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MEDICAL PHYSICS INTERNATIONAL Journal, vol.1, No.1, 2013regularly to the progress in these fields. The main parts ofthis module have to include more detail about:- Magnetic Resonance ImagingPhysics of MRI; MRI Instrumentation; K-space;Different MR imaging methods; Pulse sequences; MRContrast and Image quality; Health and Safety; MRSpectroscopy; Flow imaging; Perfusion, Diffusion andFunctional MRI; Three dimensional reconstruction; Clinicalapplications of MRI; Image artefacts; Inter-relationshipbetween medical imaging techniques.- Ultrasound ImagingUS wave motion and propagation; Acoustic properties ofbiological media; Acoustic radiation fields; Safetymeasures; Transducers; A-mode; B-scanning; DopplerUltrasound; Image artefacts; Blood flow measurements;Measurement of acoustic power; Clinical applications of USimaging; Image artefacts; Inter-relationship betweenmedical imaging techniques.Medical Imaging Physics and Equipment 2 ~10%(ionizing radiation – X-ray, Nuclear Medicine)This module aims to educate students in the physics ofmedical imaging with ionising radiation (X-ray and NuclearMedicine Imaging). Due to the rapid development of theseimaging modalities the module is expected to adaptregularly to the progress in these fields. The main parts ofthis module have to include more detail about:- Diagnostic RadiologyX-rays production and equipment; Interaction of X-rayswith matter; Radiological image quality; X-ray detectors:Film, Image Intensifier, Storage phosphor, Flat panel;Scatter radiation and filtering; X-Ray ComputedTomography; Scanner configurations; Reconstruction types;CT image display, windowing, CT numbers; X-ray patientdosimetry and protection; Optimization techniques; Clinicalapplications; Image artefacts; Inter-relationship betweenmedical imaging techniques.- Nuclear Medicine ImagingRadionuclides and production of Radiopharmaceuticals;Disease-specific radiopharmaceuticals; Radiation protectionin Nuclear Medicine; Image quality and noise; NuclearMedicine instrumentation and quality control: Gammacamera, SPECT, PET, SPECT/PET-CT, etc; Optimizationtechniques; General imaging principles, cardiac imaging,multigated studies, first pass studies, renal studies,modelling; Image artefacts; Inter-relationship betweenmedical imaging techniques.Radiotherapy Physics and Equipment ~15%This module aims to provides the necessary backgroundfor the support of Radiotherapy Physics activities. Due tothe rapid development of this field the module is expectedto adapt regularly to the Radiotherapy progress. The mainparts of this module have to include more detail about:Interaction of radiation with tissues; Radiobiology inRadiotherapy; Radiotherapy dosimetry; External beamradiation and treatment planning; Megavoltage LinearAccelerator; Radiobiology in Radiotherapy; Radiotherapywith particle beams; Brachytherpay: High dose rate (HDR)treatments; Low dose rate (LDR) permanent implants;Beam models and planning tools; Treatment room design,machine commissioning and networking; Imaging inRadiotherapy; Quality management in Radiotherapy;Principles of Clinical application.VALIDATION OF THE PROGRAMMEUsually a small country will have no experience in settingand accrediting a suitable post-graduate programme(course) in Medical Physics. Validating the programme byan experienced body will assure the local University (orMinistry of Education) that this programme is in line withthe international standards. Additionally, the fact that theMSc graduates will work in Hospital environment(indirectly involved with patient health), makes the externalvalidation an important element of the educational process.IOMP has significant expertise allowing the provision ofvalidation of such post-graduate programmes in MedicalPhysics and has set up of a special Validation andAccreditation Panel (VAP) of experts to the ETCCommittee. This Panel (or sub-committee) could not onlyassess and validate the programmes, but could also provideExternal Examiners and suggest suitable lecturers. Theactivities, terms and internal rules of the VAP are still indiscussion. It is expected Validation activities of the IOMPto be implemented during the period 2011-2012. These willinclude: Validation requirements; Application Form,Validation Procedure and Validation Certificate (all to befound at the IOMP web site at implementation stage).CONCLUSIONThe project for Medical Physics Model Curriculum, wasdeveloped by leading specialists and approved by the IOMPETC. It presents a background for initiation of new MSccourses. Part of the project has been used in the new IAEAProject Post-graduate medical physics academicprogrammes20