MPE06: The development of advanced QA protocols for testing radiological devices This EUTEMPE-RX module aims to develop the necessary knowledge, skills and competences for medical physics experts involved with Quality Assurance in Radiology. In many countries, national or international protocols are available for a wide range of common imaging systems that can be used [...]

MPE05 : Physical and virtual anthropomorphic phantoms for image quality and patient dose optimization A practical challenge to be solved: what can be the role of virtual (phantom based) clinical trials with new technology? Importance and impact of the training module: Simple mathematical phantoms comprise combination of simple geometrical primitives and as such they [...]

MPE04 : Innovation & Advanced X-ray physics for imaging devices in Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology A practical challenge to be solved: which physical principle can be turned into clinical reality, and when? Importance and impact of the training module: Selected scientific papers introduce the use of new X-ray characteristics for medical applications. Some of [...]

MPE03 : Monte Carlo simulation of X-ray imaging and dosimetry A practical challenge to be solved: how to design a device beyond existing types? Importance and impact of the training module: The module, devoted to the simulation of the complete x-ray imaging chain using Monte Carlo methods, covers both theoretical and practical aspects [...]

MPE02 : Radiation biology for medical physicists in radiology A practical challenge to be solved: how to optimize exposures using radiobiology as a guide? One of the responsibilities of a Medical Physics Expert (MPE) is to provide advice on the safety of planned and unplanned exposures to patients, staff, and the public from radiological [...]

MPE01: Leadership in Medical Physics: Development of the profession and the challenges for the MPE (D&IR) This module aims to help the future MPE (Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology - including fluoroscopically guided procedures performed outside the imaging department) acquire the knowledge, skills and competences necessary to exercise a leadership role within the profession in [...]