The ACPSEM Specialty Groups exist to facilitate the activities and passions of ACPSEM members with a common interest in one or more of the disciplines of Medical Physics, Radiopharmaceutical Science and Biomedical Engineering. Specialty Groups link with the disciplines of the ACPSEM Training Education and Assessment Program (TEAP). The Specialty Groups for areas or disciplines not linked to TEAP are formally referred to as Special Interest Groups.
The general mission of ACPSEM Specialty Groups and Special Interest Groups is to act for the benefit and protection of the public by initiating policies or protocols that improve technical standards, methodology and professional standards of best practice. All Specialty Groups and Special Interest Groups have their own Terms of Reference, under which each group defines their own specific missions.
The Current ACPSEM Specialty Groups are:
Radiation Oncology
Radiology
Nuclear Medicine
Radiopharmaceutical Science
Radiation Protection
Biomedical Engineering
The ACPSEM Specialty Group model is structured to distinguish between those with an interest in a specialty and those who actively practice within it. This model offers members greater clarity and opportunity to influence the work that these specialty groups undertake on behalf of the College. Amongst other things, Specialty Groups work alone or with other organisations to develop standards, position papers and to influence policy, and provide expert advice to shape ACPSEM TEAP and CPD programs and policy.
Ensure you are familiar with the anatomy of the ACPSEM Specialty Groups and the eligibility requirements of the subgroup you wish to join.
ACPSEM members can join the Interest Group and/or Practice Group of a Specialty Group at any time via the SG/SIG and Branches portal of "My ACPSEM". Simply click ‘subscribe’ next to the name of your chosen group to join instantly and gain access to the group's online platform. Joining will automatically add you to the group's mailing list. You can unsubscribe at any time.
The Leadership Committee for each Specialty Group is nominated and elected from the its Practice Group. Calls for nominations are announced by ACPSEM in emails to the Practice Group. Certain Leadership Committees may have one or more vacant positions for members of a specific background or membership tier. If you are interested in joining a Leadership Committee or learning of any potential vacancies, please email membership@acpsem.org.au.
