Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM)

Physicists, engineers and technologists play vital roles in delivering Their healthcare. The Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) is the professional organisation that represents this diverse workforce. They are a charity with more than 4,600 members drawn 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.

Mission:
Improving health through Physics and Engineering in Medicine

Vision:
Developing the professional, improving healthcare, transforming lives together

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