Medical Physics

Medical Physics

Overview of Department 
The Medical Physics Department provides scientific and technical expertise to ensure the safe, effective, and optimal use of radiation and medical imaging technologies. The department supports clinical services through quality assurance and quality control, radiation protection, patient dose optimization, equipment performance evaluation, regulatory compliance, research, and education, with the ultimate goal of improving patient care and safety. 

Name & Overview of Units 

1. Diagnostic Radiology Physics Unit 
The Diagnostic Radiology Physics Unit ensures the safe and effective operation of diagnostic imaging equipment through quality assurance and quality control programmes. The unit oversees performance evaluation, acceptance testing, optimization of imaging protocols, and continuous improvement of imaging services involving modalities such as CT, MRI, digital radiography, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, and angiography. 

2. Radiation Safety Unit 
The Radiation Safety Unit ensures compliance with radiation protection standards and promotes a safe working environment for patients, staff, and the public. The unit is responsible for radiation monitoring, safety audits, regulatory compliance, staff safety, and patient dose management. 

3. Research & Training Unit 
The Research & Training Unit supports clinical research, professional development, education, and training of medical physics students, interns, and healthcare professionals. 

Head of Department
Mercy Torshie Schandorf 

Unit Heads
Radiation Safety Officer (RSO): 
Wilhemina Inkumsah Aniagyei

Team Members 
Mercy Torshie Schandorf 
Wilhemina Inkumsah Aniagyei 
Resident Medical Physicist 
Medical Physics Interns 

Areas of Expertise 
  1. Diagnostic Radiology Physics 
  2. Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC) 
  3. Radiation Protection and Safety 
  4. Patient Dose Optimization 
  5. Diagnostic Reference Levels (DRLs) 
  6. Imaging Equipment Performance Evaluation 
  7. Regulatory Compliance 
  8. Clinical Research and Training 
  9. Medical Imaging Quality Improvement 

List of Services Available at UGMC 
  1. Quality assurance testing of diagnostic imaging equipment 
  2. Radiation safety monitoring and audits 
  3. Patient radiation dose optimization 
  4. Acceptance testing and commissioning of imaging equipment 
  5. Radiation shielding assessment and radiation surveys 
  6. Imaging protocol optimization 
  7. Clinical support for radiology services 
  8. Staff training on radiation safety practices 
  9. Medical physics consultation for imaging services 
  10. Research and education support 
Appointment Procedure 
Appointments should be booked online at ugmedicalcentre.org or by calling 0302 550843–5. 

Working Hours 
Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

UGMC Corporate Email 
info@ugmc.ug.edu.gh 

Departmental Email 
medphys@ugmc.ug.edu.gh 

Department Mobile Number 
0554250163 

Department Intercom 
11062