The Hong Kong Association of Medical Physics (HKAMP) has organized and co-organized different scientific seminars, workshops and symposia in 24/25. This report highlights several of our activities, demonstrating ourkin effort to promote professional development.
Key Activities Organized:
1. Symposium on ‘AI in Medical Radiation Science’ (7 June 2024)
Together with one of the local tertiary education institutes (Tung Wah College), this symposium has attracted approximately 80 participantswith Allied Health background. The symposium was focused onthe use of artificial intelligence indiagnostic imaging and radiation therapy planning.
2. Workshop on ‘Application for Founding Membership of HKIE Nuclear Discipline’ (27 July 2024)
This workshop provided guidance for eligible HKAMP members, particular for those who had a solid engineering background in radiation, to apply for founding membership in the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE). Leaders from the Nuclear Discipline of the HKIE briefed our members on the application process, and answer questions from those interested.
3. SANTRO 15th Anniversary Symposium – Advanced Technology in Radiation Oncology and Beyond (4 December 2024)
Held at the Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel, this symposium gathered approximately 50 participants, including prominent oncologists and physicists, local and overseas, to celebrate the 15th years anniversary of the Sino-American Network of Radiation Oncology (SANTRO). This symposium covered topics in combination of immunotherapy and radiation therapy, role of radiotherapy in precision oncology, as well as the management of advanced paranasal sinus malignancies. The symposium was co-organized with the University of Hong Kong, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine (HKU Med).
4. SANTRO Scientific Meeting (5 December 2024)
This meeting was again co-organized with HKU Med, and was held as an extension of the SANTRO 15th Anniversary Symposium. Approximately 80 participants attended. It provided a platform for discussions in medical physics development with renownoverseas researchers.
5. HKSBRT Study Group Annual Scientific Meeting 2025 (26 April 2025)
This scientific meeting was co-organized with the Hong Kong Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (HKSBRT) Study group, and has attracted approximately 250 attendees, including mostly oncologists and medical physicists. This event focused on the latest development in SBRT, with keynote speeches from prominent overseas speakers. The meeting served as an excellent opportunity to foster collaboration among different professionals in radiation oncology.
Other Engagement
HKAMP also promoted 26 local and international scientific seminars to members in the year 24/25. To name but a few, these included the AFOMP webinars, the IAEA International Conference on Advances in Radiation Oncology, the IUPESM World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, andeducational events organized by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (the institute offering the Master program in Medical Physics). These helped our members to keep updatedin professional knowledge.
Conclusion
The HKAMP is proactive in organizing events for the professional development of our members. Collaboration with different institutes, and with different disciplines (e.g. medical practitioners, radiographers, radiation therapists, researchers, etc) are essential to maintain our professional standard.