Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists

The Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists (COMP / OCPM) is the national professional association for medical physicists in Canada. Its mission encompasses advancing excellence in medical physics practice, promoting professional standards and competencies, and supporting the growth of the field across the country.

COMP provides a range of services to its members, including resources on scope of practice, ethics, quality assurance, educational and training supports, and career development opportunities. It also organizes conferences, lectures, and learning events and publishes technical and scientific communications on its bilingual association website. COMP engages with stakeholders, governmental bodies, and partner organizations to influence policy, promote science, and ensure that medical physics contributes effectively to patient care and health-system needs in Canada.

Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists

News, articles and newsletters by COMP

All news and articles will take you to the Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists website.

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Pieces of Interest from COMP for the Week of June 8 - Join Us at the COMP Awards Ceremony / IDEAs@Home: Accessibility in Medical Physics Practice / “Inter-Professional by Design: Quality and Safety in the Practice of Radiation Medicine and Medical imaging
Join us on July 21 at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel in Vancouver for the COMP Awards Ceremony, celebrating excellence in medical physics. Additionally, participate in the...
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Pieces of Interest from COMP for the Week of June 1 - COMP | AAPM Joint Scientific Meeting / Lunch Bytes Recording Available / COMP Women’s Committee
The COMP Weekly update highlights the upcoming JSM session featuring Sam Tcherner on FLART's implications for lung therapy. Additionally, a recording of the Lunch Bytes...
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Pieces of Interest from COMP for the Week of May 25 - “Global Medical Physics: A Guide for International Collaboration” / COMP Career Catalyst - Treatment Planning in Nuclear Medicine and Brachytherapy / “My Journey to Certification as a Foreign-Trained M
Explore essential insights from COMP this week: "Global Medical Physics: A Guide for International Collaboration" is now available for open access, offering guidance for...
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Pieces of Interest from COMP for the Week of May 18 - Lunch Bytes this Thursday! / Reminder to Apply: MedPhys Slam / Shattering Glass Ceilings
Join Eric Vandervoort on May 21 for Lunch Bytes, discussing the CyberKnife System's role in cancer care. Plus, apply for the MedPhys Slam by June 5 to showcase your research...
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Pieces of Interest from COMP for the Week of May 11 - May 21st Lunch Bytes: Role and Potential of the CyberKnife System in a Busy Cancer Center / Canadian Night Out / Message from the CCPM President
Join Eric Vandervoort on May 21 for a Lunch Bytes session discussing the CyberKnife System's role in cancer care at The Ottawa Hospital. Don't miss the Canadian Night Out at...
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Pieces of Interest from COMP for the Week of May 4 - Call for Volunteers: Med Phyz Wiz Kidz / Happening Soon! Emerging Methods in Radiotherapy Dosimetry / Message from the COMP Executive Director
This week, COMP calls for volunteers for the Med Phyz Wiz Kidz program, aiming to inspire future scientists on July 19. Don't miss the virtual seminar on emerging methods in...
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Pieces of Interest from COMP for the Week of April 27 - IDEAs@Home: Open Discussion April 30 / COMP IDEA Student Travel Grant / Message from the COMP President
Join the CWC-IDEA team for an open discussion on EDI in Medical Physics on April 30. Plus, apply by May 1 for the COMP IDEA Student Travel Grant to attend the Annual...
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Pieces of Interest from COMP for the Week of April 20 - Emerging Methods in Radiotherapy Dosimetry / Land Acknowledgement – the Why / Thank You COMP Volunteers!
Join Sajjad Ahmad Khan, Zain ul Abidin, and Gabrielle Lee for a seminar on "Emerging Methods in Radiotherapy Dosimetry" on May 13, 12:00-1:30 PM ET. Explore new advancements...
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Pieces of Interest from COMP for the Week of April 13 - Call for Applications: MedPhys Slam / Continuing Education Funding Opportunities / April Issue of InterACTIONS
The COMP is calling for applications for the MedPhys Slam, a science communication competition for trainees with a submission deadline of June 5, 2026. Additionally, there's...
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Pieces of Interest from COMP for the Week of April 6 - “Leaders in Professional Collaboration” April 13th / Celebrating Professor Luc Beaulieu / Reference Dosimetry Simplified
Join Maria Corsten, Dr. Bissonnette, and Dr. Therriault-Proulx on April 13 for a seminar on “Leaders in Professional Collaboration,” focusing on remote radiotherapy sites and...
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Pieces of Interest from COMP for the Week of March 30 - April 16th Lunch Bytes / H.E. Johns Travel Award / Shattering Glass Ceilings
Join Dr. Gino Fallone on April 16 for a Lunch Bytes session discussing the Alberta linac-MR: Aurora-RT's innovations and clinical workflow. Also, apply for the H.E. Johns...
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Pieces of Interest from COMP for the Week of March 23 - Celebrate with COMP in Vancouver!/COMP Awards Nominations/Hights from the CUMPC
Join COMP in Vancouver on July 21, 2026, for an evening of recognition and celebration at the COMP Awards Ceremony and Canadian Night Out aboard a private yacht. Don't forget...

Events and conferences

Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists hosted events and conferences. All items will take you to the COMP website.

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COMP Canadian Night Out
Join your colleagues for the COMP Canadian Night Out aboard the Pacific Yacht. Experience Vancouver's stunning harbour views while enjoying food, beverages, and networking...
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COMP Awards Ceremony
Join us at the COMP Awards Ceremony on July 21, 2026, from 4:45 PM to 6:00 PM at the Fairmont Waterfront in Vancouver. Celebrate the exemplary contributions of colleagues in...
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CWC Ideas @ Home
Mark your calendars and sign up for CWC Ideas @ Home. Secure your spot here: https://forms.gle/KaH21jnLpiN2hNHG9.
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COMP Career Catalyst - Treatment Planning in Nuclear Medicine and Brachytherapy'
Registration is now open for the fifth COMP Career Catalyst session on June 9, 2026. Join us for a virtual seminar on treatment planning in nuclear medicine and brachytherapy...
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Call for Applications: MedPhys Slam – Canadian Chapter
The MedPhys Slam competition invites Canadian medical physics trainees to present their research in just three minutes with three slides. Open to students, postdocs, and...
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Emerging Methods in Radiotherapy Dosimetry
Join the 4th COMP Research Discovery Seminar on May 13, 2026, focusing on emerging methods in radiotherapy dosimetry. Hear from experts on novel dosimeters and 3D gel...
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IDEAs at Home Open House conversation
Join the CWC-IDEA team on April 30, 2026, from 9:30 to 10:30 AM PT for an engaging Open House conversation on EDI and Medical Physics. Register via the link to receive the...
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COMP Career Catalyst: “Leaders in Professional Collaboration” - April 13th, 2026!
Register now for the COMP Career Catalyst session on April 13th, 2026, featuring experts discussing the role of collaboration in remote radiotherapy and industry...
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Women’s Day Special - Burn-out, Emotional fatigue, and Dissociation
Join CWC on March 19, 2026, for the IDEAs @ Home Women’s Day Special, focusing on burnout, emotional fatigue, and dissociation. The event starts at 9:30 AM PDT. Register now...
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3rd 2025/26 COMP Research Discovery (RD) Seminar Series
Join us for the 3rd 2025/26 COMP Research Discovery Seminar on March 12, 2026, at 1 PM EST, focusing on innovative radiation therapy techniques. Our speakers will cover...
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Navigating Job Search and Applications
Join the COMP Residents Subcommittee for the Early Career Seminar on Navigating Job Search and Applications on March 6th, 12:30-1:30 pm EST. Hear from experts and gain...
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Treatment Planning with Ethos & MR-Linac
Join the COMP Career Catalyst session on 'Treatment Planning with Ethos & MR-Linac' on February 18, 2026. This virtual seminar features Dr. Becker and Dr. Poulin discussing...
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