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SU-E-E-04: Building and Strengthening the First Master's Program in Medical Physics in The Gulf Region
N Maalej1,2, A Al-Karmi1,2, J Al-Sadah1,2
1King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
Medical Physics
|May 19, 2017
Summary
The first medical physics Master's program in the Arabian Gulf, established in 2002, has produced successful graduates securing regional clinical positions and pursuing PhDs. The program emphasizes rigorous training and collaborations for excellence in medical physics education.
Area of Science:
- Medical Physics Education
- Higher Education in the Middle East
Background:
- The establishment of the first medical physics Master's program in the Arabian Gulf region at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM) in 2002.
- The program's inception involved collaboration with international and national medical physics organizations and institutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a versatile and rigorous medical physics Master's curriculum.
- To prepare graduates for successful careers in clinical medical physics and research.
Main Methods:
- Curriculum design involving core courses, labs, electives, clinical rotations, and research projects.
- Collaboration with national hospitals for practical training and supervision.
- Emphasis on innovative learning methods including student-centered learning, experiential learning, and Monte Carlo simulations.
Main Results:
- Graduates have secured clinical positions in leading regional hospitals with high employer satisfaction.
- Alumni have pursued doctoral studies in North America and Europe.
- Student research projects have been published in international journals and conferences, with one student contributing to a US patent.
Conclusions:
- The program has achieved national recognition due to the excellence of its graduates.
- Efforts are underway to secure IAEA approval and CAMPEP accreditation to maintain high educational standards and gain international recognition.
