Health Physics is a scientific field in which the methods and concepts of physics are applied in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. The main areas of radiation use in medicine can be grouped as radiotherapy, radiology, and nuclear medicine. With the introduction of radiation into the healthcare field, the need for medical physicists has also emerged. Within the faculties of medicine of universities operating in the field of health sciences, as well as in hospitals affiliated with the Ministry of Health and private sector hospitals, radiation oncology centers, nuclear medicine centers, and radiodiagnostic centers are being established. These centers are equipped with modern diagnostic and treatment devices operating with advanced technology. For this reason, the need for health physics specialists in our country has reached a significant level. In order for these devices to operate efficiently, to ensure patient safety, to enable accurate diagnosis and treatment, and to improve the quality of healthcare services, there is a need for expert medical physicists who have received graduate-level education (at least a master’s degree) in the relevant field.
The aim of this program is to meet the need for well-trained Health Physics Specialists in our country. Graduates of this program will ensure the proper and efficient use of advanced technological diagnostic and treatment devices used in medical fields involving ionizing radiation, such as radiation oncology centers, nuclear medicine centers, and radiodiagnostic clinics. In addition, well-trained specialist physicists educated in this field will play an important role in ensuring the most accurate implementation of planned treatments, maintaining quality assurance and quality control of medical devices, carrying out dosimetry procedures, and ensuring overall radiation safety.
Prof. Dr. Enis Özyar
Program Director
