Clinical Training of Medical Physicists in Morocco: Between New Technologies and Academic Challenges

10 Apr 2026, 08:00 → 11 Apr 2026, 19:50 Africa/Casablanca

Marriott Hotel (Rabat)

Description

The International scientific event entitled “Clinical Training of Medical Physicists in Morocco: Between New Technologies and Academic Challenges” aims to develop a clinical training program tailored to the needs of Moroccan medical physicists. Its objective is to harmonize their training with the cutting-edge technologies already available in Morocco, while adhering to international standards. The initiative seeks to bridge the gap between the current training model—considered overly theoretical—and the requirements of leading scientific societies such as the IAEA, ESTRO, and 

AAPM.

Context and Problem Statement :

Morocco possesses advanced technological infrastructure in the field of medical physics. However, the clinical training of medical physicists has not evolved at the same pace. The current traditional approach remains heavily focused on theoretical learning, while essential clinical competencies needed to operate modern technologies are insufficiently developed. This mismatch has created a significant gap when compared to the recommendations of international organizations, which emphasize the necessity of supervised, hands-on clinical training within healthcare institutions.

Objectives of the Event :

• Review international practices in clinical training for medical physicists, drawing on the expertise of leading professional and scientific societies.
• Develop a national clinical training program for medical physicists in Morocco that is fully aligned with international standards.
• Update and modernize the training framework to ensure it meets the challenges posed by current technological advancements.

Friday 10 April

08:30 Welcome and Registration

Clinical Training of Medical Physicists — National and International Challenges and Perspectives: Opening Session

1 Welcome remarks from the Organizing Committee

Speaker: Moderator

2 Presentation of the event’s objective

Speakers: Mr Mohamed Reda Bentaleb (Higher Institute of Health Sciences), Ms Naoual Bentaleb (National Center for Energy, Science and Nuclear Technology)

3 Opening speech

Speaker: Mr Mauro Carrara (IAEA)

Session 1: International Perspectives on Clinical Training in Medical Physics

4 Challenges and perspectives of clinical training in Africa

Speaker: Ms Mcknight Aoife (IAEA)

5 The European framework — programs, competency standards, and key qualification pathways

Speakers: Mr Cristina Garibaldi (ESTRO), Mr Eduard Gershkevitsh (ESTRO)

6 The French model of training and qualification of medical physicists — Focus on the DQPRM

Speaker: Ms Cécilia COLETTA (INSTN)

11:31 Discussion

11:46 Coffee Break

7 Clinical program at PSI

Speaker: Mr Martin Grossmann (PSI)

8 Experience and best practices in clinical training for medical physicists in Switzerland

Speaker: Ms Alessandra BOLSI (SSRMP)

9 Medical Physics in Belgium

Speaker: Mr Milan Tomsej (CHU Charleroi – Chimay)

10 Clinical training in the USA — standards and accreditation

Speaker: Mr Joerg Rottmann (AAPM)

14:01 Discussion

14:16 Lunch Break

Session 2: National Perspectives on Clinical Training in Medical Physics

11 Presentation of the draft training framework for clinical education of medical physicists in Morocco

Speaker: Mr Mohamed Reda Mesradi (Higher Institute of Health Sciences)

12 Medical Physics Program Training in CNESTEN

Speaker: Ms Naoual Bentaleb (National Center for Energy, Science and Nuclear Technology)

13 The role of medical physicists within a national oncology center

Speaker: Mr Ali El Younsi (INO)

16:31 Discussion

16:46 Coffee Break

Session 3: Roundtable Discussion

Cloture: Discussion and Recommendations

Saturday 11 April

08:30 Welcome and Registration

Morning Workshops: Medical Physicist; Recognition, Regulation, and Clinical Competencies

14 Workshop 1 - SFPM: Recognition and Regulatory Framework for Medical Physicists in France

Speaker: Ms Laure Parent (SFPM)

15 Workshop 2 - AIEA: How to Develop a Training Plan for Medical Physicists

Speakers: Ms Graciela VELEZ (IAEA), Ms Mcknight Aoife (IAEA)

11:01 Caffee Break

16 Workshop 3 – INO: (TBD)

Speaker: TBD

17 Workshop 4 – AMSSNuR: (TBD)

Speaker: TBD

13:30 Lunch Break

Evening Workshops: New Technologies Supporting Scientific, Practical, and Clinical Training

18 Workshop 1: Radiotherapy

Speaker: TBD

19 Workshop 2: Nuclear Medicine

Speaker: TBD

16:31 Coffee Break

20 Workshop 3: Diagnostic Radiology

Speaker: TBD

21 Workshop 4: Radiation Protection

Speaker: TBD

Event Cloture: Discussion and Recommendations