IPEM

The British Institute of Radiology (BIR) has multiple specialist interest groups (SIG), each with a multidisciplinary membership. We are very grateful for the work of each group, which underpins our effectiveness. BIR members are encouraged to join and contribute to our SIGs. Each group helps develop and deliver educational events and webinars as well as […]

The first woman to become president of the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) is looking forward to promoting equal opportunities across the organisation. IPEM fellow Dr Anna Barnes, pictured, became president after her appointment was confirmed at the annual general meeting. Dr Barnes said: “I’m really looking forward to my presidency and […]

Following publication of the Pre-owned Equipment Checklist for Ultrasound Equipment in September, the launch event took place at The British Medical Ultrasound Society’s offices on the same day. AXREM worked in collaboration with BMUS, the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine, and The Society of Radiographers to produce this best practice ultrasound checklist. AXREM […]

Funding is urgently needed in the medical physics and clinical engineering workforce, because it is approaching the point of being unable to deliver safe and effective services underpinning the NHS, according to a new report. The Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) has published a statement on current workforce shortfalls within medical physics […]

A leaflet informing patients about the healthcare professionals involved in their radiotherapy journey has been produced by the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM). It highlights the multidisciplinary nature of the radiotherapy pathway for patients, their family and friends. Titled ‘There are more players in your radiotherapy story than you might think,’ the […]

Book now to see Physics Broadcaster Professor Jim Al-Khalil and comedian Dr Phil Hammond at MPEC 2020. IPEM’s annual conference and Biennial Radiotherapy Meeting is online from September 21, with daily sessions on Clinical Engineering, MR in RT, and features an opportunity to find out how COVID-19 will change how we work. Find out more […]

Pictured at UKRC with their winning poster are, from left, Bryan Walker from the Central Manchester Universities NHS Foundation Trust, Julie Kelsall from Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Elaine Holt from the University Hospitals of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust, Ann-Marie Moran and Lorna Sweetman from North Western Medical Physics, The Christie NHS Foundation […]