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Bangladesh Medical Physics Society (BMPS) Celebrates International Medical Physics Week (IMPW) 2024
The Bangladesh Medical Physics Society (BMPS) proudly celebrated International Medical Physics Week (IMPW-24) from April 22to 26, 2024. The event featured a series of insightful and educational sessions, led by esteemed professionals from around the world, focusing on the latest advancements and challenges in the field of medical physics. The virtual program was meticulously scheduled to accommodate participants across different time zones, ensuring widespread engagement and participation. This global event aimed to promote the contributions of medical physicists and underscore their importance in advancing medical technology and improving patient care.
Md. Jobairul Islam, the General Secretary of BMPS, presided over the opening day (April 22) of IMPW-2024. He welcomed the invited speaker, Assistant Professor Dr. ThiansinLiamsuwan, who is the Chair of the Ph.D. Program in Medical Physics and Medical Engineering at the Princess Srisavangavadhana College of Medicine, Chulabhorn Royal Academy, Thailand. His topic was “Challeges and Opportunities in Developing Graduate Programs in Medical Physics” Dr. Liamsuwan explored the essential elements of establishing strong graduate programs in medical physics, emphasizing the challenges and prospects in advancing educational structures.
Dr. Md. Akhtaruzzaman, Chief Medical Physicist and RCO at Evercare Hospital Chattogram and President of BMPS, moderated the second day (April 23) of IMPW-2024. The speaker was Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vanessa Panettieri, Senior Medical Physicist at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Australia. Her topic was “RapidPlan and the Power of Automated Planning: Model Sharing and Collaboration to Standardize Patient Treatment Quality.” She discussed the advantages of automated planning in radiotherapy, highlighting the significance of sharing models and collaborating to guarantee uniformity and excellence in patient care.
On the third day (April 24) of IMPW-2024, the program was moderated by Dr. Munima Haque, Associate Professor and Director of the Biotechnology Program at BRAC University, Dhaka. The speaker was Dr. Biplab Sarkar, Chief Medical Physicist and RSO at Apollo Multispeciality Hospitals in Kolkata, India. Dr. Sarkar provided a comprehensive comparative review of the latest advancements in Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) techniques, entitled as “New Development of Modern SBRT Technique: A Collaborative Review between C-Arm and O-Ring linear accelerators”.
On the fourth day (25 April) of IMPW-2024, the program was moderated by Md. Motiur Rahman, Chief Medical Physicist and Assistant Project Director at TMSS Cancer Center, Bogura. The speaker was Dr. SupriyantoPawiro, Lecturer in the Department of Physics at the University of Indonesia and President of the Indonesian Association of Physicists in Medicine. His title of talk was “The recognition and Development of Medical Physics in Indonesia”. Dr. Pawiro shared insights into the progress and development of medical physics in Indonesia, emphasizing the recognition and professional growth fostered by regional associations.
In the final session (April 26) of IMPW-2024, the program was moderated and concluded by Dr. Md. Akhtaruzzaman, Chief Medical Physicist at Evercare Hospital and President of BMPS. The speaker was Md. Mokhlesur Rahman from the Department of MPBME at Gono University, Bangladesh. He was spoken on the “Decision and Outcomes of Detector Selection in Radiotherapy”. The final session focused on the critical considerations in selecting detectors for radiotherapy, discussing the implications for clinical practice and patient outcomes. IMPW-2024 was a notable success, uniting a diverse group of professionals to share knowledge, discuss innovations, and address the pressing challenges in medical physics. BMPS extends its gratitude to all the speakers and participants who contributed to the success of IMPW-2024. The small but growing society looks forward to continuing this tradition of excellence and international collaboration in future events.