org/new-publication-introduction-of-image-guided-radiotherapy-into-clinical-practice-iaea-hhr-16/ - February 28, 2019 - [ICMP 2019 submission deadline extended](https://www.iomp.org/icmp-2019-submission-deadline-extended/) - We are pleased to notify you that the abstract deadline for ICMP 2019 has been extended to March 31! Please visit http://www.icmp2019.org/ for details on abstract submission and registration. - March 13, 2019 - [Ghana-Norway Summer School. Call for Application !!!](https://www.iomp.org/ghana-norway-summer-school-call-for-application/) - The Ghana-Norway Summer School scheduled to be held 24 – 28 June 2019 in Kumasi, Ghana. Please visit https://sus.gsmpghana.org for details. The Ghana-Norway Summer School (GNSS) in Medical Physics and Radiography is one of the major activities under the Norwegian Partnership Programme for Global Academic Cooperation (NORPART) Project. GNSS is spearheaded by the Medical Physics - March 19, 2019 - [January 2019 AFOMP newsletter](https://www.iomp.org/january-2019-afomp-newsletter/) - January 2019 AFOMP newsletter – click here to download From the desk of editor Dear Readers “Greeting from the editorial board” I am happy to bring AFOMP Newsletter, let me wish you, your family and friends a very happy, healthy and prosperous New Year 2019. I was assigned the job of restarting the AFOMP newsletter - March 19, 2019 - [A report on “Celebration of International Day of Women and Girls in Science”](https://www.iomp.org/a-report-on-celebration-of-international-day-of-women-and-girls-in-science/) - Since 1968, Royal Academy of Science International Trust (RASIT) has been working on Empowering Women in Science through Education, Employment and Recognition. RASIT’s work focused on sustainable development programs in education,science, economy, environment and gender equality as well as the support of the marginalized and most vulnerable. Through its scholarship program, RASIT served and well - March 20, 2019 - [18th Asian Oceanian Congress of Radiology (AOCR2020)](https://www.iomp.org/18th-asian-oceanian-congress-of-radiology-aocr2020/) - 23-26 July 2020 There will be AOCR meets IOMP session. IOMP members are encouraged to take part in AOCR http://www.aocr2020.com/ Save the dates and mark your calendar - March 21, 2019 - [Optimisation in X-ray and Molecular Imaging 2020](https://www.iomp.org/optimisation-in-x-ray-and-molecular-imaging-2020/) - First Announcement Gothenburg, Sweden 20-22 April 2020 Welcome to Gothenburg! The planning of Optimisation in X-ray and Molecular Imaging 2020 is in progress. The conference will cover a wide area of research related to optimisation of medical imaging and is intended for a broad audience of medical physicists, radiologists, nuclear medicine physicians, engineers, radiographers and - March 27, 2019 - [ICMP 2019 abstract submission deadline extended](https://www.iomp.org/icmp-2019-abstract-submission-deadline-extended/) - - March 27, 2019 - [IAEA Competition](https://www.iomp.org/iaea-competition/) - New Competition: Towards a Strong Radiation Safety Culture in Medicine Radiation medical professionals and students can submit proposals to be included in an IAEA training program demonstrating a strong radiation safety culture in healthcare. The deadline for submissions is 30 April, and the top three participants will receive a travel grant to present their projects - March 27, 2019 - [2019 Brazilian Congress of Medical Physics - Endorsed by IOMP](https://www.iomp.org/2019-brazilian-congress-of-medical-physics-endorsed-by-iomp/) - For more info on the Brazilian Congress of Medical Physics, click here. - March 30, 2019 - [6th IRPA-IOMP-WHO-IAEA Regional Workshop on Radiation Safety Culture in Healthcare](https://www.iomp.org/6th-irpa-iomp-who-iaea-regional-workshop-on-radiation-safety-culture-in-healthcare/) - The joint Workshop, which is 6th in series of similar workshops was held at Hotel Sheraton San Diego and Marina on 20-21 Feb 2019. It was held in conjunction with midyear meeting of the Health Physics Society. Dr. Rehani was invited to give keynote lecture on “Radiation Safety Culture: What, why, when and how?” There - March 31, 2019 - [EJMP becomes official publication of IOMP](https://www.iomp.org/ejmp-becomes-official-publication-of-iomp/) - Physica Medica – European Journal of Medical Physics (EJMP), official organ of EFOMP, AIFM, SFPM, IAPM, CAMP, HAMP, has become official publication of the International Organization for Medical Physics (IOMP). The Memorandum of Understanding among the Organization, the Federation and the Society has been just signed by IOMP, EFOMP and AIFM Presidents (Madan Rehani, Marco - April 9, 2019 - [IAEA and IOMP join hands in conducting webinars](https://www.iomp.org/iaea-and-iomp-join-hands-in-conducting-webinars/) - The first webinar in the series shall be held on 16th April 2019 on CT diagnostic reference levels- Experience of the United States CT Diagnostic Reference Levels – experience of the United States with Dr. Kalpana Kanal PARTICIPATION IS FREE Register for this webinar - April 10, 2019 - [IAEA Technical Meeting on Radiation Exposure of Patients](https://www.iomp.org/iaea-technical-meeting-on-radiation-exposure-of-patients/) - The IAEA held a technical meeting 4-6 March 2019 on Cumulative radiation exposure of patients from recurrent radiological imaging procedures. The meeting discussed results available to date and deliberated on interpretation and recommended actions. It was observed that the number of patients with cumulative effective dose (CED) ≥100 mSv is much larger than previously known. Studies - April 10, 2019 - [FAMPO Newsletter (Vol. 1, No. 2)](https://www.iomp.org/fampo-newsletter-vol-1-no-2/) - FAMPO released the 2nd issue of its organizational newsletter. In this issue… – President’s Corner – IAEA RTC in Zambia – GHC Summit in Tanzania – IOMP Accreditation Board – Secondary Cancer Risks – IAEA Installs New RT Equipment – Egypt and Japan Collaborate in Medical Physics – Train-the-Trainers Workshop for Medical Physicists – Ghana-Norway - April 17, 2019 - [IAEA-IOMP Webinar on Patient radiation management in interventional fluoroscopy](https://www.iomp.org/iaea-iomp-webinar-on-patient-radiation-management-in-interventional-fluoroscopy/) - 16 May 2019 Fluoroscopically guided interventional procedures (FGI) are used with increasing frequency in place of open surgery for a growing number of procedures. FGI usually reduces both hospital-time and procedural-related morbidity. One cost of FGI is the exposure of both patients and staff to radiogenic risks from these procedures. In addition, operators are an - May 2, 2019 - [IOMP is happy to announce IDMP 2019! It's a Medical Physics World!](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-is-happy-to-announce-idmp-2019-its-a-medical-physics-world/) - IDMP 2019 - May 4, 2019 - [Fellow of IOMP (FIOMP) - 2019](https://www.iomp.org/fellow-of-iomp-fiomp-2019/) - In 2013 the International Organisation for Medical Physics (IOMP) established the category of Fellow of IOMP (FIOMP). This honour aims to recognise significant activities for the international development of medical physics. The next Fellows of IOMP (FIOMP) will be presented at the 24th International Conference on Medical Physics (ICMP), 8th Latin American Congress of Medical - May 7, 2019 - [PhD Fellowships for Women Scientists from Science and Technology Lagging Countries](https://www.iomp.org/phd-fellowships-for-women-scientists-from-science-and-technology-lagging-countries/) - The Fellowship is offered to women scientists from Science and Technology Lagging Countries (STLCs) to undertake PhD research in the Natural, Engineering and Information Technology sciences at a host institute in the South. The call for applications is open. Deadline for submission: 30 May 2019. Please note that an applicant, at the time of application, - May 14, 2019 - [Announcement of John Mallard Awardee - Thomas Rockwell Mackie](https://www.iomp.org/john-mallard-award-thomas-rockwell-mackie-nominated-by-aapm/) - The IOMP John Mallard Award honours a medical physicist who has developed an innovation of high scientific quality and who has successfully applied this innovation in clinical practice. Amongst several very high calibre nominations from all over the world the Awards and Honours Committee considered Dr.Thomas Rockwell Mackie as an outstanding medical physicist, with impressive - May 21, 2019 - [International Day of Medical Physics - 2019 IDMP Award](https://www.iomp.org/international-day-of-medical-physics-2019-idmp-award/) - The IOMP is pleased to seek nominations for the IDMP Award. This award recognises excellence in Medical Physics with a particular view of promoting medical physics to a larger audience and highlighting the contributions medical physicists make for patient care. The IDMP Award is linked to the International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP) from which - May 22, 2019 - [International Medical Physics Week (IMPW)](https://www.iomp.org/international-medical-physics-week-impw/) - International Medical Physics Week (IMPW) 2020 - June 1, 2019 - [IOMP Re-Opens the Nominations for IUPAP Young Scientist Award in Medical Physics 2019](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-reopens-nominations-for-iupap-young-scientist-award-in-medical-physics-2019/) - IOMP has decided to reopen the call for Nominations for IUPAP Young Scientist Award in Medical Physics 2019. The Award will include a cash prize of 1500 USD, an IUPAP medal and the IOMP certificate. In addition, a short Biography of the Awardee will be published in Medical Physics World. New deadline for submissions will - June 4, 2019 - [IOMP Newsletter, vol. 1, no. 2, June 2019](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-newsletter-vol-1-no-2-june-2019/) - IOMP Newsletter vol. 1 no. 2 June 2019 - June 6, 2019 - [IOMP President with a message for IDMP 2019](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-president-with-a-message-for-idmp-2019/) - IDMP 2019 - June 14, 2019 - [IDMP 2019 @ AFOMP](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2019-afomp/) - To increase and make visible activities of IDMP in AFOMP region a dropdown menu has been created recently on AFOMP website for IDMP2019, where all activities from AFOMP NMOs will be added. http://afomp.org/idmp-day-2019 - June 17, 2019 - [IAEA Message on IDMP 2019](https://www.iomp.org/iaea-message-on-idmp-2019/) - IAEA official message for IDMP 2019.https://iomp.org/idmp-2019/ - June 17, 2019 - [Message from the IDMP Coordinator Dr. Ibrahim Duhaini](https://www.iomp.org/message-from-the-idmp-coordinator-dr-ibrahim-duhaini/) - It is my pleasure to announce to you the theme of this year to mark the celebrations of the International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP 2019):It is a Medical Physics World!IDMP 2019 - June 17, 2019 - [New IOMP Medical Physics World](https://www.iomp.org/new-iomp-medical-physics-world/) - IOMP Medical Physics World, Vol. 35, No. 1, June 2019 https://iomp.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/MPW-2019-01.pdf Editorial President’s Report IOMP Strategic Plan International Medical Physics Week Non-ionizing medical radiation protection and safety From the desk of the IOMP Secretary General The IOMP Project “History of Medical Physics” Treasurer’s Report IDMP 2019 Message Report of Science Committee Report of Awards & - June 29, 2019 - [EPSM & AOCMP 2019](https://www.iomp.org/aocmp-2019/) - 19th Asia-Oceania Congress of Medical Physics “AOCMP – 2019” In conjunction with Engineering & Physical Scientists in Medicine Conference EPSM-2019 EPSM & AOCMP 28-30 October 2019, Pan Pacific Perth, Perth, Australia Theme: “Elements and Interactions” http://epsm.org.au/welcome-to-epsm-2019 - May 8, 2019 - [IOMP Travel Assistance for participation in The International Conference on Medical Physics - 2019](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-travel-assistance-for-participation-in-the-international-conference-on-medical-physics-2019/) - INTRODUCTION 1. The goals of the program are: a. To assist medical physicists from IOMP member organizations in developing countries to participate in the 2019 International Conference on Medical Physics (ICMP2019) http://www.icmp2019.org b. To help them become more effective in promoting the advancement of medical physics in their own countries. c. To foster international co-operation - May 9, 2019 - [AFOMP Newsletter - June 2019](https://www.iomp.org/afomp-newsletter-june-2019/) - AFOMP Newsletter – June 2019 Table of Contents Editor’s Speak Messages President’s Message IOMP President’s Message Vice President’s Message Secretary General’s Message Invited Articles Medical Physics in Asia Pacific – Accelerating the Growth IOMP Recommendation on CPD program Medical Physics Research Opportunities in India & Beyond Monte Carlo Based Experiments as Virtual Laboratory in Medical - May 28, 2019 - [EFOMP initiatives for IDMP 2019](https://www.iomp.org/efomp-initiatives-for-idmp-2019/) - A new subpage has been created recently on EFOMP website for IDMP2019, where all European activities from EFOMP NMOs will be added. Europe Celebrates IDMP 2019 - May 30, 2019 - [Optimisation in X-ray and Molecular Imaging 2020](https://www.iomp.org/optimisation-in-x-ray-and-molecular-imaging-2020-2/) - Gothenburg, Sweden 20-22 April 2020 Welcome to Gothenburg! Second Announcement OXMI 2020 – Second announcement - June 3, 2019 - [CBFM 2019](https://www.iomp.org/cbfm-2019/) - XXIV Brazilian Congress of Medical Physics 2019 21-24 August 2019 Santos, Brazil www.ingles.cbfm.net.br The XXVI Brazilian Congress of Medical Physics will take place in Santos, in August 2019. There will be special activities to review the 50 years of ABFM’s history by the participants themselves, so that the new generation can see how the Brazilian - June 25, 2019 - [WHO medical devices newsletter, July 2019](https://www.iomp.org/who-medical-devices-newsletter-july-2019/) - WHO Medical Devices Newsletter, July 2019 2nd WHO Model List of Essential in vitro diagnostic (EDL), was launched today in the United Nations press conference. Today , 9th July WHO launched the 2nd WHO Model List of Essential in vitro diagnostic along with the 21st Essential Medicines list: https://www.who.int/ WHO is - July 14, 2019 - [IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 1, No. 3, August 2019](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-newsletter-vol-1-no-3-august-2019/) - IOMP Newsletter vol. 1 no. 3 August 2019 - August 12, 2019 - [IDMP Video Message from AFOMP Vice President](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-video-message-from-afomp-vice-president/) - IDMP 2019 - September 26, 2019 - [Patient Radiation Dose Monitoring in Diagnostic Imaging](https://www.iomp.org/patient-radiation-dose-monitoring-in-diagnostic-imaging/) - Presenter: Sarah McKenneyDate of broadcast: 1 October 2019, 4 pm CETAbout the webinarThe use of radiation dose monitoring (RDM) was developed in response to growing concerns regarding radiation risk from diagnostic imaging, specifically from computed tomography (CT). RDM has further been fuelled largely by regulatory or accrediting requirements to extend monitoring to other imaging modalities - September 19, 2019 - [IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 1, No. 4, October 2019](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-newsletter-vol-1-no-4-october-2019/) - IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 1, No. 4, October 2019 - October 11, 2019 - [IAEA GC side event 2016 -transition from cobalt](https://www.iomp.org/iaea-gc-side-event-2016-transition-from-cobalt/) - IAEA GC side event 2016 -transition from cobalt - July 18, 2019 - [Accreditation of 3 Medical Physics postgraduate courses in S. Korea](https://www.iomp.org/accreditation-of-3-medical-physics-postgraduate-courses-in-s-korea/) - An important recent accreditation activity was the accreditation of 3 medical physics courses in South Korea organized by the Catholic University, the Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and the Yonsei University. The IOMP assessment team (Prof. J. Damilakis, Dr V. Tsapaki, Prof. A. Chougule) visited the 3 universities and attached hospitals/labs running - August 4, 2019 - [ISEP-AAPM program, endorsed by IOMP & AFOMP](https://www.iomp.org/isep-aapm-program-endorsed-by-iomp-afomp/) - ISEP-AAPM program, endorsed by IOMP & AFOMP - August 14, 2019 - [Schlumberger Foundation Call for Applications for the 2020-2021 Faculty for the Future Fellowships](https://www.iomp.org/schlumberger-foundation-call-for-applications-for-the-2020-2021-faculty-for-the-future-fellowships/) - Call for Applications for the Schlumberger Foundation 2020-2021 Faculty for the Future Fellowships. As of September 5th, 2019 the Schlumberger Foundation will receive online applications for the grant. The Foundation would be delighted if you could share this announcement with your network of potential women candidates, either by forwarding them the announcement, by posting it - August 14, 2019 - [WHO Medical Devices Newsletter, August 2019](https://www.iomp.org/who-medical-devices-newsletter-august-2019/) - Call for applications for the 3rd WHO Model List of Essential in vitro diagnostic (EDL) Application period now open for the WHO Model List of Essential In Vitro Diagnostics List 3rd Edition (2020). The goal is to add more in vitro diagnostic tests: additional tests for the diagnosis and management of noncommunicable diseases; a section - August 21, 2019 - [IUPAP Newsletter - September 2019](https://www.iomp.org/iupap-newsletter-september-2019/) - The September 2019 issue of the IUPAP newsletter is now online for your browsing. You can view it via the link: http://iupap.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IUPAP_sep2019_7-compressed.pdf or directly from IUPAP website at: http://iupap.org/newsletter/ - August 24, 2019 - [Free virtual conference on Theranostics](https://www.iomp.org/free-virtual-conference-on-theranostics/) - The International Virtual Conference on Theranostics (iViCT 2019) will be held next week and livestreamed on 4th-5th September 2019. Access to the livestream does not require registration and will be provided through the IAEA’s Human Health Campus at the link provided below. The iViCT 2019 agenda may also be found here. http://humanhealth.iaea.org/HHW/NuclearMedicine/Conferences/ivict2019/index.html For those of - August 28, 2019 - [Join the IAEA in online celebration of International Patient Safety Day focused on Safety Culture at all Levels!](https://www.iomp.org/join-the-iaea-in-online-celebration-of-international-patient-safety-day-focused-on-safety-culture-at-all-levels/) - On Tuesday, 17 September 2019, the IAEA is organizing an event on the side lines of its biggest annual conference to mark the healthcare stakeholders’ efforts in this area. Medical director, cancer survivor, radiologist, and radiation protection specialist will discuss how to further improve Safety Culture at all Levels. Safety culture is about people, their - September 7, 2019 - [FAMPO Newsletter](https://www.iomp.org/fampo-newsletter/) - The Federation of African Medical Physics Organizations (FAMPO) has released the latest edition of its newsletter, downloadable from the link: August, 2019 Edition Volume 1 No. 3 Enjoy reading the FAMPO newsletter! - September 12, 2019 - [Call for Abstract: the 119th Scientific Meeting of the Japan Society of Medical Physics, April 2020, Yokohama](https://www.iomp.org/call-for-abstract-the-119th-scientific-meeting-of-the-japan-society-of-medical-physics-april-2020-yokohama/) - The 119th Scientific Meeting of the Japan Society of Medical Physics 9-12 April 2020, Yokohama, Japan http://www.jsmp.org/conf/119_en/ Dear Members of National Member Organizations of IOMP, The 119th Scientific Meeting of Japan Society of Medical Physics (JSMP119) will take place along with the 79th Annual Meeting of the Japan Radiological Society, the 76th Annual Meeting of - September 18, 2019 - [RPOP Monthly News](https://www.iomp.org/rpop-monthly-news/) - E-Newsletter – September 2019 News on radiation protection of patients Read more - September 18, 2019 - [DRLs: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly](https://www.iomp.org/drls-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/) - Long-term experience and analysis of data on diagnostic reference levels: the good, the bad, and the ugly Patrice Roch, David Célier, Cécile Dessaud, Cécile Etard, Madan M. Rehani European Radiology https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-019-06422-2 https://rdcu.be/bRg80 - September 26, 2019 - [Call for Nominations for IDMP 2019 Award extended by October 15 2019](https://www.iomp.org/call-for-nominations-for-idmp-2019-award-extended-by-october-15-2019/) - - September 27, 2019 - [Latest news from FAMPO](https://www.iomp.org/latest-news-from-fampo/) - Advances in Medical Imaging, Treatment and Radiation Protection Workshop: https://fampo-africa.org/advances-in-medical-imaging-treatment-and-radiation-protection-workshop/ Invitation to Participate In 11th International Seminar on Medical Physics (ISMP) 2019: https://fampo-africa.org/invitation-to-participate-in-11th-international-seminar-on-medical-physics-ismp-2019/ Radiation Protection Officer (RSO) Training Course: https://fampo-africa.org/radiation-protection-officer-rso-training-course/ - October 2, 2019 - [International Conference on Physics in Medicine (ICPM-2020)](https://www.iomp.org/international-conference-on-physics-in-medicine-icpm-2020/) - The “International Conference on Physics in Medicine (ICPM-2020)” will be held at Nabab Nawab Ali Senate Bhaban, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh on 6-7 February, 2020, organized by the Bangladesh Medical Physics Association (BMPA), Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission and Department of Bio-Medical Physics & Technology (BMPT) of Dhaka University. Please see the attached brochure for further information. Please - October 3, 2019 - [ECMP 2020, September 2020, Torino , Italy](https://www.iomp.org/ecmp-2020-september-2020-torino-italy/) - It is my pleasure to welcome all European medical physicists to participate in ECMP 2020 in Torino, Italy. Following the successful ECMP2018 in Copenhagen, we are looking forward to meeting an increased number of colleagues from all medical physics disciplines. The organizing committee of the congress is also happy to announce Spain as the welcome - October 11, 2019 - [35 Years Medical Physics World - Special Issue](https://www.iomp.org/35-years-medical-physics-world-special-issue/) - November 2019, Vol.35(10), No. 2 – 8.5 MB - November 6, 2019 - [IDMP 2019 @ Mexico](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2019-mexico/) - The Medical Physics Division of the Mexican Physics Society and the Physics Institute of the National Autonomous University of Mexico are celebrating the International Day of Medical Physics 2019 through dissemination talks and posters, conferences and round tables for non-expert audiences. - October 24, 2019 - [Call for Abstract Extended to Nov 4th 10am UTC+9 : The 119th Scientific Meeting of the Japan Society of Medical Physics, April 2020, Yokohama](https://www.iomp.org/call-for-abstract-extended-to-nov-4th-10am-utc9-the-119th-scientific-meeting-of-the-japan-society-of-medical-physics-april-2020-yokohama/) - The 119th Scientific Meeting of the Japan Society of Medical Physics 9-12 April 2020, Yokohama, Japan http://www.jsmp.org/conf/119_en/ Dear Members of National Member Organizations of IOMP (including AFOMP), Regarding Abstract Submission to the 119th Japan Society of Medical Physics (JSMP) which we previously announced, we have extended its deadline to November 4th 10:00am Japan Standard Time - October 28, 2019 - [WHO Western Pacific Regional Meeting Report](https://www.iomp.org/who-western-pacific-regional-meeting-report/) - Seventieth Session of the Regional Committee October 7-11, 2019 Mr. Delmar R. Arzabal IOMP Delegate d.r.arzabal@gmail.com The seventieth session of the World Health Organization Regional Committee for the Western Pacific was held last October 7-10, 2019 at the Regional Office in Manila, Philippines. More than 30 countries participated in the session. Several non-State Actors (NSAs) - October 30, 2019 - [IDMP 2019 @ Ghana](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2019-ghana/) - - November 3, 2019 - [FAMPO Annual Scientific Conference and Workshop 2019](https://www.iomp.org/fampo-annual-scientific-conference-and-workshop-2019/) - https://fampo-africa.org/annual-scientific-conference-and-workshop-2019/ - November 5, 2019 - [IPEM international newsletter winter 2019](https://www.iomp.org/ipem-international-newsletter-winter-2019/) - IPEM’s winter 2019 newsletter, which is aimed specifically at international members: https://www.ipem.ac.uk/Portals/0/Newsletter/International%20newsletter%20Winter%202019.pdf?ver=2019-11-05-093117-020 https://www.ipem.ac.uk/AboutIPEM/International.aspx - November 5, 2019 - [IDMP 2019 @ Duke, USA](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2019-duke-usa/) - Dear Medical Physics faculty, We are celebrating International Medical Physics Day on Thursday, Nov 7. Please join us for lunch with trivia and fun in the medical physics classroom! This year’s theme: It is a Medical Physics World https://iomp.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/duhaini-idmp-2019.pdf - November 5, 2019 - [IDMP 2019 @ Bangladesh (BMPA)](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2019-bangladesh-bmpa/) - Bangladesh Medical Physics Association (BMPA) are going to celebrate the International Day of Medical Physics, 2019 on 7th November 2019.A seminar program on Medical Physics is organized at the conference hall of Nuclear Medical Physics Institute (NMPI), AERE, Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The program will start at 10.30 am. - November 6, 2019 - [IAEA Celebrates IDMP 2019](https://www.iomp.org/iaea-celebrates-idmp-2019/) - - November 6, 2019 - [IDMP 2019 @ Bangladesh (BMPS)](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2019-bangladesh-bmps/) - BMPS celebrates International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP) each year. In this year, the theme of the IDMP 2019 has been chosen as “It is a Medical Physics World”, which reflects that there are a considerable number of medical physicists working across the globe and they are united through the national and regional organizations under - November 7, 2019 - [IDMP 2019 @ India](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2019-india/) - AMPI is celebrating IDMP 2019 in AMPICON2019 at Kolkata. - November 7, 2019 - [WHO celebrates IDMP 2019](https://www.iomp.org/who-celebrates-idmp-2019/) - WHO have started sending the series of tweets on IDMP 2019 Today is International Day of #MedicalPhysics.Medical physicists help ensure quality in health care – they enhance radiation protection education and training, strengthen radiation safety culture and support implementation of radiation safety standards pic.twitter.com/KJtVbQKsJR — World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) November 7, 2019 - November 7, 2019 - [IDMP 2019 @ Brazil](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2019-brazil/) - ADFM celebrates IDMP 2019 https://youtu.be/dfA7nUANBL8 - November 7, 2019 - [WHO Director general Dr Tedros supports IDMP](https://www.iomp.org/who-director-general-dr-tedros-supports-idmp/) - - November 7, 2019 - [IDMP 2019 @ Bulgaria](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2019-bulgaria/) - - November 7, 2019 - [AAPM celebrates IDMP 2019](https://www.iomp.org/aapm-celebrates-idmp-2019/) - Celebrate the 7th International Day of Medical Physics To raise awareness about the role medical physicists play for benefit of patients, the International Organization for Medical Physics (IOMP) organizes annually the International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP) on November 7, an important date in the history of medical physics. On that day in 1867, Marie - November 7, 2019 - [EFOMP celebrates IDMP 2019](https://www.iomp.org/efomp-celebrates-idmp-2019/) - Check latest IDMP updates from European countries at this dedicated section of the EFOMP website https://www.efomp.org/index.php?r=pages&id=idmp-2019 - November 7, 2019 - [IDMP 2019 @ Croatia](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2019-croatia/) - The Croatian Biomedical Engineering and Medical Physics Society will traditionally, for the third time, celebrate the International Day of Medical Physics with a symposium. The symposium will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2019 beginning at 4:00 pm in the Gray Hall of the University of Zagreb Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing in Zagreb. Moreover, - November 7, 2019 - [IDMP 2019 @ Greece](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2019-greece/) - The International Day of Medical Physics 2019 will be celebrated this year in Thessaloniki, North Greece and Patras, Peloponnese. The first activity will be a workshop on the use of Lasers in Medicine – Clinical applications and Safe use, organised as part of the events that are scheduled for the celebration of the IDMP2019. The second one - November 7, 2019 - [IDMP 2019 @ Ireland](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2019-ireland/) - In Dublin a Medical Physics Table Quiz in Doyle’s Pub Phibsboro starting at 7pm on the 7th of November will be organised to celebrate the International Day of Medical Physics. - November 7, 2019 - [Obituary Prof Barry Allen Nov 2019](https://www.iomp.org/obituary-prof-barry-allen-nov-2019/) - Download Obituary Prof Barry Allen Nov 2019 - November 26, 2019 - [IDMP 2019 @ Italy](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2019-italy/) - On the occasion of the International Day of Medical Physics, the Italian Association of Medical Physics (AIFM) will organize a national meeting to be held on November 7th and 8th, 2019. This high-profile, two-day event will take place in the city of Matera. The scientific program will be dedicated to the new challenges of medical physics, - November 7, 2019 - [IDMP 2019 @ Romania](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2019-romania/) - Since 2013, alongside EFOMP and IOMP, The Romanian College of Medical Physicists (CFMR) together with the Department of Physics from the University of Oradea are celebrating IDMP via a symposium dedicated to the medical physics profession. This year, as in all the previous years, we expect a large number of participants, including high school students, - November 7, 2019 - [IDMP 2019 @ Lithuania](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2019-lithuania/) - A conference & workshop will be held on the 7-9th of November. The mission of the “Medical Physics in the Baltic States 2019” Conference is to consolidate the efforts of engineers, physicians and scientists working in hospitals, clinics, research and education institutions and companies from different countries for solving and discussing health care problems related with radiation - November 7, 2019 - [IDMP 2019 @ Serbia](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2019-serbia/) - Being aware that medical physics profession is demanding but also that there is a lack of medical physicists around the Globe, Serbian Association of Medical Physicists has dedicated this year celebration to the future medical physicists. On November 7th 2019, at the Department of Physics, University of Novi Sad, we will have a presentation of - November 7, 2019 - [IDMP 2019 @ UK](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2019-uk/) - IPEM has done a number of activities, events and campaigns over the years. This year a joint letter with RCR and SCoR wil be written to the CEOs of the hospitals with radiology and medical physics departments advising them of this International Day of Medical Physics and the International Day of Radiology, which is on - November 7, 2019 - [AFOMP celebrates IDMP 2019](https://www.iomp.org/afomp-celebrates-idmp-2019/) - IDMP Day 2019 - November 7, 2019 - [IDMP 2019 @ Canada](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2019-canada/) - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, IS THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF MEDICAL PHYSICS #IDMP2019 Happy birthday Marie Curie! COMP Contest for Curie Cash This year COMP is celebrating the interconnected international Medical Physics community! Let us get connected! https://www.comp-ocpm.ca/english/news/idmp2019-are-you-ready-to-celebrate.htm - November 7, 2019 - [IDMP 2019 @ Lebanon](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2019-lebanon/) - The Lebanese Association of Medical Physics (LAMP) has celebrated the International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP 2019) on November 7, 2019 at the Rafik Hariri University Hospital In Beirut, Lebanon. The event was attended by medical physicists and master students from the Lebanese University. There was a presentation about the event and exhibition of the - November 8, 2019 - [ICTP celebrates IDMP 2019](https://www.iomp.org/ictp-celebrates-idmp-2019/) - The Students of the first year of the Master’s of Advanced Studies in Medical Physics, jointly organised by the ICTP and Trieste University, celebrate the 2019 International Day of Medical Physics attending the exam of Brachytherapy of the courses of Professors Mauro Carrara (Istituto Tumori, Milan) and Francesco Ziglio (Ospedale S. Chiara, Trento). With this - November 8, 2019 - [IAEA celabrates IDMP 2019](https://www.iomp.org/iaea-celabrates-idmp-2019/) - On Thursday 7 November 2019, the IAEA will join all medical physicists around the world and the International Organization for Medical Physics (IOMP) in the celebration of the 7th International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP). 7 November marks an important date for medical physics because on this day in 1867, Marie Sklodowska-Curie, known for her pioneering research on radioactivity, - November 10, 2019 - [A special issue of BMPA newsletter based on IDMP celebration in 2019](https://www.iomp.org/a-special-issue-of-bmpa-newsletter-based-on-idmp-celebration-in-2019/) - IDMP Special Edition e-Newsletter BMPA 2019 - November 10, 2019 - [IDMP 2019 @ Iran](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2019-iran/) - IDMP was celebrated at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (SUMS), Shiraz Iran. Head of Iranian Association of Medical Physics, Dr. Amin Mosleh Shirazi gave a talk on recent progresses in the field of medical physics. There was a Q&A session between postgraduate students and Head of Department of Medical Physics, Dr. Alireza Mehdizadeh. At the - November 12, 2019 - [IDMP 2019 @ Japan](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2019-japan/) - Japan Society of Medical Physics held five IDMP events in Japan on November 7, 2019. The five locations were Chiba, Tokyo, Gunma, Aichi, and Osaka. IDMP 2019 Japan – Aichi Report IDMP 2019 Japan – Chiba Report IDMP 2019 Japan – Gunma Report IDMP 2019 Japan – Osaka Report IDMP 2019 Japan – Tokyo Report - November 12, 2019 - [IDMP 2019 @ Egypt](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2019-egypt/) - NCI physicists celebrating IDMP 2019. - November 12, 2019 - [WHO Medical Devices Newsletter, November 2019](https://www.iomp.org/who-medical-devices-newsletter-november-2019/) - New publication: Technical specifications and guidance for oxygen therapy devices Next week, on the 12 of November, the World Pneumonia Day will take place. Pneumonia accounts for 15% of all deaths of children under 5 years old and much work has to be done !. Background: Recognizing that Oxygen is an essential medicine that saves - November 12, 2019 - [IDMP 2019 @ Qatar](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2019-qatar/) - Qatar Medical Physics Society (QaMPS) celebrated the IDMP 2019 on the 7th of November by holding a large sign baring the words “International Medical Physics Day” and the logo of QaMPS and MEFOMP at the entrance of the largest administration building in Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) as can be seen in the photos attached. All - November 14, 2019 - [IDMP 2019 celebration in King's College London](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2019-celebration-in-kings-college-london/) - IDMP 2019 celebration in King’s College London (MSc programmes in Medical Physics, Clinical Engineering and Medical Engineering and Physics). - November 15, 2019 - [Third announcement OXMI 2020 conference](https://www.iomp.org/third-announcement-oxmi-2020-conference/) - Optimisation in X-ray and Molecular Imaging 2020 Third Announcement Gothenburg, Sweden 20-22 April 2020 Optimisation in X-ray and Molecular Imaging 2020 will cover a wide area of research related to optimisation of medical imaging and is intended for a broad audience of medical physicists, radiologists, nuclear medicine physicians, engineers, radiographers and biomedical scientists, as well - November 18, 2019 - [Medical Physics World, December 2019 is now live](https://www.iomp.org/medical-physics-world-december-2019-is-now-live/) - December 2019, Vol. 35(10),No.3 – 10 MB - December 28, 2019 - [IDMP 2019 Awardees](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2019-awardees/) - EFOMP Efi Koutsouveli AFOMP Eva Bezak AAPM Jacob van Dyk MEFOMP Hanan Aldousari ALFIM Not Awarded FAMPO Moses Adebayo Aweda - December 30, 2019 - [IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 2, No. 1, February 2020](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-newsletter-vol-2-no-1-february-2020/) - IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 2, No. 1, February 2020 - February 18, 2020 - [Managing radiation protection in fluoroscopy guided interventions: How we do it](https://www.iomp.org/managing-radiation-protection-in-fluoroscopy-guided-interventions-how-we-do-it/) - Presenter: Eliseo Vano, Gabriel BartalDate of broadcast: 16 January 2020, 3 pm CET (check your corresponding time)Organized jointly with the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE) and the International Organization for Medical Physics (IOMP)Register →About the webinarIt is well recognized that clinical benefits of interventional procedures in patients are much higher than radiation risks. Radiation - December 27, 2019 - [Passing away of an exceptional medical physicist - Dr. J. R. Cunningham](https://www.iomp.org/passing-away-of-jr-cunningham/) - Yesterday evening, Dr. J.R. Cunningham passed away peacefully surrounded by family near Calgary, Alberta, Canada. “Jack” was an exceptional person, orator, and pioneer of medical physics – recognized internationally, with awards received from COMP, AAPM,…. He was recognized nationally for his achievements by the Order of Canada – Canada’s top honour for its civilian population. More specifically, - January 6, 2020 - [IMPW 2020 - IOMP President Message](https://www.iomp.org/impw-2020-iomp-president-message/) - International Medical Physics Week (IMPW) 2020 - February 2, 2020 - [IOMP Accreditation of MP Residency Manual & Application Form](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-accreditation-of-mp-residency-manual-application-form/) - Accreditation - February 15, 2020 - [International Medical Physics Week (IMPW 2020) 11th -15th May 2020](https://www.iomp.org/international-medical-physics-week-impw-2020-11th-15th-may-2020/) - Contribution of Medical Physics in healthcare is multi-dimensional & it has improved the healthcare tremendously. The recent advancements in Medical Physics may it be in Radiodiagnosis, Radiotherapy(RT), Nuclear Medicine (NM) and various fields specially using radiation has made monumental sprints. To bring over it and recognize the contribution of Medical Physics to healthcare, International Organization - November 27, 2019 - [8th MR in RT2020 Symposium](https://www.iomp.org/8thmr-in-rt2020-symposium/) - May 25 –27, 2020 Venue: Halle02, Heidelberg, Germany Hosts: Prof. Oliver Jäkel, PhD, German Cancer Research Center, DKFZ Prof. Jürgen Debus, MD, PhD, University Hospital Heidelberg Further Information: www.dkfz.de/mrinrthd2020 Contact: mrinrthd@dkfz.de - December 5, 2019 - [Application period open for MSc in Medical Physics (University of Eastern Finland)](https://www.iomp.org/application-period-open-for-msc-in-medical-physics-university-of-eastern-finland/) - The University of Eastern Finland (Kuopio campus) offers a multidisciplinary two-year master’s programme in medical physics that combines high-quality teaching and a top-notch research environment. This postgraduate programme is designed for students of any nationality, and no more than 15 students are accepted to it. To be suitable for the programme, the applicant is expected to - December 16, 2019 - [AOCR 2020 abstract submission open](https://www.iomp.org/aocr-2020-abstract-submission-open/) - - January 2, 2020 - [January 2020 AFOMP newsletter](https://www.iomp.org/january-2020-afomp-newsletter/) - Download January 2020 AFOMP newsletter HIGHLIGHTS IN THIS ISSUE Internaonal Medical Physics Week 2020 As we ushers in 2020: are we sll relevnt Kwan Hoong Ng AOCMP 2019 Congress Report 7th IDMP Celebraon in Bangladesh Zinat Rehana AAPM-ISEP-AMPI- workshop Report Ajay Srivastva Book Review Calendar of Events - January 2, 2020 - [New Issue of Medical Physics International (MPI) Journal](https://www.iomp.org/new-issue-of-medical-physics-international-mpi-journal/) - Med Phys Int (MPI), 2019 Vol.7 No.3 General Content of MPI • EDITORIALS • 35 YEARS IOMP MEDICAL PHYSICS WORLD: PROUDLY SERVING OUR PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY • IFMBE CELEBRATES ITS 60TH ANNIVERSARY • AN INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF RADIOLOGY (ISR) • RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATION IN MEDICAL PHYSICS … • IOMP COLLABORATION WITH - January 8, 2020 - [SCMPCR official newsletter (Volume 2, Issue 1, January 2020)](https://www.iomp.org/scmpcr-official-newsletter-volume-2-issue-1-january-2020/) - The SCMPCR Newsletter (Volume 2, Issue 1 January 2020) is available at www.scmpcr.org/scmpcr-newsletter/ - January 13, 2020 - [IPET-2020](https://www.iomp.org/ipet-2020/) - International Conference on Clinical PET–CT and Molecular Imaging in the Era of Theranostics (IPET-2020) IAEA Headquarters Vienna, Austria 23-27 November 2020 Organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) For information on the conference, abstract submission, grant applications and programme visit the website https://www.iaea.org/events/ipet-2020 Should you have any questions please contact us at IPET2020@iaea.org - January 13, 2020 - [WHO Medical Devices Newsletter, January 2020](https://www.iomp.org/who-medical-devices-newsletter-january-2020/) - WHO Medical Devices Newsletter January 2020 Dear colleagues As the new year begins, first we want to thank all your collaboration to the medical devices and related areas and we look forward to continue working with you with the goal of increasing access to good quality medical devices that are affordable, available, appropriate, and used - January 14, 2020 - [AOCR Meets IOMP](https://www.iomp.org/aocr-meets-iomp/) - Warm greetings on behalf of Professor Dr Norlisah Mohd Ramli, Organising Chairman of the 18th Asian Oceanian Congress of Radiology (AOCR) 2020 and Dr Amir Fuad Hussain, President of College of Radiology (CoR) Academy of Medicine of Malaysia. We are excited to announce that we are organizing the 18th Asian Oceanian Congress of Radiology (AOCR) 2020 in Kuala Lumpur, - February 15, 2020 - [IUPAP newsletter - March 2020](https://www.iomp.org/iupap-newsletter-march-2020/) - The March 2020 issue of the IUPAP newsletter is now online for your browsing. You can view it via the link http://iupap.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/IUPAP_march2020_e.pdf or directly from the IUPAP website http://iupap.org/newsletter/ - March 4, 2020 - [FAMPO-2020 Conference: First Announcement](https://www.iomp.org/fampo-2020-conference-first-announcement/) - The Federation of African Medical Physics Organizations (FAMPO) will host its 1st Regional Conference on Medical Physics from 27 – 29 November 2020 in Marrakech, Morocco. Please click here to access the conference website. https://conference.fampo-africa.org/? - March 4, 2020 - [Survey Questionnaire to Investigate the Perceptions of Medical Physicists towards Relevance and Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI)](https://www.iomp.org/survey-questionnaire-to-investigate-the-perceptions-of-medical-physicists-towards-relevance-and-impact-of-artificial-intelligence-ai/) - Dear Friends and Colleagues, We would like to invite you to participate in this questionnaire survey. Objectives: 1. To determine the awareness of medical physicists regarding AI. 2. To determine the perceptions of medical physicists on the relevance and impact of AI in the practice of medical physics. Note: No personal information will be captured - March 10, 2020 - [COVID-19 information resource](https://www.iomp.org/covid-19-information-resource/) - Dear colleagues,We all have been affected by the novel COVID-19 in professional and personal life. There are more things unknown than known about this virus. As a result, all sorts of news is circulating around. Our job, as responsible scientifically oriented health professionals, is to help in directing people to authoritative and credible resources of - March 13, 2020 - [IOMP Newsletter Vol.2, No.2 - April 2020](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-newsletter-vol-2-no-2-april-2020/) - IOMP Newsletter, Vol.2, No.2, April 2020 - April 14, 2020 - [IOMP School Webinar 1: CT Scan Parameters and Radiation Dose](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-school-webinar-1/) - IOMP School Webinars 2020 - April 19, 2020 - [IOMP School Webinar 2: Monte Carlo simulation of dosimetry problems in proton therapy](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-school-webinar-2/) - IOMP School Webinars 2020 - April 19, 2020 - [IOMP School Webinar 3: Мanagement of radiotherapy patients with implanted cardiac devices](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-school-webinar-3/) - IOMP School Webinars 2020 - April 19, 2020 - [IOMP School Webinar 4: Advanced X-Ray Breast Imaging](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-school-webinar-4/) - IOMP School Webinars 2020 - April 19, 2020 - [IOMP School Webinar 5: Radionuclide therapy patients in public](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-school-webinar-5/) - IOMP School Webinars 2020 - April 19, 2020 - [FAMPO-2020 Conference: Call for Registration and Abstract Submission](https://www.iomp.org/fampo-2020-conference-call-for-registration-and-abstract-submission/) - Registration and Abstract Submission for the 1st Regional Conference of the Federation of African Medical Physics Organizations (FAMPO-2020 Conference) is now OPEN. Kindly visit the conference website to submit your applications. https://conference.fampo-africa.org/ Deadline for submission of applications and abstracts: 08 July 2020. Secretary General (FAMPO) - March 10, 2020 - [RPOP E-Newsletter - March 2020](https://www.iomp.org/rpop-e-newsletter-march-2020/) - Patients in Focus: The IAEA’s First Training in Safety Culture in Medicine 25 participants discussed the future training material to be launched in May 2020 CT Protocols and Radiation Doses for Hematuria and Urinary Stones: Comparing Practices in 20 Countries A new article published in the European Journal of Radiology Free Lecture by ESR: Novel - March 11, 2020 - [WHO March 2020, Medical Devices Newsletter: COVID-19 and in vitro diagnostics](https://www.iomp.org/who-march-2020-medical-devices-newsletter-covid-19-and-in-vitro-diagnostics/) - WHO Medical Devices Newsletter Dear colleagues, we are all facing very difficult times in the world with the COVID pandemic. Some extracts from WHO media briefing: Today’s Friday 13, WHO news: https://www.who.int/news-room/detail/13-03-2020-who-un-foundation-and-partners-launch-first-of-its-kind-covid-19-solidarity-response-fund “Funds will go towards actions outlined in the COVID-19 Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan to enable all countries – particularly those most vulnerable - March 20, 2020 - [MPI Special Issue on History No. 3](https://www.iomp.org/mpi-special-issue-on-history-no-3/) - EDITORIAL Slavik Tabakov, Perry Sprawls and Geoffrey Ibbott HISTORY OF DENTAL RADIOGRAPHY: EVOLUTION OF 2D AND 3D IMAGING MODALITIES R. Pauwels THE HISTORY OF CONTRAST MEDIA DEVELOPMENT IN X-RAY DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY Adrian M K Thomas MEDICAL PHYSICS DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA – STATUS, EDUCATION, CHALLENGES, FUTURE T.A. Ige, F. Hasford, S. Tabakov, C.J. Trauernicht, A. Rule, - March 31, 2020 - [WHO Medical Devices April 2020 Newsletter](https://www.iomp.org/who-medical-devices-april-2020-newsletter/) - “Today, more than ever, medical devices are indispensable to save lives” Once confirming good quality, we should make every effort to ensure medical devices for COVID are: available, accessible, appropriate and affordable to those that need them the most, and to deliver training for safe use! ————————————————— Dear colleagues, as professionals in this area, you - April 5, 2020 - [Call for Abstract Open for ICARO-3](https://www.iomp.org/call-for-abstract-open-for-icaro-3/) - The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is organizing the third International Conference on Advances in Radiation Oncology (ICARO-3), following the successes of the first and second conferences (ICARO-1 and ICARO-2), which were held in 2009 and 2017. The advances in radiotherapy in the last years have been striking, although numerous challenges remain, including achieving access - April 10, 2020 - [MPWB Sponsored Webinar: COVID-19 – A Medical Physics Perspective from Italy](https://www.iomp.org/mpwb-sponsored-webinar-covid-19-a-medical-physics-perspective-from-italy/) - Medical Physics for World Benefit (MPWB) (www.mpwb.org) is hosting a webinar entitled “COVID-19-Related Issues: A Medical Physics Perspective from Italy”. The COVID-19 pandemic provides unique challenges for Medical Physicists. This webinar will enable participants to learn from the experience of the Medical Physics Department in Milan, Italy. Specific questions will be addressed and opportunities for further - April 10, 2020 - [Mandela Rhodes Scholarship](https://www.iomp.org/mandela-rhodes-scholarship/) - Call for Applications 2021 For more information about the Scholarship and application process, go to www.mandelarhodes.org Opening date for 2021 applications is 16 March 2020 Closing date is 16 April 2020 - April 13, 2020 - [IAEA WEBINAR COVID-19 Pandemic: Guidance for Nuclear Medicine Departments](https://www.iomp.org/iaea-webinar-covid-19-pandemic-guidance-for-nuclear-medicine-departments/) - Dear colleagues, Faced with the current COVID-19 pandemic, Nuclear Medicine Departments worldwide are adapting their routine operations to minimize risks of exposure to their patients, staff and the public. In addition to establishing standard operating procedures during these unprecedented times, it is essential to contain the virus transmission, and protect those who are most vulnerable- our - April 14, 2020 - [Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) PhD and Early Career submission deadlines extended](https://www.iomp.org/organization-for-women-in-science-for-the-developing-world-owsd-phd-and-early-career-submission-deadlines-extended/) - The Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) is an international organization founded in 1987 and based at the offices of The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), in Trieste, Italy. It is a program unit of UNESCO. OWSD is the first international forum to unite eminent women scientists from the developing and - April 15, 2020 - [IAEA WEBINAR COVID-19 Pandemic: Supply of Medical Radioisotopes and Radiopharmaceuticals](https://www.iomp.org/iaea-webinar-covid-19-pandemic-supply-of-medical-radioisotopes-and-radiopharmaceuticals/) - The IAEA, in collaboration with International Organizations, is committed to supporting facilities for radioisotope and radiopharmaceutical production during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Join us on the webinar “COVID-19 Pandemic: Supply of Medical Radioisotopes and Radiopharmaceuticals” on Thursday, April 23 2020, 14.00 – 15.30 CET (Vienna time). The webinar will have the format of a virtual town-hall - April 24, 2020 - [IAEA Newsletter from the Nuclear Medicine and Diagnostic Imaging Section, IAEA](https://www.iomp.org/iaea-newsletter-from-the-nuclear-medicine-and-diagnostic-imaging-section-iaea/) - During COVID-19 pandemic As Nuclear Medicine Departments worldwide scramble to modify routine operations and establish standard operating procedures to minimize risks of exposure to their patients, staff, and the public, the IAEA is exerting a concerted effort to support Member States tackle the current COVID-19 pandemic. Sharing knowledge among peers during this pandemic has enriched - April 24, 2020 - [Brazil celebrates IMPW 2020](https://www.iomp.org/brazil-celebrates-impw-2020/) - Brazil celebrates IMPW 2020 https://www.abfm.org.br/sifm20 - April 26, 2020 - [IOMP free webinars](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-free-webinars/) - *|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Dear Colleagues, IOMP invites you to attend a series of free webinars organized by the ‘IOMP School’ on the occasion of the International Medical Physics Week (IMPW) https://iomp.org/IMPW/ Dates: May 11 – May 15, 2020 Time: 14:00-15:00 Central European Summer Time (CEST) Program Date: Monday, May 11 Message from the IOMP - April 29, 2020 - [IOMP School IMPW 2020 Webinars recordings available online](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-school-impw-2020-webinars-recordings-available-online/) - IOMP School Webinars 2020 - May 13, 2020 - [IDMP 2020 Poster now available](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2020-poster-now-available/) - IDMP 2020 - May 20, 2020 - [IDMP Coordinator Message on IDMP 2020](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-coordinator-message-on-idmp-2020/) - IDMP 2020 - May 20, 2020 - [Second MPWB sponsored webinar: International Medical Physics Guidelines for COVID-19](https://www.iomp.org/second-mpwb-sponsored-webinar-international-medical-physics-guidelines-for-covid-19/) - MPWB is hosting a second webinar entitled “International Medical Physics Guidelines for COVID-19.” Date: Wednesday 29 April 2020. Time: 11:00 am GMT The session will be moderated by Parminder Basran, Director of Communications for MPWB. The registration link for the webinar is here: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7910895308807531278 - April 27, 2020 - [IOMP Open Calls for IDMP 2020 and IUPAP 2020 Awards](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-open-calls-for-idmp-2020-and-iupap-2020-awards/) - - April 29, 2020 - [AFOMP IMPW Webinars](https://www.iomp.org/afomp-impw-webinars/) - The AFOMP- IOMP webinar recording is now available online at: https://afomp.org/2020/05/16/view-impw-webinars-may-11-to-15-2020/ AFOMP IMPW webinar flyer – download - May 2, 2020 - [WHO MEDICAL DEVICES MAY 2020 NEWSLETTER](https://www.iomp.org/who-medical-devices-may-2020-newsletter/) - WHO Medical Devices May 2020, Newsletter 1. Priority medical devices for COVID management 2. Emergency supply catalogue 3. Recently launched the COVID-19 essential Supplies forecasting tool ( 1st May 2020) 4. For personal protective Equipment: 5. For in vitro diagnostics 6. Clinical Management of patients 7. For SARI treatment centers 8. For manufacturers: 9. On - May 4, 2020 - [EFOMP celebrates IMPW 2020](https://www.iomp.org/efomp-celebrates-impw-2020/) - EFOMP joins the celebrations of the International Medical Physics Week (IMPW) 2020 - May 5, 2020 - [Last chance to register to IOMP free webinars](https://www.iomp.org/last-chance-to-register-to-iomp-free-webinars/) - - May 7, 2020 - [Italy celebrates IMPW 2020](https://www.iomp.org/italy-celebrates-impw-2020/) - The International Medical Physics Week the Italian Society of Medical Physics (AIFM) organizes a virtual Edition of the “Superheroes and Radiations“ Exhibition! Join us @ https://www.facebook.com/222921794497197/videos/246562669920551/ https://www.fisicamedica.it/node/28717 - May 11, 2020 - [FAMPO celebrates IMPW 2020](https://www.iomp.org/fampo-celebrates-impw-2020/) - FAMPO Newsletter in commemoration of the International Medical Physics Week (IMPW). https://fampo-africa.org/download/april-2020-edition-volume-2-no-1/ - May 11, 2020 - [BMPS celebrates IMPW 2020](https://www.iomp.org/bmps-celebrates-impw-2020/) - BMPS is organizing the Webinars program on the occasion of International Medical Physics Week (11-15 May) from 13 May to 15 May 2020. You all are invited to attend the webinar program on this day. Please find as an attachment the flyer and registration details of the program as below: Join Zoom Meeting : Web Meeting 1: 13 - May 13, 2020 - [A Report on the International Medical Physics Week (IMPW) celebration by AFOMP](https://www.iomp.org/a-report-on-the-international-medical-physics-week-impw-celebration-by-afomp/) - The Asia-Oceania Federation of Organizations for Medical Physics (AFOMP) celebrated the International Medical Physics Week (IMPW) during 11th -15th May, 2020. IMPW provided the opportunity to showcase the contributions of medical physicists to healthcare globally and increase the visibility. Due to unprecedented situation created by COVID-19 pandemic, physical meetings/ conferences were not possible on this - May 15, 2020 - [SAFRON Update](https://www.iomp.org/safron-update/) - There is a new update for SAFRON users, it can be found at this link: https://www.iaea.org/resources/rpop/resources/databases-and-learning-systems/safron#3. Webinar on 11th of June: Learning through experience: Using SAFRON Incident Learning System in Philippines – case study (11 June) - May 20, 2020 - [2020 Joint AAPM | COMP Meeting goes Virtual](https://www.iomp.org/2020-joint-aapm-comp-meeting-goes-virtual/) - Dear Members of the International Medical Physics Community – As you may already know, due to continually escalating health concerns relating to the spread of COVID-19, AAPM and COMP decided to forgo the physical meeting in Vancouver and pilot the first-ever all-virtual Joint AAPM | COMP Meeting. https://w3.aapm.org/meetings/2020AM/index.php This virtual experience will offer participants the - May 21, 2020 - [Dr. Arun Chogule, President AFOMP - IDMP 2020](https://www.iomp.org/dr-arun-chogule-president-afomp-idmp-2020/) - - May 26, 2020 - [Special AFOMP newsletter](https://www.iomp.org/special-afomp-newsletter/) - AFOMP newsletter special issue on the occasion of 20th Anniversary of AFOMP is released. Tomorrow (May 28, 2020) is the AFOMP 20th Anniversary! http://afomp.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/AFOMP-Newsletter-Special-Issue-June-2020.pdf - May 27, 2020 - [May Newsletter - WHA73 Summary and Healthy Recovery Manifesto Launch](https://www.iomp.org/may-newsletter-wha73-summary-and-healthy-recovery-manifesto-launch/) - 73rd World Health Assembly NCD Summary The 73rd World Health Assembly (WHA) delegates adopted a landmark resolution to bring the world together to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The first virtual format of the WHA, endorsed a cals for the intensification of efforts to control the pandemic, and for equitable access to and fair distribution of - May 29, 2020 - [Invitation to Host the IUPESM 2027 World Congres](https://www.iomp.org/invitation-to-host-the-iupesm-2027-world-congres/) - 1 June 2020 Dear Colleagues, The IUPESM World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering is the triennial event of the IOMP and IFMBE. Previous such IUPESM World Congresses have solidified the unifying concepts of the physical and engineering sciences in medicine. The next two World Congresses in Singapore 2021 and Adelaide 2024 will continue - May 31, 2020 - [IOMP School Webinar 6: Implementation of MR Linac](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-school-webinar-6/) - IOMP School Webinars 2020 - June 2, 2020 - [IOMP School Webinar 7: Artificial Intelligence in Medical Physics and Medicine](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-school-webinar-7/) - IOMP School Webinars 2020 - June 2, 2020 - [IOMP School Webinar 8: Radiomics and Machine Learning](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-school-webinar-8/) - IOMP School Webinars 2020 - June 13, 2020 - [IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 2, No. 3, June 2020 now online](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-newsletter-vol-2-no-3-june-2020-now-online/) - IOMP Newsletter, Vol.2, No.3, June 2020 - June 15, 2020 - [IOMP Webinar video online: Physics aspect of Clinical implementation of MR- Linac](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-video-online-physics-aspect-of-clinical-implementation-of-mr-linac/) - IOMP School Webinars 2020 - June 15, 2020 - [IOMP Webinar on Artificial Intelligence](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-on-artificial-intelligence/) - IOMP School Webinars 2020 - June 19, 2020 - [IOMP School Webinar 9: CT dosimetry](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-school-webinar-9/) - IOMP School Webinars 2020 - June 23, 2020 - [IOMP School Webinar on Machine Learning](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-school-webinar-on-machine-learning/) - IOMP School Webinars 2020 - June 23, 2020 - [IOMP webinar on AI - recording is now available online](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-on-ai-recording-is-now-available-online/) - IOMP School Webinars 2020 - June 24, 2020 - [June 2020 Medical Physics World now online](https://www.iomp.org/june-2020-medical-physics-world-now-online/) - June 2020, Vol.36(11), No.1 – 3 MB - July 3, 2020 - [AFOMP monthly webinar](https://www.iomp.org/afomp-monthly-webinar/) - The AFOMP monthly webinar on 20th Anniversary of AFOMP is scheduled for 5th June 2020. Presentation title:Total Body Irradiation with X-rays and Electrons: Dosimetry and Techniques Speaker : Prof. Tomas Kron Dr. Peta Lonski Moderator: Prof. Xiance Jin More info - June 2, 2020 - [Medical Physics International Vol.8 No.2 now online](https://www.iomp.org/medical-physics-international-vol-8-no-2-now-online/) - Med Phys Int (MPI), 2020 Vol.8 No.2 • EDITORIALS • IUPESM 40TH ANNIVERSARY • THE INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL PHYSICS CERTIFICATION BOARD (IMPCB): • INTRODUCING MOLECULAR BIOLOGY TO MEDICAL PHYSICISTS • WEB-BASED IMAGES FOR EFFECTIVE CLASSROOM LEARNING AND TEACHING OF MEDICAL PHYSICS • TEACHING MEDICAL PHYSICS WITH MODERN EDUCATIONAL TECHNIQUES • South-East Asian Federation of Organizations for - June 2, 2020 - [BMPS celebrates IMPW 2020](https://www.iomp.org/bmps-celebrates-impw-2020-2/) - BMPS organized an online Webinar to celebrate International Medical Physics Week (IMPW) from 13 May to 15 May 2020 because of the global emergency situation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The BMPS completed four Webinars between 13 and 15 May 2020. Report of IMPW 2020 by BMPS - June 7, 2020 - [ISC Statement on combating systemic racism and other forms of discrimination](https://www.iomp.org/isc-statement-on-combating-systemic-racism-and-other-forms-of-discrimination/) - The IOMP ExCom fully supports the International Science Council’s “Statement on combating systemic racism and other forms of discrimination” and accepts it as IOMP’s stance in rejecting all forms of discrimination in science. IOMP subscribes to global scientific collaboration that is inclusive and just. (https://council.science/current/news/statement-on-combating-systemic-racism-and-other-forms-of-discrimination/). - June 12, 2020 - [WHO rapid advice guide on use of chest imaging in COVID-19 was published last week](https://www.iomp.org/who-rapid-advice-guide-on-use-of-chest-imaging-in-covid-19-was-published-last-week/) - Dear Colleagues, We are very happy to inform that the WHO rapid advice guide on use of chest imaging in COVID-19 was published last week. It can be downloaded from the WHO website under COVID-19 technical guidance / clinical care https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/use-of-chest-imaging-in-covid-19. In this page you will find the main body of the guide with the - June 15, 2020 - [AFOMP webinar - 2 July 2020.](https://www.iomp.org/afomp-webinar-2-july-2020/) - AFOMP monthly webinar-2 July 2020 – Download flyer - June 16, 2020 - [The deadline for the IUPAP award has been extended till 6 July 2020](https://www.iomp.org/the-deadline-for-the-iupap-award-has-been-extended-till-6-july-2020/) - - June 21, 2020 - [WHO Medical Devices June 2020, Newsletter](https://www.iomp.org/who-medical-devices-june-2020-newsletter/) - Dear colleagues, Please find below information on related to COVID-19 technical documents, for your consideration. Please note the COVID website has changed, many documents are being developed, so the new links are available https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/technical-guidance 1. Clinical Management of patients, updated version https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/clinical-management-of-covid-19 ( 27 MAY) 2. Priority medical devices for COVID management - July 1, 2020 - [AFOMP July 2nd 2020 webinar recordings now online](https://www.iomp.org/afomp-july-2nd-2020-webinar-recordings-now-online/) - The recording of AFOMP monthly webinar held on 2nd July 2020 is now available on AFOMP website https://afomp.org/2020/07/03/view-afomp-monthly-webinar-on-july-2-2020/ - July 3, 2020 - [IOMP Webinar on Machine Learning recording now available online](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-on-machine-learning-recording-now-available-online/) - IOMP School Webinars 2020 - July 11, 2020 - [IOMP School Webinar 10: AI and ML in Medicine](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-school-webinar-10/) - IOMP School Webinars 2020 - July 16, 2020 - [IOMP School webinar on Understanding the limitations of current CT dosimetry and the way forward - recording available online](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-school-webinar-on-understanding-the-limitations-of-current-ct-dosimetry-and-the-way-forward-recording-available-online/) - IOMP School Webinars 2020 - July 20, 2020 - [IOMP School Webinar 11: Certification and accreditation in medical physics](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-school-webinar-11/) - IOMP School Webinars 2020 - July 30, 2020 - [IOMP School Webinar series on AI & ML, August 4, 2020 - recording is now available online](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-school-webinar-series-on-ai-ml-august-4-2020-recording-is-now-available-online/) - IOMP School Webinars 2020 - August 4, 2020 - [IOMP Webinar: The importance of certification and accreditation in medical physics, August 17, 2020](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-the-importance-of-certification-and-accreditation-in-medical-physics-august-17-2020/) - IOMP School Webinars 2020 - August 4, 2020 - [IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 2, No. 4, August 2020](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-newsletter-vol-2-no-4-august-2020/) - IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 2, No. 4, August 2020 - August 11, 2020 - [IUPAP Young Scientist award 2020](https://www.iomp.org/iupap-young-scientist-award-2020/) - The Awards and Honours committee, after a very hard evaluation, based on official procedures would like to inform you that Dr Jaydev K Dave, nominated by AAPM have been awarded the IUPAP Young Scientist Award for 2020. we congratulate Dr Dave for the impressive work and we wish a very successful career in medical physics. We would also like to - August 18, 2020 - [IOMP School Webinar 12: Personalised radiotherapy](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-school-webinar-12/) - IOMP School Webinars 2020 - August 18, 2020 - [IOMP School Webinar 13: Proton Facility Shielding](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-school-webinar-13/) - IOMP School Webinars 2020 - August 30, 2020 - [AFOMP Monthly Webinar on August 6, 2020 7:00AM GMT](https://www.iomp.org/afomp-monthly-webinar-on-august-6-2020-700am-gmt/) - IOMP School Webinars 2020 - July 24, 2020 - [Postponement of FAMPO 2020 Conference](https://www.iomp.org/postponement-of-fampo-2020-conference/) - The Executive Committee (ExCo) of FAMPO wishes to announce postponement of the FAMPO 2020 Conference, scheduled to have taken place from 27 – 29 November 2020 in Marrakech, Morocco. The Federation considers protection of the health, safety and well-being of our members and conference attendees as paramount, for which reason we have had to make - July 4, 2020 - [IAEA Publications for medical physicists](https://www.iomp.org/iaea-publications-for-medical-physicists/) - EPR-Medical Physicists 2020. Guidance for Medical Physicists Responding to a Nuclear or Radiological Emergency. https://www.iaea.org/publications/13483/guidance-for-medical-physicists-responding-to-a-nuclear-or-radiological-emergency EPR-Pocket Guide for Medical Physicists Supporting Response to a Nuclear or Radiological Emergency. https://www.iaea.org/publications/13388/pocket-guide-for-medical-physicists-supporting-response-to-a-nuclear-or-radiological-emergency - July 16, 2020 - [WHO Medical Devices July 2020, Newsletter](https://www.iomp.org/who-medical-devices-july-2020-newsletter/) - Dear colleagues, we are now past mid 2020 and with huge concerns on the 3 million cases of COVID-19 and half a million that have lost their lives to this deadly virus… we need to continue to work together in the most effective and impactful way. This month the newsletter has 3 sections organized by: - July 18, 2020 - [The OWSD - Elsevier Foundation Awards for Early Career Women Scientists in the Developing World: The Call for Applications for the 2021 Awards is now open](https://www.iomp.org/the-owsd-elsevier-foundation-awards-for-early-career-women-scientists-in-the-developing-world-the-call-for-applications-for-the-2021-awards-is-now-open/) - Launched in 2013, the OWSD-Elsevier Foundation Awards for Early Career Women Scientists reward and encourage women working and living in developing countries who are in the early stages of their scientific careers, having often overcome great challenges to achieve research excellence. Awardees must have made a demonstrable impact on the research environment, both at a - July 20, 2020 - [International webinar on “Contribution of Women Scientists during CORONA Pandemic”](https://www.iomp.org/international-webinar-on-contribution-of-women-scientists-during-corona-pandemic/) - International webinar on “Contribution of Women Scientists during CORONA Pandemic” 24 July at 5:15pm- 6:5pm, BST with active participation from IOMP Women Subcommittee Download poster and program Webinar facebook page: https://facebook.com/groups/272263230100990/ Join the webinar via Zoom: https://bdren.zoom.us/j/63601279722?pwd=REwxNWRydnZsZTE5dGtOQTNsZEVHZz09 Meeting ID: 636 0127 9722 Password: 120260 - July 20, 2020 - [MPI Special Issue (History 4) is now online](https://www.iomp.org/mpi-special-issue-history-4-is-now-online/) - The new MPI Special Issue (History 4) is now online http://www.mpijournal.org/history.aspx Table of Contents EDITORIAL A RETROSPECTIVE OF COBALT-60 RADIATION THERAPY: “THE ATOM BOMB THAT SAVES LIVES” THE MANY STEPS AND EVOLUTION IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY TECHNOLOGY AND IMAGING METHODS, THE QUEST FOR ENHANCED VISIBILITY THE FIRST FIFTY YEARS MEDICAL PHYSICS DEVELOPMENT IN - July 27, 2020 - [IUPESM WiMPBME survey on Gender and Work from Home during COVId-19](https://www.iomp.org/iupesm-wimpbme-survey-on-gender-and-work-from-home-during-covid-19/) - The Women in Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering Task Group of the International Union for Physical and Engineering Sciences in Medicine (IUPESM) is conducting an international survey to collect data about the main issues that biomedical engineers and medical physicists (academics and professionals) and other related STEM professionals are facing when working from home in - July 30, 2020 - [Invitation to Bid to Host the 25th International Conference on Medical Physics (ICMP) in 2022-2023, deadline Nov 3rd, 2020](https://www.iomp.org/invitation-to-bid-to-host-the-25th-international-conference-on-medical-physics-icmp-in-2022-2023/) - These conferences are in addition to the World Congresses on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering (commonly known as WC with year or IUPESM with year) and take place approximately midway between WCs. The objectives of international conferences include the development of medical physics, strengthening of links amongst regional medical physicists and the promotion of the - August 19, 2020 - [Invitation to Host the IUPESM 2027 World Congres](https://www.iomp.org/invitation-to-host-the-iupesm-2027-world-congres-2/) - Dear Colleagues, The IUPESM World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering is the triennial event of the IOMP and IFMBE. Previous such IUPESM World Congresses have solidified the unifying concepts of the physical and engineering sciences in medicine. The next two World Congresses in Singapore 2021 and Adelaide 2024 will continue strengthen the co-operation - August 27, 2020 - [IOMP School Webinar 14: Effective dose: Thriving or dying?](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-school-webinar-14/) - IOMP School Webinars 2020 - August 31, 2020 - [IOMP Webinar: From radiobiological challenges to imaging biomarkers in personalised radiotherapy - recording is online](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-from-radiobiological-challenges-to-imaging-biomarkers-in-personalised-radiotherapy-recording-is-online/) - IOMP School Webinars 2020 - September 9, 2020 - [IOMP School Webinar 15: e-Learning in Medical Physics Education](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-school-webinar-15/) - IOMP School Webinars 2020 - September 11, 2020 - [IOMP School Webinar on Proton Facility Shielding - recording available online](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-school-webinar-on-proton-facility-shielding-recording-available-online/) - IOMP School Webinars 2020 - September 23, 2020 - [IOMP IDMP award 2020](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-idmp-award-2020/) - The due date for the IOMP IDMP award is on 30/9/2020.3 medical physicists need to be nominated on behalf of each regional organization. The call can be found on the IOMP website at:https://iomp.org/awards-honours/ - September 24, 2020 - [IOMP Webinar 16: Medical physicist as a health professional](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-16/) - IOMP School Webinars 2020 - October 4, 2020 - [Call for Editor-in-Chief, Health and Technology](https://www.iomp.org/call-for-editor-in-chief-health-and-technology/) - IUPESM seeks a scientist with editorial and publishing experience as well as leadership, networking and communication skills to serve as Editor-in-Chief (EiC) of the journal “Health and Technology”. The editorial term is 3 years with probation of 12 months. Applicants/nominees should be respected leaders in the medical physics and biomedical engineering community, even-handed, independent-minded, and - October 6, 2020 - [IOMP School Webinar 14: Effective dose: Thriving or dying? - Recording is now online](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-school-webinar-14-effective-dose-thriving-or-dying-recording-is-now-online/) - IOMP School Webinars 2020 - October 6, 2020 - [IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 2, No. 5, October 2020](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-newsletter-vol-2-no-5-october-2020/) - IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 2, No. 5, October 2020 - October 11, 2020 - [IOMP School Webinar 15: e-Learning in Medical Physics Education – Recording is now online](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-school-webinar-15-e-learning-in-medical-physics-education-recording-is-now-online/) - IOMP School Webinars 2020 - October 15, 2020 - [Latest Updates on AOCMP 2020: Virtual & In Person Hybrid Conference](https://www.iomp.org/latest-updates-on-aocmp-2020-virtual-in-person-hybrid-conference/) - Important Note: 20th Asia-Oceania Congress on Medical Physics (AOCMP) i.e. AOCMP 2020 has been postponed to Dec 3rd-5th, 2020. Due to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic if the members are doubtful of attending the AOCMP 2020 in person, kindly note AOCMP 2020 conference will be held virtually and In-Person as Hybrid conference. Also members can avail and - September 6, 2020 - [AFOMP monthly webinar](https://www.iomp.org/afomp-monthly-webinar-2/) - October 1, 2020 Establishment of Nuclear Medicine Facility and Radiopharmaceuticals in Nuclear Medicine Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chai Hong Yeong Moderator: Dr. J. Jeyasugiththan Read more – AFOMP MW 1st Oct 2020 - September 17, 2020 - [AFOMP Outstanding Medical Physicists - 20th Anniversary of AFOMP](https://www.iomp.org/afomp-outstanding-medical-physicists-20th-anniversary-of-afomp/) - On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Asia-Oceania Federation of Organizations for Medical Physics (AFOMP), AFOMP decided to recognize the contributions of medical physicists from the AFOMP region. AFOMP has introduced the Outstanding Medical Physicist Award for medical physicists who worked in the AFOMP region for the last 20 years and put tremendous - September 28, 2020 - [IAEA General Conference 2020 Side event: From Regulation to Clinical Practices](https://www.iomp.org/iaea-general-conference-2020-side-event-from-regulation-to-clinical-practices/) - Dear colleagues We would like to invite you to participate in the IAEA General Conference 2020 Virtual Side Event with the title: From Regulation to Clinical Practices: Ensuring Safety and Quality of Medical Radiological Procedures in Europe and Central Asia. This GS 2020 side event will present the status, good practices, challenges and common issues - September 28, 2020 - [Call for Abstract for the 121st Scientific Meeting of the Japan Society of Medical Physics (Yokohama, April 15-18, 2021)](https://www.iomp.org/call-for-abstract-for-the-121st-scientific-meeting-of-the-japan-society-of-medical-physics-yokohama-april-15-18-2021/) - Dear all members of IOMP and AFOMP member organizations, We are organizing the 121st Scientific Meeting of the Japan Society of Medical Physics at PACIFICO Yokohama on April 15-18, 2021, which is our regular semiannual meeting to be held basically as a real meeting. We are welcoming all individual members of the IOMP and AFOMP - October 12, 2020 - [AFOMP Celebrates IDMP 2020](https://www.iomp.org/afomp-celebrates-idmp-2020/) - Download AFOMP IDMP2020 Flyer - October 12, 2020 - [Virtual International Day of Medical Physics 2020](https://www.iomp.org/virtual-international-day-of-medical-physics-2020/) - This is to announce our Virtual International Day of Medical Physics 2020, hosted via zoom by the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), taking place virtually on Nov. 07th 2020 from 3 – 5pm (UTC+1). Talks of the experts in the field of Medical Physics are aimed at a general audience and will cover aspects of - October 14, 2020 - [SMS College, Jaipur, India Celebrates IDMP 2020](https://www.iomp.org/sms-college-jaipur-india-celebrated-idmp-2020/) - Virtual symposia on 7th and 8th November 2020 to celebrate the IDMP 2020 and the 125th anniversary of the discovery of X-rays. The Department of Radiological Physics is proud to organize this event and it is our pleasure to invite all members of the IOMP to attend these virtual symposia. Virtual Symposia SMS Jaipur 7-8 - October 19, 2020 - [EFOMP Celebrates IDMP 2020](https://www.iomp.org/efomp-celebrates-idmp-2020/) - EFOMP celebrates along with IOMP the International Day of Medical Physics “Medical Physicist as a Health Professional”. A number of online activities , such as conferences, courses, media campaigns, symposia are being organised in European countries by the National Medical Physics Societies. EFOMP officers are taking part in these events. Link: https://www.efomp.org/index.php?r=pages&id=idmp-2020 - October 22, 2020 - [JSMP 2020 - Call for Abstracts Extended](https://www.iomp.org/jsmp-2020-call-for-abstracts-extended/) - Dear all members of IOMP and AFOMP member organizations, We are organizing the 121st Scientific Meeting of the Japan Society of Medical Physics at PACIFICO Yokohama on April 15-18, 2021, which is our regular semiannual meeting to be held basically as a real meeting. We are welcoming all individual members of the IOMP and AFOMP - October 27, 2020 - [IOMP Webinar 18: Personalized dosimetry for CT and interventional procedures](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-18/) - IOMP School Webinars 2020 - October 28, 2020 - [IOMP Webinar 17: Publishing in medical physics journals](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-17/) - IOMP School Webinars 2020 - October 28, 2020 - [MEFOMP video message on IDMP 2020 available online](https://www.iomp.org/mefomp-video-message-on-idmp-2020-available-online/) - IDMP 2020 - November 2, 2020 - [International Day of Medical Physics 2020 Celebration in Malaysia](https://www.iomp.org/international-day-of-medical-physics-2020-celebration-in-malaysia/) - The year 2020 has been a challenging year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The medical physics service, education and training had changed dramatically to adapt to the new norm. Many of the activities to celebrate the International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP) this year had also shifted to online platforms. We highlight the celebration of - November 4, 2020 - [Happy IDMP 2020 video](https://www.iomp.org/happy-idmp-2020-video/) - IDMP 2020 - November 7, 2020 - [IOMP Webinar 16: Medical physicist as a health professional - recording now available online](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-16-medical-physicist-as-a-health-professional-recording-now-available-online/) - IOMP School Webinars 2020 - November 7, 2020 - [Postponement of WC 2021](https://www.iomp.org/postponement-of-wc-2021/) - Dear Participants, Greetings from the WC 2021 Organising Committee. While some countries have successfully contained the virus, resurgent cases have also been observed in other countries. With the evolving situation of the COVID-19 pandemic, Singapore and countries worldwide are still imposing restrictions on large-scale events and travel. In the interests of the conference as well - October 27, 2020 - [FAMPO Celebrates IDMP 2020](https://www.iomp.org/fampo-celebrates-idmp-2020/) - The Federation of African Medical Physics (FAMPO) will celebrate IDMP2020 with the following details: Date: Tuesday, 10th November 2020 Time: 11.00 AM GMT Theme: Medical Physicist as a Health Professional Platform: Zoom (Virtual) Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpdu6qqz4oE9CueI3XU8KCmxn5c1yPZf8- After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. The programme - October 31, 2020 - [BMPS Women celebrates IDMP 2020](https://www.iomp.org/bmps-women-celebrates-idmp-2020/) - Organizers: Bangladesh Medical Physics Society (BMPS), Women International Organization for Medical Physics, Women (IOMP-W) Asia-Oceania Federation of Organizations for Medical Physics (AFOMP) 01 December, Tuesday, 2020 Time: 07.00 AM – 09:05 AM GMT Platform: Zoom (Virtual) The programme will have a panel of renowned women medical physicists who will share motivational speech for the young - October 31, 2020 - [MEFOMP poster on IDMP 2020](https://www.iomp.org/mefomp-poster-on-idmp-2020/) - - November 2, 2020 - [Romania celebrates IDMP 2020](https://www.iomp.org/romania-celebrates-idmp-2020/) - Download invitation CNFM 2020 - November 3, 2020 - [BMPA celebrates IDMP 2020](https://www.iomp.org/bmpa-celebrates-idmp-2020/) - Celebration of International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP) on 7th November 2020 organized by Bangladesh Medical Physics Association (BMPA) We are delighted to declare the 3rd webinar on “Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy – United Hospital Experiences” Details of the Program: Via Zoom (ID and PW will be sent via e-mail given below upon confirmation of participation) Date: - November 4, 2020 - [IDMP-2020 Voice of BMPS E Newsletter](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2020_voice-of-bmps-e-newsletter/) - Greetings from Bangladesh Medical Physics Society (BMPS)! It is my pleasure to inform you that BMPS celebrates International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP) each year. In this year, the theme of the IDMP 2020 has been chosen as “Medical Physicist as a Health Professional” which reflects that there are a considerable number of medical physicists - November 7, 2020 - [International Day of Medical Physics -Contribution of Med Physicists at Barts Health to patient care](https://www.iomp.org/international-day-of-medical-physics-contribution-of-med-physicists-at-barts-health-to-patient-care/) - - November 7, 2020 - [MEFOMP Women celebrate IDMP 2020](https://www.iomp.org/mefomp-women-celebrate-idmp-2020/) - IDMP MEFOMP Women – download full report - November 7, 2020 - [AFOMP celebrates IDMP 2020](https://www.iomp.org/afomp-celebrates-idmp-2020-2/) - The AFOMP IDMP was celebrated on 7 th November. The recording is on the AFOMP website: https://afomp.org/2020/11/08/view-afomp-idmp-2020-celebrations-virtual-meet-on-nov-7-2020/ - November 9, 2020 - [AFOMP monthly webinar](https://www.iomp.org/afomp-monthly-webinar-3/) - The AFOMP monthly webinar recording is on the AFOMP website: https://afomp.org/2020/11/07/view-afomp-monthly-webinar-nov-5-2020/ - November 9, 2020 - [Invitation to the webinar on 15 Years of the IAEA's IEC History Mandate and Operations](https://www.iomp.org/invitation-to-the-webinar-on-15-years-of-the-iaeas-iec-history-mandate-and-operations/) - IAEA’s Incident and Emergency Centre will hold a webinar on “15 Years of the IAEA’s IEC History Mandate and Operations” which will take place on: 11 November 2020 1100 – 1230 UTC// 1200 – 1330 Vienna Link to Register https://iaea.webex.com/iaea/onstage/g.php?MTID=eb94d542ffe8b20d6cc000e3136b972b3 11 November 2020 1530 – 1700 UTC//1630-1800 Vienna Link to Register https://iaea.webex.com/iaea/onstage/g.php?MTID=e44ae1bc9bd9aa6a74e81efdd74cadc0e 18 November 2020 - November 9, 2020 - [The IEEE EMBS Grand Challenges Forum COVID19](https://www.iomp.org/the-ieee-embs-grand-challenges-forum-covid19/) - Introduction We have been faced with an unprecedented challenge in combating the COVID-19/SARS-CoV2 outbreak that is threatening the fabric of our civilization, causing catastrophic human losses and a tremendous economic burden on the United States and nearly every country around the world. During this difficult time, there has been an urgent need for biomedical engineers, - November 10, 2020 - [IOMP Webinar 17: Publishing in medical physics journals - Recording available online](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-17-publishing-in-medical-physics-journals-recording-available-online/) - IOMP School Webinars 2020 - November 24, 2020 - [IOMP Webinar 18: Personalized dosimetry for CT and interventional procedures - recording available online](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-18-personalized-dosimetry-for-ct-and-interventional-procedures-recording-available-online/) - IOMP School Webinars 2020 - December 7, 2020 - [IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 2, No. 6, December 2020](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-newsletter-vol-2-no-6-december-2020/) - IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 2, No. 6, December 2020 - December 8, 2020 - [IDMP 2020 Awardees](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2020-awardees/) - AFOMP Tae Suk-Suh ALFIM Carlos E. Almeida EFOMP Oliver Blanck FAMPO Christoph Trauernicht MEFOMP Mohammad Hassan Kharita SEAFOMP Djarwani S. Soejoko AAPM Robert Jeraj - November 12, 2020 - [Virtual Symposia to celebrate the International Day of Medical Physics and the 125th anniversary of the discovery of X-rays](https://www.iomp.org/virtual-symposia-to-celebrate-the-international-day-of-medical-physics-and-the-125th-anniversary-of-the-discovery-of-x-rays/) - The Department of Radiological Physics, SMS Medical College & Hospitals Jaipur, India celebrated the International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP) 2020 on the theme, “Medical Physicist as Health Professional” by organizing a virtual symposium to commemorate the birthday of great physicists and Nobel laureates Madame Marie Curie and Bharat Ratna Sir C V Raman on - November 12, 2020 - [AFOMP IDMP 2020 CELEBRATIONS- 7th November 2020](https://www.iomp.org/afomp-idmp-2020-celebrations-7th-november-2020/) - This year International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP) celebrations were very special due to COVID19 pandemic situation worldwide, which has changed the conventional method of almost doing anything & everything. This has a huge impact on education system as well as organizing conferences/seminars. Today technology is playing a very crucial role in knowledge dissemination through - November 12, 2020 - [Celebration by MEFOMP for the IDMP2020](https://www.iomp.org/celebration-by-mefomp-for-the-idmp2020/) - Middle East Federation of Organization of Medical Physics (MEFOMP) ExCOM organized the 1st webinar for the celebration of International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP) under the title of “Medical Physicists as Health Professional” which is the theme of International Organization of Medical Physics (IOMP) for International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP) 2020. The main speakers were - November 15, 2020 - [IDMP 2020 from Algeria, Africa](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2020-from-algeria-africa/) - Celebration webinar of IDMP 2020 from Algeria, Africa. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ8EjsXDxHKTdopoU1R8MlQ - November 15, 2020 - [Qatar celebrates IDMP 2020](https://www.iomp.org/qatar-celebrates-idmp-2020/) - The Qatar Medical Physics Society (QaMPS) has been annually celebrating the International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP) in parallel with International Organization of Medical Physics (IOMP) celebration every 07th of November. For this year, the celebration was sponsored by Hamad Medical Corporation and the event took place at one of the big halls in one - November 15, 2020 - [Extension of the deadline to bid to host the 25th ICMP](https://www.iomp.org/extension-of-the-deadline-to-bid-to-host-the-25th-icmp/) - Bid to host the 25th ICMP The deadline for NMOs’ bid submission to host the 25th ICMP has been extended to 13th of December 2020.Please kindly note, that the 25th ICMP should be held in late 2023 or even early 2024.The conference will not be held in 2022 as the IUPSEM World Congress will now - November 15, 2020 - [IUPESM Inaugural Fellows: the most prominent international leaders of the profession](https://www.iomp.org/iupesm-inaugural-fellows-the-most-prominent-international-leaders-of-the-profession-poster-download/) - IUPESM Fellows (1980 - 2020) IUPESM, the Union of IOMP and IFMBE, was formed in 1980 and celebrates this year its 40th anniversary. In this period IUPESM achieved recognition of the professions of medical physicists and biomedical engineers through a Full membership to the International Science Council (ISC), and also achieved their inclusion in the - November 18, 2020 - [Kuwait celebrates IDMP 2020](https://www.iomp.org/kuwait-celebrates-idmp-2020/) - International Day of Medical Physics, 2020 7th November 2020, (KAMP-2020) Kuwait Association of medical physics was celebrated this year for the international day of medical physics is special, we met with Health professionals (Academic Professor, Medical doctors, Technologists) to describe and importance the role of the medical physicist at the hospitals in different sections. We - November 18, 2020 - [IDMP 2020 in Melbourne](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2020-in-melbourne/) - IDMP Down Under in Melbourne IDMP is a big event and a group of medical physicists in Melbourne decided to spell it ‘big’. What better way to do this than ‘strava art’? Strava is an app that records activities on a mobile phone. The group decided to take a bicycle ride and leave a track - November 19, 2020 - [Nepal celebrates IDMP 2020](https://www.iomp.org/nepal-celebrates-idmp-2020/) - IDMP Program by Nepalese Association of Medical Physicist (NAMP) This year International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP) celebrations were very special due to COVID19 pandemic situation worldwide, which has changed the conventional method of almost doing anything & everything. This has a huge impact on education system as well as organizing conferences/seminars. Therefore, this year - November 27, 2020 - [Algeria celebrates IDMP 2020](https://www.iomp.org/algeria-celebrates-idmp-2020/) - Second Day of Medical Physics The event was held at the university of El-Oued, Algeria, November 7, 2020. “This event has been organized via the Google Meet app” IDMP Celebration report 2020 (El-Oued University , Algeria) - November 30, 2020 - [COMP-OCMP International Day of Medical Physics 2020](https://www.iomp.org/comp-ocmp-international-day-of-medical-physics-2020/) - This year the Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists (COMP) celebrated the International Day of Medical Physics’ theme “Medical Physicist as a Health Professional” through a photo submission contest. Medical Physicists across the globe sent in photos with captions showing medical physicists performing clinical duties. Congratulations to this year’s contest winner Varun Singh Thakur for: “Nothing is simple - December 3, 2020 - [COMP Events](https://www.iomp.org/comp-events/) - Past 6 months: July 12 – 16 2020: AAPM/COMP Virtual Scientific Meeting July 16, 2020 COMP Annual General Meeting and Award Ceremony Upcoming Events: February 1 – 4, 2021– COMP Winter School - December 3, 2020 - [Joint ICTP-IAEA Workshop on Risk Assessment in Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques](https://www.iomp.org/joint-ictp-iaea-workshop-on-risk-assessment-in-advanced-radiotherapy-techniques/) - The workshop aims to enhance knowledge on performing retrospective and prospective risk analysis and managing unintended and accidental patient exposure in advanced radiotherapy techniques, thus contributing to strengthening patient safety while delivering high quality radiotherapy services. It is estimated that 50-60% of patients with cancer would benefit from radiotherapy. Expanding radiotherapy into areas with limited - December 3, 2020 - [FAMPO Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 2 (November 2020 Edition)](https://www.iomp.org/fampo-newsletter-vol-2-no-2-november-2020-edition/) - - December 6, 2020 - [Bangladesh Medical Physics Association (BMPA) organised 4th Webinar on December 8, 2020](https://www.iomp.org/bangladesh-medical-physics-association-bmpa-organised-4th-webinar-on-december-8-2020/) - We are delighted to declare the 4th webinar on“Plan Class Specific Reference QA of LINAC for Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy” Details of the Program:Via Zoom (ID and PW will be sent via e-mail given below upon confirmation of participation)Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2020Time: 3:00 pm Bangladesh Time9.00 am Greenwich Mean Time For Registration, please contact;Contact - December 6, 2020 - [IOMP Medical Physics World, December 2020 is now online](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-medical-physics-world-december-2020-is-now-online/) - December 2020, Vol. 36(11),No.2 – 7 MB - December 23, 2020 - [IOMP President message on IDMP 2021](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-president-message-on-idmp-2021/) - - December 23, 2020 - [IDMP 2021 Theme announced](https://www.iomp.org/idmp/) - IDMP 2021 - December 23, 2020 - [IOMP-ALFIM WEBINARS IN SPANISH LANGUAGE - 1: Seguridad y Protección en salas de Resonamcia Magnética: Actualización / Safety and Protection procedures in the MRI Suite](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-alfim-webinars-in-spanish-language-seguridad-y-proteccion-en-salas-de-resonamcia-magnetica-actualizacion-safety-and-protection-procedures-in-the-mri-suite/) - IOMP-ALFIM Webinars - February 1, 2021 - [IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 3, No. 1, February 2021](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-newsletter-vol-3-no-1-february-2021/) - IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 3, No. 1, February 2021 - February 3, 2021 - [First Announcement of 9th Annual Conference of Bangladesh Medical Physics Society (ACBMPS-2020)](https://www.iomp.org/first-announcement-of-9th-annual-conference-of-bangladesh-medical-physics-society-acbmps-2020/) - Bangladesh Medical Physics Society (BMPS) is going to organize the “9th Annual Conference of Bangladesh Medical Physics Society (ACBMPS-2020)” which will be held on 18 December (Friday) 2020 at 7.00 PM (Bangladesh Standard Time) / 1.00 PM Greenwich Mean Time( GMT). Conference Platform: Zoom Software You all are invited to attend the conference on this day. BMPS will provide a - December 8, 2020 - [EMP News Winter 2020 issue](https://www.iomp.org/emp-news-winter-2020-issue/) - Download Winter 2020 issue of European Medical Physics News - January 11, 2021 - [Jaipur celebrates IMPW 2021](https://www.iomp.org/jaipur-celebrates-impw-2021/) - Jaipur celebrates IMPW 2021Download Poster CRHC-IMPW 2021 The recording of the proceeding is available on the AFOMP website at:https://afomp.org/2021/04/30/crhc-2021-proceedings-released/ - February 4, 2021 - [Guidelines for becoming a scientific publication of IOMP](https://www.iomp.org/guidelines-for-becoming-a-scientific-publication-of-iomp/) - IOMP fosters the policy of recognition of scientific journals well-reputed in the field of medical physics, which are official scientific journals of IOMP’s National Member Organizations (NMOs) or Regional Organizations (ROs). A number of journals have been recognised as official publications of IOMP (see https://iomp.org/publications-2/). IOMP uses its channels to promote these official journals for - December 9, 2020 - [IUPESM World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering 2022 (IUPESM WC2022)](https://www.iomp.org/iupesm-world-congress-on-medical-physics-and-biomedical-engineering-2022-iupesm-wc2022/) - IUPESM World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering 2022 (IUPESM WC2022) 12 – 17 June 2022 Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore www.wc2022.org The Biomedical Engineering Society (Singapore) and the Society of Medical Physicists (Singapore) are proud to be co-organising the IUPESM World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering 2022 (IUPESM WC2022). IUPESM - December 11, 2020 - [AFOMP Awards 2020 Ceremony](https://www.iomp.org/afomp-awards-2020-ceremony/) - AFOMP conducted awards ceremony on Dec 17, 2020. The program was conducted on line via zoom meeting. Members can view the award ceremony below. AFOMP Awards 2020 Ceremony - December 19, 2020 - [Season’s Greetings from the IOMP ExCom](https://www.iomp.org/seasons-greetings-from-the-iomp-excom/) - - December 23, 2020 - [IOMP President message on IMPW 2021](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-president-message-on-impw-2021/) - - December 23, 2020 - [AFOMP newsletter January 2021](https://www.iomp.org/afomp-newsletter-january-2021/) - - January 7, 2021 - [AFOMP monthly webinar 7 January 2021 recording](https://www.iomp.org/afomp-monthly-webinar-7-january-2021-recording/) - The recording of the AFOMP monthly webinar held on 7 th January 2021 is available on the AFOMP website at https://afomp.org/2021/01/08/view-afomp-monthly-webinar-jan-7th-2021/ - January 10, 2021 - [MPI Journal vol. 8, no. 3 is now available](https://www.iomp.org/mpi-journal-vol-8-no-3-is-now-available/) - Med Phys Int (MPI), 2020 Vol.8 No.3 General Content of MPI • EDITORIALS • THE VIRTUAL MUSEUM OF MEDICAL PHYSICS • IUPESM Fellowship • ASIA-OCEANIA FEDERATION OF ORGANIZATIONS FOR MEDICAL PHYSICS [AFOMP] • MEDICAL PHYSICS TRAINING, EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND • MEDICAL PHYSICSIN BANGLADESH: EDUCATION, PROFESSION AND TRAINING • MEDICAL - January 13, 2021 - [Worldwide Innovations in Medical Physics Early Career Competition](https://www.iomp.org/worldwide-innovations-in-medical-physics-early-career-competition/) - A global outreach program of the 2021 Winter Institute of Medical Physics Started in 1979, the annual Winter Institute of Medical Physics (WIMP) provides a unique environment for participants from academics, industry, and clinics large and small to come together and share their ideas and work on a variety of topics in oncology, imaging, education, and technology. - January 30, 2021 - [IOMP Webinar 20: Joint IAEA–IOMP–CIRSE webinar, 23 February 2021, 2 pm CET: What’s new in understanding radiation risks for patients in interventional procedures | IAEA](https://www.iomp.org/joint-iaea-iomp-cirse-webinar-whats-new-in-understanding-radiation-risks-for-patients-in-interventional-procedures-iaea/) - Joint IAEA–IOMP–CIRSE webinar: What’s new in understanding radiation risks for patients in interventional procedures | IAEA 23 February 2021, 2 pm CET Moderator: Jenia Vassileva (IAEA) Presenters: Madan Rehani (IOMP), Werner Jaschke (CIRSE) - February 3, 2021 - [IOMP Webinar 21: Joint IAEA–IOMP webinar, 16 March 2021, 2 pm CET: Patients Undergoing Recurrent CT Imaging: Managing Cumulative Doses | IAEA](https://www.iomp.org/joint-iaea-iomp-webinar-patients-undergoing-recurrent-ct-imaging-managing-cumulative-doses-iaea/) - Joint IAEA–IOMP webinar: Patients Undergoing Recurrent CT Imaging: Managing Cumulative Doses | IAEA 16 March 2021, 2 pm CET Moderator: Jenia Vassileva (IAEA) Presenter: Madan Rehani (IOMP) - February 3, 2021 - [ICARO3](https://www.iomp.org/icaro3/) - The main webpage: Home: International Conference on Advances in Radiation Oncology (ICARO-3) | IAEA The main programme: cn-288-programme.pdf (iaea.org) PDF Registration forms for participation: IAEA Online Registration for Observers: (Virtual event) International Conference on Advances in Radiation Oncology (ICARO-3), 16-19 February 2021 Survey (surveymonkey.com) News links Article on iaea.org: https://www.iaea.org/newscenter/news/register-for-virtual-radiotherapy-conference A LinkedIn event page: https://www.linkedin.com/events/icaro3-internationalconferenceo6760484709626593280/ Facebook - February 4, 2021 - [IOMP Webinar 19: IOMP webinar jointly with WHO, IRPA and IAEA on Radiation Safety Culture - recording available online](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-19-iomp-webinar-jointly-with-who-irpa-and-iaea-on-radiation-safety-culture-recording-available-online/) - IAEA-IOMP Webinars - February 9, 2021 - [IOMP-ALFIM WEBINARS IN SPANISH LANGUAGE - 1: Seguridad y Protección en salas de Resonamcia Magnética: Actualización / Safety and Protection procedures in the MRI Suite - Recording available online](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-alfim-webinars-in-spanish-language-seguridad-y-proteccion-en-salas-de-resonamcia-magnetica-actualizacion-safety-and-protection-procedures-in-the-mri-suite-recording-available-online/) - IOMP-ALFIM Webinars - February 26, 2021 - [IOMP-ALFIM WEBINARS IN SPANISH LANGUAGE - 2: Radioterapia de Pulmón utilizando IMRT/VMAT y SBRT / Lung IMRT/VMAT and SBRT](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-alfim-webinars-in-spanish-language-2-radioterapia-de-pulmon-utilizando-imrt-vmat-y-sbrt-lung-imrt-vmat-and-sbrt/) - IOMP-ALFIM Webinars - March 6, 2021 - [IUPAP Young Scientist Award in Medical Physics 2021](https://www.iomp.org/iupap-young-scientist-award-in-medical-physics-2021/) - The IOMP is pleased to announce the IUPAP Young Scientist Award 2021. This award was established and funded by the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP) and is awarded by the International Organization for Medical Physics (IOMP) as the IUPAP affiliated International Commission for Medical Physics. The Award will include a cash prize - March 17, 2021 - [IOMP-ALFIM WEBINARS IN SPANISH LANGUAGE - 2: Radioterapia de Pulmón utilizando IMRT/VMAT y SBRT / Lung IMRT/VMAT and SBRT - Recodring now available online](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-alfim-webinars-in-spanish-language-2-radioterapia-de-pulmon-utilizando-imrt-vmat-y-sbrt-lung-imrt-vmat-and-sbrt-recodring-now-available-online/) - - March 26, 2021 - [IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 3, No. 2, April 2021](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-newsletter-vol-3-no-2-april-2021/) - IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 3, No. 2, April 2021 - April 5, 2021 - [AFOMP IMPW 2021 Virtual Webinar April 28th 2020, 7– 9 AM (GMT)](https://www.iomp.org/afomp-impw-2021-virtual-webinar-april-28th-2020-7-9-am-gmt/) - AFOMP IMPW 2021 Virtual Webinar April 28th 2020, 7– 9 AM (GMT) To Register in advance for this meeting: https://bdren.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5ElceChqTksHNSpYPsjr5rbYolqsDCwbIiQ For a second consecutive year IOMP celebrates the International Medical Physics Week by series of webinars dedicated to various professional, educational and organizational aspects of Medical Physics. AFOMP has decided to organize a webinar program - April 16, 2021 - [OWSD PhD Fellowships 2021 - Call for Application](https://www.iomp.org/owsd-phd-fellowships-2021-call-for-application/) - Dear Friends of OWSD,OWSD has just opened the Call for Applications four our 2021 OWSD PhD Fellowships, and we would kindly like to ask your help in disseminating this opportunity.The Fellowship is offered to women scientists from Science and Technology Lagging Countries to undertake PhD research in the natural, engineering and information technology sciences at - February 23, 2021 - [New content available on: Patients receiving over 100 millisievert from recurrent CT exams](https://www.iomp.org/new-content-available-on-patients-receiving-over-100-millisievert-from-recurrent-ct-exams/) - Radiation Protection - March 13, 2021 - [New Special Issue of Medical Physics International - History of Ultrasound](https://www.iomp.org/new-special-issue-of-medical-physics-international-history-of-ultrasound/) - http://www.mpijournal.org/pdf/2021-SI-05/MPI-2021-SI-05.pdf - May 7, 2021 - [IAEA Launches Guide to Promote Recognition of Medical Physicists as Health Professionals](https://www.iomp.org/iaea-launches-guide-to-promote-recognition-of-medical-physicists-as-health-professionals/) - A new publication by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) provides guidance for the certification of clinical medical physicists as part of efforts to address a shortage of qualified professionals in the field around the world. Medical physicists ensure radiation doses are applied correctly to patients and are key to the safe and effective use of - February 16, 2021 - [Obituary: Prof. John Mallard, OBE, FRSE, FREng, FIPEM, FIUPESM (1927-2021)](https://www.iomp.org/obituary-prof-john-mallard/) - Prof. Mallard was born in 1927 in Northampton, UK. He obtained his PhD in the University College, Nottingham (at that time part of University of London). In 1959 he built the first whole-body isotope scanner in the UK. In 1964 Prof. Mallard published in the journal Nature his views related to medical use of MRI. - February 26, 2021 - [IOMP Webinar 20: Joint IAEA–IOMP–CIRSE: What’s new in understanding radiation risks for patients in interventional procedures - Recording available online](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-20-joint-iaea-iomp-cirse-whats-new-in-understanding-radiation-risks-for-patients-in-interventional-procedures-recording-available-online/) - Joint IAEA–IOMP–CIRSE webinar: What’s new in understanding radiation risks for patients in interventional procedures | IAEA 23 February 2021, 2 pm CET Moderator: Jenia Vassileva (IAEA) Presenters: Madan Rehani (IOMP), Werner Jaschke (CIRSE) - March 6, 2021 - [AFOMP March 2021 webinar recording is now available online](https://www.iomp.org/afomp-march-2021-webinar-recording-is-now-available-online/) - - March 7, 2021 - [AFOMP monthly webinar, April 2021: Biological Paradigms Affecting Radiotherapy Outcome](https://www.iomp.org/afomp-monthly-webinar-april-2021-biological-paradigms-affecting-radiotherapy-outcome/) - - March 13, 2021 - [AAPM Spring Clinical Meeting: Discount Reg for LMIC](https://www.iomp.org/aapm-spring-clinical-meeting-discount-reg-for-lmic/) - Register for the 2021 Virtual AAPM Spring Clinical Meeting (April 17-20, 2021) with a reduced registration rate for individuals residing in developing countries of only $100USD. Due to continuing health concerns related to the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and resultant travel restrictions, the 2021 AAPM Spring Clinical Meeting will be a fully-virtual meeting. AAPM - March 17, 2021 - [Virtual 2021 MEFOMP Medical Physics Conference, 5 - 7 April, 2021](https://www.iomp.org/virtual-2021-mefomp-medical-physics-conference-5-7-april-2021/) - Main Topics Diagnostic Medical Imaging Nuclear Medicine and PET Imaging Articial Intelligence in Medical Imaging Radiation Therapy Radiation Detection Radiation Protection Radionuclide Therapy Dosimetry & Quality Assurance MEFOMP Virtual Conference 2021 – Download Poster MEFOMP Virtual Conference 2021 – Download Program - March 22, 2021 - [IAEA Human Health Campus - Tutorial Videos on Quality Control for CT](https://www.iomp.org/iaea-human-health-campus-tutorial-videos-on-quality-control-for-ct/) - In 2012, the IAEA published a technical report for establishment and implementation of QA programmes in CT (IAEA Human Health Series No. 19). The report provides guidance on quality assurance (QA) methods to promote effective use of radiation for a diagnostic outcome through achieving and maintaining appropriate image quality. To complement the publication and facilitate - March 22, 2021 - [IOMP Webinar 21: Joint IAEA–IOMP: Patients Undergoing Recurrent CT Imaging: Managing Cumulative Doses](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-21-joint-iaea-iomp-patients-undergoing-recurrent-ct-imaging-managing-cumulative-doses/) - Joint IAEA–IOMP webinar: Patients Undergoing Recurrent CT Imaging: Managing Cumulative Doses | IAEA 16 March 2021, 2 pm CET Moderator: Jenia Vassileva (IAEA) Presenter: Madan Rehani (IOMP) - March 29, 2021 - [EFOMP Spring 2021 newsletter is now online](https://www.iomp.org/efomp-spring-2021-newsletter-is-now-online/) - - April 13, 2021 - [IOMP Webinars on IMPW 2021](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinars-on-impw-2021/) - International Medical Physics Week (IMPW) 2021 - April 20, 2021 - [IOMP Webinar on IMPW 2021 Monochromatic X-rays: A new source with potential to replace century-old technology - Recording available online](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-on-impw-2021-monochromatic-x-rays-a-new-source-with-potential-to-replace-century-old-technology-recording-available-online/) - IOMP Webinar on IMPW 2021 Monochromatic X-rays: A new source with potential to replace century-old technology – Recording available online - April 26, 2021 - [IOMP Webinar on IMPW 2021 Patient radiation protection: How IAEA and WHO are contributing? – Recording available online](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-on-impw-2021-patient-radiation-protection-how-iaea-and-who-are-contributing/) - IOMP Webinar on IMPW 2021 Patient radiation protection: How IAEA and WHO are contributing? – Recording available online - April 28, 2021 - [IOMP Webinar on IMPW 2021 Does contact shielding improve patient safety? – Recording available online](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-on-impw-2021-does-contact-shielding-improve-patient-safety-recording-available-online/) - IOMP Webinar on IMPW 2021 Does contact shielding improve patient safety? – Recording available online - April 29, 2021 - [IOMP Webinar on IMPW 2021 Artificial Intelligence and medical physics: The initial experience of the SINFONIA Horizon project – Recording available online](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-on-impw-2021-artificial-intelligence-and-medical-physics-the-initial-experience-of-the-sinfonia-horizon-project-recording-available-online/) - IOMP Webinar on IMPW 2021 Artificial Intelligence and medical physics: The initial experience of the SINFONIA Horizon project – Recording available online - April 27, 2021 - [IOMP Webinar on IMPW 2021 The management of unintended and accidental exposures – Recording available online](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-on-impw-2021-the-management-of-unintended-and-accidental-exposures-recording-available-online/) - IOMP Webinar on IMPW 2021 The management of unintended and accidental exposures – Recording available online - April 30, 2021 - [IOMP webinar: Publishing in medical physics – Recording available online](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-publishing-in-medical-physics-recording-available-online/) - IOMP webinar: Publishing in medical physics – Recording available online - May 10, 2021 - [Graduate Educational Programs resource updated](https://www.iomp.org/graduate-educational-programs-resource-updated/) - Education Programs of all IOMP RO have been updated. Please check the info under the Graduate Educational Programs tab of the Education & Training resources page: https://iomp.org/education-training-resources/ If any addition/deletion or edits please contact Prof Arun Chougule, Chair ETC, IOMP [arunchougule11@gmail.com] - April 20, 2021 - [IOMP webinars on IMPW 2021 - Register here](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinars-on-impw-2021-2/) - - April 25, 2021 - [BMPS IMPW-2021: Virtual Webinar Programs](https://www.iomp.org/bmps-impw-2021-virtual-webinar-programs/) - BMPS is organizing the Webinar programs on the occasion of International Medical Physics Week (IMPW) from 27 April to 30 April 2021. Doenload BMPS IMPW 2021 Webinars - April 25, 2021 - [MPWB webinar on May 12, 2021: “Automated Treatment Planning: A Resource with Potential Benefits in Both High- and Low-Income Countries”](https://www.iomp.org/mpwb-webinar-on-may-12-2021-automated-treatment-planning-a-resource-with-potential-benefits-in-both-high-and-low-income-countries/) - MPWB webinar series 2021 Wednesday, 12th May at 09:00 EDT (15:00 CET) Automated Treatment Planning: A Resource with Potential Benefits in Both High- and Low-Income Countries Speaker: Laurence Court Moderators: Sarah Ashmeg and Arjit Baghwala Download MPWB Webinar announcement - April 25, 2021 - [AAPM offers reduced meeting registration - LMICs](https://www.iomp.org/aapm-offers-reduced-meeting-registration-lmics/) - THREE AAPM Virtual Meetings are available to individuals residing in recognized developing countries each with a reduced registration fee of only US$100! Attending virtually allows you to: Participate from anywhere you have an internet connection; and Earn CECs for live content (and for up to 6 weeks On-Demand). Therapy, Diagnostic and Nuclear Medicine Review Courses - April 28, 2021 - [Report of International Conference on Radiation in Health Care On the occasion of International Medical Physics Week](https://www.iomp.org/report-of-international-conference-on-radiation-in-health-care-on-the-occasion-of-international-medical-physics-week/) - The department of Radiological Physics, SMS Medical College and Hospitals, Jaipur hosted two days international Conference on Radiation in Health Care CRHC 2021 virtually on 26th and 27th April 2021 on the occasion of the International Medical Physics Week (IMPW) celebrated from 26th to 30th April 2021. Contribution of Medical Physics in healthcare is multi-dimensional - May 5, 2021 - [IMPW 2022 dates announced: 9-13 May 2022](https://www.iomp.org/impw-2022-dates-announced-9-13-may-2022/) - - May 18, 2021 - [FRPT 2021 - Abstracts submission deadline is around the corner](https://www.iomp.org/frpt-2021-abstracts-submission-deadline-is-around-the-corner/) - FRPT 20211st Flash Radiotherapy and Particle Therapy (FRPT) Conference1-3 December 2021Vienna and Online The abstract submission deadline for FRPT 2021, the first international forum for the latest research on FLASH and particle therapy (PT) is fast approaching. Be a part of the FRPT scientific programme by submitting your abstract today. Sharing your research at this - May 7, 2021 - [New RPOP, IAEA training material](https://www.iomp.org/new-rpop-training-material/) - Two new training materials developed by the IAEA Radiation Protection of Patients Unit are now available online: 1) Practical Tutorials on Radiation Protection in Interventional Procedures, available in three different formats: As an eLearning material with registration and certification: Online training in radiation protection | IAEA As individual videos for direct viewing: Training material | - May 7, 2021 - [Report of IMPW 2021 on Patient Radiation Protection, Hosted by AFOMP](https://www.iomp.org/report-of-impw-2021-on-patient-radiation-protection-hosted-by-afomp/) - Report of IMPW 2021 on Patient Radiation Protection Hosted by AFOMP Prof. Anupama Azhari, Prof. Arun Chougule International Organization for Medical Physics (IOMP) has started to celebrate a week devoted to the contributions of medical physicists to healthcare as International Medical Physics Week (IMPW) from 2020. This year to celebrate the IMPW, the IOMP School - May 15, 2021 - [IOMP Newsletter June 2021 is now live](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-newsletter-june-2021-is-now-live/) - IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 3, No. 3, June 2021 - June 12, 2021 - [IDMP Message from Dr Damián Guirado Llorente, President SEFM](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-message-from-dr-damian-guirado-llorente-president-sefm/) - IDMP 2021 - June 7, 2021 - [IDMP Message from Dr Chougule, President AFOMP](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-message-from-dr-chougule-president-afomp/) - IDMP 2021 - June 7, 2021 - [IAPM message on IDMP 2021 by Nina McWilliams](https://www.iomp.org/iapm-message-on-idmp-2021-by-nina-mcwilliams/) - IDMP 2021 - June 15, 2021 - [Indonesian Association of Physicists in Medicine message on IDMP 2021](https://www.iomp.org/indonesian-association-of-physicists-in-medicine-message-on-idmp-2021/) - IDMP 2021 - June 15, 2021 - [IDMP 2021 Message by SEAFOMP](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2021-message-by-seafomp/) - IDMP 2021 - June 16, 2021 - [IOMP webinar: I tested this x-ray system: Is it acceptable for clinical use? – Recording available online](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-i-tested-this-x-ray-system-is-it-acceptable-for-clinical-use/) - - May 27, 2021 - [IOMP webinar: CTV-PTV Margins in Stereotactic Radiosurgery: Do we need them? – Recording available online](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-ctv-ptv-margins-in-stereotactic-radiosurgery-do-we-need-them-recording-available-online/) - - June 15, 2021 - [IDMP 2021 Message by SAFIM (Sociedad Argentinade Física Médica)](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2021-message-by-safim-sociedad-argentinade-fisica-medica/) - IDMP 2021 - June 16, 2021 - [IAEA’s First International Conference on Nuclear Law: The Global Debate (ICNL 2022) - 7 to 11 February 2022, Vienna, Austria](https://www.iomp.org/iaeas-first-international-conference-on-nuclear-law-the-global-debate-icnl-2022-7-to-11-february-2022-vienna-austria/) - IAEA’s First International Conference on Nuclear Law: The Global Debate (ICNL 2022) will be held at its headquarters in Vienna, Austria from 7 to 11 February 2022. The Conference will provide a unique global forum for representatives from governments, international and non-governmental organizations, the industry, the legal and insurance sectors, academia, and civil society to discuss - May 24, 2021 - [IUPAP Young Scientist Award in Medical Physics 2021](https://www.iomp.org/iupap-young-scientist-award-in-medical-physics-2021-2/) - - May 28, 2021 - [CALL FOR IUPESM WC2028](https://www.iomp.org/call-for-iupesm-wc2028/) - The IUPESM World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering is the triennial event of the IOMP and IFMBE. Previous such IUPESM World Congresses have solidified the unifying concepts of the physical and engineering sciences in medicine. The next two World Congresses in Singapore 2022 and Adelaide 2025 will continue strengthen the co-operation within IUPESM. - May 31, 2021 - [AFOMP Newsletter June 2021](https://www.iomp.org/afomp-newsletter-june-2021/) - Issue Highlights The Celebration of IMPW2021 in the AFOMP region ACOMP Professional Course 2021 on Radiobiology in the era of precision Medicine Medical Physicists during COVID-19 Pandemic Accreditaton of Medical Physics Educaton & Certficaton: With special reference to AFOMP countries GPU Computng in Medical Physics Modeling of Blood Flow Rate of Carotid Artery Associate with - June 1, 2021 - [AFOMP SCHOOL WEBINARS](https://www.iomp.org/afomp-school-webinars/) - AFOMP has started AFOMP school webinars, the first launching AFOMP school webinar will be on 19 June 2021. the registration is free. The information available at https://afomp.org/afomp-school/ - June 9, 2021 - [The role of medical physicists in Hong Kong](https://www.iomp.org/the-role-of-medical-physicists-in-hong-kong/) - - June 10, 2021 - [IUPAP Young Scientist Award 2021](https://www.iomp.org/iupap-young-scientist-award-2021/) - The IOMP is pleased to announce the IUPAP Young Scientist Award 2021. This award was established and funded by the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP) and is awarded by the International Organization for Medical Physics (IOMP) as the IUPAP affiliated International Commission for Medical Physics. The Award will include a cash prize - May 28, 2021 - [International Day of Medical Physics 2021 - IDMP Award](https://www.iomp.org/international-day-of-medical-physics-2021-idmp-award/) - IOMP President's Message The IOMP is pleased to seek nominations for the IDMP Award. This award recognises excellence in Medical Physics with a particular view of promoting medical physics to a larger audience and highlighting the contributions medical physicists make for patient care. The IDMP Award is linked to the International Day of Medical Physics - June 12, 2021 - [Video on what medical physicists do from J Dobbins, President AAPM](https://www.iomp.org/video-on-what-medical-physicists-do-from-j-dobbins-president-aapm/) - - June 16, 2021 - [AFOMP webinar, July 2021 - The IAEA TCS71: Guidelines for the Certification of Clinically Qualified Medical Physicists](https://www.iomp.org/afomp-webinar-july-2021-the-iaea-tcs71-guidelines-for-the-certification-of-clinically-qualified-medical-physicists/) - AFOMP webinar July 2021 The IAEA TCS71: Guidelines for the Certification of Clinically Qualified Medical Physicists Registration link Register in advance for this meeting: https://sanofi.zoom.com/meeting/register/tJYrf-Crqz8pHdOzgUpfPQThmZc0qGPH_qUj After registration, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting Download flyer: AFOMP webinar, July 2021 - June 20, 2021 - [IOMP Medical Physics World, Vol.37(1) is now online](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-medical-physics-world-vol-371-is-now-online/) - July 2021, Vol. 37(12), No.1 – 14 MB - August 3, 2021 - [IOMP Newsletter, August 2021](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-newsletter-august-2021/) - IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 3, No. 4, August 2021 - August 11, 2021 - [IOMP ETC UPDATED THE GLOBAL LISTING OF GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN MEDICAL PHYSICS](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-etc-updated-the-global-listing-of-graduate-programs-in-medical-physics/) - Education & Training Resources - September 1, 2021 - [WHO’s Virtual Meeting on Medical Imaging in Africa](https://www.iomp.org/whos-virtual-meeting-on-medical-imaging-in-africa/) - You are invited to join the WHO virtual meeting on MEDICAL IMAGING IN AFRICA Date: Tuesday, 29th June 2021 Time: 14:00h Brazaville Time / 15:00h Central Europe Time / 13:00h GMT. Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer or mobile app Click here to join the meeting Join with a video conferencing device who2@m.webex.com Video - June 28, 2021 - [Brief Report of the 121st Scientific Meeting of the Japan Society of Medical Physics](https://www.iomp.org/brief-report-of-the-121st-scientific-meeting-of-the-japan-society-of-medical-physics/) - Meeting President Nobuyuki Kanematsu Department of Accelerator and Medical Physics, Institute for Quantum Medical Science, National Institutes for Quantum and Radiological Science and Technology 4-9-1 Anagawa, Inage-ku, Chiba 263-8555, Japan kanematsu.nobuyuki@qst.go.jp The Japan Society of Medical Physics (JSMP) held its 121st semiannual scientific meeting from April 15 to April 18, 2021 in Yokohama, jointly with - June 29, 2021 - [FAMPO Newsletter - Vol. 3 No. 1 (2021)](https://www.iomp.org/fampo-newsletter-vol-3-no-1-2021/) - - July 19, 2021 - [Climbing Kilimanjaro for RadiatingHope Cause](https://www.iomp.org/climbing-kilimanjaro-for-radiatinghope-cause/) - - July 19, 2021 - [SCMPCR Newsletter July-2021, Volume-3, Issue-2](https://www.iomp.org/scmpcr-newsletter-july-2021-volume-3-issue-2/) - - July 19, 2021 - [IOMP at AAPM 2021 Annual meeting](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-aapm-2021-annual-meeting/) - Visit IOMP at AAPM Annual Meeting #AAPM2021 - July 27, 2021 - [Online Talk: Starting and Setting Up a Medical Physics Department: Challenges and Lessons Learned](https://www.iomp.org/online-talk-starting-and-setting-up-a-medical-physics-department-challenges-and-lessons-learned/) - Global Medical Physics Leadership and Mentoring group is a group of passionate young medical physicists from different countries who are eager to bridge the gap culturally and foster international ties beyond our local medical physics community. (To know more about us: https://medphysmentoring.wixsite.com/medphys-mentoring) An online talk on 11th Aug at 1:00~2:00 PM (GMT+0) will be held - July 28, 2021 - [Fellow of IOMP (FIOMP) - 2021](https://www.iomp.org/fellow-of-iomp-fiomp-2021/) - Fellow of IOMP (FIOMP) In 2013 the International Organisation for Medical Physics (IOMP) has established the category of Fellow of IOMP (FIOMP). This honour aims to recognise significant activities for the international development of medical physics.The award consists of a certificate and a pin and it bestows the right to use the designation FIOMP after - July 28, 2021 - [IOMP Honorary Membership 2021](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-honorary-membership-2021/) - IOMP Honorary Membership (MIOMP) (Hon) 2021 The IOMP is pleased to announce the IOMP Honorary Membership MIOMP (Hon) 2021. This award aims to recognize significant contributions to the objectives of the IOMP by persons who are not practising Medical Physicists themselves.The award consists of an IOMP Certificate and the permission to use the designation MIOMP(Hon) - July 28, 2021 - [Appointment of a new Editor-in-Chief for an IOMP-supported journal, Radiological Physics and Technology](https://www.iomp.org/appointment-of-a-new-editor-in-chief-for-an-iomp-supported-journal-radiological-physics-and-technology/) - Dear Colleagues of IOMP member societies, Besides the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, I would like to deliver some news from Japan. Radiological Physics and Technology (RPT) is a joint official journal of the Japanese Society of Radiological Technology and the Japan Society of Medical Physics (JSMP) and has officially been supported by AFOMP - July 29, 2021 - [EFOMP SCHOOL On-line Edition: Hybrid Approaches in Radiation Therapy](https://www.iomp.org/efomp-school-on-line-edition-hybrid-approaches-in-radiation-therapy/) - Dear colleagues, EFOMP and COCIR would like to invite you to attend an exciting online edition of the European School for Medical Physics Experts, entitled “Hybrid Approaches in Radiation Therapy”, chaired by Christoph Bert and Jose Perez-Calatayud. The School will take place online, on 12th–13th October 2021 via EFOMP’s GoToWebinar platform. The School will be - July 30, 2021 - [Professor Peter Wells Memorial Lecture](https://www.iomp.org/professor-peter-wells-memorial-lecture/) - Advances in Cancer Care September 8, 18:30 BST This lecture remembers Professor Peter Wells, one of the most well-known and highly regarded figures in the world of medical ultrasound. He pioneered the development of ultrasonics as a diagnostic and surgical tool, which revolutionised clinical practice around the world. Download flyer – Professor Peter Wells Memorial - August 6, 2021 - [Virtual Conference on Radiation Applications in Medicine](https://www.iomp.org/virtual-conference-on-radiation-applications-in-medicine/) - Virtual Conference on Radiation Applications in Medicine On the occasion of IDMP and IDoR During 7 – 8 November 2021 Organized by Departments of Radiation Oncology and Radio Diagnosis Christian Medical College and Hospital Ludhiana A Legacy of Healing, Education and Research since 1894 Download Brochure – Virtual Conference 7-8 Nov 2021 - August 16, 2021 - [FRPT 2021: Late breaking abstract submission](https://www.iomp.org/frpt-2021-late-breaking-abstract-submission/) - FRPT 2021 1st Flash Radiotherapy and Particle Therapy Conference 1-3 December 2021 | Vienna and Online www.FRPT-Conference.org We are delighted to announce that FRPT 2021 is now accepting late breaking abstracts – until 22 September 2021. If you have exciting new research in the field of FLASH Radiotherapy and Particle Therapy, take this opportunity to - August 19, 2021 - [AFOMP monthly webinar of 2 September](https://www.iomp.org/afomp-monthly-webinar-of-2-september/) - - August 24, 2021 - [Recording of 3rd AFOMP School webinar](https://www.iomp.org/recording-of-3rd-afomp-school-webinar/) - - August 24, 2021 - [IUPAP Young Scientist Award 2021](https://www.iomp.org/iupap-young-scientist-award-2021-2/) - The AHC committee of IOMP, would like to acknowledge the high calibre nominations submitted by NMOs for the 2021 IUPAP IUPAP Young Scientist Award in Medical Physics. Unfortunately, there can be only one winner. As such, IOMP is pleased to announce that the IUPAP award winner for 2021 is A/Prof Chai Hong Yeong from Malaysia. - September 6, 2021 - [IOMP webinar: Cardiac radioablation - Recording available online](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-cardiac-radioablation-recording-available-online/) - - September 7, 2021 - [IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 3, No. 5, October 2021](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-newsletter-vol-3-no-5-october-2021/) - IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 3, No. 5, October 2021 - October 9, 2021 - [IOMP webinar: New Tools of Phantoms, Monte Carlo Calculations, and AI for Medical Physics Applications - Recording available online](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-new-tools-of-phantoms-monte-carlo-calculations-and-ai-for-medical-physics-applications-recording-available-online/) - - October 6, 2021 - [AFOMP congratulates Prof Arun Chougule on being conferred as Fellow of National Academy of Medical Sciences](https://www.iomp.org/afomp-congratulates-prof-arun-chougule-on-being-conferred-as-fellow-of-national-academy-of-medical-sciences/) - - August 24, 2021 - [EMP News Autumn 2021 Issue](https://www.iomp.org/emp-news-autumn-2021-issue/) - EFOMP is delighted to announce the publication of the Autumn 2021 issue of its quarterly newsletter, European Medical Physics News! As ever, it includes a wealth of material covering a plethora of medical-physics related topics. This issue contains the first articles of two new regular features, which we hope you will enjoy. In the first - September 2, 2021 - [AFOMP monthly webinar recording](https://www.iomp.org/afomp-monthly-webinar-recording/) - AFOMP monthly webinar of September 02 recording is now available on the AFOMP website at: https://afomp.org/2021/09/03/view-afomp-monthly-webinar-sep-02-2021/ - September 3, 2021 - [Marie Sklodowska-Curie Award 2022](https://www.iomp.org/marie-sklodowska-curie-award-2022/) - The IOMP is pleased to announce the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Award. This award is established to honour scientists who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to the education and training of medical physicists, medical students, medical residents, and allied health personnel, advancement of medical physics knowledge and advancement of the medical physics profession. The Marie Sklodowska-Curie - September 8, 2021 - [Harold Johns Medal 2022](https://www.iomp.org/harold-johns-medal-2022/) - The IOMP is pleased to announce the Harold Johns Medal for 2022. This award is established in honour of Harold E. Johns (1915 – 1998), an eminent medical physicist. It recognises scientists who have distinguished themselves by their contributions through excellence in teaching and contributions to international education. The Harold Johns Medal will be given - September 8, 2021 - [IUPESM Award in Medical Physics 2022](https://www.iomp.org/iupesm-award-in-medical-physics-2022/) - The IOMP is pleased to announce the IUPESM Award of Merit in Medical Physics 2022. IUPESM honours with its Awards of Merit a medical physicist and a biomedical engineer who have established distinguished careers in their field. The IOMP Awards and Honours Committee is delighted to act as the IOMP Sub-committee. The Awards Committee is - September 8, 2021 - [Physica Medica Focus Issue: New Developments in MRI: System Characterization, Technical Advances and Radiotherapy Applications](https://www.iomp.org/physica-medica-focus-issue-new-developments-in-mri-system-characterization-technical-advances-and-radiotherapy-applications/) - The latest Physica Medica Focus Issue is “New Developments in MRI: System Characterization, Technical Advances and Radiotherapy Applications”. This FI will be of great interest for all Medical Physicists but particularly those working in MRI and in Radiotherapy. It contains articles from leading groups invited by the Guest Editors (L. N. Mazzoni, M. Bock, I. R. Levesque, D. J. - September 24, 2021 - [IDMP 2021 Reminder](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2021-reminder/) - IDMP 2021 organizers issue the following friendly reminders: 1. Reminder to all presidents of IOMP regional organizations including AAPM and CCPM to send us a video in English explaining to the public about the role of medical physicists in enhancing the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. 2. Reminder all NMO Presidents to send us - October 1, 2021 - [Medical Physics for World Benefit Virtual Mentoring Survey](https://www.iomp.org/medical-physics-for-world-benefit-virtual-mentoring-survey/) - Medical Physics for World Benefit is performing an international survey to investigate whether the Medical Physics community considers virtual mentoring to be of benefit to the community, especially for under-resourced contexts? Questions regarding challenges and successes in the virtual mentoring process will be addressed as a way of optimizing the virtual mentoring experience. All Medical - October 3, 2021 - [IDMP 2021 Poster](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2021poster/) - Dear colleagues, I hope this mail finds you all well, This year, IOMP’s adopted theme is “Communicating the Role of Medical Physicists to the Public”. The main aim behind adopting this theme is to educate the public about our role as leaders in the field specifying that Medical Physicists do the following: 1. Take the lead - October 10, 2021 - [Virtual International Day of Medical Physics 2021, hosted by the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)](https://www.iomp.org/virtual-international-day-of-medical-physics-2021-hosted-by-the-german-cancer-research-center-dkfz/) - This is to announce our Virtual International Day of Medical Physics 2021, hosted via zoom by the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), taking place virtually on Nov. 07th 2021 from 1 – 2.30pm (CET). We will explain our daily tasks and challenges in the field of “Medical Physics in Radiation Therapy” to everyone out - October 13, 2021 - [EFOMP celebrates IDMP 2021](https://www.iomp.org/efomp-celebrates-idmp-2021/) - - October 16, 2021 - [International Conference on Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources: Accomplishments and Future Endeavours, June 2022](https://www.iomp.org/international-conference-on-safety-and-security-of-radioactive-sources-accomplishments-and-future-endeavours-june-2022/) - The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will hold the International Conference on Safety and Security of Radioactive Sources: Accomplishments and Future Endeavours at its Headquarters in Vienna, Austria, from 20 to 24 June 2022. The purpose of the event is to foster the exchange of experiences and anticipated future developments related to establishing and maintaining - October 21, 2021 - [MEFOMP celebration of the IDMP 2021](https://www.iomp.org/mefomp-celebration-of-the-idmp-2021/) - The Middle East Federation for the Organization of Medical Physics (MEFOMP) in collaboration with from Qatar Medical Physics Society (QaMPS) is celebration the International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP) 2021. The celebration will take place in Doha, Qatar with the participation of several experts, honorary gusts from Hamad Medical Corporation, Ministry of Public Health, Ministry - October 28, 2021 - [Latest updates AOCMP 2021, Bangladesh](https://www.iomp.org/latest-updates-aocmp-2021-bangladesh/) - Travel status: Foreign Participants who wish to visit Bangladesh for attending the AOCMP 2021 conference must submit their copy of passports with arrival and departure dates and vaccinated documents by 10 November 2021 to the organizing committee. The organizing committee will submit all documents to DGHS, Ministry of Health. Only those who have been vaccinated will - October 30, 2021 - [IOMP webinar on IDMP 2021 - recording available online](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-on-idmp-2021-recording-available-online/) - - November 7, 2021 - [New Focus Issue of Physica Medica: European Journal of Medical Physics](https://www.iomp.org/new-focus-issue-of-physica-medica-european-journal-of-medical-physics/) - Towards quantitative MRI for the clinic Physica Medica – European Journal of Medical Physics, will publish in August 2022 a Focus Issue entitled “Towards quantitative MRI for the clinic” focused on methods for standardisation, accuracy, reproducibility and harmonisation in MRI. Pathological conditions often cause alterations in tissues, whose intrinsic physical parameters can be measured by - November 2, 2021 - [India celebrates IDMP and IDoR 2021](https://www.iomp.org/india-celebrates-idmp-and-idor-2021/) - Virtual Conference on Radiation Applications in Medicine On the occasion of IDMP and IDoR 7 – 8 November 2021 Organized by Departments of Radiation Oncology and Radio Diagnosis Christian Medical College and Hospital Ludhiana A Legacy of Healing, Education and Research since 1894 Download Brochure Scientific Programme IDMP 2021 Poster in Punjabi - November 2, 2021 - [IDMP 2021: Webinar program organized by Bangladesh Medical Physics Association (BMPA)](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2021-webinar-program-organized-by-bangladesh-medical-physics-association-bmpa/) - Bangladesh Medical Physics Association is inviting you to participate in the IDMP-2021 Webinar program via Zoom on 7 November 2021 at 10.00 am Bangladesh Time (4.00 am GMT). BMPA BD is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 883 0237 5872 Passcode: qtmAQ0 - November 5, 2021 - [IAEA Celebrates IDMP 2021](https://www.iomp.org/iaea-celebrates-idmp-2021/) - IAEA Human Health Campus webpage for IDMP 2021: Human Health Campus – International Day of Medical Physics 2021 (iaea.org) - November 5, 2021 - [IDMP 2021 Poster - Arabic Translation](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2021-poster-arabic-translation/) - IDMP 2021 poster – Arabic translation - November 5, 2021 - [Call for Nominations of Officers and Chairs of IOMP for the term of 2022-2025](https://www.iomp.org/call-for-nominations-of-officers-and-chairs-of-iomp-for-the-term-of-2022-2025/) - THE INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MEDICAL PHYSICS ELECTION OF OFFICERS & CHAIRS: 2022-2025 INVITATION TO NOMINATE The IOMP Council will elect the following Officers by means of a ballot (via email) to be held in January-February 2022. The new Officers will assume office at the end of the General Assembly to be held during the World - November 6, 2021 - [Ghana celebrates IDMP 2021](https://www.iomp.org/ghana-celebrates-idmp-2021/) - - November 6, 2021 - [BMPS Celebrates IDMP 2021](https://www.iomp.org/bmps-celebrates-idmp-2021/) - BMPS celebrates International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP) each year. In this year, the theme of the IDMP 2021 has been chosen as “Communicating the Role of Medical Physicists to the Public” which reflects that there are a considerable number of medical physicists working across the globe and they are united through the national and regional organizations - November 7, 2021 - [Iraq celebrates IDMP 2021](https://www.iomp.org/iraq-celebrates-idmp-2021/) - From Iraqi Medical Physics Society (IMPS) International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP) Celebration 2021 The newly elected committee members of the IMPS in 1/10/2021 and directed by the president of IMPS Dr. Mustafa Al-Musawi the first Academic International Medical Physics Conference (AIMPC 2021) in corporation with college of medicine, Al-Mustansiriyah University in Baghdad, Iraq. The - November 9, 2021 - [DKFZ Heidelberg celebrates IDMP 2021](https://www.iomp.org/dkfz-heidelberg-celebrates-idmp-2021/) - In Germany the DKFZ Heidelberg is organising an event for the International Day of Medical Physics 2021: https://www.dkfz.de/en/medphys/IDMP2021/index.html - November 10, 2021 - [South Africa celebrates IDMP 2021](https://www.iomp.org/south-africa-celebrates-idmp-2021/) - The South African Association of Physicists in Medicine and Biology (SAAPMB) hosted their 58th congress from 8 – 11 November 2021 in the coastal city of Gqeberha, until recently known as Port Elizabeth, or more fondly, as “The Friendly City”. The congress, which is usually held annually, was postponed from 2020. The strict lockdown regulations - November 11, 2021 - [MEFOMP celebrates IDMP 2021](https://www.iomp.org/mefomp-celebrates-idmp-2021/) - - November 12, 2021 - [Egypt celebrates IDMP 2021](https://www.iomp.org/egypt-celebrates-idmp-2021/) - International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP 2021) – EAMP in Egypt “Communicating the role of medical physicist to the public” Prof. Nashaat A. Deiab, National Cancer Institute, Cairo – Egypt Under the auspices of the Governor of Dakahliya, the Dean of the Faculty of Science of Mansoura University, the Secretary General of the Egyptian Scientific - November 14, 2021 - [ECMP 2022 - Registration & Abstract Submission are Open](https://www.iomp.org/ecmp-2022-registration-abstract-submission-are-open/) - Céad Míle Fáilte… One Hundred Thousand Welcomes On behalf of the Irish Association of Physicists in Medicine (IAPM) and the European Federation of Organisations for Medical Physics (EFOMP), we would like to welcome you to Dublin for the 2022 European Congress of Medical Physics (ECMP). The theme of ECMP 2022 is Multiple Energies, Single Patient - November 16, 2021 - [China celebrates IDMP 2021](https://www.iomp.org/china-celebrates-idmp-2021/) - 第九届国际医学物理节庆祝活动(China) China celebrates IDMP 2021 Chinese medical physicists organized in Changchun on November 7th of 2012, an academic activity of celebrating the 9th International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP 2021), On November 7th 2021, an online academic activity of “ Celebrating the 9th International Day of Medical Physicsist: The future prospects of medical physics”, was - November 17, 2021 - [Mexico celebrates IDMP 2021](https://www.iomp.org/mexico-celebrates-idmp-2021/) - In Mexico we had the following activities regarding the International Day of Medical Physics: A video with the theme of “Communicating the role of medical physicists to the public” was performed in Spanish. The video was directed and edited by M. Sc. Orlando Soberanis and M. Sc. Suemi González. In this video several medical physicists - November 17, 2021 - [Nepal celebrates IDMP 2021](https://www.iomp.org/nepal-celebrates-idmp-2021/) - IDMP 2021 Report: Nepalese Association of Medical Physicist (NAMP) This year International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP) celebrations were done in spite of holiday in Nepal as we were celebrating Tihar festival also known as the festival of lights. Thanks to COVID19 pandemic situation worldwide, which has changed the conventional method of learning. This has - November 17, 2021 - [IUPESM WC2022 GOES HYBRID AND EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!](https://www.iomp.org/iupesm-wc2022-goes-hybrid-and-early-bird-registration-now-open/) - 12-17 June 2022, Singapore | www.wc2022.org Save up to USD280 off on-site rates when you book now! All passes include online access You now have the option of meeting up with fellow delegates in person in Singapore and/or attend sessions virtually from anywhere in the world. View session recordings and connect with speakers, presenters anytime during the - November 19, 2021 - [AFOMP School Webinar 06 held on Nov 17, 2021 - Recording](https://www.iomp.org/afomp-school-webinar-06-held-on-nov-17-2021-recording/) - - November 19, 2021 - [IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 3, No. 6, December 2021](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-newsletter-vol-3-no-6-december-2021/) - IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 3, No. 6, December 2021 - December 4, 2021 - [IOMP webinar on high-grade gliomas - recording available online](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-on-high-grade-gliomas-recording-available-online/) - - December 7, 2021 - [IOMP webinar: Re-igniting the role of physics in medicine, January 19, 2022](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-re-igniting-the-role-of-physics-in-medicine-2/) - IOMP webinar: Re-igniting the role of physics in medicine Wednesday, 19th January 2022 at 12 pm GMT Register here NEW: A certificate of attendance will be provided to those who attend the session in full. To check the corresponding time in your country please check this link: https://greenwichmeantime.com/time-gadgets/time-zone-converter/ Organizer: Madan Rehani Moderator: Madan Rehani Speaker: - December 12, 2021 - [IOMP webinar: Image quality monitoring, Medical Physics 3.0, and patient-centered care, February 9, 2022](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-image-quality-monitoring-medical-physics-3-0-and-patient-centered-care-february-9-2022/) - IOMP webinar: Image quality monitoring, Medical Physics 3.0, and patient-centered care Wednesday, 9th February 2022 at 12 pm GMT Register here NEW: A certificate of attendance will be provided to those who attend the session in full. To check the corresponding time in your country please check this link: https://greenwichmeantime.com/time-gadgets/time-zone-converter/ Organizer: Madan Rehani Moderator: Madan - December 20, 2021 - [Spain celebrates IDMP 2021](https://www.iomp.org/spain-celebrates-idmp-2021/) - The Spanish Society of Medical Physics (SEFM) has celebrated the International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP), and during the weeks leading up to November 7 has developed several activities focused, fundamentally, on the dissemination through social networks and other communication channels of the work that medical physicists carry out in their daily work. It has - November 23, 2021 - [EFOMP Webinars November-December 2021](https://www.iomp.org/efomp-webinars-november-december-2021/) - The 3rd EFOMP-COCIR Webinar “IEC standards for diagnostic imaging equipment” will take place on Friday November 26th, 2021, 12.00 – 13.30 CET Registration link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2122148020049982224 Standards play a crucial part in our lives. In healthcare, standards have an indispensable role for the proper functioning of medical devices, for correct transmission of information, for therapy, for - November 24, 2021 - [Public lecture: Proton Beam Therapy](https://www.iomp.org/public-lecture-proton-beam-therapy/) - 9 February 2022 18:30 – 21:00 GMT Venue Logan Hall, Institute of Education, UCL, UCL Institute of Education, 20 Bedford Way, London For the public, healthcare professionals and academics, brings together leading oncologists, medical physicists and therapeutic radiographers to present and discuss current and future aspects of PBT. Download flyer – IPEM_Proton_Beam_Therapy - November 26, 2021 - [FRPT 2021 is going Virtual! CME updates](https://www.iomp.org/frpt-2021-is-going-virtual-cme-updates/) - Due to the latest COVID-19 measures in Austria, and the country re-imposing a full lockdown, we are transforming the upcoming FRPT Conference into a fully virtual event, taking place on the same dates, 1-3 December 2021. The transformation to a virtual conference with all delegates joining online, allows us to unlock new opportunities for participants and provide even more value for those - November 26, 2021 - [Indonesia celebrates IDMP 2021](https://www.iomp.org/indonesia-celebrates-idmp-2021/) - ALIANSI FISIKAWAN MEDIK INDONESIA Indonesian Association of Physicists in Medicine THE IDMP 2021 REPORT OF IAPM Number: 118/DPP-AFISMI/XI/2021 On 7th November 2021, the Indonesian Association Physicist in Medicine (IAPM) held an event to celebrate the International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP) 2021 and the anniversary of IAPM, themed: 34th-year Medical Physicist serving Indonesia. The event - November 30, 2021 - [France celebrates IDMP 2021](https://www.iomp.org/france-celebrates-idmp-2021/) - IDMP 2021 Report: French Society of Medical Physics (SFPM) One of the task groups of the SFPM is dedicated to spreading knowledge about medical physics to the general public. This task group took part in its first international day of Medical Physics in 2021. Among the amount of suggestions that have been made by the - December 1, 2021 - [Hong Kong celebrates IDMP 2021](https://www.iomp.org/hong-kong-celebrates-idmp-2021/) - Dr Dennis NGAR (Vice President, HKAMP) introduced the IOMP and celebrated the IDMP in the October Allied Health & Pharmacy Meeting in Hong Kong Tuen Mun Hospital to the allied health members in the meeting. The IDMP poster below was presented, with the main roles of medical physicists introduced in Chinese as well. There were - December 3, 2021 - [Malaysia Celebrates IDMP 2021](https://www.iomp.org/malaysia-celebrates-idmp-2021/) - IDMP 2021 Promotional Activities from Malaysia Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and multiple online events run concurrently, our association decided to publish a newspaper article introducing the IDMP and roles of medical physicists to the public. The article was published on the day of IDMP in a local Chinese newspaper, attached with a cartoon sketched - December 3, 2021 - [Europe celebrates the International Day of Medical Physics 2021](https://www.iomp.org/europe-celebrates-the-international-day-of-medical-physics-2021/) - Efi Koutsouveli, EFOMP Secretary General Since the initiation of the International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP) in 2013 by IOMP, this day is widely celebrated over the years in Europe. National Member Organisations (NMOs) of EFOMP, Universities, Hospitals, Institutes and Research Centers are organizing events, public lectures, workshops, social media campaigns, games, videos spotlighting the - December 3, 2021 - [Ghana celebrates IDMP 2021](https://www.iomp.org/ghana-celebrates-idmp-2021-2/) - On 8th November 2021, Ghana Society for Medical Physics (GSMP) held a webinar in commemoration of the International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP). The Society joined medical physicists around the world in celebrating this important day instituted by the International Organization for Medical Physics (IOMP) to mark the 7th November birth date of Marie Skłodowska - December 6, 2021 - [India celebrates IDMP 2021](https://www.iomp.org/india-celebrates-idmp-2021/) - Virtual Conference on Radiation Applications in Medicine 7-8 November 2021 Christian Medical College and Hospital Ludhiana, India The departments of Radiation Oncology and Radio Diagnosis, Christian Medical College and Hospital Ludhiana, Punjab organised a two-day international virtual scientific programme, Conference on Radiation Applications in Medicine from 7th to 8th November 2021 on the occasion of - December 11, 2021 - [EFOMP Calendar 2022](https://www.iomp.org/efomp-calendar-2022/) - Dear Medical Physicists, It’s time to look forward to 2022, which we hope will mark the further advancement of medical physics in Europe to benefit our patients and staff. In 2021 we marked our resilience in coping with the further twists and turns bought to us by the pandemic. None the less, green shoots are - December 13, 2021 - [2022 CIRMS Registration Now Open!](https://www.iomp.org/2022-cirms-registration-now-open/) - Meeting Registration is Now Open! Trusting Radiation Science: Measuring what cannot be seen 29th Annual CIRMS Meeting ▪ April 11-13, 2022 ▪ Virtual Meeting Updates 12/16/2021: Registration fee is $65. You can now register through our Eventbrite Registration page! We will hold a virtual poster session through the online platform Gather Town. This will also be a fun way - December 17, 2021 - [AFOMP school webinar recording](https://www.iomp.org/afomp-school-webinar-recording/) - Online recording available for AFOMP school webinar held on 18 December 2021 https://afomp.org/2021/12/20/view-afomp-school-webinar-held-on-dec-18-2021/ - December 20, 2021 - [EMP News Winter 2021 Issue](https://www.iomp.org/emp-news-winter-2021-issue/) - EFOMP is delighted to announce the publication of the Winter 2021 issue of its quarterly newsletter, European Medical Physics News! You will see that there have been some design changes, especially a brand new EFOMP logo, which adorns the front page we hope you like it! In this issue you can read five articles connected - December 20, 2021 - [IOMP Medical Physics World December 2021](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-medical-physics-world-december-2021/) - Dear Colleagues and Friends,Welcome to the December 2021 issue of the IOMP Medical Physics World!December 2021, Vol. 37(12), No.2 – 14 MB We mark the end of another exciting and challenging year.Despite the unprecedented global situation medical physics community has been active in many aspects of our professional, academic and organizational live. It is my pleasure to - December 27, 2021 - [IOMP webinar: Re-igniting the role of physics in medicine - Recording available online](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-re-igniting-the-role-of-physics-in-medicine-recording-available-online/) - IOMP webinar: Re-igniting the role of physics in medicine – Recording available online - January 19, 2022 - [New IAEA Publication on Postgraduate Medical Physics Academic Programmes](https://www.iomp.org/new-iaea-publication-on-postgraduate-medical-physics-academic-programmes/) - https://www.iaea.org/publications/15050/postgraduate-medical-physics-academic-programmes - December 29, 2021 - [AFOMP Newsletter January 2022](https://www.iomp.org/afomp-newsletter-january-2022/) - https://afomp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/AFOMP-Newsletter-January-2022-Vol14-No.1.pdf - January 2, 2022 - [MEDICAL PHYSICS International, 2021 Vol.9 No.2](https://www.iomp.org/medical-physics-international-2021-vol-9-no-2/) - MEDICAL PHYSICS International, 2021 Vol.9 No.2http://mpijournal.org/MPI-v09i02.aspxEDITORIALSTHE SECOND EDITION OF THE ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF MEDICAL PHYSICS AND BRIEF HISTORY OF ITS DEVELOPMENTDEVELOPING VALUABLE PHYSICS KNOWLEDGE FOR RADIOLOGY RESIDENTSEQUIPPING MEDICAL PHYSICISTS WITH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE KNOWLEDGE AND CODING SKILLSACOMP PROFESSIONAL COURSE 2021: RADIOBIOLOGY IN THE ERA OF PRECISION MEDICINEPhysica Medica – current status and future perspectivesMEDICAL PHYSICS IN THE - January 8, 2022 - [IOMP President's message on IMPW 2022](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-presidents-message-on-impw-2022/) - International Medical Physics Week (IMPW) 2022 - January 21, 2022 - [IOMP-ICRP Webinar: Are radiation risks below 100 mGy for example through recurrent CT procedures of real concern for radiological protection? , April 20, 2022](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-icrp-webinar-are-radiation-risks-below-100-mgy-for-example-through-recurrent-ct-procedures-of-real-concern-for-radiological-protection-april-20-2022/) - IOMP-ICRP Webinar: Are radiation risks below 100 mGy for example through recurrent CT procedures of real concern for radiological protection? Wednesday, 20th April 2022 at 12 pm GMT; Duration 1 hour Register here NEW: CME/CPD credit point shall be awarded for participation in the webinar in full. To check the corresponding time in your country - January 26, 2022 - [IOMP Webinar: Biologically Targeted Radiotherapy: utilising imaging biomarkers to characterise tumour heterogeneity for precision radiation therapy , March 22, 2022](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-biologically-targeted-radiotherapy-utilising-imaging-biomarkers-to-characterise-tumour-heterogeneity-for-precision-radiation-therapy-march-22-2022/) - IOMP Webinar: Biologically Targeted Radiotherapy: utilising imaging biomarkers to characterise tumour heterogeneity for precision radiation therapy Tuesday, 22nd March 2022 at 11 am GMT; Duration 1 hour Register here NEW: A certificate of attendance will be provided to those who attend the session in full. To check the corresponding time in your country please check - February 1, 2022 - [IOMP announces awardees for 3 major awards: The Marie Sklodowska-Curie Award; The Harold Johns Medal; IUPESM Award of Merit in Medical Physics](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-announces-awardees-for-3-major-awards-the-marie-sklodowska-curie-award-the-harold-johns-medal-iupesm-award-of-merit-in-medical-physics/) - Three of IOMP’s important awards have just been decided and will be presented at the World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering to be held in Singapore on 12-17 June 2022. These are: The Marie Sklodowska-Curie Award Professor Ehsan Samei from Duke University, USA is the awardee for The Marie Sklodowska-Curie Award.This award is - February 2, 2022 - [IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 4, No. 1, February 2022](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-newsletter-vol-4-no-1-february-2022/) - IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 4, No. 1, February 2022 - February 3, 2022 - [IOMP Webinar: Fractionated radiotherapy and its synergistic relationship with immunotherapy](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-fractionated-radiotherapy-and-its-synergistic-relationship-with-immunotherapy/) - IOMP Webinar: Fractionated radiotherapy and its synergistic relationship with immunotherapy Tuesday, 21st June 2022 at 12 pm GMT; Duration 1 hour Register here NEW: CME/CPD credit point shall be awarded for participation in the webinar in full. To check the corresponding time in your country please check this link: https://greenwichmeantime.com/time-gadgets/time-zone-converter/ Organizer: Eva Bezak, IOMP Moderator: - February 4, 2022 - [IOMP webinar: Image quality monitoring, Medical Physics 3.0, and patient-centered care - recording available online](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-image-quality-monitoring-medical-physics-3-0-and-patient-centered-care-recording-available-online/) - IOMP webinar: Image quality monitoring, Medical Physics 3.0, and patient-centered care – recording available online - February 9, 2022 - [OBITUARY: Dr. Udipi Madhvanath](https://www.iomp.org/obituary-dr-udipi-madhvanath/) - The global medical physics community lost one of its founding fathers, Dr. Udipi Madhvanath, who was IOMP President from 199 -1994 and passed away on 9 December 2021 in his home in Bengaluru, India. He was 89 years old. He was the first President, IOMP outside Western Europe and North America. Dr. Madhvanath assisted the - December 21, 2021 - [FAMPO Newsletter -- January, 2022 Edition Volume 4 No. 1](https://www.iomp.org/fampo-newsletter-january-2022-edition-volume-4-no-1/) - The Federation of African Medical Physics Organizations (FAMPO) has released the latest edition of its newsletter, downloadable from the link: January, 2022 Edition Volume 4 No. 1 - February 3, 2022 - [SCMPCR Newsletter January 2022, Volume - 4, Issue - 1](https://www.iomp.org/scmpcr-newsletter-january-2022-volume-4-issue-1/) - South Asia Centre for Medical Physics and Cancer Research (SCMPCR) is a prime project of the Alo Bhubon Trust (Alo-BT), which is dedicated to developing a qualified workforce for cancer treatment through a diversity of programs through national and international collaborations. SCMPCR regularly arranges meetings, seminars, workshops, hands-on training, in-service training, e-learning, and awareness program - February 3, 2022 - [IAEA study on fluoroscopy guided interventional (FGI) procedures](https://www.iomp.org/iaea-study-on-fgi-procedures/) - IAEA initiated a project on FGI procedures, the first phase of which was just announced to be on patient doses and tissue reactions from fluoroscopy guided interventional procedures Safety in fluoroscopy guided interventional procedures | IAEA - February 4, 2022 - [2022 CIRMS Registration Now](https://www.iomp.org/2022-cirms-registration-now/) - The 29th annual meeting of the Council on Ionizing Radiation Measurements and Standards (CIRMS) will be held April 11-13, 2022 in a virtual format (online only). Visit the 2022 CIRMS Meeting website for updates on the meeting. - February 9, 2022 - [IUPESM WC2022 - Call for Late-Breaking Abstracts!](https://www.iomp.org/iupesm-wc2022-call-for-late-breaking-abstracts/) - Don’t miss your final chance to submit your scientific research for WC2022. Please note that Late-Breaking Abstracts submission are not eligible for Full Paper Submission. Authors will be notified by 6 May 2022 on the acceptance. Submission Deadline: 15 April 2022 https://www.wc2022.org/ - February 19, 2022 - [Resheduled date of International Conference on Physics in Medicine (ICPM-2022) organised by Bangladesh Medical Physics Association (BMPA)](https://www.iomp.org/resheduled-date-of-international-conference-on-physics-in-medicine-icpm-2022-organised-by-bangladesh-medical-physics-association-bmpa/) - Due to COVID-19, the organizing committee decided to re-schedule the “International Conference on Physics in Medicine (ICPM-2022)” would be held at Nabab Nawab Ali Senate Bhaban, University of Dhaka, and Atomic Energy Centre, Dhaka, Bangladesh on 10-12 March, 2022, 26-27 May 2022 organized by the Bangladesh Medical Physics Association (BMPA) in Collaboration with Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission and Department - March 6, 2022 - [HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2022](https://www.iomp.org/happy-international-womens-day-2022/) - - March 7, 2022 - [IOMP Webinar: Non-cancer effects associated with low to moderate doses radiation exposure: what we know so far from epidemiological studies](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-non-cancer-effects-associated-with-low-to-moderate-doses-radiation-exposure-what-we-know-so-far-from-epidemiological-studies/) - IOMP Webinar: Non-cancer effects associated with low to moderate doses radiation exposure: what we know so far from epidemiological studies Monday, 9th May 2022 at 12 pm GMT; Duration 1 hour Register here NEW: CME/CPD credit point shall be awarded for participation in the webinar in full. To check the corresponding time in your country please - March 12, 2022 - [IOMP Webinar: Computational challenges in patient dose](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-computational-challenges-in-patient-dose/) - IOMP Webinar: Computational challenges in patient dose Tuesday, 10th May 2022 at 12 pm GMT; Duration 1 hour Register here NEW: CME/CPD credit point shall be awarded for participation in the webinar in full. To check the corresponding time in your country please check this link: https://greenwichmeantime.com/time-gadgets/time-zone-converter/ Organizers: Madan Rehani and Pedro Vaz Moderator: Pedro - March 12, 2022 - [IOMP Webinar: GEANT4 for medical physics applications: an overview and latest updates & Overview of the Geant4-DNA project](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-geant4-for-medical-physics-applications-an-overview-and-latest-updates-overview-of-the-geant4-dna-project/) - IOMP Webinar: GEANT4 for medical physics applications: an overview and latest updates & Overview of the Geant4-DNA project Wednesday, 11th May 2022 at 12 pm GMT; Duration 1 hour Register here NEW: CME/CPD credit point shall be awarded for participation in the webinar in full. To check the corresponding time in your country please check - March 12, 2022 - [IOMP Webinar: Virtual imaging trials in breast imaging](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-virtual-imaging-trials-in-breast-imaging/) - IOMP Webinar: Virtual imaging trials in breast imaging Thursday, 12th May 2022 at 12 pm GMT; Duration 1 hour Register here NEW: CME/CPD credit point shall be awarded for participation in the webinar in full. To check the corresponding time in your country please check this link: https://greenwichmeantime.com/time-gadgets/time-zone-converter/ Organizer: John Damilakis, IOMP Moderator: John Damilakis, - March 12, 2022 - [IOMP Webinar: Relative biological effectiveness of protons – time for a change?](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-relative-biological-effectiveness-of-protons-time-for-a-change/) - IOMP Webinar: Relative biological effectiveness of protons – time for a change? Friday, 13th May 2022 at 12 pm GMT; Duration 1 hour Register here NEW: CME/CPD credit point shall be awarded for participation in the webinar in full. To check the corresponding time in your country please check this link: https://greenwichmeantime.com/time-gadgets/time-zone-converter/ Organizer: Madan Rehani, - March 12, 2022 - [IOMP webinar: Biologically Targeted Radiotherapy - Recording available online](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-biologically-targeted-radiotherapy-recording-available-online/) - IOMP webinar: Biologically Targeted Radiotherapy – Recording available onlineTuesday, 22nd March 2022 at 11 am GMT; Duration 1 hourOrganizer: Eva Bezak, IOMPModerator: Eva Bezak, IOMPSpeaker: Annette Haworth - March 23, 2022 - [IOMP NEWSLETTER, VOL. 4, NO. 2, APRIL 2022](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-newsletter-vol-4-no-2-april-2022/) - IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 4, No. 2, April 2022 - April 4, 2022 - [Update to IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 4, No. 2, April 2022](https://www.iomp.org/update-to-iomp-newsletter-vol-4-no-2-april-2022/) - Update to IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 4, No. 2, April 2022 - April 6, 2022 - [The Biggest Challenges Resulting from the COVID-19 Pandemic on Gender-Related Work from Home in Biomedical Fields—World-Wide Qualitative Survey Analysis](https://www.iomp.org/the-biggest-challenges-resulting-from-the-covid-19-pandemic-on-gender-related-work-from-home-in-biomedical-fields-world-wide-qualitative-survey-analysis/) - The Biggest Challenges Resulting from the COVID-19 Pandemic on Gender-Related Work from Home in Biomedical Fields—World-Wide Qualitative Survey Analysishttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35270801/ - March 8, 2022 - [Book review: Medical Physics during the COVID-19 Pandemic - Global Perspectives in Clinical Practice, Education and Research](https://www.iomp.org/book-review-medical-physics-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-global-perspectives-in-clinical-practice-education-and-research/) - Book review: Medical Physics during the COVID-19 Pandemic – Global Perspectives in Clinical Practice, Education and Research - March 10, 2022 - [EMP News Spring 2022 Issue](https://www.iomp.org/emp-news-spring-2022-issue/) - Dear Reader,EFOMP is delighted to announce the publication of the Spring 2022 issue of its quarterly newsletter, European Medical Physics News.This issue’s front cover shows a fragment of code that has been made available online by Jonas Andersson and Gavin Poludniowski, authors of the “Hacking Medical Physics” series of articles, the second part of which - March 18, 2022 - [29th Annual CIRMS Meeting - April 11-13, 2022](https://www.iomp.org/29th-annual-cirms-meeting-april-11-13-2022/) - Trusting Radiation Science:Measuring what cannot be seen29th Annual CIRMS Meeting ▪ April 11-13, 2022 ▪ Virtual MeetingThe 29th annual meeting of the Council on Ionizing Radiation Measurements and Standards (CIRMS) is to be held April 11-13, 2022 in a virtual format (online only). The conference agenda has been posted online and will consist of virtual oral presentations, - March 30, 2022 - [International Science Council Statement on Ukraine](https://www.iomp.org/international-science-council-statement-on-ukraine/) - The ISC expresses its deep dismay and concerns regarding the military offensives being carried out in Ukraine and warns against the severe outcomes that conflict will have on the research and academic community. International Science Council Statement on Ukraine ISC statements, offers of assistance and resources on the current conflict in Ukraine - March 10, 2022 - [22nd Asia-Oceania Congress on Medical Physics, 2022](https://www.iomp.org/22nd-asia-oceania-congress-on-medical-physics-2022/) - 22nd Asia-Oceania Congress on Medical Physics, 2022 Venue: Howard Civil Service International House|Date: December 10 – 12, 2022 AOCMP 2022 Online Abstract Submission is Now Open!!! Please kindly visit the Official Website for more abstract submission information and submit your abstracts to be parts of AOCMP 2022! The format of the AOCMP 2022 Congress - March 15, 2022 - [TWC2022 - 6th Theranostic World Congress from June 24 – 26, 2022, in Wiesbaden, Germany](https://www.iomp.org/twc2022-6th-theranostic-world-congress-from-june-24-26-2022-in-wiesbaden-germany/) - The TWC is the most important international forum for mutual exchange on scientific and clinical developments in the wide fields of Theranostics and Radiomolecular Precision Oncology. The TWC 2022 will be a hybrid event, enabling you to attend in-person or online. Some of the topics this year are: Radioisotope Production and Distribution – What is - March 30, 2022 - [Ukraine war: IOMP's action](https://www.iomp.org/ukraine-war-iomps-action/) - - March 31, 2022 - [IOMP Letter to Council](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-letter-to-council/) - 3rd April 2022 Dear Council members, IOMP is a scientific and professional organization dealing with the welfare of patients. IOMP wishes good for medical physicists throughout the world so that they can provide services to patients. While IOMP believes that it is better to light a candle instead of cursing the darkness, we get concerned - April 3, 2022 - [Happy World Health Day 2022!](https://www.iomp.org/happy-world-health-day-2022/) - - April 6, 2022 - [Statement from the International Organization for Medical Physics on the Invasion of Ukraine](https://www.iomp.org/statement-from-the-international-organization-for-medical-physics-on-the-invasion-of-ukraine/) - The International Organization for Medical Physics (IOMP) represents over 27,000 medical physicists worldwide and 87 adhering national member organisations plus 2 affiliate organisations. The mission of the IOMP is to advance medical physics practice worldwide, which includes fostering the professional development of medical physicists. From this perspective, we have been following closely the events in - April 7, 2022 - [IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 4, No. 3, June 2022](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-newsletter-vol-4-no-3-june-2022/) - IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 4, No. 3, June 2022 - June 3, 2022 - [IOMP Webinar: Non-cancer effects associated with low to moderate doses radiation exposure - recording available online](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-non-cancer-effects-associated-with-low-to-moderate-doses-radiation-exposure-recording-available-online/) - IOMP Webinar: Non-cancer effects associated with low to moderate doses radiation exposure – recording available onlineMonday, 9th May 2022 at 12 pm GMT; Duration 1 hourOrganizer: John Damilakis, IOMPModerator: John Damilakis, IOMPSpeakers: Marie-Odile Bernier, Sophie Jacob - May 9, 2022 - [IOMP Webinar: Computational challenges in patient dose - recording available online](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-computational-challenges-in-patient-dose-recording-available-online/) - IOMP Webinar: Computational challenges in patient dose – recording available onlineTuesday, 10th May 2022 at 12 pm GMT; Duration 1 hourOrganizers: Madan Rehani and Pedro VazModerator: Pedro Vaz, Portugal, Centro de Ciências e Tecnologias Nucleares of IST (University of Lisbon), Portugal.Speakers: Choonsik Lee, PhD; NCI, NIH, USA & Manuel Bardiès, INSERM (National Institute of Health - May 10, 2022 - [MPI Journal Special Issue 7, No. 2 - History of Medical Physics](https://www.iomp.org/mpi-journal-special-issue-7-history-of-medical-physics/) - MPI Vol. 7 No. 2 – Special Issue, History of Medical Physics 2 - May 11, 2022 - [Experience sharing from Ukraine](https://www.iomp.org/experience-sharing-from-ukraine/) - Maria Korovina I’m radiological-engineer from Kharkiv, Ukraine. I work at CNPE “Regional Oncology Center”. On February 24 Russian army attacked my city at 5 am. My apartment was at the borders of my city and I watched the burning suburb. The first night of the war caught me in fear, I was totally shocked. I - June 1, 2022 - [IOMP Webinar: GEANT4 for medical physics applications - recording available online](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-geant4-for-medical-physics-applications-recording-available-online/) - IOMP Webinar: GEANT4 for medical physics applications – recording available onlineWednesday, 11th May 2022 at 12 pm GMT; Duration 1 hourOrganizer: Eva Bezak, IOMPModerator: Eva Bezak, IOMPSpeakers: Associate Professor Guatelli (University of Wollongong) & Prof Sebastien Incerti (University of Bordeaux) - May 11, 2022 - [IOMP Webinar: Virtual imaging trials in breast imaging - recording available online](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-virtual-imaging-trials-in-breast-imaging-recording-available-online/) - IOMP Webinar: Virtual imaging trials in breast imaging – recording available onlineThursday, 12th May 2022 at 12 pm GMT; Duration 1 hourOrganizer: John Damilakis, IOMPModerator: John Damilakis, IOMPSpeaker: Hilde Bosmans - May 12, 2022 - [IOMP Webinar: Relative biological effectiveness of protons – time for a change? - recording available online](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-relative-biological-effectiveness-of-protons-time-for-a-change-recording-available-online/) - IOMP Webinar: Relative biological effectiveness of protons – time for a change? – recording available onlineTuesday, 6th December 2022 at 12 pm GMT; Duration 1 hourOrganizer: Tomas Kron, IMPCB Nomination and Election Committee ChairModerator: Tomas Kron, IMPCB Nomination and Election Committee ChairSpeakers: Colin Orton, John Damilakis , Adel Mustafa, Ibrahim Duhaini, Art Boyer (Office bearers and - May 13, 2022 - [IOMP IMPW 2022 Webinar Certificates now available for download](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-impw-2022-certificates-now-available-for-download/) - IOMP IMPW 2022 Webinar Certificates now available for download - May 15, 2022 - [Experience sharing by a Ukrainian medical physicist](https://www.iomp.org/experience-sharing-by-a-ukrainian-medical-physicist/) - Olga Nosyknosyk_olga@ukr.netI am Nosyk Olga, a medical physicist. I work in Central laboratory of radiation safety and medical exposure dosimetry at the Grigorev Institute for Medical Radiology and Oncology, Kharkov, Ukraine. Now I am working remotely.The situation in Ukraine because of war made me leave Ukraine with my son on 13 March. It took me - May 30, 2022 - [Sharing experience from Ukraine](https://www.iomp.org/sharing-experience-from-ukraine/) - Sharing Experiences from Ukraine Dr. Oksana, RadiologistHello from Ukraine! I am a radiologist from Ukraine working in Vinnystіa city which is in west-central Ukraine, located on the banks of the Southern Bug. It is the largest city in the historic region of Podillia. I got interested in webinars conducted by IOMP which were useful to me.As - May 30, 2022 - [Sharing experience](https://www.iomp.org/sharing-experience/) - Elizaveta Kulich I work at the Training and Research Center for Radiation Safety of Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. I continued to stay in my native city Kyiv but left on March 04. It was possible to take my parents and my 1-year-old daughter from Ukraine. My husband initially stayed in Lviv then moved - May 30, 2022 - [Fourth Geant4 International User Conference at the physics-medicine-biology frontier](https://www.iomp.org/fourth-geant4-international-user-conference-at-the-physics-medicine-biology-frontier/) - Fourth Geant4 International User Conference at the physics-medicine-biology frontier24-26 October 2022, Napoli, ItalyCentro Congressi, Università di Napoli Federico II, Via Partenope 36, 80121 Napoli, ItalyAnnouncement and Call for AbstractDevelopers and users of Monte Carlo techniques applied to Medicine in the clinic, industry and academy, are invited to participate to the “Fourth Geant4 International User Conference - May 31, 2022 - [AOCMP 2022 Call for Abstracts](https://www.iomp.org/aocmp-2022-call-for-abstracts/) - On behalf of the Organizing Committee of the AOCMP 2022, it’s our great pleasure and honor to invite you to be part of AOCMP 2022! You are more than welcome to share your informative research to AOCMP 2022! Please kindly visit the Official Website for more abstract submission information and registration information! In addition, we’re - April 11, 2022 - [ICTP College on Medical Physics, 2022](https://www.iomp.org/ictp-college-on-medical-physics-2022/) - Medical Imaging Physics and Technology – Principles of Optimisation, Safety, and Education Development for Building Capacity in Developing Countries 05 – 23 September 2022 The ICTP Medical Physics College 2022 is designed to support young medical physicists from developing countries. The College Programme will cover these topics with emphasis on: – Medical Image parameters – - April 16, 2022 - [Empowering Healthcare with AI](https://www.iomp.org/empowering-healthcare-with-ai/) - - April 23, 2022 - [Eid Mubarak from Bangladesh Medical Physics Association (BMPA)](https://www.iomp.org/eid-mubarak-from-bangladesh-medical-physics-association-bmpa/) - - May 3, 2022 - [IMPW 2022 by BMPS](https://www.iomp.org/impw-2022-by-bmps/) - BMPS is organizing the Webinar programs on the occasion of International Medical Physics Week (IMPW) from 09 May to 13 May 2022. Registration Form: https://forms.gle/f7U7pWEDimrf3Kbf9 - May 6, 2022 - [PFA of IMPW2022 Online Webinar by Association of Medical Physicists of India](https://www.iomp.org/pfa-of-impw2022-online-webinar-by-association-of-medical-physicists-of-india/) - On the occasion of IMPW2022, the Association of Medical Physicists of India (AMPI) is organizing the Online Webinar Program on “Strengthening Medical Physics in India: A Roadmap” having senior members of the AMPI on all five days from today. - May 9, 2022 - [IOMP Medical Physics Workforce Survey 2022](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-medical-physics-workforce-survey-2022/) - Dear Colleague, Re: IOMP Medical Physics Workforce Survey 2022 We invite the National Member Organization (NMO) officers or other responsible representatives to participate in a survey that aims to collect information for the International Organization for Medical Physics (IOMP) about the current numbers of medical physicists in your country as well as about your medical - May 20, 2022 - [Colombia Celebrates IDMP 2023](https://www.iomp.org/colombia-celebrates-idmp-2023/) - The II Colombian Congress of Medical Physics, organized by the Colombian Association of Medical Physics, garnered tremendous success with the support rendered by the National University of Colombia and the Colombian Association of Radiotherapeutic Oncology. The event witnessed participation from 209 attendees, including 21 speakers and 33 sponsors from 13 companies, and was endorsed by - November 21, 2023 - [International Conference On Medical Physics (ICMP) 2023](https://www.iomp.org/international-conference-on-medical-physics-icmp-2023/) - *|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* International Conference on Medical Physics (ICMP) 2023 December 6-9, 2023, in Mumbai, India Organized by IOMP jointly with AMPI, AFOMP, SEAFOMP Abstracts due: June 30th, 2023 Special Symposium proposal due: July 31st,2023 For more information, visit: https://www.icmp2023.org/index.htmlwww.icmp2023.orgCopyright © 2023 International Organization for Medical Physics.. All rights reserved.www.iomp.orgWant to change how you receive these emails?You can update your preferences or unsubscribe - May 31, 2023 - [AAPM: Open Source Data & Tools in Medical Physics](https://www.iomp.org/open-source-data-tools-in-medical-physics/) - - June 1, 2023 - [IOMP eMPW June 2023 issue is now published](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-empw-june-2023-issue-is-now-published/) - We are delighted to inform you that the eMPW June 2023 issue is now publishedhttps://iomp.org/empw-2/Enjoy reading! - June 30, 2023 - [World Patient Safety Day Webinar: Engaging Patients for Medical Radiation Safety (18 Sep 2023)](https://www.iomp.org/world-patient-safety-day-webinar-engaging-patients-for-medical-radiation-safety-18-sep-2023/) - Engaging Patients for Medical Radiation Safety18 September 2023, 13:00 -14:30 (CEST)Sign up for the event hereCo-organizers: ICRP, IOMP, ISR, ISRRT, RAD-AID, WFNMB, WHOAudience: professionalsWPSD 2023 Theme: “Engaging patients for patient safety”Format: Panel discussions (no presentations in the sessions)Chair: WHO representativePanelists:Bibb ALLEN (ISR)Kimberley APPLEGATE (ICRP)John DAMILAKIS (IOMP)Guy FRIJA (ISR)Donald FRUSH (ISR)MAC GINTY (ISR)Irena PAPIEVA (WHO)Suz SCHRANDT (Patient - September 12, 2023 - [IOMP Webinar: Growing Professional Recognition for Medical Physicists: Raymond Wu and IMPCB - recording available online](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-growing-professional-recognition-for-medical-physicists-raymond-wu-and-impcb-recording-available-online/) - IOMP Webinar: Growing Professional Recognition for Medical Physicists: Raymond Wu and IMPCB – recording is now available Tuesday, 6th December 2022 at 12 pm GMT; Duration 1 hourOrganizer: Tomas Kron, IMPCB Nomination and Election Committee ChairModerator: Tomas Kron, IMPCB Nomination and Election Committee ChairSpeakers: Colin Orton, John Damilakis , Adel Mustafa, Ibrahim Duhaini, Art Boyer (Office bearers - December 6, 2022 - [IOMP Webinar: Radiation Biology Updates - recording available online](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-radiation-biology-updates-recording-available-online/) - IOMP Webinar: Radiation Biology Updates – recording is now availableThursday, 15th December 2022 at 12 pm GMT; Duration 1 hourOrganizer: Eva Bezak, IOMPModerator: M Mahesh, IOMP - December 15, 2022 - [eMPW December 2022, Vol. 38(13), No. 3](https://www.iomp.org/empw-december-2022-vol-3813-no-3/) - The IOMP Bulletin, eMPW December 2022 issue is here! - December 28, 2022 - [IOMP Webinar: Safety Blinded or Safety Minded – Don’t Learn Safety by Accident - recording available online](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-safety-blinded-or-safety-minded-dont-learn-safety-by-accident-recording-available-online/) - The recording of the webinar is now available at: https://iomp.org/iomp-school-webinars-2023 - January 25, 2023 - [IOMP Webinar: Carbon-ion Radiotherapy: Current Status and Future Perspective - recording available online](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-carbon-ion-radiotherapy-current-status-and-future-perspective-recording-available-online/) - The recording of the webinar is now available at: https://iomp.org/iomp-school-webinars-2023 - February 8, 2023 - [IAEA Lise Meitner Programme (LMP)](https://www.iomp.org/iaea-lise-meitner-programme-lmp/) - We are pleased to inform you about the new initiative recently launched, the IAEA Lise Meitner Programme (LMP), which provides early- and mid‑career women professionals with opportunities to participate in a multiweek visiting professional programme and advance their technical and soft skills. Named after Austrian-Swedish physicist Lise Meitner, the visiting professional programme aims to boost women career development in - February 22, 2023 - [Brachytherapy Treatment Techniques: Procedures and Planning - 28th & 29th April 2023 (Endorsed by IOMP)](https://www.iomp.org/brachytherapy-treatment-techniques-procedures-and-planning-28th-29th-april-2023-endorsed-by-iomp/) - - February 22, 2023 - [IDMP 2022 Award: Deadline extended to 19 October 2022](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2022-award-deadline-extended-to-19-october-2022/) - The IOMP is pleased to seek nominations for the IDMP Award. This award recognises excellence in Medical Physics with a particular view of promoting medical physics to a larger audience and highlighting the contributions medical physicists make for patient care. The IDMP Award is linked to the International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP) from which - October 13, 2022 - [Joint IOMP-IFMBE Webinar on Clinical Engineering Day 2022: management and maintenance of medical technologies - Recording available online](https://www.iomp.org/joint-iomp-ifmbe-webinar-on-clinical-engineering-day-2022-management-and-maintenance-of-medical-technologies-recording-available-online/) - Joint IOMP-IFMBE Webinar on Clinical Engineering Day 2022: management and maintenance of medical technologies – Recording is now available.Wednesday, 19th October 2022 at 12 pm GMT; Duration 1 hourOrganizer: Magdalena Stoeva, IOMPModerator: Francis Hasford, IOMPSpeakers: Ernesto Iadanza, IFMBE & Magdalena Stoeva, IOMP - October 19, 2022 - [Call for Editors-in-Chief for Medical Physics International (MPI) - Deadline Extended to 18 November 2022](https://www.iomp.org/call-for-editors-in-chief-for-medical-physics-international-mpi-deadline-extended-to-18-november-2022/) - Call for Editors-in-Chief for Medical Physics International (MPI) Application Form for Editors-In-Chief for MPI Deadline for Application: 20 October 2022 18 November 2022 - October 26, 2022 - [IDMP 2022 Award Awardees](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2022-award/) - The International Organizations for Medical Physics is happy to announce the awardees for the 2022 IDMP award. Congratulations to: Anchali Krisanachinda, Thai Medical Physicist Society (TMPS), SEAFOMP Rabih Hammoud, Qatar Medical Physics Society (QaMPS), MEFOMP Geoffrey S. Ibbott, American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) - November 6, 2022 - [IOMP Webinar on IDMP 2022 - recording available online](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-on-idmp-2022-recording-available-online/) - IOMP Webinar on IDMP 2022 – recording is now available.Monday, 7th November 2022 at 12 pm GMT; Duration 1 hour Co-Chairman: John Damilakis, IOMP President & Ibrahim Duhaini, IDMP Coordinator - November 7, 2022 - [Call for Editors-in-Chief for Medical Physics International (MPI)](https://www.iomp.org/call-for-editors-in-chief-for-medical-physics-international-mpi/) - Call for Editors-in-Chief for Medical Physics International (MPI) Application Form for Editors-In-Chief for MPI Deadline for Application: 20 October 2022 - October 2, 2022 - [International Day of Medical Physics 2022 - IDMP Award](https://www.iomp.org/international-day-of-medical-physics-2022-idmp-award/) - The IOMP is pleased to seek nominations for the IDMP Award. This award recognises excellence in Medical Physics with a particular view of promoting medical physics to a larger audience and highlighting the contributions medical physicists make for patient care. The IDMP Award is linked to the International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP) from which - September 19, 2022 - [IOMP – WHO Joint Webinar on World Patient Safety Day 2022 - Recording available online](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-who-joint-webinar-on-world-patient-safety-day-2022-recording-available-online/) - IOMP – WHO Joint Webinar on World Patient Safety Day 2022 – Recording is now available.Wednesday, 14th September 2022 at 12 pm GMT; Duration 1 hourOrganizer: John Damilakis, IOMPModerator: Eva Bezak, IOMPSpeakers: John Damilakis, IOMP; Emilie van Deventer, WHO; Erik Briers, EPCC - September 14, 2022 - [IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 4, No. 4, August 2022](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-newsletter-vol-4-no-4-august-2022/) - IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 4, No. 4, August 2022 - August 10, 2022 - [IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP): New Application Period Opens!](https://www.iomp.org/iaea-marie-sklodowska-curie-fellowship-programme-mscfp-new-application-period-opens/) - We are pleased to inform that the 3rd IAEA Maria Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP) application period is now open and will close on September 30, 2022. To read more about the programme and eligibility requirements please visit the link: IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme | IAEA and Information for applicants | IAEA. This year IAEA aims to select 150 - July 16, 2022 - [IOMP Webinar: Fractionated radiotherapy and its synergistic relationship with immunotherapy - recording available online](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-fractionated-radiotherapy-and-its-synergistic-relationship-with-immunotherapy-recording-available-online/) - IOMP Webinar: Fractionated radiotherapy and its synergistic relationship with immunotherapy – recording is now availableTuesday, 21st June 2022 at 12 pm GMT; Duration 1 hourOrganizer: Eva Bezak, IOMPModerator: Eva Bezak, IOMPSpeaker: Rebecca D’Alonzo, PhD Candidate - June 21, 2022 - [Medical Physics World June 2022, Vol. 38(13), No.1](https://www.iomp.org/medical-physics-world-june-2022-vol-3813-no-1/) - Medical Physics World June 2022, Vol. 38(13), No.1 - June 14, 2022 - [Medical Physics World June 2022, Vol. 38 (13), No. 2, Special Issue on IOMP Webinars](https://www.iomp.org/medical-physics-world-june-2022-vol-38-13-no-2-special-issue-on-iomp-webinars/) - Medical Physics World June 2022, Vol. 38 (13), No. 2, Special Issue on IOMP Webinars - June 14, 2022 - [IOMP ExCom 2022-2025](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-excom-2022-2025/) - - June 14, 2022 - [IOMP - WHO Joint Webinar on World Patient Safety Day 2022](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-who-joint-webinar-on-world-patient-safety-day-2022/) - Wednesday, 14th September 2022 at 12 pm GMT; Duration 1 hourRegister hereNEW: CME/CPD credit point shall be awarded for participation in the webinar in full.To check the corresponding time in your country please check this link:https://greenwichmeantime.com/time-gadgets/time-zone-converter/Organizer: John Damilakis, IOMPModerator: Eva Bezak, IOMPSpeakers: John Damilakis, IOMP; Emilie van Deventer, WHO; Erik Briers, EPCCProf. John Damilakis, MSc, - August 17, 2022 - [AFOMP newsletter June 2022](https://www.iomp.org/afomp-newsletter-june-2022/) - The AFOMP newsletter June 2022 issue is published at the AFOMP website at https://afomp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/AFOMP-Newsletter-Jun-2022-updated.pdf - June 21, 2022 - [EFOMP Newsletter Summer 2022](https://www.iomp.org/efomp-newsletter-summer-2022/) - The EFOMP Newsletter Summer 2022 issue is published at the EFOMP website at https://efomp.org/index.php?r=fc&id=emp-news - June 29, 2022 - [AOCMP 2022 Abstract Submission Extended to 15 August 2022](https://www.iomp.org/aocmp-2022-online-abstract-submission-has-been-to-15-august-2022/) - To encourage domestic and foreign experts and scholars to actively participate in the exchange, the deadline for submission of abstracts has been extended to 23:59 (GMT+8), August 15, 2022. For more information please visit www.aocmp2022.com - July 29, 2022 - [The International Organization for Medical Physics – a driving force for the global development of medical physics](https://www.iomp.org/the-international-organization-for-medical-physics-a-driving-force-for-the-global-development-of-medical-physics/) - IOMP is charged with a mission to advance medical physics practice worldwide by disseminating scientific and technical information, fostering the educational and professional development of medical physics and promoting the highest quality medical services for patients. This article describes the organizational structure, activities, roles and responsibilities of each IOMP committee as a driving force for - July 30, 2022 - [AOCMP 2022 Abstract Submission Extended to 25 August 2022](https://www.iomp.org/aocmp-2022-abstract-submission-extended-to-25-august-2022/) - To encourage domestic and foreign experts and scholars to actively participate in the exchange, the deadline for submission of abstracts has been extended to 23:59 (GMT+8), August 25, 2022. For more information please visit www.aocmp2022.com - August 17, 2022 - [FAMPO Conference: Call for Abstracts and Registration](https://www.iomp.org/fampo-conference-call-for-abstracts-and-registration/) - The first regional conference of FAMPO will be hosted by Moroccan Association for Medical Physics and ENSAM – Mohammed V University: Date: 10 – 12 November 2022. Venue: Marrakech, Morocco Theme: Medical Physics in Africa – From Imaging to Treatment Deadline for Abstract Submission and Registration : 18 September 2022 For more info, please visit https://www.fampo-africa.org/fampo-conference-call-for-abstracts-and-registration-4/ - August 29, 2022 - [IAEA QUATRO Guidelines: Comprehensive Audits of Radiotherapy Practices: A Tool for Quality Improvement - Second Edition (2022)](https://www.iomp.org/iaea-quatro-guidelines-comprehensive-audits-of-radiotherapy-practices-a-tool-for-quality-improvement-second-edition-2022/) - Second Edition of QUATRO Guidelines The Second Edition of QUATRO guidelines on “Comprehensive Audits of Radiotherapy Practices: A Tool for Quality Improvement” is now available on the IAEA website. This edition provides revisions of the QUATRO guidelines published in 2007, by incorporating new procedures relevant to newer technologies and modalities that have become routinely used - September 17, 2022 - [AAPM GRSIC Research Excellence & Global Rising Stars (GRS) Webinar on “Creating and Fostering Global Collaborations in Medical Physics"](https://www.iomp.org/aapm-grsic-research-excellence-global-rising-stars-grs-webinar-on-creating-and-fostering-global-collaborations-in-medical-physics/) - The AAPM Global Research and Scientific Innovation Committee (GRSIC) is excited to invite you to the inaugural GRSIC Research Excellence & Global Rising Stars (GRS) Webinar on “Creating and Fostering Global Collaborations in Medical Physics”. This webinar intends to showcase global perspectives, contributions, and collaborative efforts by established physicists and early-career researchers to advance scientific - October 4, 2022 - [Voice of BMPS, Issue 10, November 2022](https://www.iomp.org/voice-of-bmps-issue-10-november-2022/) - The new issue of “Voice of BMPS” is released on the IDMP 2022.BMPS_e-Newsletter-2022 (1) - November 10, 2022 - [Mexico celebrates IDMP 2022](https://www.iomp.org/mexico-celebrates-idmp-2022/) - The Medical Physics Division of the Mexican Physics Society (DFM-SMF) organized a virtual round table (in Spanish) with title (poster and video attached) “Medical Physics and Sustainable Development”. This round table took place online using the REMO platform on November 7 at 18:00 h (GMT-6).We had the following topics and speakers:• “Socioecosystem Sustainability” (30 minutes)Dr. Jose - November 18, 2022 - [Indonesia celebrates IDMP 2022](https://www.iomp.org/indonesia-celebrates-idmp-2022/) - Please refer the activities report from the Indonesian Association of Physicists in Medicine (IAPM):Indonesia_IAPM IDMP 2022 Activites - November 18, 2022 - [FRPT 2022: 2nd Flash Radiotherapy and Particle Therapy Conference](https://www.iomp.org/frpt-2022-2nd-flash-radiotherapy-and-particle-therapy-conference/) - FRPT 2022 2nd Flash Radiotherapy and Particle Therapy Conference 30 November – 2 December 2022 | Barcelona, Spain & Online FRPT 2022 has an outstanding scientific programme reflecting the latest discoveries from the Flash Radiotherapy and Particle Therapy field brought to you by renowned experts. Register before 2 November 2022, to benefit from the reduced rates for in-person and online - October 13, 2022 - [Virtual Registration is available for ICRP 2021+1 (7-10 Nov 2022)](https://www.iomp.org/virtual-registration-is-available-for-icrp-20211-7-10-nov-2022/) - Join the ICRP 2021+1, the 6th International Symposium on the System of Radiological Protection, on 7-10 November 2022 at Vancouver. We know that for many, travelling is still either uncomfortable, or not approved by their employer. With the virtual platform, anyone from around the world can access our extensive list of ePosters, with the ability - October 15, 2022 - [Obituary: Professor Alun Beddoe (22 April 1945 - 21 October 2022)](https://www.iomp.org/obituary-professor-alun-beddoe-22-april-1945-21-october-2022/) - Alun Beddoe (“Alun”) who passed away on 21st October 2022 at the age of 77 years was a renowned medical physicist best known internationally as the Editor-in-Chief of Physics in Medicine & Biology from 2000-2005. He was also Editor of New Zealand Medical Physics and Bio-medical Engineering, published by New Zealand Medical Physics and Bio-medical - October 31, 2022 - [8th joint SEFM/SEPR Congress to be held May 23 – May 26, 2023](https://www.iomp.org/8th-joint-sefm-sepr-congress-to-be-held-may-23-may-26-2023/) - - November 5, 2022 - [EPSM 2022 Virtual Program](https://www.iomp.org/epsm-2022-virtual-program/) - Dear Members, While ACPSEM is delighted that EPSM is back face-to-face, we recognise that not all members of the medical physics community can join us in person this year for reasons including, but not limited to, the location of EPSM 2022, current workforce shortages, accessibility, parenting commitments, and financial constraints. In 2022, ACPSEM is proud - November 10, 2022 - [Colombia celebrates IDMP 2022](https://www.iomp.org/colombia-celebrates-idmp-2022/) - VI Conference on Medical Physics: Radiological Protection of the Patients in Medical Imaging 4-5 November 2022 Hotel Dann Carton, Medellín City The Colombian Association of Medical Physics organised a two-day academic event “VI Conference on Medical Physics: Radiological Protection of the Patients in Medical Imaging” at the Dann Carton Hotel in the city of Medellín on 4 - November 12, 2022 - [Thailand celebrates IDMP 2022](https://www.iomp.org/thailand-celebrates-idmp-2022/) - Celebration of International Day of Medical Physics 2022 in Thailand 7 November 2022 Chulalongkorn University and King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital The Thai Medical Physicist Society (TMPS) celebrated IDMP 2022 at the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University and King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital on 7 November 2022. The activities report can be found below: Activities Report - November 12, 2022 - [Malaysia celebrates IDMP 2022](https://www.iomp.org/malaysia-celebrates-idmp-2022/) - Celebration of IDMP 2022 in MalaysiaMultiple hospitals and universities in Malaysia have celebrated IDMP 2022 through various activities. Some of the activities photos are shown below: IDMP2022 Poster in Malay Language Celebration of IDMP2022 by University Putra Malaysia Celebration of IDMP2022 by the University of Science Malaysia Celebration of IDMP2022 by Malaysian Association of Medical - November 12, 2022 - [Medical Physics Leadership and Mentoring Group celebrates IDMP 2022](https://www.iomp.org/medical-physics-leadership-and-mentoring-group-celebrates-idmp-2022/) - IDMP2022 video from the Medical Physics Leadership and Mentoring Group - November 12, 2022 - [University of São Paulo, Brazil celebrates IDMP 2022](https://www.iomp.org/university-of-sao-paulo-brazil-celebrates-idmp-2022/) - IDMP2022 celebration by the University of São Paulo, Brazil - November 12, 2022 - [Iraq celebrates IDMP 2022](https://www.iomp.org/iraq-celebrates-idmp-2022/) - The celebration report can be accessed here: IDMP 2022 Celebration report from Iraqi Medical Physics Society (IMPS) Celebration by Hilla College University/Medical Physics Department - November 13, 2022 - [Korea celebrates IDMP 2022](https://www.iomp.org/korea-celebrates-idmp-2022/) - On 7th November 2022, the Korean Society of Medical Physics (KSMP) celebrated the International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP) themed “Medical physics for sustainable healthcare” by organizing webinar and seminar. The event started with a welcome address from Dr. Se Byeong Lee (President of KSMP) and a congratulatory message from Dr. Arun Chougule (President of - November 15, 2022 - [Brazil celebrates IDMP 2022](https://www.iomp.org/brazil-celebrates-idmp-2022/) - The Brazilian Medical Physics Association (ABFM) promoted an educational symposium to celebrate IDMP 2022. There were lectures by web in radiotherapy, diagnostic, nuclear medicine and education. The education event was free for medical physicists. https://youtu.be/Q9Emj30ffs4 - November 26, 2022 - [IDMP 2023 Theme: "IOMP's 60th Anniversary: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants"](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2023-theme-iomps-60th-anniversary-standing-on-the-shoulders-of-giants/) - Dear Colleagues, We are excited to announce the theme of the International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP) 2023:“IOMP’s 60th Anniversary: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants”This is to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of IOMP.We encourage all NMOs to participate actively and start planning for your IDMP 2023 activities.Sincerely,IOMP ExCOM - February 15, 2023 - [ICTP Master's in Medical Physics students' graduation - 8th cycle 2021-2022](https://www.iomp.org/ictp-masters-in-medical-physics-students-graduation-8th-cycle-2021-2022/) - - December 15, 2022 - [Release of the New Issue of MPI Journal (Dec 2022)](https://www.iomp.org/release-of-the-new-issue-of-mpi-journal-dec-2022/) - Dear Colleagues,The New issue (Dec 2022) of the IOMP Journal Medical Physics International (MPI) is now online:http://mpijournal.org/MPI-v10i02.aspxYou could download it as a whole PDF or paper by paper (each paper has unique web address).The main focus of the issue is the collaboration between medical physicists and engineers. - January 16, 2023 - [Hybrid event: How to evaluate and reduce the gender gap in science?](https://www.iomp.org/hybrid-event-how-to-evaluate-and-reduce-the-gender-gap-in-science/) - Dear All,This is an activity of the IOMP Women Sub-Committee. Please read the details and register for the event here:https://council.science/current/blog/hybrid-event-how-to-evaluate-and-reduce-the-gender-gap-in-scienceOn behalf of,IOMP Women Sub-Committee - February 8, 2023 - [IMPW 2023 - 24-28 April 2023](https://www.iomp.org/impw-2023-24-28-april-2023/) - The International Medical Physics Week 2023 (IMPW 2023) will be held during the last week of April 2023 (24-28 April 2023). The main purpose of the IMPW is to motivate organization of activities that will result in the promotion of the subject of medical physics globally. We strongly encourage all regional and national organizations to - February 20, 2023 - [Bangladesh celebrates IDMP 2022](https://www.iomp.org/bangladesh-celebrates-idmp-2022/) - The Bangladesh Medical Physics Association (BMPA) has celebrated IDMP 2022 at National Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (NIMAS) Auditorium on 24 November 2022. The details of the Seminar program and photographs are shown below. IDMP-2022 Program Details Presentation 1: Quality Assurance of Radiotherapy Dosimetry and Diagnostic Radiology: Bangladesh Perspective Speaker: Dr. - November 26, 2022 - [Pakistan celebrates IDMP 2022](https://www.iomp.org/pakistan-celebrates-idmp-2022/) - Report of IDMP 2022 Celebration in Pakistan Photos with captions - November 30, 2022 - [11th International Conference on Ethics in Biology, Engineering & Medicine to be held on April 29-30, 2023 at Seattle, WA, USA](https://www.iomp.org/11th-international-conference-on-ethics-in-biology-engineering-medicine-to-be-held-on-april-29-30-2023-at-seattle-wa-usa/) - Go to the website - December 5, 2022 - [MEFOMP celebrates IDMP 2022](https://www.iomp.org/mefomp-celebrates-idmp-2022/) - IDMP 2022 Celebration Report from MEFOMP - December 8, 2022 - [ICTP/UniTs - Master in Medical Physics - Call for applications for the cycle 2024-25](https://www.iomp.org/ictp-units-master-in-medical-physics-call-for-applications-for-the-cycle-2024-25/) - For further details please refer https://www.ictp.it/opportunity/master-advanced-studies-medical-physics - February 24, 2023 - [MEFOMP Medical Physics 2023 Conference - Registration Now Open](https://www.iomp.org/mefomp-medical-physics-2023-conference-registration-now-open/) - ABOUT MEFOMP The Establishment of Middle East Federation of Medical Physics (MEFOMP) is part of the International Organization for Medical Physics (IOMP) effort to organize societies under its umbrella to further enhance and improve the status of medical physics in all regions across the Globe. MEFOMP is the premier organization in medical physics, a - February 24, 2023 - [European Parliament Interest Group on Biomedical Engineering Event - Pandemic Management and Preparedness: Telemedicine and the Role of Innovative Technologies in Securing a Safer Future](https://www.iomp.org/european-parliament-interest-group-on-biomedical-engineering-event-2/) - The coming event organised by EAMBES in the European Parliament is going to take place the 21st of March.The registration form for attending the meeting online is now ready.You can find it here: https://eambes.org/the-fourth-epig-meeting/At the same link, you can find the draft agenda.We hope this event can be of your interest and that this can - March 10, 2023 - [IOMP Webinar: Women in Medical Physics (on the occasion of the International Women’s Day) - recording available online](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-women-in-medical-physics-on-the-occasion-of-the-international-womens-day-recording-available-online/) - The recording of the webinar is now available at: https://iomp.org/iomp-school-webinars-2023/#elementor-tab-title-1771 - March 11, 2023 - [Call for Nomination: 2022 IUPAP Early Career Scientist Prize in Medical Physics](https://www.iomp.org/call-for-nomination-2022-iupap-early-career-scientist-prize-in-medical-physics/) - The IOMP is pleased to announce the IUPAP Early Career Scientist Prize in Medical Physics 2022. This award was established and funded by the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP) and is awarded by the International Organization for Medical Physics (IOMP) as the IUPAP affiliated International Commission for Medical Physics. The Award will - March 15, 2023 - [IDMP 2023: Call for Poster Design](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2023-call-for-poster-design/) - Dear Colleagues,We are looking for a creative Poster Design for the International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP 2023).The theme of this year’s IDMP is:“IOMP’s 60th Anniversary: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants”This is to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of IOMP.Conditions:One PageIn EnglishReflects the above themeOne Design per person/ societySubmit to Ibrahim Duhaini, IDMP Coordinator, at - March 15, 2023 - [MEFOMP Medical Physics 2023 Conference: 19 - 22 May 2023](https://www.iomp.org/mefomp-medical-physics-2023-conference-19-22-may-2023/) - ABOUT MEFOMP The Establishment of Middle East Federation of Medical Physics (MEFOMP) is part of the International Organization for Medical Physics (IOMP) effort to organize societies under its umbrella to further enhance and improve the status of medical physics in all regions across the Globe. MEFOMP is the premier organization in medical physics, a - March 16, 2023 - [5th Summer School in Medical Physics 2023 “Data Science and Machine Learning in Radiotherapy\" - 28 Aug - 22 Sep 2023 (endorsed by IOMP)](https://www.iomp.org/5th-summer-school-in-medical-physics-2023-data-science-and-machine-learning-in-radiotherapy-28-aug-22-sep-2023-endorsed-by-iomp/) - The 5th Summer School in Medical Physics 2023 organised by the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) on the topic of “Data Science and Machine Learning in Radiotherapy” will take place from Aug. 28th, 2023 to Sep. 22nd, 2023 in a hybrid mode. The summer school is designed for PhD/MD, MSc or BSc students. Application deadline - March 27, 2023 - [IOMP and IRPA signed a renewed MoU to promote Safe Use of Radiation in Healthcare](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-and-irpa-signed-a-renewed-mou-to-promote-safe-use-of-radiation-in-healthcare/) - AnnouncementWe are pleased to announce that the International Organization for Medical Physics (IOMP) and the International Radiation Protection Association (IRPA) have signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on promoting the safe use of radiation in healthcare without compromising on quality of care.The MoU highlights the two organizations’ recognition that they can complement each other - March 31, 2023 - [ICMP2023: Abstract Submission is Now Open](https://www.iomp.org/icmp2023-abstract-submission-is-now-open/) - - April 8, 2023 - [ICMP 2023: Abstract Submission is Now Open](https://www.iomp.org/icmp-2023-abstract-submission-is-now-open/) - We are pleased to inform that the abstract submission portal of ICMP 2023 is now open:https://icmp2023.org/Abstract-Submission.htmlDeadline for submission: 30th June 2023 - April 6, 2023 - [Medical Physics: a survey about equity and gender](https://www.iomp.org/medical-physics-a-survey-about-equity-and-gender/) - You are invited to participate in an online survey on the status of medical physics equity and gender issues.This survey aims to collect data to identify medical physicists’ profiles and equity and gender issues in the professional and educational environment. Based on the participants’ feedback, we seek solutions to overcome structural barriers to gender equality - April 6, 2023 - [Happy World Health Day (7 April 2023)!](https://www.iomp.org/happy-world-health-day-7-april-2023/) - World Health Day is celebrated on April 7th each year to raise awareness about global health issues and promote healthy living. On 7 April 2023, the World Health Organization will also observe its 75th anniversary. In 1948, countries of the world came together and founded WHO. For more information, please click at https://www.who.int/campaigns/75-years-of-improving-public-healthMedical physics plays a crucial role - April 7, 2023 - [IMPW 2023 webinar recordings are now available on IOMP website](https://www.iomp.org/impw-2023-webinar-recordings-are-now-available-on-iomp-website/) - Dear All,Thank you for your participation in the IMPW 2023 webinars. All the webinar recordings are now available on IOMP website: https://iomp.org/international-medical-physics-week-impw-2023-2/Enjoy watching! - April 28, 2023 - [New Article for Sharing: Science diplomacy in medical physics – an international perspective](https://www.iomp.org/new-article-for-sharing-science-diplomacy-in-medical-physics-an-international-perspective/) - Dear Colleagues,We are pleased to share with you a newly published article on “Science Diplomacy in Medical Physics – An International Perspective“, co-authored by multiple members of the IOMP and led by Prof Eva Bezak and Prof Loredana G Marcu. The full-text article can be accessed via this link:https://rdcu.be/dbusYHappy reading! - May 7, 2023 - [IDMP 2023: Call for Poster Design](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2023-call-for-poster-design-2/) - Dear Medical Physicists Colleagues,We are looking for a creative Poster Design for the International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP 2023).The theme of this year\’s IDMP is:“IOMP’s 60th Anniversary: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants” This is to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of IOMP.The International Organization for Medical Physics (IOMP) is the global scientific and professional organization in the field of - May 4, 2023 - [IOMP Webinar: Recording is now available "Radiogenomics/Radiomics-Guided Personalized Radiation Therapy"](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-recording-is-now-available-radiogenomics-radiomics-guided-personalized-radiation-therapy/) - Dear Colleagues,The recording for today\’s webinar is now available on the IOMP website:IOMP Webinar: Radiogenomics/Radiomics-Guided Personalized Radiation Therapy: Current Status, Challenges, and OpportunitiesFriday, 12th May 2023 at 12 pm GMT; Duration 1 hourModerator: Prof Arun ChouguleSpeaker: Dr. V. Subramani - May 12, 2023 - [3rd Flash Radiotherapy and Particle Therapy Conference (FRPT 2023)](https://www.iomp.org/3rd-flash-radiotherapy-and-particle-therapy-conference-frpt-2023/) - 3rd Flash Radiotherapy and Particle Therapy Conference (FRPT 2023)5 – 7 December 2023Toronto, Canada & OnlineThe deadline for abstract submission is 17 May 2023.If you have exciting new research in the Flash RT and Particle Therapy field, don’t miss the chance to showcase it at FRPT 2023!The Conference offers an international stage for everyone interested in Radiotherapy - May 10, 2023 - [European Radiation Protection Week 2023 (October 9th - 13th)](https://www.iomp.org/european-radiation-protection-week-2023-october-9th-13th/) - Dear Colleagues,In October, European Radiation Protection Week 2023 will take place at University College Dublin, Ireland (October 9th – 13th). ERPW is an annual, multidisciplinary event which brings together experts and addresses current and emerging topics related to radiation protection (see ucd.ie/ERPW2023).Under the Consortium of European Radiation Research Platforms (MEENAS Group), ERPW aims to:promote the integration and the efficiency - May 26, 2023 - [Peruvian Women in Medical Physics](https://www.iomp.org/peruvian-women-in-medical-physics/) - The Peruvian Women in Medical Physics have edited their first booklet in English to highlight the achievements and contributions of women professionals to the development and publicity of medical physics:https://www.calameo.com/books/007376453911e995e2e46This publication features female professionals who currently work as Medical Physicists, whose contribution is extremely important to improve the quality and safety of patients who are - May 22, 2023 - [54th Annual Meeting of the German Society of Medical Physics (DGMP), 27-30 Sep 2023, Magdeburg](https://www.iomp.org/12094-2/) - Dear Colleagues,The 54th Annual Meeting of the German Society of Medical Physics (DGMP) will be held on 27-30 September 2023 in Magdeburg. Please visit the website for more details.Kongress DGMP 2023:Homepage: DGMP Kongress (dgmp-kongress.de)Link for Registration: Anmeldung (dgmp-kongress.de)Registration until 30 June 2023 - June 5, 2023 - [Call for Nomination: John Mallard Award 2023](https://www.iomp.org/call-for-nomination-john-mallard-award-2023/) - The IOMP is pleased to announce the John Mallard Award 2023. The award will honour a medical physicist who has developed an innovation of high scientific quality and who has successfully applied this innovation to clinical practice (e.g., equipment, software, methodology), or who has led a medical physics innovation team. This Award is given triennially - June 8, 2023 - [Call for Nomination: Fellow of IOMP (FIOMP) - 2023](https://www.iomp.org/call-for-nomination-fellow-of-iomp-fiomp-2023/) - In 2013, the International Organisation for Medical Physics (IOMP) established the category of Fellow of IOMP (FIOMP). This honour aims to recognise significant activities for the international development of medical physics. The award consists of a certificate and a pin and it bestows to the awardees the right to use the designation FIOMP after their - June 8, 2023 - [Call for Nomination: 2023 IOMP Honorary Membership Award](https://www.iomp.org/call-for-nomination-2023-iomp-honorary-membership-award/) - The IOMP is pleased to announce the 2023 IOMP Honorary Membership MIOMP (Hon) award. This award aims to recognise significant contributions to the objectives of the IOMP by persons who are not practising Medical Physicists themselves. The award comprises an IOMP Certificate and the permission to use the designation MIOMP(Hon) after their name. The recipients - June 8, 2023 - [IOMP Webinar: Recording is now available "Radiation Doses and Risk in Imaging – to Know or Neglect?"](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-recording-is-now-available-radiation-doses-and-risk-in-imaging-to-know-or-neglect/) - Dear Colleagues,The recording for today\’s webinar is now available on the IOMP website:IOMP Webinar: Radiation Doses and Risk in Imaging – to Know or Neglect?Tuesday, 20th June 2023 at 12 pm GMT; Duration 1 hourOrganizer: Prof Magdalena StoevaModerator: Prof Arun ChouguleSpeakers: Prof Dr Anchali Krisanachinda and Prof Dr Tomas Kron - June 22, 2023 - [IOMP Webinar: Recording is now available "IOMP-AAPM Webinar: Open-Source Tools in Medical Physics"](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinar-recording-is-now-available-iomp-aapm-webinar-open-source-tools-in-medical-physics/) - Dear Colleagues, The recording for today\’s webinar is now available on the IOMP website: https://iomp.org/iomp-school-webinars-2023/ Title: IOMP-AAPM Webinar: Open-Source Tools in Medical Physics Wednesday, 19th July 2023 at 12 pm GMT; Duration 1 hour Organizers: Robert Jeraj, Allen Movahed, Claire Park, Robert Jeraj & AAPM Global Research & Scientific Innovation Committee (GRSIC) Moderator: M. Mahesh - July 19, 2023 - [New History Edition of the MPI (June 2023)](https://www.iomp.org/new-history-edition-of-the-mpi-june-2023/) - Dear Colleagues, The new History Edition of the MPI (June 2023) is now online:http://mpijournal.org/MPI-v11HEi09.aspxYou could download it as a whole PDF or paper by paper (each paper has unique web address).The main focus of the MPI-HE issue is the pioneer women in medical physics, but also the issue includes papers about the history of PET, of - June 27, 2023 - [EPSM Celebrates IDMP 2023](https://www.iomp.org/epsm-celebrates-idmp-2023/) - As part of the International Day of Medical Physics 2023, a quiz based on this year’s theme “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants” was run during the EPSM (Engineering and Physical Sciences in Medicine) Conference held in Christchurch New Zealand.Around the exhibitor stalls were posters of famous physicists. This meant people could visit the exhibitors, - November 21, 2023 - [New Issue of MPI Vol. 11, No. 1 is released](https://www.iomp.org/new-issue-of-mpi-vol-11-no-1-is-released/) - Dear Colleagues,The new issue of Medical Physics International, MPI Vol.11, No.1 is released. Please refer http://mpijournal.org/MPI-v11i01.aspx The publication also features Books of Abstracts from the FAMPO and MEFOMP conferences. Enjoy reading! Best regards,Francis Hasford and Sameer TipnisCo-Editors in Chief - August 2, 2023 - [IUPESM First Virtual Global Town Hall - 5 October 2023](https://www.iomp.org/iupesm-first-virtual-global-town-hall-5-october-2023/) - The International Union of Physical and Engineering Sciences in Medicine (IUPESM) was established in 1980 and has been organizing the World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering every three years since 1982. International Organization for Medical Physics (IOMP) and International Federation for Medical and Biological Engineering (IFMBE) are both constituent organizations of IUPESM. The - August 15, 2023 - [Call for Nomination: 2023 IUPAP Early Career Scientist Prize in Medical Physics](https://www.iomp.org/call-for-nomination-2023-iupap-early-career-scientist-prize-in-medical-physics/) - The IOMP is pleased to announce the IUPAP Early Career Scientist Prize in Medical Physics 2023. This award was established and funded by the International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP) and is awarded by the International Organization for Medical Physics (IOMP). as the IUPAP affiliated International Commission for Medical Physics. The Award will - August 19, 2023 - [Call for Nomination: 2023 IDMP Award](https://www.iomp.org/call-for-nomination-2023-idmp-award/) - The IOMP is pleased to seek nominations for the IDMP Award. This award recognises excellence in Medical Physics with a particular view of promoting medical physics to a larger audience and highlighting the contributions medical physicists make to patient care. The IDMP Award is linked to the International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP) from which - August 19, 2023 - [IDMP 2023 Poster & Winner!](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2023-poster-winner/) - Dear Colleagues,Congratulations to the winners of the IDMP 2023 poster contest! The poster is not only visually captivating but also effectively conveys the essence of the International Day of Medical Physics.IDMP 2023 Poster (with a few modifications): The above poster can be found at https://iomp.org/idmp-2023/Winners: Enikő Koszta and Szilvia Gazdag-HegyesiCenter of Radiotherapy, National Institute of Oncology & Budapest University of Technology and - August 23, 2023 - [FRPT 2023 Late-Breaking Abstract Submission Deadline: 25 September 2023](https://www.iomp.org/frpt-2023-late-breaking-abstract-submission-deadline-25-september-2023/) - FRPT 20233rd Flash Radiotherapy and Particle Therapy Conference5 – 7 December 2023, Toronto, Canada & OnlineThe Late-Breaking Abstract Submission for FRPT 2023 is now open! Don\’t miss this opportunity to share your latest and most impactful findings with a global audience of researchers and experts in the field. Submit your abstract now and contribute to the development - September 5, 2023 - [2023 Photography in Medical Physics Competition - Call for submission](https://www.iomp.org/2023-photography-in-medical-physics-competition-call-for-submission/) - Welcome to the 2023 Photography in Medical Physics competition.This year we invite everyone to photograph their favourite piece of Medical Physics gear. This could be an ion chamber, an X-ray tube, a treatment delivery system or anything else you enjoy working with. We also have a category for images along the theme of this year’s - September 17, 2023 - [Invitation to the 127th Scientific Meeting of JSMP](https://www.iomp.org/invitation-to-the-127th-scientific-meeting-of-jsmp/) - To whom it may concern,We are pleased to inform you that the abstract submissions for JSMP127 and the 3rd International Congress of Radiological Physics and Technology (ICRPT) are now open. There are no English sessions at JSMP127, but the 3rd ICRPT will be held concurrently. Please consider submitting your research topic at the 3rd ICRPT.We are expecting many - October 4, 2023 - [EFOMP Medical Physics News Autumn 2023 is here!](https://www.iomp.org/efomp-medical-physics-news-autumn-2023-is-here/) - EFOMP is delighted to announce the publication of the Autumn 2023 issue of its quarterly newsletter, European Medical Physics News.If you would like to subscribe, to receive early notice of future editions, please sign up using this link.To join the EFOMP mailbase discussion list please send a subscription request by visiting the public subscription page at the - October 10, 2023 - [IUPESM 2025 - World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering - 29 Sep - 4 Oct 2025](https://www.iomp.org/iupesm-2025-world-congress-on-medical-physics-and-biomedical-engineering-29-sep-4-oct-2025/) - Dear Colleagues,We are pleased to inform that the IUPESM 2025 – World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering will be held on 29 Sep – 4 Oct 2025 at Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide, Australia. Please save the date!For further info regarding the WC2025, please visit:https://2025iupesm.cmail19.com/t/y-e-pudtruy-ddldjhiujk-p/ - October 17, 2023 - [Celebration of IDMP 2023](https://www.iomp.org/celebration-of-idmp-2023/) - Dear Medical Physics Colleagues,I hope this mail finds you all well.The International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP 2023) theme is: “60th Anniversary: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants”IOMP would like to share with you the suggested activities as the day is approaching to mark this significant occasion for all of us:1. To all IOMP Regional - October 23, 2023 - [ECMP 2024: 11-14 September 2024, Munich, Germany](https://www.iomp.org/ecmp-2024-11-14-september-2024-munich-germany/) - Dear Colleagues,We are pleased to inform that the 5th European Congress of Medical Physics: Joint Conference of the DGMP, ÖGMP & SGSMP will take place on 11-14 September 2024 in Munich, Germany.Please find further information below:Name:5th European Congress of Medical Physics Joint Conference of the DGMP, ÖGMP & SGSMPVenue and Date:Science Congress Center MunichWalther-von-Dyck-Straße 1085748 - October 24, 2023 - [Malaysia Celebrates IDMP 2023](https://www.iomp.org/malaysia-celebrates-idmp-2023/) - - November 21, 2023 - [Christian Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana Celebrates IDMP 2023](https://www.iomp.org/christian-medical-college-hospital-ludhiana-celebrates-idmp-2023/) - View report here - November 21, 2023 - [ALFIM Celebrates IDMP 2023](https://www.iomp.org/alfim-celebrates-idmp-2023/) - - October 24, 2023 - [WiN IAEA Event - Shaping the Future of Medical Imaging with Nuclear Techniques, 2 November, 13:00 - 14:00 Vienna time](https://www.iomp.org/win-iaea-event-shaping-the-future-of-medical-imaging-with-nuclear-techniques-2-november-1300-1400-vienna-time/) - Dear Colleagues,As you know, the IAEA consistently supports the safe use of nuclear science to enhance global health including medical imaging; however, proper training, equipment management, and an inclusive workforce are essential to maximize its benefits and ensure the highest levels of quality and safety.The Women in Nuclear IAEA Chapter is organizing this hybrid event - October 29, 2023 - [IUPAP and IOMP Travel Awards to ICMP 2023](https://www.iomp.org/iupap-and-iomp-travel-awards-to-icmp-2023/) - Call for Application_IUPAP IOMP Travel Awards to ICMP 2023 IMPW Webinar Series by the Bangladesh Medical Physics Society (BMPS) 20-23 April 2026 April 20, 2026 No Comments Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to inform that the Bangladesh Medical Physics Society (BMPS) will be organizing the International Medical Physics Week (IMPW) 2026 Webinar Series, scheduled as - October 29, 2023 - [Bangladesh Medical Physics Society (BMPS) celebrates the International Day of Medical Physics](https://www.iomp.org/bangladesh-medical-physics-society-bmps-celebrates-the-international-day-of-medical-physics/) - Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to inform you that, the Bangladesh Medical Physics Society (BMPS) is organizing the Webinar programs on the occasion of International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP) 2023 which will be held on 07 November from 9:00 PM -10:00 PM (Bangladesh Time)/ 3.00 PM Greenwich Mean Time( GMT).We cordially invite you to join - November 4, 2023 - [All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Guwahati Celebrates IDMP 2023](https://www.iomp.org/elementor-19009/) - The Department of Radiation Oncology at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Guwahati marked the International Day of Medical Physics-2023 with great enthusiasm and reverence. The event witnessed the convergence of esteemed professionals, scholars, and experts from the field of Medical Physics, as well as the presence of the Executive Director of AIIMS Guwahati, - November 13, 2023 - [Tanzania Celebrates IDMP 2023](https://www.iomp.org/tanzania-celebrates-idmp-2023/) - - November 13, 2023 - [Bangladesh (BMPS) Celebrates IDMP 2023](https://www.iomp.org/bangladesh-bmps-celebrates-idmp-2023/) - The Bangladesh Medical Physics Society (BMPS) celebrated IDMP 2023 by publishing the 11th issue of the electronic newsletter “Voice of BMPS“. - November 21, 2023 - [Japan Celebrates IDMP 2023](https://www.iomp.org/japan-celebrates-idmp-2023/) - Report of IDMP 2023 celebration in Japan - November 13, 2023 - [IAEA Guidance Document: Worldwide Implementation of Digital Mammography Imaging](https://www.iomp.org/iaea-guidance-document-worldwide-implementation-of-digital-mammography-imaging/) - To help its Member States plan, design and operate high-quality breast cancer screening services by ensuring that their transition to newer technologies guarantees consistent, high-quality images, the IAEA has published a new guidance document: Worldwide Implementation of Digital Mammography Imaging. Released on World Breast Cancer Day (19 October), this latest issue (No. 46) of the IAEA’s - November 10, 2023 - [Webinar: Working in Industry - a Medical Physicist's Journey](https://www.iomp.org/webinar-working-in-industry-a-medical-physicists-journey/) - The Global Medical Physics Leadership and Mentoring group is a group of passionate young medical physicists from different countries who are eager to bridge the gap culturally and foster international ties beyond our local medical physics community. (To know more: https://medphysmentoring.wixsite.com/medphys-mentoring) An online talk on 27th June at 12:00~13:00 PM (GMT+0): ● Speaker: Dr. Jim - June 8, 2022 ## Pages - [Home Page](https://www.iomp.org/) - Welcome to IOMP - [International Medical Physics Week (IMPW) 2026](https://www.iomp.org/international-medical-physics-week-impw-2026/) - INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL PHYSICS WEEK (IMPW) 2026 IOMP President Speech IMPW 2026 Message IMPW Poster IMPW 2026 Webinars Dear Colleagues and Friends,I warmly welcome you to International Medical Physics Week 2026, taking place from 20 to 24 April, with a daily webinar at 12:00 noon GMT. 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Today, PTW Serves The Needs Of Medical Radiation Experts In Over 160 Countries Worldwide. - [IOMP Newsletter](https://www.iomp.org/newsletter/) - IOMP NEWSLETTER (Bi-monthly) Publication Schedule 2026 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 IOMP NEWSLETTER TEAM IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 2, April 2026IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 1, February 2026 IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 7, No. 6, December 2025IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 7, No. 5, October 2025IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 7, No. 4, August 2025IOMP Newsletter, Vol. - [IOMP President's Message Vol 8 No 2](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-presidents-message-vol-8-no-2/) - IOMP Secretary General (SG) Message Magdalena Stoeva, PhDSecretary General of IOMP IMPW, IOMP Strategic Plan, IDMP, ICTP, Regional Organizations, In Memoriam Dear Colleagues and Friends, I have the pleasure to welcome you to the April 2026 issues of the IOMP newsletter and serve as your guide throughout the wide range of activities from IOMP - [Regional Organizations](https://www.iomp.org/regional-organizations/) - REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Officials of Regional Organisations are kindly requested to provide updated information via this online link. www.afomp.org www.efomp.org www.fampo-africa.org www.alfim.info www.mefomp.com www.seafomp.org North America www.aapm.org www.comp-ocpm.ca - [Regional Organizations (old)](https://www.iomp.org/regional-organizations-old/) - REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Officials of Regional Federations, may please provide updated information using this online link. International Organization for Medical Physics (IOMP) The International Organization for Medical Physics has a membership of 6 regional organizations, namely AFOMP, EFOMP, FAMPO, ALFIM, MEFOMP, SEAFOMP. Asian-Oceania Federation of Organizations for Medical Physics (AFOMP) The Asia-Oceania Federation of Organizations for Medical - [IDMP 2026](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2026/) - INTERNATIONAL DAY OF MEDICAL PHYSICS (IDMP) 2026 IDMP 2026 Coordinators' Speech IDMP 2026 Message IDMP 2026 Theme CALL FOR IDMP 2026 Poster Design IDMP 2026 Webinar IDMP 2026 Message by the IOMP PresidentDear Colleagues and Friends,On behalf of the International Organization for Medical Physics (IOMP), I welcome you to the International Day of Medical Physics - [In Memoriam: Dr William R. "Bill" Hendee](https://www.iomp.org/in-memoriam-dr-william-r-bill-hendee/) - International Organization for Medical Physics · IOMP Newsletter Vol. 8, No. 2 · April 2026 Medical Physics World Board Dr William R. Hendee IOMP Newsletter · Obituary In Memoriam Dr William R."Bill" Hendee January 1, 1938 — March 14, 2026 A towering figure in medical physics whose scholarship, leadership, and generosity of spirit shaped a - [Science Committee](https://www.iomp.org/science_committee/) - SCIENCE COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEMBERS TERMS OF REFERNCE ACTIVITIES SCIENCE COMMITTEE 2025-2028 Robert Jeraj – Chair Jan Seuntjens, AAPM Carlo Cavedon, ALFIM Daniela Thorwarth, DGMP Hadi Fayad, MEFOMP Ioannis Sechopoulos, EFOMP Jeffrey Lui, HKAMP Khamwan Kitiwat, SEAFOMP Maria Cristina Plazas, ALFIM Martin Ebert, ACPSEM Mary Joan, AMPI Stephen Inkoom, FAMPO Tan Hong Qi, AFOMP Xinye Ni, - [Advertising with IOMP](https://www.iomp.org/advertising-with-iomp/) - ADVERTISING WITH IOMP The International Organization for Medical Physics (IOMP) is an internationally acclaimed professional body that is dedicated to the advancement of medical physics practice worldwide by disseminating scientific and technical information, fostering the educational and professional development of medical physics and the promotion of the highest quality medical services for patients.IOMP publishes a - [eMPW](https://www.iomp.org/empw-2/) - e-MEDICAL PHYSICS WORLD (eMPW) (Semi-anually) Publication schedule 2020 - Current 2010 - 2019 1997 - 2009 1982 - 1996 Advertising in eMPW eMPW Editorial Board eMPW Publication Schedule IssuePublication DateDeadline for article submissionJune 2624 June 202614 June 2026December 2624 December 202614 December 2026June 2724 June 202714 June 2027December 2724 December 202714 December 2027June 281 June 2028 - [IDMP](https://www.iomp.org/idmp/) - INTERNATIONAL DAY OF MEDICAL PHYSICS (IDMP) IDMP 2026 IDMP 2025 IDMP 2024 IDMP 2023 IDMP 2022 IDMP 2021 IDMP 2020 IDMP 2019 IDMP 2018 IDMP 2017 IDMP 2016 IDMP 2015 IDMP 2014 IDMP 2013 - [Awards & Honours Schedule](https://www.iomp.org/awards-honours-schedule/) - Awards & Honours Schedule - [Awards & Honours](https://www.iomp.org/awards-honours/) - AWARDS & HONOURS AWARDS & HONOUR SCHEDULE CALL FOR NOMINATIONS AWARDS & HONOURS IOMP AWARDS JUDGING CRITERIA PAST RECIPIENTS 50 MEDICAL PHYSICISTS WITH OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION (1963-2013) COMMITTEE MEMBERS Awards & Honours Schedule No calls for nomination at the moment. Marie Sklodowska-Curie Award The Marie Sklodowska-Curie Award is established to honour scientists who have distinguished themselves - [NEWS & UPDATES](https://www.iomp.org/news/) - NEWS & UPDATES IMPW Webinar Series by the Bangladesh Medical Physics Society (BMPS) 20-23 April 2026 April 20, 2026 No Comments Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to inform that the Bangladesh Medical Physics Society (BMPS) will be organizing the International Medical Physics Week (IMPW) 2026 Webinar Series, scheduled as follows: Event Read More » IOMP - [IOMP Women](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-w/) - IOMP Women - [IOMP Publication Schedule](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-publication-schedule/) - IOMP Publication Schedule - [Professional Relations Committee](https://www.iomp.org/professional_relations_committee/) - PROFESSIONAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEMBERS TERMS OF REFERNCE ACTIVITIES PROFESSIONAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE 2025-2028 Simone Kodlulovich Renha, ALFIM – ChairBronwin Van Wyk, FAMPOHasin Anupama, AFOMPJake Van Dyk, AAPMLeonel Torres, ALFIMManju Sharma, AAPMQianxi Ni, AFOMPSheaka Alobaidi, MEFOMPStephanie Parker, AAPMVanesa Sanz, ALFIMVolodymyr Vashchyshyn, EFOMPWhitney Coulor, ALFIM PROFESSIONAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE 2022-2025 Simone Kodlulovich Renha, Brazil – ChairCecilia Haddad, BrazilFreddy - [Awards & Honours Committee](https://www.iomp.org/awards-honours-committee/) - AWARDS & HONOURS COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEMBERS TERMS OF REFERENCE ACTIVITIES AWARDS & HONOURS COMMITTEE 2025-2028 Kwan Hoong Ng, Malaysia – ChairGolam Abu Zakaria, EFOMPKelly Kisling, AAPMLoredana Marcu, EFOMPOlga Avila, ALFIMPeter Metcalfe, AFOMPRabih Hammoud, MEFOMPTaofeeq Abdalla Ige, FAMPOUng Ngie Min, SEAFOMPVera Uushona, FAMPOWayne Beckman, COMP AWARDS & HONOURS COMMITTEE 2022-2025 Kwan Hoong Ng, Malaysia – ChairMeshari - [IOMP Women](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-women/) - IOMP Women - [Web Sub-Committee](https://www.iomp.org/web_sub_committee/) - WEB SUB-COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEMBERS TERMS OF REFERENCE WEB SUB-COMMITTEE 2025-2028 Chai Hong Yeong, SEAFOMP – ChairEzequiel Larger, ALFIMGeorge Kagadis, AAPMMark Pokoo-Aikins, FAMPOMD Akhtaruzzaman, AFOMPNiki Fitousi, EFOMPNora AlRashidi, MEFOMPRuijie Yang, AFOMPShalaine Tatu, SEAFOMP WEB SUB-COMMITTEE 2022-2025 Chai Hong Yeong, Malaysia – ChairCinthia Kotzian Pereira Benavides, BrazilEleftherios Tzanis, GreeceLeyla Moghaddasi, AustraliaLi Kuo Tan, MalaysiaMark Pokoo-Aikins, GhanaNabil Iqeilan, - [History Sub-Committee](https://www.iomp.org/history_sub_committee/) - HISTORY SUB-COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEMBERS TERMS OF REFERENCE ACTIVITIES HISTORY SUB-COMMITTEE 2025-2028 Geoffrey Ibbott, AAPM – ChairSteven GeotschGang LiuZakiya Al Rahbi HISTORY SUB-COMMITTEE 2022-2025 Slavik Tabakov, UK – ChairAzam Niroomand-Rad, USAGeoffrey Ibbott, USAKY Cheung, Hong KongPerry Sprawls, USAJohn Damilakis, Greece (Ex-Officio)Eva Bezak, Australia (Ex-Officio)Francis Hasford, Ghana (Ex-Officio) HISTORY SUB-COMMITTEE 2018-2022 Slavik Tabakov – ChairKY CheungColin OrtonMadan - [Finance Sub-Committee](https://www.iomp.org/finance_sub_committee/) - FINANCE SUB-COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEMBERS TERMS OF REFERENCE Activities FINANCE SUB-COMMITTEE 2025-2028 Mohammad Hassan Kharita – ChairAdamou Soli Iddrissa, FAMPOSamya Al Mane, MEFOMPZhong Su, AAPMEva Bezak (IOMP President)M Mahesh (IOMP Vice President)Magdalena Stoeva (IOMP Secretary General) FINANCE SUB-COMMITTEE 2022-2025 Ibrahim Duhaini, Lebanon – ChairShigekazu Fukuda, JapanSanchez Palmer, AfricaAna Maria Marques da Silva, BrazilEx-OfficioJohn Damilakis, GreeceEva Bezak, - [Nominating Committee](https://www.iomp.org/nominating_committee/) - NOMINATING COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEMBERS TERMS OF REFERENCE NOMINATING COMMITTEE 2025-2028 M Mahesh (IOMP Vice President) – ChairEva Bezak (IOMP President) – Vice ChairMagdalena Stoeva (IOMP Secretary General)John Damilakis (IOMP Past President)Members: Regional representatives NOMINATING COMMITTEE 2022-2025 Eva Bezak (IOMP Vice President) – ChairJohn Damilakis (IOMP President) – Vice ChairMagdalena Stoeva (IOMP Secretary General)Madan Rehani (IOMP - [Rule Committee](https://www.iomp.org/rule_committee/) - RULES COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEMBERS TERMS OF REFERENCE RULES COMMITTEE 2025-2028 M Mahesh (IOMP Vice-President) – ChairEva Bezak (IOMP President) – Vice ChairMagdalena Stoeva (IOMP Secretary General) – Vice Chair RULES COMMITTEE 2022-2025 Prof. Eva Bezak (IOMP Vice-President) – ChairProf. John Damilakis (IOMP President) – Vice ChairProf. Magdalena Stoeva (IOMP Secretary General) – Vice Chair RULES - [International Commission on Medical Physics Committee](https://www.iomp.org/icommp_committee/) - INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION ON MEDICAL PHYSICS (IComMP) COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEMBERS TERMS OF REFERENCE ACTIVITIES IComMP COMMITTEE 2025-2028 IOMP OfficersEva Bezak (President IOMP, eva.bezak@adelaide.edu.au)Mahadevappa Mahesh (Vice Presiden IOMP, MMAHESH@jhmi.edu)John Damilakis (Past-President, john.damilakis@med.uoc.gr)Magdalena Stoeva (Secretary General IOMP, sg.iomp@gmail.com)Mohammad Hassan Kharita (Treasurer, mhkharita@gmail.com)IOMP Committee ChairsRobert Jeraj (Science, SC, rjeraj@wisc.edu)Mika Kortesniemi (Education & Training, ETC, Mika.Kortesniemi@hus.fi)Kwan Hoong Ng (Awards and - [Publication Committee](https://www.iomp.org/publication_committee/) - PUBLICATION COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEMBERS TERMS OF REFERNCE ACTIVITIES PUBLICATION COMMITTEE 2025-2028 Francis Hasford, FAMPO – ChairAnchali Krisanachinda, SEAFOMPCarlos Daniel Venencia, ALFIMFabrizio Levrero, EFOMPIsmail Zergoug, FAMPOJennifer Pursley, AAPMJiayun Chen, AFOMPJulio Francisco Almansa Lapez, EFOMPMarina Sala, AAPMMohammed Metwaly, EFOMPMustafa Salih Al Musawi, MEFOMPNashirudeen Abdul Mumuni, FAMPOEx-Officio: Eva Bezak (IOMP President)M Mahesh (IOMP Vice President)Magdalena Stoeva (IOMP Secretary General)Chai - [MPWB Committee](https://www.iomp.org/mpwb_committee/) - MEDICAL PHYSICS WORLD BOARD (MPWB) COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEMBERS TERMS OF REFERNCE ACTIVITIES MEDICAL PHYSICS WORLD BOARD COMMITTEE 2025-2028 Chai Hong Yeong, SEAFOMP – ChairHabib Ashoor, MEFOMPJae Lirio Inamarga, SEAFOMPJoerg Lehmann, AFOMPLi Kuo Tan, SEAFOMPNashaat Ahmed Deiab, MEFOMPNilendu Gupta, AAPMRajni Verma, AFOMPRenato Dimenstein, EFOMPRosana Pirchio, ALFIM MEDICAL PHYSICS WORLD BOARD COMMITTEE 2022-2025 Chai Hong Yeong, Malaysia - [Education & Training Committee](https://www.iomp.org/education-training-committee/) - EDUCATION & TRAINING COMMITTEE COMMITTEE MEMBERS TERMS OF REFERENCE ACTIVITIES EDUCATION & TRAINING COMMITTEE 2025-2028 Mika Kortesniemi, EFOMP – ChairAkihiro Haga, AFOMPAna Maria Marques da Silva, ALFIMChristoph Trauernicht, FAMPOErato S. Markidou, EFOMPJaydev Dave, AAPMJiayun Chen, AFOMPKirill Skovorodko, EFOMPParminder S. Basran, AAPMReetta Siekkinen, EFOMPRenata Longo, EFOMPStephen Inkoom, FAMPOStephen Tronchin, AFOMPSupriyanto Ardjo Pawiro, SEAFOMPVellaiyan Subramani, AFOMP EDUCATION - [Education & Training Resources](https://www.iomp.org/education-training-resources/) - EDUCATION & TRAINING RESOURCES MEDICAL PHYSICS REFERENCES ENCYCLOPAEDIA AND MULTILINGUAL DICTIONARY TEACHING RESOURCES GRADUATE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION PRORAM OTHER PROGRAMS RESOURCES FOR MEDICAL PHYSICISTS (from helpukrainegroup.org) Medical Physics References Bibliographic databaseA set of references was developed by the IOMP Science Committee covering the medical physics aspect of radiation therapy, medical imaging, nuclear medicine, and - [IOMP Strategic Plan 2018-2021](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-strategic-plan/) - IOMP STRATEGIC PLAN STRATEGIC PLAN 2025-2028 STRATEGIC PLAN 2022-2025 STRATEGIC PLAN 2018-2021 - [IOMP Webinars Certificates](https://www.iomp.org/certificates/) - Welcome to IOMP Certificates Portal! This is a one-stop location for you to access your certificates issued by IOMP organized events. Please type your email in the field below and search our database for issued certificates for you in IOMP’s events. Email - [International Medical Physics Week (IMPW)](https://www.iomp.org/impw-2/) - INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL PHYSICS WEEK (IMPW) IMPW 2026 IMPW 2025 IMPW 2024 IMPW 2023 IMPW 2022 IMPW 2021 IMPW 2020 - [IOMP Vice President's Message Vol 8 No 1](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-presidents-message-vol-8-no-1/) - IOMP Vice President’s Message M Mahesh, PhDVice President, IOMP eMPW, MPI, IMPW 2026, IOMP School Webinars, IAEA X ray Vision Conference Dear Colleagues and Friends, It gives me great pleasure to welcome all of you to the first issue of 2026 of the IOMP Newsletter. The IOMP newsletter are published bi-monthly and is a vehicle - [Featured Presentations](https://www.iomp.org/featured-presentations/) - FEATURED PRESENTATION IUPESM 2025 World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering (29 Sep to 4 Oct 2025, Adelaide, Australia) - [Education & Training](https://www.iomp.org/education-training-2/) - EDUCATION & TRAINING EDUCATION & TRAINING IOMP SCHOOL IOMP ACCREDITATION SPONSORSHIP AND ENDORSEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS IOMP Education and Training IOMP is dedicated to improve medical physics worldwide by disseminating systemized knowledge through education and training of medical physicists, to advance the practice of physics in medicine by fostering the education, training and professional development of - [ExCOM](https://www.iomp.org/excom/) - IOMP ExCom ExCom 2022-2025 ExCom 2018-2021 - [Council](https://www.iomp.org/council/) - IOMP COUNCIL IOMP COUNCIL 2022-2025 EX-OFFICIO President P Dr John Damilakis Vice President V-P Dr Eva Bezak Immediate Past President IPP Dr Madan Rehani Secretary-General S-G Dr Magdalena Stoeva Treasurer Tr. Dr Ibrahim Duhaini CHAIRS OF COMMITTEE Education and Training Committee ETC Dr Arun Chougule Science Committee SC Dr Mahadevappa Mahesh Professional Relations Committee PRC - [empw-dec-2025](https://www.iomp.org/empw-dec-2025-2/) - [ - [IOMP School Webinars 2025](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-school-webinars-2025/) - IOMP SCHOOL WEBINARS 2025 Download your webinar certificate(s) here:(Note: Only participants who attended a webinar in full are eligible for the certificate) Webinar Certificate(s) IOMP School Webinars 2026 IOMP School Webinars 2025 IOMP School Webinars 2024 IOMP School Webinars 2023 IOMP School Webinars 2022 IOMP School Webinars 2021 IOMP School Webinars 2020 IAEA-IOMP Webinars IOMP-ALFIM - [IOMP President's Message Vol 7 No 6](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-presidents-message-vol-7-no-6/) - IOMP President’s Message Eva Bezak, PhDPresident, IOMP IOMP Committee 2025-2028, IAEA X Ray Vision Conference, Radiation Protection in Medicine, Happy Holiday Season Dear Colleagues and Friends, It is my pleasure to greet our global medical physics community in this edition of the IOMP Newsletter. IOMP Committee chairs have been engaging with the Regional and National Member - [IDMP 2025](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2025/) - INTERNATIONAL DAY OF MEDICAL PHYSICS (IDMP) 2025 IOMP President Speech IDMP 2025 Theme IDMP 2025 Message IDMP 2025 Poster IDMP 2025 Webinar IDMP 2025 Worldwide Activities IDMP 2025 theme:“Medical Physics and Emerging Technologies: Shaping the Next Decade” IDMP 2025 Message by the IDMP Coordinator Dear Medical Physicists Colleagues across the Globe,The theme for IDMP 2025: - [Statutes and Bylaws](https://www.iomp.org/statues-and-bylaws/) - STATUES & BYLAWS Statutes & Bylaws of the International Organization for Medical Physics (IOMP) Download - [Report on IUPESM World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering 2025 (Adelaide, 29 Sept – 4 Oct 2025) https://wc2025.org/](https://www.iomp.org/report-on-iupesm-world-congress-on-medical-physics-and-biomedical-engineering-2025-adelaide-29-sept-4-oct-2025-https-wc2025-org/) - By Eva Bezak, Convenor, Medical PhysicsThe International Union for Physical and Engineering Sciences in Medicine (IUPESM) World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering was held last month in Adelaide. South Australia, in collaboration with IOMP and the International Federation for Medical and Biological Engineering (IFMBE). The local hosts were Engineers Australia (EA) and the - [IOMP President's Message Vol 7 No 5](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-presidents-message-vol-7-no-5/) - IOMP President’s Message Eva Bezak, PhDPresident, IOMP New ExCom 2025-2028, WC2025 report, IOMP School, IDMP 2025 Dear Colleagues and Friends in Medical Physics, It is with great honour, that I begin my term as President of the International Organization for Medical Physics (IOMP) for 2025–2028. I am dedicated to serve and support the global medical - [IOMP School during the IUPESM World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-school-during-the-iupesm-world-congress-on-medical-physics-and-biomedical-engineering/) - By Dr Stephen Tronchin, Prof Eva Bezak, Prof M. MaheshThis year we held an IOMP School during of the IUPESM World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering in Adelaide, Australia. The school brought together a global community of medical physicists, researchers, and students from around the world. It was a diverse program of eight - [Accreditation](https://www.iomp.org/accreditation/) - IOMP ACCREDITATION IOMP ACCREDITATION IOMP ACCREDITATION BOARD MEMBERS ACCREDITATION PROCESS ACCREDITATION MANUAL APPLICATION FORMS ACCREDITED PROGRAMMES / COURSES RELEVANT DOCUMENTS COMMITTEE MEMBERS IOMP AccreditationAccreditation is the means by which IOMP assesses the quality of medical physics postgraduate degree programs and CPD courses and keeps the medical physics community informed. The IOMP Accreditation Board has been - [IOMP’s Contribution to the WHO International Advisory Committee on Non-Ionizing Radiation](https://www.iomp.org/iomps-contribution-to-the-who-international-advisory-committee-on-non-ionizing-radiation/) - IOMP’s Contribution to the WHO International Advisory Committee on Non-Ionizing Radiation Magdalena Stoeva, PhDSecretary General, IOMP Eva Bezak, PhDVice President, IOMP The International Advisory Committee on Non-Ionizing Radiation is among WHO’s key activities addressing the various health-related aspects of the non-ionizing radiation. The committee’s annual meetings aim to protect public health by minimizing harmful exposure - [IOMP President's Message Vol 7 No 4](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-presidents-message-vol-7-no-4/) - IOMP President’s Message John Damilakis, PhDPresident, IOMP IOMP Awards, IDMP 2025, WC2025, gratitude and reflections Dear Colleagues, As my time as President of the IOMP comes to an end, I’d like to share a few reflections before passing the role to the next President during the World Congress in Adelaide. These past three years have - [empw-jun-2025](https://www.iomp.org/empw-jun-2025-2/) - [IOMP Participation in the 5th WHO Global Forum on Medical Devices (2025)](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-participation-in-the-5th-who-global-forum-on-medical-devices-2025/) - IOMP Participation in the 5th WHO Global Forum on Medical Devices (2025) Francis Hasford, PhDChair, Publication Committee, IOMP IOMP Participation in the 5th WHO Global Forum on Medical Devices (2025) The World Health Organization organized the 5th WHO Global Forum on Medical Devices in a virtual format on 2nd – 4th June 2025. The event - [History Sub-Committee Activities](https://www.iomp.org/history-sub-committee-activities/) - IOMP HISTORY IOMP HISTORY PUBLISHED ARTICLES HISTORICAL DATA VIDEO INTERVIEWS IOMP HISTORYIOMP was formed in January 1963 initially with 4 affiliated national member organizations. The Organization has a membership of 86 national member organizations, 1 affiliate and 6 regional organizations. The Organization is affiliated to IUPESM, IUPAP and ICSU and is officially connected to IFMBE.IOMP is charged with a mission to - [IOMP President's Message Vol 7 No 3](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-presidents-message-vol-7-no-3/) - IOMP President’s Message John Damilakis, PhDPresident, IOMP IMPW 2025: A Week of AI-focused webinars, Welcoming the new IOMP ExCom Dear Colleagues, The IOMP designated May 5–9, 2025 as International Medical Physics Week (IMPW), a global celebration of our field. We dedicated the entire week to daily webinars on Artificial Intelligence in Medical Physics. Each webinar - [IOMP ACCREDITATION BOARD REACCREDITATION VISIT](https://www.iomp.org/accreditation-visit-hong-kong-polytechnic-university/) - Arun Chougule, PhDChair, IOMP Accreditation BoardAccreditation of the Master of Science in Medical Physics (MScMP) program, Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityProgram Name:Master of Science in Medical Physics (MScMP)Location:The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong KongDate of Report:8 May 2024Assessment Team (AT)Application Document AT:1. Prof. Dr. Arun Chougule2. Prof. Dr. Renato Padovani3. Prof. Dr. Chai Hong YeongOn-Site AT:1. - [International Medical Physics Week (IMPW) 2025](https://www.iomp.org/international-medical-physics-week-impw-2025/) - INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL PHYSICS WEEK (IMPW) 2025 IOMP President Speech IMPW 2025 Message IMPW Poster IMPW 2025 Webinars IMPW 2025 Webinar Recordings Dear Colleagues,We celebrate the International Medical Physics Week this year from May 5th to May 9th. This important global event serves as a celebration of our profession, but also as a reminder of the - [IOMP President's Message Vol 7 No 2](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-presidents-message-vol-7-no-2/) - IOMP President’s Message John Damilakis, PhDPresident, IOMP IOMP election, IOMP Awards, IDMP 2025 theme Dear Colleagues, IOMP Elections The upcoming IOMP elections are a very critical time for our international medical physics community https://www.iomp.org/election-of-officers-chairs-2025-2028-invitation-to-nominate/ The election of the IOMP Executive Committee is a very significant event, as it will determine the leadership that will guide our global organization in the next term. Being on the Executive Committee is a major responsibility to advance the field of medical - [IOMP CPD ACCREDITATION REPORT](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-cpd-accreditation-report/) - IOMP CPD Accreditation Report ALFIM 2025 Pre-congress Course “Update on reference and relative dosimetry with application in E2E testing”, 7-8 March 2025, Guatemala Arun Chougule, PhDChair, IOMP Accreditation Board The IOMP Accreditation Board (AB) was established in 2016, initially focusing on the accreditation of medical physics education programs. Since 2019, the IOMP AB has expanded - [IDMP 2024](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2024/) - INTERNATIONAL DAY OF MEDICAL PHYSICS (IDMP) 2024 IOMP President Speech IDMP 2024 Theme IDMP 2024 Message IDMP 2024 Poster Around the World in 24 hours IDMP 2024 theme:“Inspiring the next generations of Medical Physicists” IDMP 2024 Message by the IDMP Coordinator Dear Medical Physicists Colleagues across the Globe,As we come together to celebrate the International Day - [IDMP 2024 Around the World in 24 Hours: Celebrating Medical Physics](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2024-around-the-world-in-24-hours-celebrating-medical-physics/) - Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Cor1g-VZRCOZVY4XLvx3Bw Programme: Start Time, GMTEvent1:00 AMAFOMP – Regional Organization and NMOs3:00 AMSEAFOMP – Regional Organization and NMOs8:00 AMMEFOMP – Regional Organization and NMOs10:00 AMFAMPO – Regional Organization and NMOs11:30 AMIOMP Panel1:00 PMIOMP Partner Organizations PanelIUPESM, ICRP, IAEA, WHO, IRPA, ISR3:00 PMEFOMP – Regional Organization and NMOs6:00 PMALFIM – Regional Organization and NMOs8:00 PMAAPM9:00 PMSummary of the day, - [IOMP President's Message 22](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-presidents-message-22/) - IOMP President’s Message John Damilakis, PhDPresident, IOMP IDMP 2024, AOCMP-SEACOMP Congress 2024, MEFOMP Conference 2025 Dear Colleagues, The IOMP will celebrate the International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP) this year on the 7th of November by organizing a 24-hour event titled ‘Around the World in 24 Hours: Celebrating Medical Physics.’ The IDMP 2024 theme is - [Report on the IOMP IMRT School, October 2024, Putrajaya, Malaysia](https://www.iomp.org/report-on-the-iomp-imrt-school-october-2024-putrajaya/) - By Eva Bezak, VP IOMP and School CoordinatorThe IOMP School on the Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT), held from October 5th to 8th, 2024, at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in Putrajaya, was the first in the series of newly launched IOMP educational initiatives aimed at delivering education to medical physicist to address needs in - [ICMP](https://www.iomp.org/icmp/) - INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MEDICAL PHYSICS (ICMP) IOMP CONFERENCE ICMP 2027 ICMP 2023 ICMP 2019 ICMP 2016 ICMP 2013 COMMITTEE MEMBERS As stated in the IOMP statutes, “The objectives of the International Organization for Medical Physics are to organize international cooperation in medical physics and allied subjects; to contribute to the advancement of medical physics in - [World Congress](https://www.iomp.org/world_congress/) - IUPESM WORLD CONGRESS ON MEDICAL PHYSICS AND BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING Call for Host WC2031 WC2025, Australia WC2022, Singapore WC2018, Czech Republic WC2015, Toronto, Canada Past Congresses Invitation to Host WC2031Dear Colleagues,The IUPESM World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering is the triennial event of the IOMP and IFMBE. 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This is an - [IOMP President's Message Vol 7 No 1](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-presidents-message-vol-7-no-1/) - IOMP President’s Message John Damilakis, PhDPresident, 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 - [International Women’s Day with IOMP-W](https://www.iomp.org/international-womens-day-with-iomp-w/) - Organizer: Loredana Marcu, Chair of IOMP-WWhile it has a longer history in certain parts of the world, the International Women’s Day (IWD) marked on the 8th of March, became a global holiday owing to its promotion by the United Nations in 1977. Since then, this day is dedicated to women from all walks of life, - [IOMP-MEFOMP Workshop on "Advances in CT Dosimetry and Machine Learning: Optimizing Patient Radiation Safety"](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-mefomp-workshop-on-advances-in-ct-dosimetry-and-machine-learning-optimizing-patient-radiation-safety/) - Workshop Organizer: Professor Dr John Damilakis, IOMP PresidentLecturers: John Damilakis, M. Mahesh, Maryam Al Hashim, Shady AlkhazzamThe workshop titled “Advances in CT Dosimetry and Machine Learning: Optimizing Patient Radiation Safety” was organized during the MEFOMP 2025 Medical Physics Conference https://mefomp-conference.com/workshop_1/ This workshop spanned four days, from February 7 to 10. It was structured into both - [IOMP School Webinars 2023](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-school-webinars-2023/) - IOMP SCHOOL WEBINARS 2023 IOMP School Webinars 2026 IOMP School Webinars 2025 IOMP School Webinars 2024 IOMP School Webinars 2023 IOMP School Webinars 2022 IOMP School Webinars 2021 IOMP School Webinars 2020 IAEA-IOMP Webinars IOMP-ALFIM Webinars Hamburger Toggle Menu List of Webinars 2023 Past Webinars 2023 19 Dec 2023: IOMP Webinar: IOMP’s Focus: Early Career - [empw-dec-2022](https://www.iomp.org/empw-dec-2022-4/) - [empw-jun-2023](https://www.iomp.org/empw-jun-2023/) - [empw-dec-2023](https://www.iomp.org/empw-dec-2023/) - [empw-dec-2024](https://www.iomp.org/empw-dec-2024/) - [2024 IUPAP Early Career Scientist Award in Medical Physics](https://www.iomp.org/2024-iupap-early-career-scientist-award-in-medical-physics/) - Name: Oleksandra V. 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EMPHub will address several critical needs within the profession: mentorship, professional development, networking, - [IOMP President's Message](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-presidents-message-19/) - IOMP President’s Message John Damilakis, PhDPresident, IOMP IDMP 2024 poster, ICMP 2026-2027, Hybrid events on radio-resistance Dear Colleagues, I am very happy to welcome you to another edition of our bimonthly newsletter through which we share our thoughts, achievements, and challenges within the global medical physics community. These regular updates help us share key developments - [IOMP President's Message](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-presidents-message-18/) - IOMP President’s Message John Damilakis, PhDPresident, IOMP IDMP theme, IMPW, MPI Dear Colleagues, The IDMP2024 theme is ‘Inspiring the next generations of Medical Physicists’. To inspire the next generation of medical physicists, it is essential to address both the intellectual and practical aspects of the profession. 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This reflects the celebration of - [IDMP 2023 Report](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2023-report/) - IDMP 2023 Report Ibrahim Duhaini, PhDIDMP Coordinator I am thrilled to share with you the celebrations across the Globe for the International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP) in 2023: “60th Anniversary: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants.” This theme holds profound significance as we celebrated a remarkable milestone in the evolution of Medical Physics over - [ICMP 2023 Report](https://www.iomp.org/icmp-2023-report/) - A Report on the 25th International Conference on Medical Physics 2023 Prof. Sunil Dutt SharmaPresident, Association of Medical Physicists of India (AMPI)Co-Chair, Conference Organizing Committee & Scientific Committee, ICMP-2023 The 25th International Conference of the IOMP namely the “International Conference on Medical Physics 2023” (ICMP-2023) was jointly organized by Association of Medical Physicists of India - [National Member Organizations](https://www.iomp.org/national-member-organizations/) - National Member Organizations - [Organisation](https://www.iomp.org/organisation/) - ABOUT US The International Organisation for Medical Physics (IOMP) represents over 30,000 medical physicists worldwide and 90 adhering national member organisations plus 2 affiliate organisations.The mission of IOMP is to advance medical physics practice worldwide by disseminating scientific and technical information, fostering the educational and professional development of medical physicists, and promoting the highest quality medical - [Joint ICTP-IAEA Training Course on Quality Assurance, Quality Control and Optimization of Equipment and Procedures Used in Fluoroscopically-Guided Interventional Radiology](https://www.iomp.org/joint-ictp-iaea-training-course-on-quality-assurance-quality-control-and-optimization-of-equipment-and-procedures-used-in-fluoroscopically-guided-interventional-radiology/) - Joint ICTP-IAEA Training Course on Quality Assurance, Quality Control and Optimization of Equipment and Procedures Used in Fluoroscopically-Guided Interventional Radiology (Co-sponsored by IAEA, IOMP, AAPM, EFOMP) Medical imaging plays a pivotal role in accurate disease diagnosis and improved treatment of the patient and has proven to be invaluable to the whole process. Its use is - [IOMP President's Message](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-presidents-message-17/) - IOMP President’s Message John Damilakis, PhDPresident, IOMP ICMP, New website, eBooks Dear colleagues, The International Conference on Medical Physics (ICMP-2023) was organized from 6 to 9 of December in Mumbai, India. I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for your very enthusiastic participation. The conference brought together approximately 1400 colleagues from around the globe, - [Happy New Year 2024!](https://www.iomp.org/happy-new-year-2024/) - [Library Program](https://www.iomp.org/library-program/) - LIBRARY PROGRAM The AAPM/IOMP library program serves as a resource for medical physics and related communities in developing countries. The library program accepts book and e-journal donations and forwards them to established libraries on a per-request basis.As of November 2014, current participation in the program involves 36 libraries located in 27 countries in 5 continents. - [Sponsored Libraries](https://www.iomp.org/sponsored-libraries/) - SPONSORED LIBRARIES Countries where there are IOMP Sponsored Medical Physics LibrariesAlgeria, Argentina, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cameroons, China, Columbia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Domincan Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Georgia, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Jamaica, Kenya, Lebanon, Mexico, Morocco, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Russia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tanzania, Thailand, Trinidad, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, - [Event Calendar](https://www.iomp.org/event-calendar/) - EVENTS CALENDAR Upcoming Events: There is no Event X Read More - [Radiation Protection](https://www.iomp.org/radiation-protection/) - RADIATION SAFETY RESOURCES RADIATION SAFETY CULTURE IRPA-IAEA-WHO RADIATION SAFETY CULTURE WORKSHOPS BONN CALL FOR ACTION IAEA-IOMP WEBINAR PATIENTS RECEIVING OVER 100 MILLISIEVERT FROM RECURRENT CT EXAMS Radiation Safety Culture in Medicine Medical physicists have responsibility for patient protection as described in International Basic Safety Standards (BSS). Additionally, medical physicists may share responsibility for occupational protection, as - [Jobs](https://www.iomp.org/jobs/) - JOBS IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP)-New Application Call is Open!July 15, 2023 Dear Recipient, Please note that the new IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP) application call is now open! The deadline for application is 30 September 2023. To read more about […]Read More IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP) – Notification of the - [Definition of Medical Physicists by IOMP](https://www.iomp.org/definition-of-medical-physicists-by-iomp/) - DEFINITION OF MEDICAL PHYSICIST Medical PhysicsMedical Physics is a branch of Applied Physics, pursued by medical physicists, that uses physics principles, methods and techniques in practice and research for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of human diseases with a specific goal of improving human health and well-being. Medical physics may further be classified into a - [IOMP President’s message](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-news5-iomp-presidents-message/) - IOMP President’s Message Madan Rehani, PhDPresident, IOMPHappy holidays, IMPW 2020, IDMP 2020 and ICRPDear Colleagues,The year 2019 is closing and I believe you all had a wonderful year. Season’s Greetings and A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR 2020 for you and near and dear ones. Thank you all for contributing to the development of medical physics - [The evolving boundary between palliative and curative radiotherapy in routine irradiation of metastatic patients](https://www.iomp.org/news5-the-evolving-boundary-between-palliative-and-curative-rt-in-routine-irradiation-of-metastatic-patients/) - The evolving boundary between palliative and curative radiotherapy in routine irradiation of metastatic patients Clemens Grassberger, PhDHarvard Medical School & Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston Over the last years there has been an accumulation of evidence that Radiotherapy (RT) can improve survival in patients with metastatic disease across a range of indications. Historically these patients were - [FREE download of AAPM Report No. 126 PET/CT Acceptance Testing and Quality Assurance (2019)](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-news5-free-download-of-aapm-report-no-126-on-acceptance-testing-and-quality-assurance-2019/) - FREE download of AAPM Report No. 126 PET/CT Acceptance Testing and Quality Assurance (2019) FREE download of AAPM Report No. 126 PET/CT Acceptance Testing and Quality Assurance (2019) https://www.aapm.org/pubs/reports/detail.asp?docid=193 - [Free download of IAEA publication: Human Health Series No. 36, SPECT/CT Atlas of Quality Control and Image Artefacts](https://www.iomp.org/free-download-of-iaea-publication-human-health-series-no-36-spect-ct-atlas/) - Free download of IAEA publication: Human Health Series No. 36, SPECT/CT Atlas of Quality Control and Image Artefacts Free download of IAEA publication: Human Health Series No. 36, SPECT/CT Atlas of Quality Control and Image Artefacts https://www.iaea.org/publications/13407/spect/ct-atlas-of-quality-control-and-image-artefacts - [IOMP Newsletter - Useful Resources](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-news/) - IOMP Newsletter - Useful Resources Education & Training Resources Radiation Protection Equipment Donation Program https://iomp.org/library-program-2/ - [Medical physicist: Approved as a Health Professional in Croatia](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-news-1-medical-physicist-approved-as-a-health-professional-in-croatia/) - Medical physicist: Approved as a Health Professional in Croatia Hrvoje HršakDepartment of medical physics, University Hospital Centre Zagreb, CroatiaE-mail: hhrsak@kbc-zagreb.hrOn October 31 2018, the Croatian parliament finally voted in favour of recognition of medical physics as a healthcare profession. So we are now officially “healthcare professionals”.Why is the official recognition of so much importance? Because - [Is FLASH radiotherapy coming?](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-news2-flash-radiotherapy/) - Is FLASH radiotherapy coming? David P. Gierga, PhDMassachusetts General Hospital, BostonDGIERGA@mgh.harvard.eduFLASH radiotherapy has received a large amount of recent attention. The hypothesis is that very high dose rates (on the order of 100-1000 Gy/second) can lead to enhanced normal tissue sparing. If confirmed in a clinical setting, this could have enormous implications for radiotherapy. A - [IOMP Strategic Plan 2018-2021 Activities](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-strategic-plan-2018-2021-activities/) - IOMP Strategic Plan 2018-2021 Activities IOMP Strategic Plan 2018-2021 - [Performance Evaluation of Computed Tomography Systems - The Report of AAPM Task Group 233 (2019)](https://www.iomp.org/performance-evaluation-of-computed-tomography-systems-the-report-of-aapm-task-group-233-2019/) - Performance Evaluation of Computed Tomography Systems - The Report of AAPM Task Group 233 (2019) https://www.aapm.org/pubs/reports/RPT_233.pdf - [IOMP President’s message](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-news3-iomp-presidents-message/) - IOMP President’s Message Madan Rehani, PhDPresident IOMPmadan.rehani@gmail.comWhat interests our audience? Adapting contents to suit the audience.As deliberated in previous issues, our focus has been on studying what links in the Newsletter receive the highest visits. As anticipated, radiotherapy related items received the highest visits followed by free downloadable publications. It is interesting that even a - [Real-time Adaptive Particle Therapy: Futuristic Automated Way to Collaborate Internationally](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-news3-futuristic-automated-way-to-collaborate-internationally-for-adaptive-particle-therapy/) - Real-time Adaptive Particle Therapy: Futuristic Automated Way to Collaborate Internationally Antje-Christin Knopf, PhDUniversity Medical Center Groningena.c.knopf@umcg.nlParadigm shift from a currently manual step-wise treatment approach towards a future automated seamless workflow, integrating imaging, treatment planning, quality assurance and treatment verificationInitiated by Massachusetts General Hospital, University of Wisconsin and Cosylab, a group of clinics, research institutes and - [IOMP Accredits 3 Medical Physics postgraduate courses in S. Korea](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-news3-iomp-accredits-3-medical-physics-postgraduate-courses-in-s-korea/) - IOMP Accredits 3 Medical Physics postgraduate courses in S. Korea J. Damilakis, V. Tsapaki, A. ChouguleOn behalf of IOMPThe IOMP Accreditation Board (https://iomp.org/accreditation/) was established in 2017 to evaluate and accredit Medical Physics education and training events. An important part of the accreditation process is the site visit to verify the written information provided by - [Know about the Medical Physics Education in Ghana](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-news3-know-about-the-medical-physics-education-in-ghana/) - Know about the Medical Physics Education in Ghana C. Schandorf, J.H. Amuasi, A.W.K. Kyere and F. HasfordMedical Physics Department, School of Nuclear and Allied Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana. Ghana has been having a MSc medical physics program since 2004 and so far 91 graduates have qualified Q1: Is there Medical Physics degree program - [IOMP to make free distribution of medical physics books published by CRC Press](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-news3-iomp-to-make-free-distribution-of-medical-physics-books-published-by-crc-press/) - IOMP to make free distribution of medical physics books published by CRC Press Expression of interest from Program Directors invitedIOMP wishes to collect Expression of Interest (EoI) from Program Directors of Medical Physics training programs at postgraduate level (like MSc) who will like to avail free medical physics books published by the CRC Press.Please use - [FREE download of an IAEA Publication on Introduction of Image Guided Radiotherapy into Clinical Practice](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-news3-free-download-of-an-iaea-publication-on-introduction-of-image-guided-radiotherapy-into-clinical-practice/) - FREE download of an IAEA Publication on Introduction of Image Guided Radiotherapy into Clinical Practice https://www.iaea.org/publications/12264/introduction-of-image-guided-radiotherapy-into-clinical-practice - [New IOMP Secretary General](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-news3-new-iomp-secretary-general/) - New IOMP Secretary General Eva Bezak takes over as new Secretary-General, IOMPStarting August 1, 2019, Professor Eva Bezak, University of South Australia took over as interim Secretary-General for the balance term of IOMP of 2018-2021. Dr. Virginia Tsapaki who was Secretary General had to leave in view of her joining a new position at the - [Are we likely to have automated radiotherapy treatment planning?](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-news4-are-we-likely-to-have-automated-radiotherapy-treatment-planning/) - Are we likely to have automated radiotherapy treatment planning? David P. Gierga, PhDMassachusetts General Hospital, BostonAutomated treatment planning is on the wayThe goal of treatment planning in external beam radiotherapy is to implement the radiation oncologist’s prescription in the most optimal way. Treatment planning requires sophisticated tools but, for the sizable part, it is a - [Medical Physics Teaching to Medical Students](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-news4-medical-physics-teaching-to-medical-students/) - Medical Physics Teaching to Medical Students IOMP and Hamad Medical Corporation Qatar to organize training for students at Weill Cornell Medical College, Doha QatarThere may be a common feeling that any time spent in studying physics may go waste if the person is going to be a doctor. Is this true? It depends upon if - [ICMP2019 Program Planning Committee Co-Chairs’ Message](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-news4-icmp2019-program-planning-committee-co-chairs-message/) - ICMP2019 Program Planning Committee Co-Chairs’ Message María-Ester Brandan, Geoffrey S. IbbottCo-chairs Program Committee, ICMP2019A brief report about ICMP2019, Santiago, Chile, 8-11 Sep 2019The 2019 International Conference on Medical Physics (ICMP-2019) was held in Santiago, Chile, in early September and was attended by 493 registrants from 54 countries. We are pleased to report that 65% of - [AOCR Meets IOMP on 23-26 July 2020 at Kuala Lumpur](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-news4-aocr-meets-iomp-on-23-26-july-2020-at-kuala-lumpur/) - AOCR Meets IOMP on 23-26 July 2020 at Kuala Lumpur In line with IOMP’s approach to enhance interaction with stakeholdersIOMP is participating as a supporting partner for the 18th Asian Oceanian Congress of Radiology (AOCR 2020) to be held from 23rd to 26th July 2020 in Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia. AOCR is a biennial - [IOMP President’s message](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-news4-iomp-presidents-message/) - IOMP President’s Message Madan Rehani, PhDPresident, IOMPAre we interacting sufficiently with our stakeholders?Medical physics is an applied science. Our expertise is utilized for the benefit of the patients by several medical colleagues who obviously become our stakeholders. Be it imaging or radiation therapy colleagues, clinical colleagues from different specialties or students who would be clinicians. - [Surface Imaging as a tool for Radiation Therapy](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-news-vol2-no1-surface-imaging/) - Surface Imaging as a tool for Radiation Therapy David P. Gierga, PhD and Drosoula Giantsoudi, PhD Massachusetts General Hospital, BostonVideo-based surface imaging for initial setup and continuous monitoring of the patient’s external anatomy can reduce imaging radiation doseImage guidance continues to play an integral role in radiation therapy. Although radiographic methods (planar MV, planar - [FREE Download: IARC/WHO World Cancer Report](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-news-vol2-no1-arc-who-world-cancer-report/) - FREE Download: IARC/WHO World Cancer Report IARC/WHO World Cancer Report: Cancer Research for Cancer Prevention http://publications.iarc.fr/586 You can download it for FREE but you need to complete a form and IARC will send to you a link valid for 48 hrs (so you have to save it on your computer before then) - [FREE Download: WHO report on cancer](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-news-vol2-no1-who-report-on-cancer/) - FREE Download: WHO report on cancer WHO report on cancer: setting priorities, investing wisely and providing care for all https://www.who.int/publications-detail/who-report-on-cancer-setting-priorities-investing-wisely-and-providing-care-for-all - [Radiotherapy during the COVID-19 pandemic](https://www.iomp.org/radiotherapy-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/) - Radiotherapy during the COVID-19 pandemic David GiergaMassachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USAReview of current actions in radiotherapy during COVID-19The current COVID-19 pandemic has, to date, led to nearly 7 million confirmed infections and over 400,000 deaths1. Clearly, all areas of society, including health care systems, have been impacted dramatically.As a vital component of cancer care, radiotherapy - [IOMP School Webinars on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-school-webinar-on-artificial-intelligence/) - IOMP School Webinars on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Webinar Topics:What is radiomics? What is its relationship to machine learning and deep learning? Arman Rahmin, UBC, Vancouver, CanadaPotential value and pitfalls of machine learning for radiomics applications by Mathieu Hatt, INSERM, France9 July 2020, 12 noon – 1:00 GMTTo check the corresponding time in your country - [COVID-19 handling in experience from Hong Kong](https://www.iomp.org/covid-19-handling-in-experience-from-hong-kong/) - COVID-19 handling in experience from Hong Kong Kin Yin Cheung, PhDMedical Physics & Research DepartmentHKSH Medical Group, Hong KongIOMP Past-PresidentHong Kong’s experience in handling COVID-19 pandemicA challenging problem in containing COVID-19 is that a large proportion of the patients do not have any symptoms. These hidden patients can spread the virus to others unnoticed. The - [IOMP webinars 2021](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-news9-iomp-webinars-2021/) - IOMP webinars 2021 We seek your suggestions for IOMP webinarsWe are delighted by extensive interest you have shown in IOMP Webinars. Please provide your suggestions for future webinars for 2021 using https://bit.ly/3kbB9aQ - [Peer review for quality and safety in radiation oncology](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-news9-peer-review-for-quality-and-safety-in-radiation-oncology/) - Peer review for quality and safety in radiation oncology David P. Gierga, PhDMassachusetts General Hospital, BostonMedical physicists play an important role in peer review of radiation oncology technology and safetyPeer review is a crucial component of quality and safety in radiation oncology. As Marks et al1 point out, the radiation therapy process can be divided - [J Med Physics becomes one of the official journals of IOMP](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-news9-j-med-physics-becomes-one-of-the-official-journals-of-iomp/) - J Med Physics becomes one of the official journals of IOMP IOMP is now a supporting organization for JMP of AMPI - [Monte Carlo Simulations: Medical Physicist’s Friendly](https://www.iomp.org/newseltter-v2-no5-monte-carlo-simulations/) - Monte Carlo Simulations: Medical Physicist’s Friendly Jan SchuemannMassachusetts General Hospital, BostonMonte Carlo simulations are not complicated any moreThe Monte Carlo (MC) method uses random number generators and probability density functions to calculate statistical behaviors. In radiation therapy, MC simulations are mostly used to simulate the interaction and transport of particles with the treatment apparatus, the - [IDMP Webinar on 7th November, 2020 (Saturday)](https://www.iomp.org/newsletter-v2-no5-idmp-webinar-on-7th-november-2020-saturday/) - IDMP Webinar on 7th November, 2020 (Saturday) International Day of Medical Physics webinarAs you are aware IDMP was established by IOMP in 2013 and is celebrated on 7th November each year. This was to commemorate the birthday of Marie Curie. We encourage all countries to celebrate IDMP to promote the role medical physicists play in - [MRI-guided Radiation Therapy with MR Linacs](https://www.iomp.org/newsletter-v2-n6-mr-guided-rt/) - MRI-guided Radiation Therapy with MR Linacs Christopher Williams, PhD & Elizabeth Huynh, PhDBrigham and Women’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, BostonSuperior soft-tissue contrast and more accurate patient set-upMRI-guided radiation therapy (RT) is a new treatment modality that is rapidly emerging. For many cancers, multiple imaging modalities (such as CT, MRI and/or PET) are used for identification and - [How to avoid falling prey to phishing emails](https://www.iomp.org/newsletter-v2-n6-avoid-phishing/) - How to avoid falling prey to phishing emails Magdalena Stoeva, PhDChair Medical Physics World Board, IOMPBeware of phishing emailsIt is periodically brought to our attention that medical physicists get email from the President, IOMP or other Officials of IOMP. The initial email typically will be looking innocuous and appears social. You are tempted to respond - [Spanish language webinars organized by ALFIM and IOMP](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-newsletter-v3-n1-iomp-alfim-webinars/) - Spanish language webinars organized by ALFIM and IOMP Patricia Mora (ALFIM) and Madan Rehani (IOMP)First webinar on 26th Feb 2021We are happy to announce that the joint webinars of the Latin American Association of Medical Physics (ALFIM) and IOMP in Spanish language are being started and the first webinar in the series will be held - [IOMP Newsletter V3-N1-iomp-webinars](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-newsletter-v3-n1-iomp-webinars/) - IOMP WEBINARS Feb-Mar 2021 Magdalena Stoeva, PhDIOMP Webinars Technical support, promotion, recordingList of webinars in Feb – Mar 2021Although 2020 has been a challenging year given the unprecedented health crisis due to COVID-19 outbreak, it also opened opportunities for innovative education. IOMP launched the IOMP Webinars to support the international medical physics community in their - [Compact Gantry-less Proton Therapy System to Increase the Availability to Patients](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-newsletter-v3-n1-rt-article/) - Compact Gantry-less Proton Therapy System to Increase the Availability to Patients Susu Yan, PhDDivision of Radiation Biophysics, Department of Radiation Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical SchoolIncreasing access of particle therapy to manyProton radiation therapy is generally considered as the most advanced and precise form of radiation therapy. The availability of proton therapy is - [IDMP 2021 Poster Design Invitation](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-newsletter-v3-n2-idmp/) - IDMP 2021 Poster Design Invitation Ibrahim DuhainiIDMP CoordinatorIDMP poster designDear Medical Physicists Colleagues,We are looking for a creative Poster Design for the International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP 2021).The theme of this year IDMP is: “Communicating the Role of Medical Physics to the Public”. For more information, please visit IDMP2021 pageConditions:One PageIn EnglishReflects the above themeOne Design per - [IOMP School on IMPW 2021 - Program](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-school-on-impw-2021-program/) - For a second consecutive year IOMP celebrates the International Medical Physics Week by series of webinars dedicated to various professional, educational and organizational aspects of Medical Physics. Follow this link for the IMPW 2021 webinars program and registration. For more details on the daily activities, please look at the webinars on Day 1 to Day - [Innovations in MV detectors to bring high-quality volumetric imaging to low resource environments](https://www.iomp.org/innovations-in-mv-detectors-to-bring-high-quality-volumetric-imaging-to-low-resource-environments/) - Innovations in MV detectors to bring high-quality volumetric imaging to low resource environments Ross Berbeco, PhDDana-Faber Cancer InstituteHarvard Medical School, BostonMV CBCT as a radiotherapy imaging solution for LMICsMedical linear accelerators, producing high energy (MV) x-rays, are by far the most common tool for radiation therapy treatments of cancer and other diseases. Too often, however, - [Is the dose to circulating blood in conformal radiotherapy of concern?](https://www.iomp.org/is-the-dose-to-circulating-blood-in-conformal-radiotherapy-of-concern/) - Is the dose to circulating blood in conformal radiotherapy of concern? 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The session - [Actions beyond the call of duty](https://www.iomp.org/actions-beyond-the-call-of-duty/) - Actions beyond the call of duty Madan Rehani, PhDPresident, IOMPIOMP invites your contributionsIOMP invites you to submit your contributions on the theme of “beyond the call of duty”. This idiom implies more than one is required or expected to do. A single word “supererogation” has also been suggested for this but that extends to moral - [IOMP Women Subcommittee Activities](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-women-sub-committee-activities/) - IOMP Women Subcommittee Activities Magdalena Stoeva, PhDChair, IOMP-W Gender balance and fighting the COVID-19 pandemic IOMP Women Subcommittee’s objective is in compliance with the IOMP’s mission to advance medical physics practice worldwide by disseminating scientific and technical information, fostering the educational and professional development of medical physicists, and promoting the highest quality medical services for - [IUPESM World Congress 2022](https://www.iomp.org/iupesm-world-congress-2022/) - IUPESM World Congress 2022 James Goh, PhDPresident, IUPESM (2018-2022)The triennial IUPESM World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical EngineeringGreetings IOMP friends! I hope you are keeping well.The triennial IUPESM World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering is our flagship event. It began in 1976 when IOMP and IFMBE had their conferences together for the - [International Day of Medical Physics 2021](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2021-communicating-the-role-of-medical-physicists-to-the-public/) - International Day of Medical Physics 2021 Ibrahim Duhaini, PhDCoordinator, IDMPCommunicating the role of Medical Physicists to the public The International Day of Medical Physics we celebrate on November 7th turned into a key event for our profession. It is a day to celebrate our achievements, share experience and socialize. For a 9th year in a row - [Addressing patient’s questions in radiotherapy: What can medical physicists do?](https://www.iomp.org/addressing-patients-questions-in-radiotherapy-what-can-medical-physicists-do/) - Addressing patient’s questions in radiotherapy: What can medical physicists do? Todd F. Atwood, PhDSenior Associate Division Director, Transformation Clinical PhysicsUC San Diego HealthDeveloping patient-facing roles for medical physicists to advance patient carePatients frequently view radiation therapy as a technically complex and convoluted medical specialty. Misconceptions about radiation and confusion surrounding treatment procedures often result in - [IOMP announces awardees for 3 major awards](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-announces-awardees-for-3-major-awards/) - IOMP announces awardees for 3 major awards Simone Kodlulovich RenhaChair Awards and Honors Committee, IOMPEva Bezak Secretary General, IOMPThe importance of medical physicists in the applications of ionizing radiation to healthcare is continuously increasing throughout the world. Their knowledge and experience are applied to maximize the benefits of radiation applications in medicine. 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Multi-energy CT (MECT) allows for the reconstruction of supplementary information during the CT simulation process, - [A VISIT TO THE PLACE WHERE NEW PARTICLES ARE BORN](https://www.iomp.org/a-visit-to-the-place-where-new-particles-are-born/) - Kwan Hoong Ng, PhD, FIOMP, FIUPESMProfessor Emeritus, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia On a rainy early September morning, I went to a one-of-a-kind scientific laboratory near the Swiss-French border; the massive instruments are 100 metres underground and span over 27 kilometres in circumference. This has been a dream of mine since I - [The SINFONIA Project](https://www.iomp.org/the-sinfonia-project/) - The SINFONIA (Radiation risk appraisal for detrimental effects from medical exposure during management of patients with lymphoma or brain tumour) project is a research project funded by the European Commission. Its main objective is to develop novel methodologies and tools that will provide comprehensive risk appraisal for detrimental effects from radiation exposure to patients, workers, - [IOMP Webinars – Global Outreach and Contribution to Professional Development](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinars-global-outreach-and-contribution-to-professional-development/) - Magdalena Stoeva, PhDSecretary General, IOMPIOMP Webinars technical support, promotion and recordingAccess to professional and educational information, exchange of knowledge, building expertise and networking have always been the keystones in the development of Medical Physics. Being an interdisciplinary state-of-the art profession, Medical Physics often takes leadership in clinics, academics and research when it comes to delivering - [IOMP ACCREDITATION BOARD REACCREDITATION VISIT](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-accreditation-board-reaccreditation-visit/) - Arun Chougule, PhDChair, IOMP Accreditation Board Reaccreditation visit to ICTP and Trieste University The IOMP accreditation of medical physics education programs started in 2016 and the Master of Advanced Studies in Medical Physics (MMP) of ICTP and Trieste University was the first accredited program by IOMP accreditation board (AB) accredited for the three years period - [IOMP Educational Videos-on-demand - Jun-2022 to Jan-2023](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-educational-videos-on-demand-jun-2022-jan-2023/) - IOMP Educational Videos-on-demand - Jun-2022 to Jan-2023 DateOrganizerModeratorSpeaker(s)TopicRecording21 Jun 22Eva BezakEva BezakRebecca D’AlonzoFractionated radiotherapy and its synergistic relationship with immunotherapyhttps://youtu.be/DNiONkxjOTo14 Sep 22John DamilakisEva BezakJohn DamilakisVan DeventerTahera EmilieErik BriersIOMP – WHO Joint Webinar on World Patient Safety Day 2022https://youtu.be/1n91fdwTVuc19 Oct 22Magdalena StoevaFrancis HasfordErnesto IadanzaMagdalena StoevaIOMP-IFMBE Webinar on Clinical Engineering Day 2022: Management and maintenance of medical - [From the Use of Exposure Index in Quality Control Testing to the use of Exposure Index for Quality Control of Clinical Images](https://www.iomp.org/from-the-use-of-exposure-index-in-quality-control-testing-to-the-use-of-exposure-index-for-quality-control-of-clinical-images/) - From the Use of Exposure Index in Quality Control Testing to the use of Exposure Index for Quality Control of Clinical Images Ioannis A. Tsalafoutasa, Shady AlKhazzama, Huda AlNaemia,b, and Mohammed Hassan KharitaaaMedical Physics Section, OHS Department, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, QatarbWeill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, Doha, QatarEI for QC of clinical imagesThe brightness and contrast of digital radiography images are - [Memoirs of Visit to the Taipei Veterans General Hospital Heavy Ion Therapy Center](https://www.iomp.org/memoirs-of-visit-to-the-taipei-veterans-general-hospital-heavy-ion-therapy-center/) - Memoirs of Visit to the Taipei Veterans General Hospital Heavy Ion Therapy Center Mary Joan, PhDAssociate Professor and Radiological Safety OfficerChristian Medical College and Hospitals Ludhiana, IndiaVisit to Taipei Veterans General HospitalThe AOCMP 2022 organizing team graciously arranged a site visit to the Taipei Veterans General Hospital Heavy Ion Therapy Center (HITC) on the evening - [iomp-re-accreditation-report-of-three-postgraduate-medical-physics-education-programs-of-the-republic-of-korea-2](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-re-accreditation-report-of-three-postgraduate-medical-physics-education-programs-of-the-republic-of-korea-2/) - IOMP Re-Accreditation Report of Three Postgraduate Medical Physics Education Programs of the Republic of Korea - 2 Arun Chougule, PhDChair, IOMP Accreditation Board Catholic University of Korea, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Yonsei University The IOMP Accreditation Board (AB) has been set up to ensure that accredited medical physics programs satisfy the highest standards established - [IOMP President's Message 12](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-presidents-message-12/) - IOMP President’s Message John Damilakis, PhDPresident, IOMP New MPI Editors, IMPW 2023, Palestinian Association of Medical Physics Dear Colleagues, Welcome to the 1st IOMP Newsletter of the 2023. As you probably know, Medical Physics International (MPI) is the official journal of the IOMP. The purpose of MPI is to provide an open and free platform for medical physicists - [IAEA Human Health Series No 47](https://www.iomp.org/iaea-human-health-series-no-47/) - Handbook for Basic Quality Control Tests for Diagnostic Radiology In many countries, a significant number of X ray systems used in diagnostic radiology departments are not part of a regular quality assurance programme. This is mainly due to the lack of trained professionals and corresponding guidance. To address this issue, the IAEA organized a series of - [IOMP President's Message 13](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-presidents-message-13/) - IOMP President’s Message John Damilakis, PhDPresident, IOMP IOMP-IRPA MoU, IMPW program, IDMP poster, endorsements/sponsorships Dear Colleagues, As I have mentioned in a previous message, to meet challenges and address major issues, it is important to develop a strong and positive relationship with international organizations and interested parties in healthcare. IOMP signed a Memorandum of Understanding - [IMPW 2023 Report](https://www.iomp.org/impw-2023-report/) - IMPW 2023 Reports Magdalena Stoeva, PhDSecretary General, IOMP IMPW 2023 webinars statistics and recordings Dear Colleagues, The third edition of the International Medical Physics Week (IMPW) gathered medical physicists from all over the world for a week of webinars organized by the IOMP. It is difficult to look beyond pure statistics and describe IMPW in - [IOMP President's Message 14](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-presidents-message-14/) - IOMP President’s Message John Damilakis, PhDPresident, IOMP CEAB Operations Manual, Modification to the policy on Scientific, Educational and Professional Meetings, Endorsement of events Dear Colleagues, An operational manual holds significant importance for an accreditation board as it serves as a comprehensive guide for the board’s operations and procedures. It outlines the policies, protocols, and standards - [IOMP @ AAPM 2023](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-at-aapm-2023/) - IOMP @ AAPM 2023 IOMP’s presence at the annual AAPM meetings has evolved into a significant and impactful tradition. The 2023 annual meeting was no exception, as it contributed to furthering the collaboration between IOMP and AAPM in the long term. It also served as a platform to disseminate essential information about IOMP and its - [Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak: How can medical physicists contribute?](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-news-vol2-no2-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak-how-can-medical-physicists-contribute/) - Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak: How can medical physicists contribute? Prof. John Damilakis University of Crete Vice-President of IOMP COVID-19 has been spreading worldwide. In this brief article, readers will find thoughts and useful links about a) the possible contribution of medical physicists to coronavirus diagnosis and containment and b) the safety measures that should be taken - [IDMP 2023](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2023-2/) - INTERNATIONAL DAY OF MEDICAL PHYSICS (IDMP) 2023 IOMP President Speech IDMP 2023 Message IDMP 2023 Posters IDMP 2023 Worldwide Activities IDMP 2023 Message by the IDMP CoordinatorDear Medical Physicists across the Globe,The theme for the International Day of Medical Physics in IDMP 2023 is, “60th Anniversary: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants“. This reflects the celebration of - [IOMP President's Message 15](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-presidents-message-15/) - IOMP President’s Message John Damilakis, PhDPresident, IOMP July 2023 MPI issue, Malta Association of MP, IOMP activities at AAPM annual meeting, Awards Dear Colleagues, The ‘Medical Physics International’ (MPI) is a free IOMP journal aiming to support the global development of our profession. MPI is in its eleventh year since the first issue of the - [President's Message](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-news1-presidents-message/) - IOMP President's Message Madan Rehani, PhDPresident IOMPmadan.rehani@gmail.comDear Colleagues,Medical knowledge doubles every few months.Medical knowledge has been expanding exponentially. Whereas the doubling time was estimated to be 50 years in 1950, it accelerated to 7 years in 1980, 3.5 years in 2010, and a projected 73 days by 2020, according to a 2011 study in Transactions of - [IOMP President's Message Vol 3 No 2](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-newsletter-v3-n2-iomp-presidents-message/) - IOMP President's Message Madan Rehani, PhDPresident, IOMPIMPW2021, IDMP 2021, Virtual imaging trialsDear Colleagues,International Medical Physics Week (IMPW) 2021 being held on 26-30 April is approaching. I hope many of you have made plans to celebrate using virtual format, in light of current pandemic circumstances.From IOMP side, we shall have one webinar every day at 12 - [IOMP President's Message 5](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-presidents-message-5/) - IOMP President's Message Madan Rehani, PhDPresident, IOMPWebinar participation certificate, WC2022, Women Subcommittee, IOMP elections, New Honorary membersDear Colleagues,We are closing the year 2021 with a still uncertain situation about the pandemic. It seems we are now settled with many having the full complement of duties in the hospital and being there in-person while some amongst - [IOMP President's Message 7](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-presidents-message-7/) - IOMP President's Message Madan Rehani, PhDPresident, IOMPIMPW 2022 program, WC2022, new ExCom (2022-2025), CME/CPD credit certificate, IDMP 2022 theme, and Ukraine war.International Medical Physics (IMPW) 2022 is approaching on 9-13 May. IOMP is organizing webinars daily during the week and the program is available at >>. We look forward to your participation in addition to - [IOMP President's Message 8](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-presidents-message-8/) - IOMP President's Message Madan Rehani, PhDPresident, IOMPCompleting my term as President IOMP, IMPW, read experience of Ukrainian colleaguesAfter a delay of one year because of the pandemic, we are approaching the end of this term of ExCom of IOMP and handover to the new team at the World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering - [IOMP President's Message 9](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-presidents-message-9/) - IOMP President's Message John Damilakis, PhDPresident, IOMPNew term as President of IOMP 2022-25I am very proud to be a medical physicist. It is also my great honor and pleasure to be the IOMP President for the next 3 years. We live in a world that is constantly changing. The world looks strikingly different from the - [IOMP President's Message Vol 3 No 1](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-newsletter-v3-n1-iomp-presidents-message-2/) - IOMP President's Message Madan Rehani, PhDPresident, IOMPIMPW 2021 information, IDMP 2021 theme, Council meeting, AccreditationDear Colleagues,Hope the new year started well for you and loved ones. Vaccine has given a new hope that looks very promising.We have following programs to bring to your attention:International Medical Physics Week (IMPW) shall be held on 26-30 April 2021. - [IOMP President's Message Vol 2 No 6](https://www.iomp.org/newsletter-v2-n6-iomp-presidents-message/) - IOMP President's Message Madan Rehani, PhDPresident, IOMPSeason’s Greetings with safety first, ICMP bids deadline approaching, IUPESM Fellows, WC2028, IOMP WebinarsDear Colleagues,The holiday season is around. I wish you happy holidays. Season’s Greetings from the IOMP ExCom team. We wish you safe passage through the balance part of the pandemic. We assume that now there is - [IOMP President's Message Vol 2 No 5](https://www.iomp.org/newsletter-v2-n5-iomp-presidents-message/) - IOMP President's Message Madan Rehani, PhDPresident, IOMPImportant announcements about WC2021, IOMP Elections, ICMP, WC2024 and WC2027We have important announcements in this issue of the Newsletter. First and foremost is the postponement of the World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering (WC2021) by almost one year to 11-17 June 2022. The COVID-19 has created an - [IOMP President's Message Vol 2 No 2](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-news-vol2-no2-iomp-presidents-message/) - IOMP President's Message Madan Rehani, PhDPresident, IOMPCOVID-19 issues, Brachytherapy, medical students’ course and IMPWDear Colleagues,A look at the PubMed on COVID-19 articles on 12 April indicates >4000 articles already published in less than 3 months. Currently, more than 500 papers are getting published every single day. This is a phenomenal amount. While most will agree that - [IOMP President's Message Vol 2 No 1](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-news-vol2-no1-iomp-presidents-message/) - IOMP President's Message Madan Rehani, PhDPresident, IOMPMost visited items, free online subscription to Med Phys, joint IAEA-IOMP-CIRSE webinarDear Colleagues,Our monitoring of visits shows that the items pertaining to scientific contents and free download of publications receive the highest visits. Accordingly, we make sure that you get both of these in each issue of the newsletter. - [IOMP President's Message 10](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-presidents-message-10/) - IOMP President's Message John Damilakis, PhDPresident, IOMP2022-25 Committees members, WHA Resolution for 2023, IDMP, IAEA QUATRO 2022, IOMP accredited programmesDear Colleagues,Welcome to the October edition of the IOMP Newsletter. In accordance with the IOMP bylaws, Committee Chairs nominated members of their committees. The 2022-2025 membership of IOMP committees is available on the IOMP website.The Lancet - [IOMP President's Message 11](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-presidents-message-11/) - IOMP President's Message John Damilakis, PhDPresident, IOMPThe importance of good internal organization, IOMP School Operations Manual, How to interact with IOMPDear Colleagues,As mentioned in a previous President’s message (IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 4, No. 4, August 2022), IOMP needs to streamline processes and improve its internal organizational structure. We continually assess and improve the internal organization - [IOMP President's Message 16](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-presidents-message-16/) - IOMP President’s Message John Damilakis, PhDPresident, IOMP Support of medical physics events, Accreditation, IDMP Dear colleagues, I would like to start this message focusing on IOMP\’s activities related to medical physics education and training and their broader impact on healthcare worldwide. By endorsing and sponsoring education and training events of its national member organizations, IOMP - [IOMP President's Message 2](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-presidents-message-2/) - IOMP President's Message Madan Rehani, PhDPresident, IOMPCouncil meeting, IMPW, IDMP, WC2022Dear Colleagues,We had a virtual meeting of the Council of the IOMP, and this issue of the Newsletter contains a brief report. In addition, the detailed President’s report presented to the Council is available. The Council meeting is typically held once in three years and - [IOMP President's Message 4](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-presidents-message-4/) - IOMP President's Message Madan Rehani, PhDPresident, IOMPActions beyond the call of duty, IDMP2021, ICRP, IOMP awards, MPWB, and CME credits for IOMP webinarsDear Colleagues,In August 2021 issue of the newsletter, we invited submission of the actions beyond the call of the duty. We are happy to present a submission that we received and was found - [IOMP President's Message 3](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-presidents-message-3/) - IOMP President's Message Madan Rehani, PhDPresident, IOMPIDMP, CME credits, IOMP awardsDear Colleagues,We are now preparing for International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP) 2021 which is celebrated every year on 7th November to commemorate the birthday of Marie Curie. Please keep a watch on IDMP 2021 webpage for activities and do send us your plans for - [IOMP President's Message 6](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-presidents-message-6/) - IOMP President's Message Madan Rehani, PhDPresident, IOMPCertificate for webinar, IOMP Election, Major awards of IOMP, and IMPWWe are happy to announce that based on strong demand we have started providing the certificate of participation to participants in the IOMP webinars starting Jan 2022. The certificates were sent to all those who attended the webinar fully - [IOMP President's Message](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-presidents-message/) - IOMP President's Message Madan Rehani, PhDPresident, IOMPArtificial Intelligence in medical physics webinars, IMPW webinars, COVID-19 issues, and IDMPArtificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have been making major inroads in all branches of medicine and medical physicists are bracing with these developments and are utilizing some of the new tools using AI and ML that - [Report of IOMP Council meeting](https://www.iomp.org/report-of-iomp-council-meeting/) - Report of IOMP Council Meeting - 1st June 2021 Madan Rehani, PhDPresident, IOMPEva Bezak, PhDSecretary General, IOMPThe virtual meeting of the IOMP Council was held on 1st June 2021 at 12 noon GMT for almost 3 hours. We thought it appropriate to hold this meeting almost at the same time when it would have been - [IOMP participation, support, and endorsement of "ICTP School on Medical Physics for Radiation Therapy: Dosimetry, Treatment Planning and Delivery for Advanced Applications" (11 - 22 September 2023), ICTP, Trieste, Italy](https://www.iomp.org/ictp-rt-september-2023/) - IOMP participation, support, and endorsement of “ICTP School on Medical Physics for Radiation Therapy: Dosimetry, Treatment Planning and Delivery for Advanced Applications” (11 – 22 September 2023), ICTP, Trieste, ItalyArun Chougule, PhDChair ETC IOMPICTP is helping to educate and train medical physicists from developing countries by regularly organizing the education and training programs. The ICTP - [Malta Association of Medical Physics (MAMP)](https://www.iomp.org/malta-association-of-medical-physics-mamp/) - Malta Association of Medical Physics (MAMP)Medical Physics in Malta is a relatively young profession. It was legally recognised in 2015 and is a 2 levels profession: the Medical Physicist (MP) and the Medical Physics Expert (MPE). MPs are recognised by the Council for Professions Complementary to Medicine and this recognition is permanent. MPEs are recognised - [World Patient Safety Day 2023](https://www.iomp.org/world-patient-safety-day-2023/) - World Patient Safety Day 2023 Emilie van DeventerWorld Health Organization (WHO) IOMP co-organized a webinar on “Engaging patients for medical radiation safety” Since 2019, the World Patient Safety Day is celebrated annually on 17 September. This year’s World Patient Safety Day sought to highlight the critical importance of listening to patients, families and caregivers, learning from - [IOMP School Webinars 2021](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-school-webinars-2021/) - IOMP SCHOOL WEBINARS 2021 IOMP School Webinars 2026 IOMP School Webinars 2025 IOMP School Webinars 2024 IOMP School Webinars 2023 IOMP School Webinars 2022 IOMP School Webinars 2021 IOMP School Webinars 2020 IAEA-IOMP Webinars IOMP-ALFIM Webinars Hamburger Toggle Menu List of Webinars 2021 7 Dec 2021: Modelling the invasiveness of high-grade gliomas using computational tools - [eMPW Jun 2023 (Vol. 39(14), No. 1)](https://www.iomp.org/empw-jun-2023-vol-3914-no-1/) - e-MEDICAL PHYSICS WORLD (eMPW) (Semi-anually) We are delighted to inform you that the eMPW June 2023 issue is now publishedEnjoy reading! - [IDMP 2020](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2020-2/) - INTERNATIONAL DAY OF MEDICAL PHYSICS 2020 IOMP President Speech IDMP 2020 Message IDMP 2020 Poster IDMP 2020 Worldwide Activities Dear Medical Physics Colleagues across the Globe,It is my pleasure to announce to you the theme of this year to mark the celebrations of the International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP 2020):“Medical Physicist as a Health - [IDMP 2015](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2015/) - INTERNATIONAL DAY OF MEDICAL PHYSICS (IDMP) 2015 IOMP President Speech IDMP 2015 Message IDMP 2015 Posters IDMP 2015 Worldwide Activities Download IDMP 2015 Poster - [IDMP 2013](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2013/) - INTERNATIONAL DAY OF MEDICAL PHYSICS (IDMP) 2013 IOMP President Speech IDMP 2013 Message IDMP 2013 Posters IDMP 2013 Worldwide Activities Publication on IDMP:J.C. 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We keep one webinar of 60 minutes duration typically at 12 - [International Medical Physics Week (IMPW) 2023](https://www.iomp.org/international-medical-physics-week-impw-2023-2/) - INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL PHYSICS WEEK (IMPW) 2023 IOMP President Speech IMPW 2023 Message IMPW Poster IMPW 2023 Webinars IMPW 2023 Activities Worldwide Dear colleagues,We celebrate the International Medical Physics Week (IMPW) in April 2023, from Monday 24 to Friday 28. 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February 23 was our usual working day, and at the end of the day, we prepared - [President's Message](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-news2-presidents-message/) - IOMP President's Message Madan Rehani, PhDPresident IOMPmadan.rehani@gmail.com Are we reaching out to people we serve? Are we listening to them? In this P-message, I want to deliberate on these issues. The normal practice for most international organizations is to send information to their national counterparts and assume that the information is percolating down to grass-roots. - [Patients receiving over 100 millisievert from recurrent CT exams](https://www.iomp.org/patients-receiving-over-100-msv-from-recurrent-ct-exams/) - Patients Receiving Over 100 mSv from Recurrent CT Exams IOMP and IAEA have been working together on this project.Please see the following resources:Multinational Data on Cumulative Radiation Exposure of Patients from Recurrent Radiological Procedures: Call for ActionOverview: Patients undergoing recurrent CT scans: assessing the magnitudeFull text: Patients undergoing recurrent CT scans: assessing the magnitudeOverview: Patients - [Real-time Quality Assurance (QA) in High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy (BT)](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-news-vol2-no2-brachytherapy/) - Automated Checks During HDR BT Procedures are Needed to Reduce Human Interventional Errors Mandar S Bhagwat, Ph.D.Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USAAutomated checks during HDR BT procedures are needed to reduce human interventional errors. 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Five internationally renowned speakers presented - [IOMP School Webinars 2020](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-school-webinars-2020/) - IOMP SCHOOL WEBINARS 2020 IOMP School Webinars 2026 IOMP School Webinars 2025 IOMP School Webinars 2024 IOMP School Webinars 2023 IOMP School Webinars 2022 IOMP School Webinars 2021 IOMP School Webinars 2020 IAEA-IOMP Webinars IOMP-ALFIM Webinars Hamburger Toggle Menu List of Webinars 2020 Personalized dosimetry for CT and interventional procedures (7 Dec 2020) View RecordingDecember - [IOMP President's Message](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-news9-iomp-presidents-message/) - IOMP President's Message Madan Rehani, PhDPresident, IOMPIOMP webinars for 2021 (also in Spanish), dates for IMPW2021, MoU with JMP(AMPI), MP Involvement in Covid-19 Pandemic, IDMP2020, Free downloadable publicationsThe interest in IOMP webinars has been very encouraging and we seek your suggestions for 2021 webinars. 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The RCB maintains closer links - [FAMPO Annual Report (June 2022)](https://www.iomp.org/fampo-annual-report-june-2022/) - Introduction: The Federation of African Medical Physics Organizations (FAMPO) is the regional federation of the International Organization for Medical Physicists (IOMP) in Africa. The Federation was established in December 2009 to promote the application of physics in medicine in the Africa region. Activities of FAMPO are extended throughout Africa and the local Islands in the - [SEAFOMP Annual Report (June 2022)](https://www.iomp.org/seafomp-annual-report-june-2022/) - Uplifted SEAFOMP website The official website of SEAFOMP has been refurbished and published, the permanent website address is: http://seafomp.org/ SEACOMP 2021 The 19th South-East Asian Congress of Medical Physics (SEACOMP 2021) was successfully held on 21 - 23 October 2021 as a hybrid conference at Phuket, Thailand. The conference was held in conjunction with the - [AFOMP Annual Report (June 2022)](https://www.iomp.org/afomp-annual-report-june-2022/) - The AFOMP office bearers for 2019-2022 are: President: Prof. Arun Chougule Vice President: Prof. Eva Bezak Secretary General: Prof Anupama Azhari Treasurer: Prof. Kwan Hoong Ng Chair, Science Committee: Prof. Tomas Kron Chair, Education and Training Committee: Prof. Xiance Jin Chair, Funding Committee: Prof. Hajime Monzen Chair, Professional Relations Committee: Prof. Chai Hong Yeong Chair, - [EFOMP Annual Report (June 2022)](https://www.iomp.org/efomp-annual-report-june-2022/) - The latter end of 2021 and the early months of 2022 saw the slow road to recovery from the pandemic and the effect of the war in Europe. EFOMP condemns the unjustified invasion and pledges whatever support for our Ukrainian Medical physics colleagues. In line with EFOMP statutes, the Lithuanian NMO has called for a - [IDMP 2021](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2021/) - November 7, 2021: INTERNATIONAL DAY OF MEDICAL PHYSICS Communicating the Role of Medical Physicists to the Public IDMP 2021 Message Dear Medical Physics Colleagues across the Globe, It is my pleasure to announce to you the theme of this year to mark the celebrations of the International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP 2021): “Communicating the - [Executive Committee](https://www.iomp.org/excom-2018-2022/) - Officers 2018 - 2022 Madan M. Rehani, PhDPresident Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA madan.rehani@gmail.com Prof. John DamilakisVice President University of Crete, Iraklion, Crete, Greece John.Damilakis@med.uoc.gr Prof. Eva BezakSecretary General The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia sg.iomp@gmail.com Dr. Ibrahim DuhainiTreasurer Chief Medical Physicist & RSORak Hariri University HospitalMP Instructor - [IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 4, No. 3, June 2022](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-newsletter-vol-4-no-3-june-2022/) - *|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* NEWSLETTER Vol.4, No. 3, June 2022 IOMP President’s Message Completing my term as President IOMP, IMPW, read experience of Ukrainian colleagues Multi-Energy Computed Tomography (MECT) for Radiation Therapy Increasing role of MECT in RT simulation Ukrainian Medical Physicists during Russian Invasion An article by the current and past presidents of the association - [IMPW 2022 – Record of Activities and Feedback](https://www.iomp.org/impw-2022-record-of-activities-and-feedback/) - [Recipients - FIOMP](https://www.iomp.org/recipients-fiomp/) - 2013, ICMPBarry Allen, AustraliaCarlos E. de Almeida, BrazilCaridad Borrás, USA/SpainKin Yin Cheung, Hong KongOscar Chomiki, PolandG. Donald Frey, USAGary Fullerton, USAWilliam R. Hendee, USAKwan Hoong Ng, MalaysiaGeorge Mawko, CanadaAzam Niroomand-Rad, USAFridtjof Nuesslin, GermanyColin Orton, USAMadan Rehani, IndiaPeter Smith, United KingdomPerry Sprawl, USASlavik Tabakov, United KingdomRaymond K. Wu, USA 2015, WCProf Ervin PodgorsakProf Yimin HuProf Kyio - [Update to IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 4, No. 2, April 2022](https://www.iomp.org/update-to-iomp-newsletter-vol-4-no-2-april-2022/) - *|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Update to Newsletter Vol 4, number 2 In 2019 EFOMP and ESTRO Physics committee established a Working Group of 27 persons responsible for the revision of the Radiotherapy CC. This group included representatives of 17 European Medical Physics National Member Organisations (NΜΟs), of the ESTRO and Young ESTRO physics committees and of the - [IMPW 2022 Webinars](https://www.iomp.org/impw-2022-webinars/) - Dear Colleagues, We are delighted to continue with the tradition of webinars of IOMP School during IMPW 2022 that were started during IMPW 2020. We keep one webinar of 60 minutes duration typically at 12 noon GMT. We have now started issuing Certificate of Attendance for our webinars and are going to issue CPD/CME points - [IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 4, No. 2, April 2022](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-newsletter-vol-4-no-2-april-2022/) - *|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* NEWSLETTER Vol.4, No. 2, April 2022 IOMP President’s Message IMPW 2022 program, WC2022, new ExCom (2022-2025), CME/CPD credit certificate, IDMP 2022 theme, and Ukraine war. Risk Assessment as a tool in radiation therapy quality assurance A framework for designing quality management programs. The IOMP ExCom for the period 2022-2025 New ExCOM 2022-2025 - [IMPW 2022 Posters](https://www.iomp.org/impw-2022-posters/) - Download IMPW Poster - [IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 4, No. 1, February 2022](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-newsletter-vol-4-no-1-february-2022/) - *|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* NEWSLETTER Vol.4, No. 1, February 2022 IOMP President’s Message Certificate for webinar, IOMP Election, Major awards of IOMP, and IMPW Magnetic Resonance Imaging in proton therapy A true MR-integrated proton therapy system could offer superior accuracy IOMP announces awardees for 3 major awards The Marie Sklodowska-Curie Award; The Harold Johns Medal; IUPESM - [Magdalena Stoeva, PhD, FIOMP, FIUPESM](https://www.iomp.org/magdalena-stoeva-phd-fiomp-fiupesm/) - Even as a child I knew I would become an engineer, and I did - an engineer in computer science. Medical Physics came at a later stage when I realized the numerous of applications of computer engineering in various aspects of life. One does not need to be directly involved with their primary major. On - [HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2022](https://www.iomp.org/happy-international-womens-day-2022/) - Since March 8, 1911, the world has celebrated International Women's Day. It is an opportunity to celebrate and reflect on the achievements of women in all sectors of our society and to plan new actions to achieve gender equality. The IOMP has always enthusiastically demonstrated the respect and appreciation for these women, especially in the - [Chai Hong Yeong, PhD](https://www.iomp.org/chai-hong-yeong-phd/) - I am honoured to be elected the Chair of Medical Physics World Board (MPWB) committee of the IOMP for the term 2022-25. MPWB is the important backbone of the IOMP. Its main function is to facilitate collaboration among the different medical physics communities globally and to provide instant and regular updates to IOMP members via - [Simone Kodlulovich Renha, PhD, FIOMP](https://www.iomp.org/simone-kodlulovich-renha-phd-fiomp/) - My parents always respected my choices, but when I decided to study physics at university, they were very concerned. How could I have a job that gives me financial independence? Well, at that time I was not thinking about that problem. I just wanted to discover the mysteries of the universe. I know, I was - [Prof Eva Bezak, PhD, FACPESM, FIUPESM](https://www.iomp.org/prof-eva-bezak-phd-facpesm-fiupesm/) - I wanted to be a scientist from early childhood. Initially, a palaeontologist (well, what child does not want to dig for dinosaur bones) and then at about 14 years of age, I decided to study physics - a subject that would enable me to understand the workings of our universe. It was not completely surprising, - [IOMP Honorary Membership](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-honorary-membership/) - A virtual ceremony for awarding Honorary membership to two distinguished non-medical physicists Dr. Donald Miller, USA who is a radiologist and Dr. Noora Al Hammadi, Qatar (radiation oncologist) was held on 11th Jan 2022. - [Marie Sklodowska-Curie Award 2022 - Ehsan Samei, PhD](https://www.iomp.org/marie-sklodowska-curie-award-2022-ehsan-samei-phd/) - Ehsan Samei is a board-certified medical physicist and professor at Duke University, where he serves as Chief Imaging Physicist, director of the Ravin Advanced Imaging Laboratories, and director of the Center for Virtual Imaging Trials. He completed his graduate studies at Georgia Tech and the University of Michigan, and post-graduate training at Henry Ford Hospital. He has been - [IUPESM Award of Merit in Medical Physics 2022 - Xie George Xu, PhD](https://www.iomp.org/iupesm-award-of-merit-in-medical-physics-2022-xie-george-xu-phd/) - Prof. Xie George Xu is currently professor of Nuclear Science and Radiation Oncology, and director of Institute of Nuclear Medical Physics, the University of Science and Technology of China (Hefei, China). Before relocating to China recently, he spent 25 years at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Troy, New York, USA) where his academic ranks included the Edward - [Harold Johns Medal 2022 - George Starkschall, PhD](https://www.iomp.org/harold-johns-medal-2022-george-starkschall-phd/) - George Starkschall received an SB degree in chemistry from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1967, an MA in chemistry from Harvard University in 1968, and a PhD in chemical physics from Harvard in 1972. After a postdoctoral appointment at The University of Chicago James Franck Institute, he transitioned into a career in medical physics, - [Recipients - Maria Sklodowska-Curie Award](https://www.iomp.org/recipients-maria-sklodowska-curie-award/) - WC 2000, Chicago, USAProf. John R Cameron, USA WC 2003, Sydney, AustraliaProf. Andree Dutreix, France WC 2006, Seoul, KoreaProf. John R Cunningham, Canada WC 2009, Munich, GermanyProf. Azam Niroomand-Rad, USA WC 2012, Beijing, ChinaProf. Charles A Mistretta, USA WC 2015, Toronto, CanadaProf. Colin Orton, USA WC 2018, Prague, Czech RepublicProf. Kwan Ng, Malaysia 2022Prof. Ehsan - [Recipients - IUPESM Award of Merit](https://www.iomp.org/recipients-iupesm-award-of-merit/) - 1988, WC, San Antonio, USAProf. John Mallard, UK (IOMP) 1991, WC, Kyoto, JapanDr. J. A. Hopps, Canada 1994, WC, Rio de Janerio, BrazilProf. Rune Walstam, Sweden (IOMP) 1997, WC, Nice, FranceProf. John Cunningham, Canada (IOMP) 2000, WC, Chicago, USAProf. Keith Boddy, UK (IOMP) 2003, WC, Sydney, AustraliaProf. Colin Orton, USA (IOMP) 2006, WC, Seoul, KoreaProf. - [Recipients - Harold Johns Medal](https://www.iomp.org/recipients-harold-johns-medal/) - 2003, WC Sydney, AustraliaProf. Perry Sprawls, USA 2006, WC, Seoul, KoreaDr. Slavik Tabakov, UK 2009, WC, Munich, GermanyDr. Madan Rehani, IAEA, Austria 2012, WC, Beijing, ChinaDr. Ahmed Meghzifene, IAEA, Austria 2015, WC, Toronto, CanadaProf. William Hendee, USA 2018, WC, Prague, Czech RepublicProf. Anchali Krisanachinda, Thailand 2022Prof. George Starkschall, USA - [Recipients - IOMP Honorary Members](https://www.iomp.org/recipients-iomp-honorary-members/) - 2015, WC, Toronto, CanadaDr Adriana Velazquez BerumenDr James A Brink 2018, WC, PragueMrs Sally Hawking 2021Dr Noora Al HamadiDr Donald Miller - [Recipients - IUPAP Young Scientist Award in Biological Physics](https://www.iomp.org/recipients-iupap-young-scientist-award-in-biological-physics/) - 2007, 6th International Conference on Biological Physics, Montevideo, UruguayDr. Habib Zaidi, Switzerland - [Recipients - John Mallard Award](https://www.iomp.org/recipients-john-mallard-award/) - 2016, ICMP, Bangkok, ThailandProf. Paul Marsden 2019, ICMP, Santiago, ChileProf. Thomas Rockwell Mackie - [Recipients - IUPAP Young Scientist Award in Medical Physics](https://www.iomp.org/recipients-iupap-young-scientist-award-in-medical-physics/) - 2006Dr. Ali Asghar Mowlai, Iran 2009Dr. Leif Schröder, Germany 2012Dr. Magdalena Stoeva, Bulgaria 2013Dr. Ferdinand Schweser, Germany 2014Dr. Jan-Bernd Hövener, Germany 2015Dr. Guerda Massillon-JL, Mexico 2016Dr. Francis Hasford, Ghana 2017Dr. Abdul Nashirudeen Mumuni, Ghana 2018Dr Kuo Men, China 2019Dr Mitsuhiro Nakamura, Japan 2020Dr Jaydev K Dave, USA 2021Dr Chai Hong Yeong, Malaysia - [Recipients](https://www.iomp.org/recipients/) - Recipients – Maria Sklodowska-Curie Award Recipients – Harold Johns Medal Recipients – John Mallard Award Recipients – IUPAP Young Scientist Award in Medical Physics Recipients – IUPAP Young Scientist Award in Biological Physics Recipients – IUPESM Award of Merit Recipients – IOMP Honorary Members Recipients – FIOMP Recipients – IDMP Award Recipients – ICMP 2016 - [Recipients - ICMP 2016 awards](https://www.iomp.org/recipients-icmp-2016-awards/) - Oral presentations Larissa C. 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Rehani, PhDPresident Prof. John DamilakisVice President Prof. Eva BezakSecretary General Dr. Ibrahim DuhainiTreasurer Prof. Slavik TabakovPast President Prof. Geoffrey IbbottScience Committee Dr. Yakov PipmanProfessional Relations Committee Dr. Simone Kudlulovic RenhaAwards and Honours Committee Prof. Arun ChouguleEducation - [IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 3, No. 6, December 2021](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-newsletter-vol-3-no-6-december-2021/) - *|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* NEWSLETTER Vol.3, No. 6, December 2021 IOMP President’s Message Webinar participation certificate, WC2022, Women Subcommittee, IOMP elections, New Honorary members Addressing patient’s questions in radiotherapy: What can medical physicists do? Developing patient-facing roles for medical physicists to advance patient care IUPESM World Congress 2022 The triennial IUPESM World Congress on Medical Physics - [Happy Holiday season 2021](https://www.iomp.org/happy-holiday-season-2021/) - [IDMP 2021 Poster](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2021-poster/) - Download IDMP 2021 poster - [IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 3, No. 5, October 2021](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-newsletter-vol-3-no-5-october-2021/) - *|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* NEWSLETTER Vol.3, No. 5, October 2021 IOMP President’s Message Actions beyond the call of duty, IDMP2021, ICRP, IOMP awards, MPWB, and CME credits for IOMP webinars In-house production of radiation detectors for radiotherapy and imaging In-house development of prototype radiation detectors Actions beyond the call of duty Distinguished Professor Emeritus Perry Sprawls - [In-house production of radiation detectors for radiotherapy and imaging](https://www.iomp.org/in-house-production-of-radiation-detectors-for-radiotherapy-and-imaging/) - Piotr Zygmanski Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, USA In-house development of prototype radiation detectors With the recent advancement in inexpensive off-the-shelf data acquisition (DAQ) electronics and automated control (CNC) machining tools (drills, lathes, mills, 2D inkjet printers, 3D printers) in-house production of medical devices is tempting and could be rewarding if done - [CME credits for IOMP webinars and educational events](https://www.iomp.org/cme-credits-for-iomp-webinars-and-educational-events/) - Madan Rehani (President) and John Damilakis (Vice-President), IOMP CME credits framework for IOMP webinars IOMP has been providing CME credits for educational events organized by various institutions and organizations and has a system in place. An independent Task Group (TG) was set up recently to award CME credits for webinars and other educational events - [Actions beyond the call of duty](https://www.iomp.org/actions-beyond-the-call-of-duty-2/) - Madan Rehani with entry of Prof. Perry Sprawls Distinguished Professor Emeritus Perry Sprawls As medical physicist Perry Sprawls approached retirement from a long Emory University career rather than transitioning to a well-earned and more leisure lifestyle he went well “beyond the call of duty” by sharing his financial and intellectual resources and extensive experience as - [IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 3, No. 4, August 2021](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-newsletter-vol-3-no-4-august-2021/) - *|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* NEWSLETTER Vol.3, No. 4, August 2021 IOMP President’s Message IDMP, CME credits, IOMP awards Is the dose to circulating blood in conformal radiotherapy of concern? Systemic effects of conformal radiation therapy AOCR Meets IOMP on 4th July 2021 Promoting the highest quality medical services for patients Actions beyond the call of - [IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 3, No. 3, June 2021](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-newsletter-vol-3-no-3-june-2021/) - *|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* NEWSLETTER Vol.3, No. 3, June 2021 IOMP President’s Message Council meeting, IMPW, IDMP, WC2022 Innovations in MV detectors to bring high-quality volumetric imaging to low resource environments MV CBCT as a radiotherapy imaging solution for LMICs Report on IOMP Council Meeting IAEA releases Joint Position Statement with many organizations including IOMP - [IAEA releases Joint Position Statement with many organizations including IOMP on recurrent imaging](https://www.iomp.org/iaea-releases-joint-position-statement-with-many-organizations-including-iomp-on-recurrent-imaging/) - A Joint Position Statement and Call for Action for strengthening radiation protection of patients undergoing recurrent radiological imaging procedures has been released by IAEA. The organizations that have concurred with the statement include: International Atomic Energy Agency, European Federation of Organizations for Medical Physics, European Society of Radiology, Global Diagnostic Imaging, Healthcare IT and Radiation - [IDMP 2021 Activities](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2021-activities/) - [IOMP Webinars, IMPW 2021 - Recordings](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-webinars-impw-2021-recordings/) - IOMP Webinar on IMPW 2021 Monochromatic X-rays: A new source with potential to replace century-old technology Monday, 26th April Further information: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33368354/ Moderator: John Damilakis Speakers: Madan Rehani and Eric Silver Dr. Madan M. Rehani is Director, Global Outreach for Radiation Protection at the Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA. He is President, International Organization for - [IOMP School on IMPW 2021 - Day 2](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-school-on-impw-2021-day-2/) - [IOMP School on IMPW 2021 - Day 1](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-school-on-impw-2021-day-1/) - [IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 3, No. 2, April 2021](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-newsletter-v3-n2/) - *|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* NEWSLETTER Vol.3, No. 2, April 2021 IOMP President’s Message IMPW2021, IDMP 2021, Virtual imaging trials Virtual imaging trials: Shaping the future of medicine and medical imaging Virtual imaging trials International Medical Physics Week (IMPW) 2021 List of IOMP School webinars during IMPW2021 IDMP 2021 Poster Design Invitation IDMP poster design FREE - [IOMP School on IMPW 2021 - Day 5](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-school-on-impw-2021-day-5/) - [IOMP School on IMPW 2021 - Day 4](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-school-on-impw-2021-day-4/) - [IOMP School on IMPW 2021 - Day 3](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-school-on-impw-2021-day-3/) - [IMPW 2021 Posters](https://www.iomp.org/impw-posters/) - Medical Physics Week 2021 Announcement Download Poster CRHC-IMPW 2021 Download IMPW Poster - [IMPW 2020 Posters](https://www.iomp.org/impw-2020-posters/) - Download IMPW Flyer Download IMPW Announcement Download IMPW Poster Download IMPW Poster - [IMPW 2020 - Record of Activities and Feedback](https://www.iomp.org/impw-2020-activities/) - [IMPW 2021 - Record of Activities and Feedback](https://www.iomp.org/impw-activities/) - [IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 3, No. 1, February 2021](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-newsletter-v3-n1/) - *|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* NEWSLETTER Vol.3, No. 1, February 2021 IOMP President’s Message IMPW 2021 information, IDMP 2021 theme, Council meeting, Accreditation Compact Gantry-less Proton Therapy System to Increase the Availability to Patients Increasing access of particle therapy to many IOMP Webinars List of webinars in Feb – Mar 2021 IOMP-ALFIM Webinars in Spanish language First - [IDMP 2020](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2020/) - November 7, 2020: INTERNATIONAL DAY OF MEDICAL PHYSICS Medical Physicist as a Health Professional - [IDMP Themes](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-themes/) - IDMP 2020 Medical Physicist as a Health Professional IDMP 2019 IT’S A MEDICAL PHYSICS WORLD! IDMP 2018 Medical Physics for Patient Benefit IDMP 2017 Medical Physics: Providing Holistic Approach to Women Patients and Women Staff Safety in Radiation Medicine IDMP 2016 Education in Medical Physics – the Key to Success IDMP 2015 Better Medical Physics - [IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 2, No. 6, December 2020](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-newsletter-vol-2-no-6-december-2020/) - *|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* NEWSLETTER Vol.2, No. 6, December 2020 IOMP President’s Message Season’s Greetings with safety first, ICMP bids deadline approaching, IUPESM Fellows, WC2028, IOMP Webinars MRI-guided Radiation Therapy with MR Linacs Superior soft-tissue contrast and more accurate patient set-up How to avoid falling prey to phishing emails Beware of phishing emails FREE download on AAPM - [IOMP Season's Greetings, December 2020](https://www.iomp.org/newsletter-v2-n6-seasons-freetings/) - [IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 2, No. 5, October 2020](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-newsletter-vol-2-no-5-october-2020/) - *|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* NEWSLETTER Vol.2, No. 5, October 2020 IOMP President’s Message Important announcements about WC2021, IOMP Elections, ICMP, WC2024 and WC2027 Monte Carlo Simulations: Medical Physicist’s Friendly Monte Carlo simulations are not complicated any more IDMP Webinar on 7th November, 2020 (Saturday) IOMP is organizing a webinar for IDMP along with Regional Organizations of - [IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 2, No. 4, August 2020](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-newsletter-vol-2-no-4-august-2020/) - *|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* NEWSLETTER Vol.2, No. 4, August 2020 IOMP President’s Message IOMP webinars for 2021 (also in Spanish), dates for IMPW2021, MoU with JMP(AMPI), MP Involvement in Covid-19 Pandemic, IDMP2020, Free downloadable publications Peer review for quality and safety in radiation oncology Medical physicists play an important role in peer review of radiation oncology technology - [IOMP Women Members](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-women-members/) - Magdalena Stoeva Professor Medical University Plovdiv, Bulgaria ms_stoeva@yahoo.com Simone Kodlulovich Medical Physicist National Comission of Nuclear Energy Rio de Janeiro, Brazil simonekodlulovich@gmail.com Eva Bezak Medical Physicist University of South Australia Adelaide, Australia eva.bezak@adelaide.edu.au Laura Cervino Asst.Prof/Med.Phys UC San Diego La Jolla, USA LCervino@UCSD.edu Anchali Krisanachinda Assoc.Prof. Chulalongkorn University Bangkok, Thailand nchali.kris@gmail.com Hasin Anupama Azhari Medical - [IOMP @ AAPM 2020](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-aapm-2020/) - [IOMP @ AAPM - 2020](https://www.iomp.org/glass/) - [IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 2, No. 3, June 2020](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-newsletter-vol-2-no-3-june-2020/) - *|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* NEWSLETTER Vol.2, No. 3, June 2020 IOMP President’s Message Artificial Intelligence in medical physics webinars, IMPW webinars, COVID-19 issues, and IDMP Radiotherapy during the COVID-19 pandemic Review of current actions in radiotherapy during COVID-19 IOMP School Webinar on Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence in Medical Physics and Medicine: Challenges and Opportunities COVID-19 handling in - [IOMP School on IMPW 2020 - Program](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-school-on-impw-2020-program/) - [IDMP 2020 Activities](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2020-activities/) - [IDMP 2020 Poster](https://www.iomp.org/idmp-2020-poster/) - Download IDMP 2020 Poster - [IOMP School on IMPW 2020 – Subscription](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-school-on-impw-2020-subscription/) - IOMP Webinars, IMPW 2020 – Subscription is closed - [IOMP School on IMPW 2020 - Day 5](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-school-on-impw-2020-day-5/) - Radionuclide therapy patients in public: the original social distancing Nicholas Forwood Senior Medical Physics Specialist/Radiation Safety Officer at Concord Repatriation General Hospital Friday, May 15, 2020 14:00-15:00 Central European Time (Amsterdam, Rome, Vienna) Abstract As the world discovers the practicalities of social distancing, it is an opportune time to review the practice of isolation of - [IOMP School on IMPW 2020 - Day 3](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-school-on-impw-2020-day-3/) - A comprehensive approach to the management of radiotherapy patients with implanted cardiac devices: How the AAPM Task Group 203 can give guidance to the clinic today. Dr. Dimitris Mihailidis Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Wednesday, May 13, 2020 14:00-15:00 Central European Time (Amsterdam, Rome, Vienna) Abstract Managing and treating radiotherapy patients - [IOMP School on IMPW 2020 - Day 2](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-school-on-impw-2020-day-2/) - Monte Carlo simulation of dosimetry problems in proton therapy. Current developments at the WPE Lorenzo Brualla West German Proton Therapy Centre Essen (WPE) Hufelandstr. 55, 45147 Essen, Germany Tuesday, May 12, 2020 14:00-15:00 Central European Time (Amsterdam, Rome, Vienna) Abstract Compared to conventional high-energy photon beams, proton therapy has the potential to achieve an improved - [IOMP School on IMPW 2020 - Day 1](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-school-on-impw-2020-day-1/) - [IOMP School on IMPW 2020 - Day 4](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-school-on-impw-2020-day-4/) - Smaller! Faster! More! Advanced X-Ray Breast Imaging and its Role Beyond Cancer Diagnosis Ioannis Sechopoulos, Ph.D., DABR, FAAPM Associate Professor, Department of Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Anatomy Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands and Dutch Expert Center for Screening (LRCB), Nijmegen, The Netherlands Thursday, May 14, 2020 14:00-15:00 Central European Time (Amsterdam, Rome, Vienna) - [IOMP School on IMPW 2020 - Subscription](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-school-on-impw-2020-subscription-old/) - [Short report of the first training course on medical physics teaching to medical students](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-news-vol2-no2-training-course-on-medical-physics-teaching-to-medical-students/) - Madan Rehani, PhD President, IOMP In October 2019 issue of IOMP newsletter we announced a course on Medical Physics teaching to medical students, organized by IOMP in collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha Qatar for students of Weill Cornell Medical College, Doha, Qatar. The course was held on 22-23 February 2020. Fifty students attended the - [IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 2, No. 2, April 2020](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-news-vol2-no2/) - *|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* NEWSLETTER Vol.2, No. 2, April 2020 IOMP President’s Message COVID-19 issues, Brachytherapy, medical students’ course and IMPW IOMP ExCom Flyer for International Medical Physics Week (IMPW), 11-15 May 2020 Real-time Quality Assurance (QA) in High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy (BT) Automated checks during HDR BT procedures are needed to reduce human interventional errors. - [Medical Physics in Brazil - How we are dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-news-vol2-no2-medical-physics-in-brazil-how-we-are-dealing-with-the-coronavirus-pandemic/) - Carlos E. de Almeida Ph.D. , FAAPM, FIOMP Difficult times we are living against this invisible enemy. The disease we treat cannot wait so, the treatment must go on, and the professionals are committed to provide the best possible care to the patient. Staffs over the age of 60 like me, are at home following - [Radiotherapy services in Daegu, S. Korea during COVID-19 outbreak](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-news-vol2-no2-radiotherapy-services-in-daegu-s-korea-during-covid-19-outbreak/) - Dr. Young-Kee Oh Keimyung University Daegu Dongsan Hospital Daegu, S. Korea Daegu had the greatest impact of COVID-19 with the largest number of positive cases in S Korea. In Daegu, where Corona-19 began to rise rapidly, local hospitals limited the number of patients as much as possible. In many hospitals, the number of new patients - [Medical Physics Services at Tygerberg Hospital during the National Lockdown in South Africa](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-news-vol2-no2-medical-physics-services-at-tygerberg-hospital-during-the-national-lockdown-in-south-africa/) - Christoph Trauernicht Department Medical Imaging and Clinical Oncology Universiteit Stellenbosch University and Tygerberg Hospital Cape Town; South Africa Covid-19 was declared a national disaster in South Africa in mid-March and a national lockdown was put in place from 26 March – 16 April. Health workers are classified as “essential”, but it was decided to allow - [Time, Shielding and Extra Distance](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-news-vol2-no2-time-shielding-and-extra-distance/) - Dr Zoe Brady (PhD, MACPSEM) Chief Imaging Physicist / Radiation Safety Officer Alfred Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Even though we had warning from watching the COVID pandemic unfold in Wuhan, China, little did I expect my medical physics work to change so rapidly. As Chief Physicist of a team of five imaging physicists across Radiology - [COVID-19 articles](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-news-vol2-no2-covid-19/) - Time, Shielding and Extra Distance, Australiahttps://iomp.org/iomp-news-vol2-no2-time-shielding-and-extra-distance/ Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak: How can medical physicists contribute?, Greecehttps://iomp.org/iomp-news-vol2-no2-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak-how-can-medical-physicists-contribute/ Medical Physics in Brazil – How we are dealing with the Coronavirus pandemichttps://iomp.org/iomp-news-vol2-no2-medical-physics-in-brazil-how-we-are-dealing-with-the-coronavirus-pandemic/ Radiotherapy services in Daegu, S. Korea during COVID-19 outbreakhttps://iomp.org/iomp-news-vol2-no2-radiotherapy-services-in-daegu-s-korea-during-covid-19-outbreak/ Medical Physics Services at Tygerberg Hospital during the National Lockdown in South Africahttps://iomp.org/iomp-news-vol2-no2-medical-physics-services-at-tygerberg-hospital-during-the-national-lockdown-in-south-africa/ - [Celebrating IMPW on 11-15 May 2020](https://www.iomp.org/celebrating-impw-on-11-15-may-2020/) - 7th March 2020 Dear Colleagues, As you are aware, IOMP decided to launch International Medical Physics Week (IMPW) celebration following the success of International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP). Both events combined are likely to provide great impetus to development and promotion of medical physics in large part of the world. The very first - [IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 2, No. 1, February 2020](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-newsletter-vol-2-no-1-february-2020/) - *|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* NEWSLETTER Vol.2, No. 1, February 2020 IOMP President’s Message Most visited items, free online subscription to Med Phys, joint IAEA-IOMP-CIRSE webinar Surface Imaging as a tool for Radiation Therapy Video-based surface imaging for initial setup and continuous monitoring of the patient’s external anatomy can reduce imaging radiation dose. International Medical Physics Week (IMPW) - [IDMP 2019](https://www.iomp.org/idmp2019/) - November 7, 2019: INTERNATIONAL DAY OF MEDICAL PHYSICS IT'S A MEDICAL PHYSICS WORLD! - [IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 1, No. 5, December 2019](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-newsletter-vol-1-no-5-december-2019/) - *|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* NEWSLETTER Vol.1, No. 5, December 2019 IOMP President’s Message Happy holidays, IMPW 2020, IDMP 2020 and ICRP The evolving boundary between palliative and curative radiotherapy in routine irradiation of metastatic patients Over the last years there has been an accumulation of evidence that Radiotherapy (RT) can improve survival in patients with metastatic disease - [Medical Physicist as a health professional](https://www.iomp.org/medical-physicist-as-a-health-professional/) - International Basic Safety Standard (page 402) Medical physicist: Approved as a Health Professional in Croatia - [Regional Coordination Board (RCB)](https://www.iomp.org/regional-coordination-board-rcb/) - The RCB was established in 2015 with the following charge: - To coordinate the exchange of activities and good practices between all members in the Regions of IOMP. - To regularly share information about the developments in the IOMP Regional Organisations -To maintain closer links between the leads of IOMP and the Regional Organisations - - [IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 1, No. 4, October 2019](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-newsletter-vol-1-no-4-october-2019/) - IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 1, No. 4, October 2019 *|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* NEWSLETTER Vol.1, No. 4, October 2019 IOMP President’s Message Are we interacting sufficiently with our stakeholders? Are we likely to have automated radiotherapy treatment planning? Automated treatment planning is on the way. Medical Physics Teaching to Medical Students IOMP and Hamad Medical Corporation Qatar to - [Historical Tables prior 2018](https://www.iomp.org/historical-tables-prior-2019/) - Preamble to IOMP Historical Data: Tables 1 – 27 Here below are the first IOMP historical table made in 2012 by History subcommittee (Chair: Prof. Azam Niroomand-Rad). The tables have been streamlined and updated further in 2018-2019 by the History subcommittee (Chair: Prof. Slavik Tabakov). Table 1 IOMP Officers Table 2 IOMP Member Countries Table - [IOMP Newsletter, Vol. 1, No. 3, August 2019](https://www.iomp.org/iomp-newsletter-vol-1-no-3-august-2019/) - *|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* NEWSLETTER Vol.1, No. 3, August 2019 IOMP President’s Message What interests our audience? Adapting contents to suit the audience. 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Hosted at Duke University, this summit will gather leading experts, researchers, and practitioners - [Breathing control for motion management in radiotherapy and imaging](https://www.iomp.org/event/breathing-control-for-motion-management-in-radiotherapy-and-imaging/) - Start Date: Mar 15th, 2024 00:00 End Date: Mar 16th, 2024 00:00 URL: https://breathmotioninrt.com/ Location: Amsterdam We are excited to announce this first ever special international symposium about respiratory motion management in radiotherapy and imaging. Organ motion due to breathing hampers accurate radiotherapy in the thoracic and upper abdominal region, and requires generous margins. Respiratory motion - [IOMP Webinar: From Pixels to Patients: The Influence of Gaming and Smartphone Developments on Radiation Oncology](https://www.iomp.org/event/iomp-webinar-from-pixels-to-patients-the-influence-of-gaming-and-smartphone-developments-on-radiation-oncology/) - 24 January 2024 at 12 pm GMT; Duration 1 hour Register here To check the corresponding time in your country please check this link: https://greenwichmeantime.com/time-gadgets/time-zone-converter/ Organizer: Eva Bezak Moderator: Eva Bezak Title: From Pixels to Patients: The Influence of Gaming and Smartphone Developments on Radiation Oncology Speaker: Dr Michael Douglass, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, Australia - [QA & Dosimetry Symposium](https://www.iomp.org/event/qa-dosimetry-symposium/) - Start Date: Feb 16th, 2024 08:45 End Date: Feb 17th, 2024 16:45 URL: https://www.qasymposium.com/ Location: Lisbon, Portugal The 14th installment of QADS returns in 2024, with a new European destination — Lisbon, Portugal. QADS is the only event for Medical Physicists and Dosimetrists that brings leading clinical innovators together to discuss the latest practices and - [JRC and JSMP 2024](https://www.iomp.org/event/jrc-and-jsmp-2024/) - JRC and JSMP 2024 Date: Apr 11-14, 2024 Venue: Yokohama, Japan - [Breathing Control for Motion Management in Radiotherapy and Imaging](https://www.iomp.org/event/20842/) - Breathing control for motion management in radiotherapy and imaging Mar 15th, 2024 - Mar 16th, 2024 Amsterdam, The Netherlands - [4th European Congress on Cancer and Oncology Research](https://www.iomp.org/event/20855/) - 4th European Congress on Cancer and Oncology Research Oct 28th, 2024 - Oct 29th, 2024 Rome, Italy - [5th European Congress for Medical Physics](https://www.iomp.org/event/5th-european-congress-for-medical-physics/) - 5th European Congress for Medical Physics Sep 11th, 2024 - Sep 14th, 2024 Munich, Germany - [FLASH WORKSHOP 2024: THE ROLE OF OXYGEN IN FLASH RADIATION THERAPY](https://www.iomp.org/event/flash-workshop-2024-the-role-of-oxygen-in-flash-radiation-therapy/) - FLASH WORKSHOP 2024: THE ROLE OF OXYGEN IN FLASH RADIATION THERAPY Jun 17th, 2024 - Jun 19th, 2024 Heidelberg - [European School for Medical Physics Experts (ESMPE) | Uncertainty analyses and Statistical methods in Medical Physics](https://www.iomp.org/event/european-school-for-medical-physics-experts-esmpe-uncertainty-analyses-and-statistical-methods-in-medical-physics/) - European School for Medical Physics Experts (ESMPE) | Uncertainty analyses and Statistical methods in Medical Physics Feb 6th, 2024 - Feb 10th, 2024 Prague, Czech Republic & online - [Hybrid Scientific Workshop on Adaptive Radiation Therapy](https://www.iomp.org/event/hybrid-scientific-workshop-on-adaptive-radiation-therapy/) - Hybrid Scientific Workshop on Adaptive Radiation Therapy Dec 14th, 2023 - Dec 15th, 2023 online via zoom OR Clínica Alemana Santiago (CAS) in Santiago de Chile - [Symposium on Adaptive Radiotherapy](https://www.iomp.org/event/symposium-on-adaptive-radiotherapy/) - Symposium on Adaptive Radiotherapy Date: Dec 5th, 2023 Venue: German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg /Germany - [5th Targeted Radiopharmaceuticals Summit EU 2023](https://www.iomp.org/event/5th-targeted-radiopharmaceuticals-summit-eu-2023/) - 5th Targeted Radiopharmaceuticals Summit EU 2023 Dec 5th, 2023 - Dec 7th, 2023 Berlin, Germany - [ESMRMB 2024 Congress](https://www.iomp.org/event/esmrmb-2024-congress/) - ESMRMB 2024 Congress Date: October 2-5, 2024 Venue: Barcelona CPC Chair: Dr José Marques, PhD, Radboud University Nijmegen, the Netherlands LOC Chair: Prof Dr Kai Vilanova, MD/PhD, University of Girona, Spain - [RSNA Annual Meeting 2024](https://www.iomp.org/event/rsna-annual-meeting-2024/) - RSNA Annual Meeting 2024 Date: December 1-5, 2024 Venue: McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois - [2024 ASTRO Annual Meeting](https://www.iomp.org/event/2024-astro-annual-meeting/) - Date: September 29 - October 2, 2024 Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C. | Virtual Mark your calendar now to attend the 66th ASTRO Annual Meeting, being held in the nation’s capital, Washington, DC, September 29 - October 2, 2024! The Annual Meeting program offers the top science and education related to the field of radiation - [AOCMP-SEACOMP 2024](https://www.iomp.org/event/aocmp-seacomp-2024/) - 24th Asia-Oceania Congress of Medical Physics (AOCMP) & 22nd Southeast Asia Congress of Medical Physics (SEACOMP) Theme: Revolutionising Patient Care through Medical Physics Date: 10 - 13 October 2024 Venue: The Wembley - A St Giles Hotel, Penang, Malaysia - [IRPA16 HPS 69th Annual Meeting](https://www.iomp.org/event/irpa16-hps-69th-annual-meeting/) - IRPA 16 HPS 69th Annual Meeting When: Jul 7 – 12, 2024 Where: Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando, Florida, USA - [2024 AAPM Annual Meeting & Exhibition](https://www.iomp.org/event/2024-aapm-annual-meeting-exhibition/) - AAPM 66th Annual Meeting & Exhibition When: Jul 21 – 25, 2024 Where: Los Angeles, California - [15th International Conference on Monte Carlo Methods and Applications](https://www.iomp.org/event/15th-international-conference-on-monte-carlo-methods-and-applications/) - 15th International Conference on Monte Carlo and Quasi-Monte Carlo Methods in Scientific Computing Linz, July 17-22, 2022 The 15th International Conference on Monte Carlo and Quasi-Monte Carlo Methods in Scientific Computing (MCQMC 2022) was hosted by the Johannes Kepler University (JKU) and the Johann Radon Institute for Computational and Applied Mathematics (RICAM), in Linz, Austria, - [AAMD 49th Annual Meeting](https://www.iomp.org/event/aamd-49th-annual-meeting/) - AAMD 49th Annual Meeting Save the Date June 9-12, 2024 St. Louis Union Station Hotel 1820 Market Street St. Louis, MO 63103 The AAMD 49th Annual Meeting will provide medical dosimetrists and treatment planners from around the world the opportunity to learn from experts in the field, connect with colleagues and meet with exhibitors to see what's - [IDMP 2023](https://www.iomp.org/event/idmp-2023/) - IDMP 2023 Message by the IDMP Coordinator Dear Medical Physicists across the Globe, The theme for the International Day of Medical Physics in IDMP 2023 is, “60th Anniversary: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants“. This reflects the celebration of a significant milestone in the field of medical physics. To understand this theme more deeply, let’s break it down: - [ISMRM & ISMRT Annual Meeting & Exhibition 2024](https://www.iomp.org/event/ismrm-ismrt-annual-meeting-exhibition-2024/) - ISMRM & ISMRT Annual Meeting & Exhibition 2024 When: May 4 – 9, 2024 Where: Singapore - [ISMRM & ISMRT Annual Meeting & Exhibition](https://www.iomp.org/event/ismrm-ismrt-annual-meeting-exhibition/) - ISMRM & ISMRT Annual Meeting & Exhibition When: Jun 3 – 8, 2023 Where: Toronto, ON, Canada - [IMPW 2023 (24-28 April 2023)](https://www.iomp.org/event/impw-2023/) - Dear colleagues, We celebrate the International Medical Physics Week (IMPW) in April 2023, from Monday 24 to Friday 28. IMPW is a great opportunity for medical physics scientific and professional societies to organize events to make healthcare professionals and the public understand the clinical role of medical physicists and the reasons why we are essential - [IOMP Webinar: IOMP’s Focus: Early Career in Medical Physics and the most recent trends in diagnostic imaging and radiotherapy](https://www.iomp.org/event/iomp-webinar-iomps-focus-early-career-in-medical-physics-and-the-most-recent-trends-in-diagnostic-imaging-and-radiotherapy/) - 19 December 2023 at 12 pm GMT; Duration 1 hour Register here To check the corresponding time in your country please check this link: https://greenwichmeantime.com/time-gadgets/time-zone-converter/ Organizer: M Stoeva Moderator: KH Ng Speakers: Tan Hong Qi & Choirul Anam, IUPAP Early Career in Medical Physics awardees Title: Impact of dispersive proton beam on reference dosimetry in - [ICMP 2023](https://www.iomp.org/event/icmp-2023/) - 25th International Conference on Medical Physics (ICMP) is the triennial conference of the International Organization for Medical Physics (IOMP). This year ICMP is jointly organized by the Association of Medical Physicists of India (AMPI), IOMP, Asia-Oceania Federation of Organizations for Medical Physics (AFOMP), and South-East Asia Federation of Organizations for Medical Physics (SEAFOMP). 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