Join Us at PCMP 2025: Shaping the Future of Medical Physics in the Philippines!

The Philippine Conference on Medical Physics (PCMP) 2025, organized by the Society of Medical Physicists in the Republic of the Philippines (SMPRP), is just around the corner! Set to take place on June 5–6, 2025, at the Diamond Hotel Manila, this year's conference is themed "Filipino Medical Physicists as Leaders in Enhancing Patient Care." It will highlight the crucial role medical physicists play in healthcare innovation, radiation safety, and improving clinical outcomes across diagnostic imaging, radiation oncology, and nuclear medicine.

PCMP 2025 will gather medical physicists, healthcare providers, researchers, educators, and regulators to foster knowledge exchange and collaboration in advancing the field. The program features plenary talks, scientific sessions, technical presentations, and poster exhibits, focusing on emerging technologies, regulatory challenges, and evidence-based best practices. This event is an excellent platform for continuing professional development and promoting the highest standards of patient-centered care.

We are pleased to announce that attendance at PCMP 2025 is equivalent to seven (7) CPD points in coordination with UP-PGH, and the conference is open to medical physicists, academicians, physicians, and other allied health professionals.

Conference Highlights and Must See:

Keynote Address: A major highlight of the conference is the keynote address by Prof. Dr. Chai Hong Yeong, President of the Southeast Asia Federation of Organizations for Medical Physics (SEAFOMP) and Chairperson of the Medical Physics World Board, International Organization for Medical Physics (IOMP).  Her insights on global trends and leadership in medical physics will set the tone for an engaging and forward-looking event, reinforcing the vision of Filipino medical physicists as key contributors to regional and international healthcare excellence.

Day 1: June 5, 2025 

The first day kicks off with registration at 7:00 AM, followed by opening ceremonies.  The morning sessions include:

• Keynote Speech 1 by Prof. Chai Hong Yeong, Ph.D.

• Lecture 1: "Current Trends in High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy" by Prof. Adam M. Cunha, Ph.D., Head, Advanced Radio Therapies (ART) Laboratory, and Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of California San Francisco (UCSF).

• Lecture 2: "Emergence of Artificial Intelligence" by Prof. Ranzivelle Marianne L. Roxas-Villanueva, Ph.D., Professor, Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines Los Baños.

Afternoon sessions on Day 1 include:

• Lecture 3: "Regulatory Updates in Radiation Device and Facility Regulation" by Dr. Valeriano V. Timbang Jr., FPCOM, FPSVI, MM-HIS, Head, Officer-in-Charge, Director IV, Center for Device Regulation, Radiation Health, and Research, DOH - Food and Drug Administration.

• Lecture 4: "Development of the MS Applied Physics (Medical Physics) Program in De La Salle University-Manila (DLSU-M)" by Prof. Edgar A. Vallar, Ph.D., Professor, Physics Department, De La Salle University.

• Roundtable Discussion 1: "Clinical Roles of Medical Physicists and Shaping Ethical Practice in Healthcare" with medical physics leaders, moderated by Renee Elennor A. Angeles, MSc, CMP.

• Roundtable Discussion 2: "Enhancing Collaboration Among Radiation Healthcare Professionals" with representatives from various professional organizations, moderated by Darcy L. De Asis.

• A Ceremonial Signing: "Joint Declaration on Patient Safety and Professional Ethics in Medical Radiological Practices" will take place at 5:00 PM.

• The day concludes with Closing Ceremonies and a Socials Night.

  
  

Day 2: June 6, 2025 

The second day begins with parallel sessions for paper and poster presentations divided to the following themes:

• Clinical Dosimetry, Quality Assurance, and Radiation Effects

• Computational Medical Physics: Simulations, AI, and Imaging Analysis

• Innovations in Medical Physics: 3D Printing, Radiation Shielding, and Protection Strategies

Parallel Technical Workshops will also be held, including:

• Radiation Oncology Medical Physics Round-Robin Workshops (three batches)

• "Challenges of Translating Research in the US for Low-to Middle-Income Countries (LMIC)" by Prof. Adam M. Cunha, Ph.D.

• "Understanding MRI: A Comprehensive Overview of the Underlying Physics" by Asst. Prof. Jay Erickson C. Tio, MMP, CMP, MBA.

• "MRI Safety: Principles, Hazards, and Protective Measures" by Princess Jara M. Castillo, MSc, CMP.

• "Metal Artifacts Reduction in CT" by Rizza D. Dua, Ph.D.

• "Automation in Radiopharmaceutical Dispensing: Advances and Clinical Impact" by Royce Rañeses.

• "Establishing a PET/CT facility Outside Urban Centers in the Philippines" by Ednarissa Jenn D. Dultra, MSc.

Day 2 will also feature Lecture 5: "Updates in Nuclear Medicine Regulation" by Valerie Ann I. Samson, Ph.D., Deputy Director, Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI), Department of Science and Technology (DOST).

The afternoon will conclude with the annual SMPRP General Assembly, with reports from the Treasurer and President, the Oath-Taking of Newly Certified Medical Physicists, and the PCMP 2025 Awarding Ceremonies, concluding with closing ceremonies.

Research Topics:

The conference will cover a wide range of research topics, including but not limited to:

• Radiotherapy

• Diagnostic Radiology

• Nuclear Medicine

• Health Physics / Radiation Protection

• Medical Instrumentation

• Artificial Intelligence

• Medical Physics Education

• Biomaterials

• Computational Methods

• Biomedical Engineering

• Medical Imaging

  
  
  
  

REGISTRATION AND HOTEL INFORMATION

View details and register at: bit.ly/pcmp2025reg

Hotel Room Reservation: To avail discounted room rates exclusive to PCMP participants at the Diamond Hotel Manila, please fill out this Google form: https://forms.gle/5qy6CgcdANbDQfJc7.

Room rate inclusion: Breakfast for two at the Corniche Restaurant. Room rate is also inclusive of applicable taxes and service charge. PCMP organizers shall coordinate the room reservation with the hotel management. For inquiries, you may contact the PCMP Secretariat via email: pcmp@smprp.org.

1. Registration Requirements - Please bring either a digital or printed copy of your PCMP 2025 Event Ticket along with a valid ID to the registration booth. Tickets and invoices were sent via your registered email. A QR code or barcode will be scanned onsite for verification.

2. Conference Attire - Attendees are requested to wear business or smart casual attire throughout the duration of the event.

3. Onsite Payment Policy - Participants who chose to pay onsite must proceed to the registration booth for payment and registration. Failure to appear onsite without prior cancellation at least five (5) days before the event will still be subject to payment collection. Cancellations must be emailed to pcmp@smprp.org.

We look forward to seeing you at PCMP 2025!