# Ghana Society for Medical Physics > Ghana Society for Medical Physics ## Posts - [Halt Medical Physics programme at CK Tedam University - Society for Medical Physics charges GTEC, others](https://gsmpghana.org/halt-medical-physics-programme-at-ck-tedam-university-society-for-medical-physics-charges-gtec-others/): The Ghana Society for Medical Physics (GSMP) has raised concerns and objected to the introduction of a Bachelor of Science (BSc) programme in Medical Physics at the CK Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences (CKT-UTAS). It said Medical Physics, by convention, was run as a postgraduate academic programme globally due to the complex physics techniques and principles applied in the use of radiations for diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions such as cancers and other degenerative health conditions. “The GSMP will like to emphasise that Medical Physics (as an) academic programme is run purely at the postgraduate level, hence… - [IOMP Anniversary Webinar: November 07, 2023](https://gsmpghana.org/iomp-anniversary-webinar-november-07-2023/): IOMP Anniversary Webinar: November 07, 2023 Tuesday, 7th November 2023 at 12 pm GMT; Duration 1 hour Register here To check the corresponding time in your country please check this link: https://greenwichmeantime.com/time-gadgets/time-zone-converter/ Organizers: John Damilakis & Magdalena Stoeva Moderators: John Damilakis & Eva Bezak Speakers: Azam Niroomand-Rad, Colin G. Orton, Fridtjof Nüsslin Title: The 60th Anniversary of IOMP – Personal Memories and Some Thoughts on the Future of Medical Physics Speaker: Prof. Azam Niroomand-Rad, PhD, DSc, FAAPM, FACMP, DABR, FIOMP, FIUPESM Azam Niroomand-Rad was born in Tehran, Iran. Encouraged by her math/physics teacher and inspired by Maria Skłodowska-Curie, she won Fulbright Scholarship for college education and… - [IUPESM First Virtual Global Town Hall](https://gsmpghana.org/iupesm-first-virtual-global-town-hall/): IUPESM First Virtual Global Town Hall The International Union of Physical and Engineering Sciences in Medicine (IUPESM) was established in 1980 and has been organizing the World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering every three years since 1982. The International Organization for Medical Physics (IOMP) and International Federation for Medical and Biological Engineering (IFMBE) are both constituent organizations of IUPESM. The outgoing Presidents of these two organizations by turn, take up Presidency of IUPESM. Other members of the Administrative Council of IUPESM also primarily come from IOMP and IFMBE, thus making IUPESM an umbrella organization. Health and Technology journal… - [Engaging Patients for Medical Radiation Safety](https://gsmpghana.org/engaging-patients-for-medical-radiation-safety-18-sep-2023/): Engaging Patients for Medical Radiation Safety18 September 2023, 13:00 -14:30 (CEST) Sign up for the event here Co-organizers: ICRP, IOMP, ISR, ISRRT, RAD-AID, WFNMB, WHO Audience: professionals WPSD 2023 Theme: “Engaging patients for patient safety” Format: Panel discussions (no presentations in the sessions) Chair: WHO representative Panelists: Bibb ALLEN (ISR) Kimberley APPLEGATE (ICRP) John DAMILAKIS (IOMP) Guy FRIJA (ISR) Donald FRUSH (ISR) MAC GINTY (ISR) Irena PAPIEVA (WHO) Suz SCHRANDT (Patient representative) Chek-Wee TAN (ISRRT) Jean-Pierre TASU (ISR) Mary WEATHERALL (RAD-AID) TBC (WFNMB) Objectives of World Patient Safety Day 2023 Raise global awareness of the need for active engagement of patients and… - [IOMP-IUPESM-ISC Joint Webinar: Practical Deep-Dive on ChatGPT](https://gsmpghana.org/iomp-iupesm-isc-joint-webinar-practical-deep-dive-on-chatgpt/): IOMP-IUPESM-ISC Joint Webinar: Practical Deep-Dive on ChatGPT Tuesday, 29th August 2023 at 12 pm GMT; Duration 1 hour Register here CME/CPD credit point shall be awarded for participation in the webinar in full. To check the corresponding time in your country please check this link: https://greenwichmeantime.com/time-gadgets/time-zone-converter/ Organizers: Magdalena Stoeva (IOMP,IUPESM) & Zhenya Tsoy (ISC) Moderator: Magdalena Stoeva Speaker: Nick Scott Nick Scott As a senior digital leader for more than 15 years, Nick worked with third sector organizations as diverse as Médicins Sans Frontières, UNISON and the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) to understand their goals; explore the possibilities digital offers… - [IPEM LMIC Sponsorship Award](https://gsmpghana.org/ipem-lmic-sponsorship-award/): Dear All, We are happy to announce that the IPEM LMIC Sponsorship Award has been re-launched this year. Details may be found at https://www.ipem.ac.uk/news/apply-for-ipem-s-low-and-middle-income-countries-award/ All those working in the field of Medical Physics or Clinical Engineering in a Low or Middle Income Country are encouraged to make applications for this award, Closing date for applications is 30th April, 2023. - [IMPW 2023 Webinars (24-28 April 2023)](https://gsmpghana.org/impw-2023-webinars-24-28-april-2023/): Subject: IMPW 2023 Webinars (24-28 April 2023) IMPW 2023 PROGRAMMEDay 1 (24 April 2023)IOMP Webinar: Radiation Protection When Imaging Pregnant Patients: An ICRP PerspectiveMonday, 24th April 2023 at 12 pm GMT; Duration 1 hourMore info on IMPW 2023 – Day 1 WebinarOrganizer: John Damilakis, IOMPModerator: John Damilakis, IOMPSpeaker: Kimberly Applegate, MD. MS, Chair of Committee 3, ICRP Day 2 (25 April 2023)IOMP Webinar: Micro-X CNT Emitters, X-ray Tubes, and Unique Imaging ApplicationsTuesday, 25th April 2023 at 12 pm GMT; Duration 1 hourMore info on IMPW 2023 – Day 2 WebinarOrganizers: Eva Bezak, IOMPModerator: Eva Bezak, IOMPSpeaker: Brian Gonzales, PhD, Chief Scientist and CEO of Micro-X Inc, USA Day 3 (26 April 2023)IOMP Webinar:… - [GSMP Webinar: An Overview of Diagnostic Imaging Equipment: The Case of Ghana (Tuesday, 28 March 2023 @ 10 GMT)](https://gsmpghana.org/gsmp-webinar-an-overview-of-diagnostic-imaging-equipment-the-case-of-ghana-tuesday-28-march-2023-10-gmt/): The Ghana Society for Medical Physics (GSMP) cordially invites you to join their March Webinar Series scheduled TOMORROW, 28 March 2023 at 10 AM (GMT). https://meet.google.com/prj-mcih-iqx - [IOMP School Webinar: Women in Medical Physics (on the occasion of the International Women’s Day)](https://gsmpghana.org/iomp-school-webinar-women-in-medical-physics-on-the-occasion-of-the-international-womens-day-2/): Women in Medical Physics(on the occasion of the International Women’s Day) Wednesday, 8th March 2023 at 12 pm GMT; Duration 1 hourRegister here To check the corresponding time in your country please check this link:https://greenwichmeantime.com/time-gadgets/time-zone-converter/ Organizer: Magdalena Stoeva and Eva BezakModerator: Loredana MarcuTitle: Improving Women Health: the needs of medical imaging and the IAEA perspective  Speaker: Virginia Tsapaki, PhD Medical Physicist (Diagnostic Radiology), Dosimetry and Medical Radiation Physics Section, Division of Human Health, Department of Nuclear Applications, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Medical Physicist specialised in radiology at the DMRP Section, Division of Human Health, IAEA since August 2019. Since then,… - [IOMP School Webinar: Women in Medical Physics (on the occasion of the International Women’s Day)](https://gsmpghana.org/iomp-school-webinar-women-in-medical-physics-on-the-occasion-of-the-international-womens-day/): Women in Medical Physics(on the occasion of the International Women’s Day)Wednesday, 8th March 2023 at 12 pm GMT; Duration 1 hourRegister here NEW: CME/CPD credit point shall be awarded for participation in the webinar in full.To check the corresponding time in your country please check this link:https://greenwichmeantime.com/time-gadgets/time-zone-converter/ Organizer: Magdalena Stoeva and Eva BezakModerator: Loredana MarcuTitle: Improving Women Health: the needs of medical imaging and the IAEA perspective  Speaker: Virginia Tsapaki, PhD Medical Physicist (Diagnostic Radiology), Dosimetry and Medical Radiation Physics Section, Division of Human Health, Department of Nuclear Applications, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Medical Physicist specialised in radiology at the… - [IOMP School Webinar: Safety Blinded or Safety Minded – Don’t Learn Safety by Accident](https://gsmpghana.org/iomp-school-webinar-safety-blinded-or-safety-minded-dont-learn-safety-by-accident/): Safety Blinded or Safety Minded – Don’t Learn Safety by Accident Monday, 23rd January 2023 at 12 pm GMT; Duration 1 hour Register here NEW: CME/CPD credit point shall be awarded for participation in the webinar in full. To check the corresponding time in your country please check this link:https://greenwichmeantime.com/time-gadgets/time-zone-converter/ Speaker: Chris Trauernicht, President of FAMPO Chris Trauernicht is the head of the medical physics division at Tygerberg Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa, as well as an associate professor at Stellenbosch University. He is the current president of the Federation of African Medical Physics Organizations (FAMPO) and currently serves on the… - [IOMP Webinar: Carbon-ion Radiotherapy: Current Status and Future Perspective](https://gsmpghana.org/iomp-webinar-carbon-ion-radiotherapy-current-status-and-future-perspective/): IOMP Webinar: Carbon-ion Radiotherapy: Current Status and Future PerspectiveTuesday, 7th February 2022 at 12 pm GMT; Duration 1 hourRegister hereNEW: CME/CPD credit point shall be awarded for participation in the webinar in full.To check the corresponding time in your country please check this link:https://greenwichmeantime.com/time-gadgets/time-zone-converter/Organizer: Eva Bezak, IOMPSpeaker: Taku Inaniwa, National Institute for Quantum Science and Technology, JapanTaku Inaniwa, Ph.D, is a group leader of treatment beam research group at the Institute for Quantum Medical Science, National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) in Japan. His research focuses on developing dose calculation algorithms and biological models used for charged-particle therapy treatment… - [IOMP releases eMPW Dec 2022 issue](https://gsmpghana.org/iomp-releases-empw-dec-2022-issue/): We are delighted to inform you that theeMPW December 2022 issueis now releasedhttps://www.iomp.org/empw-dec-2022-vol-3813-no-3/Have fun reading! - [Ghana commits to ensuring radiation protection, safety](https://gsmpghana.org/ghana-commits-to-ensuring-radiation-protection-safety/): The Government of Ghana has reiterated its commitment to deepen support for protecting humanity and the environment from the harmful effects of cutting-edge technologies.Mr Kwamena Essilfie Quaison, the Director of the Science, Technology and Innovation Directorate of the Ministry of the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI), who made the statement in Accra, said government fully supported and shared in the vision of protecting people and the environment, and would do all in its power to help achieve that dream.He was addressing the 6th African Congress of the International Radiation Protection Association (AFRIRPA‘06) underway in Accra, on the… - [Call for Abstracts: Annual Scientific Conference and Workshop](https://gsmpghana.org/call-for-abstracts-annual-scientific-conference-and-workshop/): For more information, visit https://namp.ng/annual-conference/ - [5th Edition of Ghana-Norway Summer School in Medical Physics and Radiography](https://gsmpghana.org/5th-edition-of-ghana-norway-summer-school-in-medical-physics-and-radiography/): The Ghana-Norway Collaboration in Medical Physics and Radiography Education, under the Norwegian Partnership Programme for Global Academic Cooperation (NORPART) presents the “5th Edition of Ghana-Norway Summer School in Medical Physics and Radiography” Click here for more details - [Dr. Francis Hasford is IDMP-2021 Awardee for Advancing Medical Physics in Africa](https://gsmpghana.org/dr-francis-hasford-is-idmp-2021-awardee-for-advancing-medical-physics-in-africa/): International Organization for Medical Physics (IOMP), the global umbrella body for Medical Physics professionals, has awarded Dr. Francis Hasford as recipient of the 2021 IDMP Award, for his excellence in Medical Physics and promotion of the profession to a larger audience and highlighting the contributions medical physicists make for patient care. Dr. Hasford is among five other recipients from different geographical regions of the world to receive this award which is linked to the International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP), from which it takes its name. Profile of Dr. Francis Hasford Dr. Francis Hasford is medical physicist with the Ghana Atomic Energy… - [Medical Physicists complete clinical training in diagnostic radiology and nuclear medicine in Ghana](https://gsmpghana.org/medical-physicists-complete-clinical-training-in-diagnostic-radiology-and-nuclear-medicine-at-gaec/): Nine Medical Physicists have completed a six-month fellowship programme in diagnostic radiology and nuclear medicine at the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) in Accra, Ghana. The participants were from Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, Uganda, and Zimbabwe, and the programme was under the tutelage of the Radiological and Medical Sciences Research Institute (RAMSRI) of GAEC with sponsorship from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Addressing the fellows at a closing ceremony in Accra, the Director-General of the GAEC, Prof. Benjamin Jabez Botwe Nyarko, said Medical Physicists are an important component of the entire radiotherapy and nuclear medicine ecosystem. Prof Nyarko explained… - [Ghana to host the Federation of African Medical Physics Organizations Secretariat](https://gsmpghana.org/ghana-to-host-the-federation-of-african-medical-physics-organizations-secretariat/): The Council of the Federation of African Medical Physics Organisations (FAMPO) has selected Ghana as host of its secretariat. The decision, which received the unanimous endorsement of the 30-member African organisations, was announced at the FAMPO extraordinary meeting via a virtual platform. The core mandate of the secretariat will be to coordinate activities of the federation in promoting medical physics in Africa. Rationale The Vice-President of the Executive Committee of FAMPO, Dr Francis Hasford, said Ghana got the nod because of its exceptional achievements in education, training and professional practice of medical physics. “The immense contribution of the Ghana Atomic… - [Medical Imaging- The Ghana Situation](https://gsmpghana.org/medical-imaging-the-ghana-situation/): Diagnostic Medical imaging is the technique and process of creating visual representations of the interior of a body (Anatomical) for clinical analysis and medical intervention, as well as visual representation of the function of organs or tissues (Physiological). All these procedures are handled by the imaging team to advance a better understanding of the complex practices and protocols behind each image. The team comprises; Radiologists, Medical Physicists, Biomedical Engineers, Radiation Technologists and other supporting staff, who collaborate to advance the course of the imaging process to the benefit of patients. Interestingly, there have been an increased use of medical imaging… - [Medical Physics for patient benefit – Dr. Francis Hasford](https://gsmpghana.org/medical-physics-for-patient-benefit-dr-francis-hasford/): The practice of Medical Physics involves the application of physics principles in medicine to achieve the goal of patient care. Daily, medical physicists fulfill a variety of roles behind the scenes that ensure the safe and effective delivery of medical diagnosis and radiation treatment. This means that medical physicists directly impact the health and lives of many patients who on a regular basis receive medical care using radiation. Patient Benefits From the day-old baby requiring interventional radiology examination to identify and correct a congenital condition to the 10-year-old boy undergoing X-ray imaging due to a broken arm to the 20-year-old… - [Ghana commemorates International Day of Medical Physics](https://gsmpghana.org/ghana-commemorates-international-day-of-medical-physics/): The Ghana Society for Medical Physics has commemorated the 2018 International Day of Medical Physics, with a seminar in Accra on the theme: “Medical Physics for Patient Benefit”. The annual event is celebrated on November 7, on the birthday of Marie Curie, a popular female scientist who pioneered research in radiation. It seeks to raise public awareness about the critical role that medical physicists play within the healthcare delivery system. Mr George Felix Acquah, the Head of Medical Physics, at the Sweden Ghana Medical Centre, (SGMC), a cancer treatment facility, who delivered the keynote address, explained that the unique profession… - [Ghana’s Cancer Death Toll on the Rise – GAEC](https://gsmpghana.org/ghanas-cancer-death-toll-on-the-rise-gaec/): A Senior Research Scientist at the Radiological and Medical Sciences Research Institute (RAMSRI) of the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) has disclosed that the death toll associated with Cancers in Ghana is on the rise due to inadequate information and improper management of these cancers. Dr. Francis Hasford disclosed this in a lecture delivered at the monthly GAEC seminar series on the topic “Managing Cancer with radiation: is Ghana on Track?” According to him, the rate of cancer incidence in Europe and other parts of the Western World is higher compared to Ghana, but usually records low deaths due to… - [GSMP Marks International Day for Medical Physics](https://gsmpghana.org/gsmp-marks-international-day-for-medical-physics/): The Ghana Society for Medical Physics (GSMP) has held a symposium in Accra to commemorate this year’s International Day for Medical Physics (IDMP). The Symposium was under the theme, “Providing a Holistic Approach to Women Patient and Women Staff Safety in Radiation Medicine”. The programme saw the presence of Nuclear Scientists, Medical Doctors, Medical Physicists, and Students from Second Cycle schools and Tertiary Institutions among others. The International Day of Medical Physics is an event held annually to raise awareness on the Profession of Medical Physics. 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Through their membership and active participation in GSMP, they are able to connect with great people to develop great resources, all to ensure a safer, stronger future. Our Members Sort by dateSort by nameDescendingAscending Wilhemina Inkumsah Aniagyei University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) View biography Vivian Della Atuwo-Ampoh University of Health and Allied Sciences View biography Victoria… - [Structure & Governance](https://gsmpghana.org/structure-governance/): Structure & governance We operate within the Ministry of Health broad Policy Framework [Health Professions Regulatory Bodies Act 2013 (Act 857)] Follow Us Facebook Twitter Linkedin Our leadership team is formed through elections, whilst members of a committee are appointed through elected representative members, who contribute to guiding and driving our strategies and activities. The association operates within the Ministry of Health broad Policy Framework [Health Professions Regulatory Bodies Act 2013 (Act 857)] OUR Leadership Team Dr. Eric K. Addison President – GSMPView Profile Prof. Francis Hasford Vice President – GSMPView Profile Dr. Shirazu Issahaku General Secretary – GSMPView Profile… - [Leadership Team](https://gsmpghana.org/leadership-team/): Leadership of Ghana Society for Medical Physics Our leadership team is formed through elections Prof. Eric K. Addison President – GSMPView Profile Prof. Francis Hasford Vice President – GSMPView Profile Dr. Shirazu Issahaku General Secretary – GSMPView Profile Dr. Theresa Bebaaku Dery Deputy Secretary – GSMPView Profile Francis Doughan Treasurer – GSMPView Profile Dr. Mark Pokoo-Aikins Deputy Treasurer – GSMPView Profile Michael Nyamadi Organizing Secretary – GSMPView Profile Follow Us Facebook Twitter Linkedin Subscribe to our latest News & Announcements - [About Us](https://gsmpghana.org/about-us/): About Ghana Society for Medical Physics We are Ghana’s leading physics community, advancing excellence in cancer management We are Ghana’s professional body for medical physics professionals.  About Us Ghana Society for Medical Physics (GSMP) is Ghana’s professional body for medical physicists, supporting and representing our members and bringing together medical physicists from all over Ghana.  Who We Are GSMP was established in 2011 with ultimate aim of promoting the application of physics to medicine. The Society serves as checks and balances on the activities of professional medical physicists and contributes to the training of medical physics students in Ghana. With… - [Refund and returns policy](https://gsmpghana.org/refund_returns/): Overview Our refund and returns policy lasts 30 days. If 30 days have passed since your purchase, we can’t offer you a full refund or exchange. To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging. Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases. Additional non-returnable items: Gift cards Downloadable… - [Homepage](https://gsmpghana.org/): Ghana Society for Medical Physics (GSMP) Medical Physics (GSMP) Medical Physics (GSMP) National Representatives of the International Organizations for Medical Physics (IOMP), and Federation of African Medical Physics Organizations (FAMPO)Inspiring Medical Physics Professionals in Ghana to achieve more. Find out more The Medical PhysicistDeveloping accurate cancer treatment plans for patients.The Medical PhysicistStudents in ProfessionThe Medical PhysicistPerforming regular QCs to ensure that patients and staff do not receive unnecessary radiation doses.The Medical PhysicistPerforming regular QCs to ensure that patients and staff do not receive unnecessary radiation doses.The Medical PhysicistPerforming regular QCs to ensure that patients and staff do not receive unnecessary radiation doses. Planning radiation dose deliveries… [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)