Raymond K. Wu, PhD IOMP Professional Relations IOMP Professional Relations Committee
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International Medical Physicists Symposium Recent Developments off the IBMP Initiative ii i Raymond K. Wu, PhD Chairman IOMP Professional Relations IOMP Professional Relations Committee International Medical Physicists Symposium Recent Developments off the IBMP Initiative ii i ACMP I iti ti ACMP Initiative International Board of Medical Physics y Constituting Panel formed in 2008 formed in 2008 after the ACMP Meeting in Seattle Seattle International Medical Physicists Symposium Recent Developments off the IBMP Initiative ii i IOMP I t IOMP Interest t IOMP Executive Committee IOMP Executive Committee approved the Task Group on International Medical Physics Certification International Medical Physics Certification in 2009 under the PRC under the PRC Professional Relations Committee International Medical Physicists Symposium Recent Developments off the IBMP Initiative ii i ACMP A ti ACMP Actions 2nd International Medical Physicists I t ti l M di l Ph i i t Symposium Preceded by two Meetings Preceded by two Meetings in May 2009 d i during the ACMP Meeting in h ACMP M i i Virginia Beach International Medical Physicists Symposium Recent Developments off the IBMP Initiative ii i IOMP I IOMP Involvements l t IOMP Executive Committee provided advice to the TG p in World Congress 2009 in Munich in Munich and in Virtual Meetings of EXCOM International Medical Physicists Symposium Recent Developments off the IBMP Initiative ii i IOMP Feedback IOMP Feedback • • • • • • • IOMP supports in principle ETC will accredit E or T programs ill di Be consistent with current models Should avoid legal liabilities Should avoid legal liabilities Be consistent with IOMP policies Goals – Improves quality of MP p q y Benefits patients International Medical Physicists Symposium Recent Developments off the IBMP Initiative ii i IOMP Feedback IOMP Feedback • Voluntary model – Voluntary model recognized by recognized by hospital only • Registry / Certification established Registry / Certification established by professionals and seek directive in force • Registry / Certification with government directive in force International Medical Physicists Symposium Recent Developments off the IBMP Initiative ii i W ld C World Congress 2009 2009 • • • • • TTwo meetings in Munich ti i M i h AFOMP E & T Symposium Charter Members Charter Members Join force with Constituting Panel Minutes of meetings for record International Medical Physicists Symposium Recent Developments off the IBMP Initiative ii i Ch t M b O Charter Member Organizations i ti • National National MP organization resolution MP organization resolution • Considers certification body needed • Plans to use service when available (not mandatory) • Budget within organization • One time fee $100 One time fee $100 ‐ $500 • Commitment to support efforts International Medical Physicists Symposium Recent Developments off the IBMP Initiative ii i CHARTER MEMBER CHARTER MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS KSMP LAMP ACMP CSMPT NAMP CSMP HKAMP FMOFM IMPS ABFM ACPSEM International Medical Physicists Symposium Recent Developments off the IBMP Initiative ii i Recent Resolutions & Plans Recent Resolutions & Plans • • • • • Charter Member Group formed Ch t M b G f d Secretary‐Treasurer elected Accepted 11th Charter Member Accepted 11 Charter Member Publicize initiative in MPW Plan a session for ICMP in Brazil International Medical Physicists Symposium Recent Developments off the IBMP Initiative ii i Article of Incorporation Article of Incorporation • • • • • • Improve the practice Establish international standards bli h i i l d d Test the competence of candidates Issue certificates Issue certificates Maintain lists of certified Provide assistance to member countries International Medical Physicists Symposium Recent Developments off the IBMP Initiative ii i Other Immediate Jobs Other Immediate Jobs • • • • • • Determine name of organization g Incorporate the organization Set up bank account Establish bylaws Elect officers Adopt guidelines Adopt guidelines International Medical Physicists Symposium Recent Developments off the IBMP Initiative ii i rd M 23 , 2010 May 23 2010 International Medical Physics Certification Board is born Certification Board is born www.IMPCB.org International Medical Physicists Symposium Recent Developments off the IBMP Initiative ii i rd M 23 , 2010 May 23 2010 International Medical Physics Certification Board is born Certification Board is born www.IMPCB.org International Medical Physicists Symposium Recent Developments off the IBMP Initiative ii i Thank you Thank you