Bangladesh Medical Physics Society (BMPS) celebrates International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP) 2023
(Md. Jobairul Islam1,2, Md. Akhtaruzzaman1,3)
1Bangladesh Medical Physics Society (BMPS).
2Labaid Cancer Hospital and Super Speciality Centre, Bangladesh.
3Evercare Hospital Chattogram, Bangladesh.
Introduction:
The Bangladesh Medical Physics Society (BMPS) celebrated the International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP) 2023 with great enthusiasm, commemorating the 60th anniversary under the theme “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants.” As part of the celebration, BMPS organized various events aimed at promoting awareness and engagement in the field of medical physics.
Translation Initiative:
BMPS demonstrated its commitment to community engagement by translating the official IDMP poster into Bengali, the native language of the region. This initiative aimed to enhance accessibility and engagement within the local community, ensuring that crucial information about medical physics reaches a broader audience in their native language. The translated Bengali poster was made available on the International Organization for Medical Physics (IOMP) official website.
Webinar Programs:
BMPS organized a series of webinar programs on the occasion of IDMP 2023, held on November 7th from 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM Bangladesh Time (3:00 PM Greenwich Mean Time). The webinar focused on the theme of “Advancement and Artificial Intelligence in Medical Physics” and featured Dr. Paul Ravindran, Ph.D., Dip.RP., FCCPM., Principal of North East Regional Multidisciplinary Paramedical Institute (NERMPI), Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research (CIHSR), Dimapur, Nagaland, India, as the keynote speaker. The session was moderated by Dr. Md Akhtaruzzaman, Ph.D., President of BMPS and Chief Medical Physicist & RCO at Evercare Hospital Chattogram.
The IDMP 2023 webinar series witnessed an overwhelming response, with a total of 250 participants from 32 countries actively engaging in the sessions. Participants hailed from various regions across Asia, Africa, Europe, and North and South America, highlighting the global reach and impact of BMPS’s initiatives. The success of the webinar series was attributed to the insightful presentations by speakers, effective moderation, and the collaborative efforts of the organizing team.
Conclusion:
The celebration of IDMP 2023 by BMPS exemplified a dedication to promoting awareness, inclusivity, and advancement in the field of medical physics. Through initiatives such as poster translation and webinar programs, BMPS successfully engaged a diverse audience and fostered meaningful discussions on the latest advancements in the field. The organization expresses its gratitude to all participants, speakers, moderators, and organizers for their contributions to the success of the event.