The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at Universitas Indonesia (FMIPA UI) hosted the International Workshop on Certification of Medical Physicists, held on 24–28 November 2025 at the Novotel Hotel in Solo, Central Java. This event was a collaboration between the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) under the ME-RAS6101 project framework.
The workshop brought together 29 participants representing countries across Asia and the Middle East, including Australia, Bangladesh, Austria, Cambodia, China, India, the Philippines, Japan, Malaysia, Nepal, and Singapore. The participants convened to discuss strengthening the certification system for medical physicists, harmonizing competency standards, and developing a training framework aligned with international practices. The presence of experts and stakeholders from various countries reflects the growing global attention to radiation safety, the quality of healthcare services that rely on imaging technology, and the need for professionals with internationally recognized qualifications.
The event was officially opened by the Dean of FMIPA UI, Prof. Dede Djuhana, Ph.D. In his remarks, he emphasized that advancements in health technology and the increasing use of ionizing radiation in medical services require strong and measurable competency standards for medical physicists. He also stressed that FMIPA UI, as an academic institution that has long contributed to the development of medical physics in Indonesia, is committed to ensuring that the national certification system aligns with global needs and supports the enhancement of patient safety.
“This workshop is an important moment to ensure that the competencies of medical physicists in Indonesia and the region are aligned with international standards. This collaboration with the IAEA and BRIN not only strengthens national capacity but also opens opportunities for FMIPA UI to continue playing an active role in building a safer, higher-quality healthcare ecosystem that prioritizes patient safety,” said Prof. Dede.
In Indonesia, the urgency of this initiative is increasing, given the rapid growth in the need for diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiotherapy services, while the availability of certified medical physicists still lags behind the expansion of healthcare facilities. The government is currently pushing to improve patient safety standards and the quality of radiation-based services, making the strengthening of competency certification schemes a strategic step.
The Local Director, Prof. Supriyanto Ardjo Pawiro, M.Si., Ph.D., stated that through this international forum, Indonesia has the opportunity to learn best practices from other countries while also contributing to the development of regional recommendations for the future standardization of medical physicist competencies.
“This meeting provides a crucial forum for countries in the region to align their perspectives on the professional competencies of medical physicists. Indonesia can learn a great deal from the experiences of other countries, while at the same time sharing the achievements and educational models we have developed,” said Prof. Supriyanto Ardjo Pawiro, M.Si., Ph.D.
He continued, “Thus, this workshop not only impacts national capacity building but also strengthens Indonesia’s position within the global professional medical physics network.”
For FMIPA UI, hosting this international-scale event provides significant benefits. The activity expands collaborative networks with international institutions and supports the achievement of the faculty’s performance indicators related to partnerships and facility utilization. In addition, this international forum further strengthens FMIPA UI’s role as a globally recognized center for medical physics education and training, particularly through its CQMP program and medical physicist residency. The presence of participants from various countries also enhances the faculty’s visibility and reinforces FMIPA UI’s position as the leading provider of medical physics education in Indonesia, while opening opportunities for further collaboration with the IAEA, BRIN, and other relevant international institutions.
The event was also attended by the Lead Country Coordinator of the IAEA Project RAS6101, Prof. Ruijie Yang; IAEA experts Dr. Georgia Loreti and Dr. Brendan Healy; the Chair of the Biomedical Engineering Council and Secretary General of the Indonesian Medical Physicist Alliance (AFISMI), Indah Lesatriningsih, M.Si.; as well as the Chair of AFISMI, Dr. Lukmanda Evan Lubis, M.Si., F.Med.
The workshop series began on 23 November 2025 with the awarding of competency certificates to 18 graduates of the medical physicist residency program specializing in diagnostic radiology and radiotherapy. These graduates are medical physicists who have completed their clinical training and are now serving in various public and private hospitals. This agenda demonstrates FMIPA UI’s commitment to supporting the improvement of human resource quality in the field of medical physics, while also directly contributing to strengthening the capacity of national healthcare services and enhancing radiation safety in healthcare facilities across Indonesia.
