ipem.ac.uk

Physicists, engineers and technologists play vital roles in delivering our healthcare. IPEM is the professional organisation that represents this workforce. We are a charity with more than 4,600 members from healthcare, academia and industry. Some members help to ensure that patients are correctly diagnosed and safely treated for illnesses such as cancer and stroke through their work on imaging and radiotherapy. Some develop, maintain and manage medical equipment such as MRI and ultrasound scanners, X-ray machines, drug delivery systems and patient monitors. Other members' research and innovation leads to new technologies and methods that improve on existing medical treatments. They provide new solutions that enable people with injuries or long-term conditions to complete everyday tasks. All IPEM members work to a Code of Professional and Ethical Conduct. IPEM’s Mission: Improving health through Physics and Engineering in Medicine IPEM's Vision: Developing the professional, improving healthcare, transforming lives together IPEM's Values: Trusted - The leading voice in improving health through physics and engineering Inclusive - Enabling a diverse and inclusive professional community Progressive - Delivering innovative practice development for the public good