International Organization for Medical Physics

What International Organization for Medical Physics does

The International Organization for Medical Physics (IOMP) is a non-profit international professional membership organization founded in 1963 and registered in York, England. It serves as the global coordinating body for the medical physics profession, aggregating approximately 90+ National Member Organizations through six regional federations (AFOMP, EFOMP, SEAFOMP, ALFIM, FAMPO, MEFOMP) plus North American representation via AAPM and COMP. Its mission is to advance medical physics practice worldwide through education, accreditation, standards development, policy advocacy, and knowledge exchange, with official relations status at the World Health Organization.

IOMP's offerings are membership- and event-oriented rather than product-oriented. Core programs include the IOMP School webinar series with certificates (including IOMP-IAEA and IOMP-ALFIM collaborative tracks), the Medical Physics International peer-reviewed journal, the e-Medical Physics World (eMPW) newsletter, MPI-Proceedings, accreditation services for educational programs, and a portfolio of awards (FIOMP, John Mallard, IDMP Award, IUPAP Young Scientist). Major events include the triennial IUPESM World Congress, biennial ICMP, and regional congresses (AOCMP, ECMP). Annual brand initiatives include International Day of Medical Physics (November 7) and International Medical Physics Week.

Revenue is generated primarily through National Member Organization dues, corporate membership sponsorships (Radformation, LAP Laser Applications, Sun Nuclear, PTW Dosimetry), conference registration fees, accreditation fees, and publication-related income. Distribution is mediated through National Member Organizations and regional federations. Governance rests with an elected Council and Executive Committee, and the organization is volunteer-driven with no external investors, parent company, or public listing.

Name

International Organization for Medical Physics

Legal name

International Organization for Medical Physics

Website

https://iomp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Short description

IOMP is a non-profit international professional membership organization founded in 1963 that coordinates the global medical physics profession through approximately 90+ National Member Organizations, regional federations, accreditation, peer-reviewed publications, and major conferences.

Ownership category

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Product category

Medical Physics Professional Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Quality Management Systems (QMS) & ISO Training (ISO 9001/IATF/AS9100) (EDABAKAD)

Keywords

• Medical physics education
• Professional certification programs
• Healthcare standards development
• Scientific conference organization
• Membership association services

Headquarters

HQ city

York

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: IOMP generates revenue through annual membership dues from National Member Organizations, Regional Organizations, and Corporate Members. The membership structure provides access to publications, conferences, and professional development resources.
2. Conference and Event Registration Fees: Revenue from organizing and sponsoring major international conferences including ICMP, IUPESM World Congress, and regional congresses. Registration fees provide access to scientific sessions, workshops, and networking events.
3. Publications and Educational Materials: Revenue from the Medical Physics International journal, newsletters, and educational resources. Some materials may be provided as member benefits while others are sold separately.
4. Accreditation and Certification Fees: Fees associated with IOMP accreditation programs for educational institutions and professional training programs in medical physics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

IOMP is a non-profit international professional membership organization that advances medical physics practice worldwide. It operates a membership network of national member organizations, regional federations, and corporate members; delivers continuing education through the IOMP School webinar and certificate program; publishes the Medical Physics International (MPI) journal and eMPW newsletter; organizes global congresses (World Congress, ICMP, AOCMP, ECMP) and awareness initiatives (IDMP, IMPW); runs awards programs (IDMP Award, FIOMP, John Mallard Award); and accredits medical physics educational programs.

Product overview

The International Organization for Medical Physics (IOMP) operates as a professional membership organization rather than a product company. Its offerings consist of educational programs through IOMP School (webinars and certificates), publications including the Medical Physics International journal and eMPW newsletter, annual professional events such as International Medical Physics Week (IMPW) and International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP), international conferences including World Congress, ICMP, AOCMP, and ECMP, awards and honours programs, and accreditation services. These offerings support the global medical physics community through education, networking, and professional development rather than commercial product delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IOMP School Continuing education platform offering structured webinar series on advanced medical physics topics (MRI safety, radiation oncology, imaging, dosimetry) with continuing education credits and certificate issuance, including collaborative series such as IOMP-IAEA Webinars and IOMP-ALFIM Webinars.
• IOMP Publications (Medical Physics International Journal and eMPW Newsletter) Official publications including the peer-reviewed Medical Physics International (MPI) journal (available via mpijournal.org), MPI-Proceedings, the electronic Medical Physics World (eMPW) newsletter, and the IOMP Newsletter, disseminating research, professional information, and society updates to the global medical physics community.
• International Medical Physics Week (IMPW) Annual global awareness and engagement initiative celebrating medical physicists' contributions to healthcare, featuring webinars and virtual events organized by IOMP together with regional federations and partners such as GAMPER.
• International Day of Medical Physics (IDMP) Annual international celebration held on November 7 recognizing medical physics contributions to healthcare, featuring the IDMP Award program, poster competitions, and themed activities under a rotating annual theme.
• IOMP Conferences (IUPESM World Congress, ICMP, AOCMP, ECMP) Major international congresses including the triennial IUPESM World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering, biennial International Conference on Medical Physics (ICMP), annual Asia-Oceania Congress of Medical Physics (AOCMP), and European Congress of Medical Physics (ECMP), offering scientific sessions, workshops, and networking with registration fees varying by event and participant category.
• IOMP Awards and Honours Program Recognition programs honoring excellence in medical physics, including the IDMP Award (one outstanding physicist recognized per region annually), Fellow of IOMP (FIOMP) fellowship established in 2013, the John Mallard Award for innovation in clinical application, the Harold Johns Medal, the Maria Sklowdoska Curie Award, and administration of the IUPAP Young Scientist Award in Medical Physics ($1,000 plus medal).
• IOMP Accreditation Professional accreditation services for educational programs and training pathways in medical physics, ensuring global standards of professional competency and providing accreditation fees as a revenue stream.

Quantifiable outcome

• IOMP travel awards support LMIC medical physicists with grants of up to USD 2,000 for conference participation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• Prof. Dr. M. Mahesh (Johns Hopkins University)minorOthers · 27 April 2026Prof. Mahesh, IOMP Vice President and AAPM Board Chair, delivered a GAMPER webinar on 'Communication Skills for Medical Physicists in the AI Era' during IMPW 2026.
• World Health Organization (WHO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIOMP holds official relations status with WHO and actively participates in global health policy discussions. The organization contributed to World Health Assembly activities including press releases on pediatric imaging safety and has participated in IAEA consultancy meetings on radiation protection in medicine.
• International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIOMP collaborates with IAEA on radiation protection, medical physics education, and capacity building. Joint activities include IOMP-IAEA Webinars and participation in IAEA initiatives such as the DIRAC radiotherapy center database and conferences on radiation protection in medicine.
• International Union for Physical and Engineering Sciences in Medicine (IUPESM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIUPESM is a key strategic partner jointly organizing the triennial World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering. IOMP co-organizes these major events and jointly awards IUPESM Fellowships and Awards of Merit.
• International Union of Pure and Applied Physics (IUPAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIOMP administers the IUPAP Young Scientist Award in Medical Physics and IUPAP Early Career Scientist Prize. IUPAP provides $1,000 awards plus medals for outstanding young researchers in the field. Joint IUPAP-IOMP Travel Awards support LMIC participants at World Congress.
• Asia-Oceania Federation of Organizations for Medical Physics (AFOMP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAFOMP is a major regional federation representing medical physics organizations across Asia and Oceania. IOMP supports AFOMP in organizing the biennial AOCMP congress and collaborates on IDMP Awards with one representative per region selected annually.
• European Federation of Organisations for Medical Physics (EFOMP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEFOMP coordinates European medical physics activities under the IOMP umbrella. IOMP supports ECMP (European Congress of Medical Physics) and collaborates on European initiatives including the EFOMP Schools and EMP News newsletter.
• Latin American Association of Medical Physics (ALFIM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerALFIM represents medical physics in Latin America. IOMP collaborates with ALFIM on joint webinars (IOMP-ALFIM Webinars), IDMP Awards, and the Latin American Congress of Medical Physics.
• Middle East Federation of Organizations for Medical Physics (MEFOMP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMEFOMP coordinates medical physics development in the Middle East region. IOMP collaborates with MEFOMP on regional activities, webinars, and IDMP Awards.
• South East Asian Federation of Organizations for Medical Physics (SEAFOMP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEAFOMP represents medical physics organizations in Southeast Asia. IOMP supports SEAFOMP activities including regional conferences and collaborates on IDMP Awards.
• Federation of African Medical Physics Organizations (FAMPO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFAMPO coordinates medical physics development in Africa. IOMP collaborates with FAMPO on IDMP Awards, webinars, and capacity building initiatives including travel awards for African participants.
• International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICTP operates a Master's Programme in Medical Physics and Master of Advanced Studies in Medical Physics and Radiation Metrology in partnership with IOMP. ICTP provides educational opportunities for physicists from developing countries with IOMP endorsement and support.
• Global Alliance for Medical Physics Education and Research (GAMPER)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGAMPER organizes educational webinars during International Medical Physics Week (IMPW). IOMP supports and promotes GAMPER programs including webinars on topics such as 'Communication Skills for Medical Physicists in the AI Era.'
• RadformationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate member of IOMP representing radiation therapy software company. Logo displayed on IOMP website corporate members section.
• LAP Laser ApplicationsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate member of IOMP representing laser positioning systems for radiation therapy. Logo displayed on IOMP website corporate members section.
• Sun NuclearminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate member of IOMP representing quality assurance and dosimetry solutions for radiation oncology. Logo displayed on IOMP website corporate members section.
• PTW DosimetryminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate member of IOMP representing dosimetry equipment and quality assurance solutions. Logo displayed on IOMP website corporate members section.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American Physical Society (APS): Largest global physics membership organization with journals, meetings, and education programs. A broader-incumbent peer using a similar non-profit professional society model at much greater scale.
• American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO): Predominant US radiation oncology society whose membership overlaps heavily with medical physicists in radiotherapy. Operates with a much larger corporate sponsor base and broader clinical scope.
• International Union for Physical and Engineering Sciences in Medicine (IUPESM): Umbrella organization jointly representing medical physics and biomedical engineering societies internationally. IOMP co-organizes the triennial World Congress with IUPESM, making it a broader-scope counterpart and partner.
• Radiological Society of North America (RSNA): Large international radiology professional society with overlapping membership base (radiologists, physicists, technologists). A broader-incumbent peer operating in adjacent medical imaging territory.

Others

• International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA): UN agency addressing radiation in medicine, with which IOMP co-hosts webinars and shares policy work on radiation protection. Adjacent rather than competitive, but comparable in shaping global medical physics practice.

Direct peers

• European Federation of Organisations for Medical Physics (EFOMP): European regional federation of national medical physics organizations under the IOMP umbrella. Operates ECMP congresses, schools, and the EMP News newsletter, functioning as a structurally identical peer at regional scale.
• Institute of Physics (IOP): International scientific membership organization for physicists with similar governance, publication, conference, and accreditation operating models. A directly comparable professional society peer at broader physics scale.
• Asia-Oceania Federation of Organizations for Medical Physics (AFOMP): Asia-Oceania regional federation under IOMP organizing the AOCMP biennial congress. Functions as a directly comparable peer serving a defined geography with the same professional society mandate.

Regional players

• American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM): The largest national medical physics society, representing physicists in the United States. IOMP's North American regional counterpart with overlapping scope (education, publications, conferences, advocacy) but geographic and organizational independence.
• International Society of Radiology (ISR): International society representing radiology organizations globally. Operates with a similar federation-of-societies structure across regions, intersecting with medical physics in imaging.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/InternationalOrganizationforMedicalPhysics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/iomp-international-organization-for-medical-physics-a402b824b

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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