Medical Physics

Medical Physics Unit at IRCH and NCI is instrumental in providing licensing and compliance with the regulations of Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) to all x-ray imaging machines,  radiation safety and quality in imaging related services to all those departments which uses radiation in imaging, patient services and research activities. We look after radiation related research in medical radiological imaging in mammography, CT,  ultrasound, radiography, fluoroscopy and angiography, radiation dosimetry in patient in imaging, reduction of dose without compromising diagnostic information, radiation protection and measurement of radiation dose to staff and attendants, irradiation of blood bag before blood transfusion to patients, radiation protection survey for radiological imaging installation all over AIIMS and NCI. Our activity includes staff and public education regarding radiation safety, besides imparting knowledge (in form of regular classes) in the field of Medical Physics and Radiation Safety to MD (radiology), MBBS students, B.Sc. Radiography, M.Sc. Biophysics, M.Sc. Cardio-radiology, nursing students and other interested groups and individuals which includes trainees from other hospitals. The unit provides consultation in any untoward accidental radiation exposure to patient, public or staff. Our endeavour makes radiation installations safe for patient, staff and public for which there is a great concern now-a-days. We have a viable PhD programme in Medical Physics running in the department.