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 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...
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Pieces of Interest from COMP for the week of March 16 – Lunch Bytes – Inspection Insights: Common Compliance Trends/Women’s Day Special - Evaluating stress, burnout, and job satisfaction in Medical Physicists of Canada/InterACTIONS
Join the Lunch Bytes session on March 19, 2026, for insights into common compliance trends during inspections, presented by Julia Mulder, Julie-Anna Benjamin, and Nadia...
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Pieces of Interest from COMP for the week of March 9 – AAPM | COMP JSM Registration Open / Lunch Bytes – March 19 / 2026 World Radiology and Medical Imaging Conference
Registration is now open for the 2026 AAPM | COMP Joint Scientific Meeting, with the Fairmont Waterfront as the headquarters. Don't miss the Lunch Bytes session on March 19,...
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Pieces of Interest from COMP for the week of February 17 – Powering discovery. The Fedoruk Centre's impact on health research/Global Medical Physics book review/Executive Director Report
This week, explore the Fedoruk Centre's role in advancing health research, diagnostics, and therapies at the University of Saskatchewan. Don't miss the latest review of the...
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Pieces of Interest from COMP for the Week of February 9 – Latin/Hispanic Medical Physicists in Canada Gathering Sessions/15th Anniversary of Fukushima Webinar/Call for Abstracts - CARO 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting
COMP invites members to engage in Latin/Hispanic Medical Physicists gatherings led by students Odette Rios Ibacache and José Antonio Klautau Toffoli. Join the informal Zoom...
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Pieces of Interest from COMP for the week of January 26 – Help us understand Linac Technical Training Across Canada/AAPM|COMP JSM/Message from the COMP President
COMP is conducting a national survey to gather information on linear accelerator training for service technicians. Medical physics departments are encouraged to complete the...
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Pieces of Interest from COMP for the Week of January 19 - Early Career Seminar on Professional Certification in Medical Physics/How to Get Involved with COMP and Medical Physics Initiatives/January Issue of InterACTIONS
Join the COMP Residency Subcommittee for an Early Career Seminar on January 29, featuring expert insights on medical physics certification. Also, mark your calendar for a...

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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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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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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How to Get Involved with COMP and Medical Physics Initiatives
The COMP Student Council and CWC-IDEA are hosting a session on February 9th to explore involvement in COMP and Medical Physics initiatives. Join five insightful speakers as...
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Early Career Seminar: Navigating Professional Certification in Medical Physics
Join the COMP Residency Subcommittee for the inaugural Early Career Seminar on January 29th, focusing on professional certification in medical physics. Hear from experts on...
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Navigating Professional Certification in Medical Physics
Join us for the first Early Career Seminar on Navigating Professional Certification in Medical Physics, hosted by the COMP Residency Subcommittee on January 29th from...
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