Medical Physics is a branch of Applied Physics that uses Physics principles, methods and techniques in practice and research for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of human diseases with a specific goal of improving human health and well-being.
Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College offers two-year Master of Medical Physics programme through Department of Basic and Applied Sciences since 2012 and it has been approved by Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB), Mumbai. Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College has collaboration with Kovai Medical Center and Hospital, Coimbatore to utilize their facilities for academic activities of Medical Physics students during course work. The programme aims at providing a comprehensive introduction to the academic, research and practical aspects of Physics applied to radiation medicine. The main focus of the course is to prepare the students for a career as clinical Medical Physicists and Radiological Safety Officers.
Medical Physicists work in clinical, academic or research institutions in India and abroad. Medical Physicists working in clinical environment are health professionals. The principal functions and responsibilities are establishment and implementation of health care technologies with emphasis on patient diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Also they involve in acceptance and commissioning of equipment, radiation dosimetry, governance of radiation protection and safety programs, quality assurance programmes, research and teaching.
To strengthen the professional development and to promote professional competency for Medical Physicists who are working in Clinical/industry, Radiological Physics and Advisory Division (RP&AD) of Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC) conducts Radiological Safety Officer (RSO) certification examination.
2 Years + 1 Year Internship
July
10
B.Sc., in Physics
| S.No | Date | Name and Designation of the Resource Person | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21-Sep-23 | Mr. P. Manimaran Senior Medical Physicist cum RSO, PSG Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Coimbatore |
Surface Guided Radiation Therapy(SGRT) & HyperARC |
| 2 | 11-Aug-23 | Ms. Bhuvaneshwari Medical Physicist, Saudi German Hospital, Dubai |
Opportunities of Medical Physics in Abroad |
| 3 | 26-Jul-23 | Mrs. K. Vidyalakshmi Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology, KG College of Allied Health Sciences, Coimbatore |
Career Opportunities in Medical Physics |
| S.No | Date | Nature of the Event | Title of the Event | Name & Designation of the Speakers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27-Sep-23 | Workshop | Telescope Making, Assembly, Handling and Focusing Celestial objects in the Sky | Mr. Bharathkumar Velusamy Director - R &D Mr.Mukilan Scientific Assistant, Open Space Foundation, Namakkal |
| 2 | 26-Sep-23 | Workshop | Biomedical Instrument Development and it's Trouble Shooting | Dr. K.Vijayakumar, Head Dr.J.Revathi, Assistant Professor Department of Biomedical Engineering, Dr. N.G.P. Institute of Technology, Coimbatore |
| 3 | 31-Aug-23 | National Workshop | Beneficial Applications of Radiation Technology and Indian Nuclear Energy Programme | Dr. S. Murali Secretary IARP, Ex-Scientist, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai. Dr. S. Anand Scientific Officer -G, Associate Professor , Homi Bhabha National Institute, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai. |
| S.No | Date | Nature of the extension | Place | Students involved |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
20-Sep-23 |
Awareness on Energy Saving |
Sarkar Samakulam Village |
II M.Sc. Medical Physics |
sivakumard@drngpasc.ac.in
Teaching: 4.7 Years | Industry: 1 Year
Radiation Dosimetry
indhumathik@drngpasc.ac.in
Teaching: 2.10 Years | Industry: 1.8 Years
Radiotherapy, Diagnostic Radiology, Radiation Safety.
daisy.g@drngpasc.ac.in
Teaching: 6 Years | Industry: 5 Years
Radiotherapy Treatment Planning, Brachytherapy
Teaching: 17 Years
Commissioning, Treatment Planning, Quality Assurance
madhusairamdoc@gmail.com
Teaching: 15 Years
Neuro - Oncology, Pediatric Oncology
Teaching: 35 Years
Diagnostic, Low & High Dose 131-I Therapy
Teaching: 23 Years
Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy
Teaching: 9 Years
Biomedical Instrumentation & Medical Image Processing
The Curriculum is designed to attain the following learning goals which students shall accomplish by the time of their Post Graduation:
On the successful completion of programme the following are the expected outcomes.
| PO Number | PO Statement |
|---|---|
| P01 | To impart the quality of Medical Physics program, which focuses on the clinical application of radiation sciences in medicine. Students are trained to play a central role in developing, planning and implementing patient treatment programs. |
| P02 | To apply Medical Physics theories, methods and tools related to measurement of radiation dose (relative and absolute), verification of output from radiation producing machines, patient-specific treatment plans development, approval, and verification. |
| P03 | To provide hands-on clinical education and to prepare the graduate for the AERB board certification examination and a professional career in radiation therapy. |
| P04 | To develop treatment plans that provides adequate target coverage while sparing normal and critical tissues. |
| P05 | To demonstrate an awareness of the complexity of knowledge in Medical Physics as well as receptiveness to alternative interpretations, new knowledge, and alternative approaches to problem solving. |
| S.No | Date | Name of the Staff | Event | Organization / Institution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 05-Oct-23 to 13-Oct-23 | Mrs. K. Indhumathi | Seven Days National FDP on” Personality Development for Teachers” | IOT Academy |
| 2 | 30-Sep-23 | Mrs. K. Indhumathi | One Day National Seminar on “Advanced Materials & its Applications in Science and Technology” | B. K. Birla College, Mumbai |
| 3 | 11-Aug-23 to 12-Aug-23 & 18-aug-23 to 19-Aug-23 | Mrs. G. Daisy | Four Days Workshop on” Clinical Research and Protocol Development” | Federation of Asian Radiation Oncology Research Network (FERN-2023) |
| 4 | 20-Jul-23 to 21-Jul-23 | Mrs. G. Daisy | National level FDP on “Innovative Teaching methods and ICT tools and Resources | IOT Academy |
| 5 | 30-Jun-23 to 04-Jul-23 | Mr. D. Sivakumar | Five Days FDP on “Empowering Education for innovation- A NEP Prespective” | Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College |
| 6 | 30-Jun-23 to 04-Jul-23 | Mrs. K. Indhumathi | Five Days FDP on “Empowering Education for innovation- A NEP Prespective” | Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College |
| 7 | 30-Jun-23 to 04-Jul-23 | Mrs. G. Daisy | Five Days FDP on “Empowering Education for innovation- A NEP Perspective” | Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College |
| S.No | Date | Name of the Students | Event | Organization / Institution | Prizes won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22-Jul-23 | B. Dhayalan II M.Sc. Medical Physics |
Drawing Competition | Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College | 1st Prize |
| S.No | Date | Name of the staff | Name of the Book | Name of the Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17-Aug-23 | Mrs. K. Indhumathi & Mr. D. Sivakumar | Medical Physics Lab manual on “Radiation Measuring and Monitoring Instrumentation” | Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College |
