The BIR Distinguished Service Medal has been awarded to Peter Hiles, chair of The British Institute of Radiology radiation safety special interest group (SIG) and head of radiation physics at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.
Hiles said: “I consider it a real honour and privilege and I cannot convey how grateful I am at being selected. In some ways this award was easy for me to obtain due to the enjoyment I get from working with everyone at the BIR.”
Hiles has been chair of the radiation safety SIG since 2014. He has been an energetic and innovative chair, organising the annual IR(ME)R update event, leading a successful personal protective equipment project, which produced posters, video and a book on PPE for staff working with ionising radiation. His SIG has launched Radiation Safety Week, a BIR safety campaign, and he led a joint project with other societies to produce guidance on using contact shielding on patients. The SIG has also made a contribution to the BIR’s first two video courses on radiation safety and dose. Hiles tirelessly supports the work of the institute and continues to inspire others with his encouraging leadership style.
Outgoing president Dr Redla said: “Peter is an inspirational colleague and leader who works steadfastly to achieve his goals and is greatly respected and admired by his peers.”
Picture: Outgoing BIR president Dr Sri Redla presented Peter Hiles with his award in September at the BIR Annual Congress.
Published on page 24 of the November 2022 issue of RAD Magazine.