Physics of Medical Imaging Course

The course provides the necessary physics background that underpins day-to-day medical imaging physics activities. It is aimed primarily at new entrants to the profession, but should be of benefit to post-graduate students, post-doctoral research workers, physicist-managers, representatives of allied commercial organisations and anyone wishing to deepen or re-establish their understanding of the physics of medical imaging.

The faculty is composed mainly of physicists, many of whom are internationally renowned for their expertise. A selection of key talks delivered by clinicians and other scientists provides the necessary broader scientific and clinical perspective. Overviews of specialised or research related topics, such as Positron Emission Tomography and MR spectroscopy are given. 

There are many opportunities for informal discussions and there will be visits to the Department of Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound and X-ray Computed Tomography and the MR Unit of The Royal Marsden NHS Trust.

The course is given in 4 separate modules. Each module is repeated annually. Registration will be accepted here for any combination of modules 2-5.

Module 1 - The Magnetic Resonance Imaging & Spectroscopy module, is offered as a standalone training course, run in conjunction with IPEM, and for which CPD credits are available. Rates for courses differ for IPEM members for this module.

Module details:

• Module 1 (31.10.11 - 02.11.11) (Sutton Site) Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Spectroscopy.
  Please note that this course is organised separately and more information can be found by visiting the Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Spectroscopy Course page
  
• Module 2 (23.11.11- 25.11.11) (Sutton site) Ultrasound Imaging 
  
• Module 3 (24.01.12) (Chelsea Site) one-day,  Image Theory, perception and processing
  
• Module 4 (25.01.12 – 27.01.12) Diagnostic Radiology and CT (Chelsea site)
  
• Module 5 (14.02.12 – 17.02.12)Nuclear Medicine (Sutton site)
  Please note Unfortunately this course has now been cancelled but we hope to run it in February 2013

Download the course syllabus

Download the registration form

Cost

The course textbook (The Physics of Medical Imaging, ed. S.Webb) (Modules, 2, 3, 4 & 5 only) plus supplementary lecture notes are also included in the fees.

Accommodation is available at local hotels at approximately £65 per night.

Venue

Modules 1, 2 and 5 of the course are held on the Sutton campus of The Royal Marsden Hospital and Institute of Cancer Research

Modules 3 and 4 are held at the Chelsea campus

Further information 

Further information can be obtained from the course organisers:

Module 1 Dr Geoffrey Payne

Tel: +44 (0)20 8661 3711 Fax: +44 (0)20 8661 0846

Module 2 Dr Jeremie Fromageau

Tel: +44(0)20 8661 3483 Fax: +44 (0)20 8643 3812

Module 3 Dr Mike Partridge

Tel: +44 (0)20 8661 3493  Fax: +44 (0) 20 8643 3812

Module 4 Dr Elly Castellano

Tel: +44 (0)20 7808 2514 Fax: +44 (0)20 7808 2522

Module 5 Dr Glenn Flux

Tel:  +44 (0)20 8661 3485   Fax:  +44 (0)20 8643 3812