Twenty Years of the Malaysian Association of Medical Physics: Looking Back to Move Forwards

  • H. M. Zin Universiti Sains Malaysia

Abstract

The Malaysian Association of Medical Physics (MAMP) was set up in the year 2000 to promote and further develop the field that was relatively new in Malaysia. The article briefly summarises key developments in medical physics since the first discovery of x-rays in 1895. The resulted rapid progress in the field was also highlighted and related to the pace of development in Malaysia. Key activities organised by MAMP were also addressed. The international practices related to the field and the profession were highlighted and compared to the current status in Malaysia. Although the field has progressed well in the country, there are several gaps identified to further improve the field and the profession in Malaysia.

Author Biography

H. M. Zin, Universiti Sains Malaysia

Oncological and Radiological Science Cluster, Advanced Medical and Dental Institute, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Bertam 13200 Kepala Batas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

Published
2021-02-10
How to Cite
ZIN, H. M.. Twenty Years of the Malaysian Association of Medical Physics: Looking Back to Move Forwards. Physics and Technology in Medicine, [S.l.], v. 1, n. 2, p. 1-6, feb. 2021. ISSN 2710-723X. Available at: <https://myjms.mohe.gov.my/index.php/ptm/article/view/11457>. Date accessed: 11 feb. 2025.
Section
Other fields related to physics and technology in medicine