List of Partners
The range and diversity of interests and activities in which the Institute engages to fulfil its charitable objectives have led, inexorably, to the development of a complex network of relationships and partnerships with other organisations. Some of these are formal; some are less formal. The partnerships listed below are the most formal that the Institute has.
Association of Renal Technologists
ART plays an important part in enabling Renal Professionals to share ideas and information, not only technicians, but also doctors, nurses and industry have all made use, at various times, of ART forums. The British Renal Symposium out of what was originally the ART Symposium now involves Renal Professionals from all areas. ART again holds its own National Meeting as well as a number of regional meetings.
British Institute of Radiology
The British Institute of Radiology is an independent multidisciplinary organisation, and a registered charity, whose membership is open to everyone with an interest in radiology and radiation oncology. All members are equal regardless of profession or grade.
Many members of IPEM are also members of BIR, as are members of the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) and the College of Radiographers (CoR). But there are also strong inter-institutional links. BIR and IPEM, often also with the RCR and the CoR, have joint working parties and co-operate with each other in publications relevant to scientific and clinical standards, and best practice in the field.
The BNMS is an organisation concerned with the clinical practice, education, research and development of nuclear medicine within the UK. Membership of the BNMS is open to those who have a substantial interest and involvement in the provision of nuclear medicine services. The Society is a registered charity, which works largely through its members to promote the clinical benefits of the specialty.
British Society for the History of Radiology
Formerly the Radiology History and Heritage Trust, became the British Society for the History of Radiology following a very successful centenary celebration year. The joint founding societies are BIR, IPEM and CoR, later joined by The Wellcome Trust, The Scottish College of Radiologists, The Irish Radiologists and, from time to time, the British Museum. There are also about 4 independant members who have expressed a desire to belong or provide particular expertise.
IPEM is licensed by ECuk to award Chartered Engineer (CEng), Incorporated Engineer (IEng), and Engineering Technician (EngTech) designations. It has set standards for its own membership categories so that Corporate Membership (MIPEM) and CEng can be awarded concurrently, and Incorporated Membership (IIPEM) and IEng can be awarded concurrently.
Assessment for the award of EngTech would normally take place after admission to Associate Membership
Engineering UK are an independent, not-for-profit organisation whose purpose is to promote the vital contribution that engineers, and engineering and technology, make to our society. They also aim to inspire people at all levels to pursue careers in engineering and technology.
Previously known as the Engineering and Technology Board (ETB), they work with partners across business and industry, education and skills, the professional engineering institutions, the Engineering Council and the wider science and engineering communities.
The Institute of Physics is a scientific charity devoted to increasing the practice, understanding and application of physics. It has a worldwide membership of over 36,000 and is a leading communicator of physics-related science to all audiences, from specialists through to government and the general public. Its publishing company, IOP Publishing, is a world leader in scientific publishing and the electronic dissemination of physics, and publishes 2 of IPEM's official journals: Physics in Medicine & Biology and Physiological Measurement.
Royal College of Physicians
The clinical practice of medicine in many specialties is underpinned by applications of physical sciences and engineering. Therefore, close links have developed between physicians, and medical physicists and clinical engineers [RCP Members and Fellows and IPEM Members and Fellows] in a number of places. In recent years this relationship has developed formally between the two organisations, and senior members of IPEM can become Affiliates of RCP [ARCP], and members of RCP can become Medical Members [MedMIPEM] or Medical Fellows [MedFIPEM] of IPEM.
There is a degree of cross representation on RCP and IPEM committees and, in recent years, RCP has provided a session for medical physics and clinical engineering topics in its annual Advanced Medicine conference programme. IPEM also seeks to provide programmes that will appeal to physicians, as well as physicists and engineers, in its conference programme. Joint working parties on matters of common interest will also be a feature of continuing partnership.
Royal College of Radiologists
The clinical practice of radiology and radiotherapy is inextricably linked to the application of science and technology to radiology and radiotherapy in the areas of medical physics and clinical engineering. For this reason there is a close relationship between RCR members and Fellows and IPEM members, in the workplace and in inter-institutional links.
RCR and IPEM, often also with the British Institute of Radiology (BIR) and the College of Radiographers (CoR), have joint working parties and co-operate with each other in publications relevant to scientific and clinical standards, and best practice in the field.
Radiation and Oncology Congressess: UKRC and UKRO : RCR, IPEM, BIR and CoR are also partners in Radiation and Oncology Congresses, a jointly controlled charitable company that organises the annual United Kingdom Radiological Congress (UKRC) and the biennial United Kingdom Radiation Oncology Congress (UKRO).
Science Council
IPEM has been a member of the Science Council and its predecessor organisation, the Council for Science and Technology Institutes (CSTI), for many years. It was a leading advocate of the need for a Chartered Scientist designation and gave strong support to the formation of the Science Council and its application for a Royal Charter, which has made CSci possible.
IPEM was one of the first members of the Science Council to be granted a licence to award the Chartered Scientist (CSci) designation and since January 2004 more than 1047 Corporate Members and Fellows of IPEM have been awarded CSci. IPEM's licence specifies that any scientist who is admitted to Corporate Membership or, exceptionally, directly to Fellowship may be awarded CSci at the same time, because IPEM's Corporate Membership standard more than matches the high standard set for CSci.
Society of Radiological Protection
The Society for Radiological Protection (SRP) was founded in May 1963 and now has over 2000 members. It is a Professional Society incorporated by Royal Charter (2007) and is a Registered Charity (No. 264337).
The Society’s objectives are, in brief:
o To promote the science and art of radiation protection
o To disseminate knowledge and support relevant education
o To promote high professional standards to the public benefit.
The SRP operates a partnership agreement with other UK societies involved with Radiation Protection such that members of Partner Societies (including IPEM) are eligible to be International Members of SRP and affiliated to the International Radiation Protection Association (IRPA). IRPA provides for international co-operation in all aspects of radiological protection including the holding of international congresses and symposia. International members of SRP (including those of IPEM) are entitled to attend SRP Scientific meetings at SRP Member rates.
The Society of Radiographers represents more than 90 per cent of the diagnostic and therapeutic radiographers in the UK. It is responsible for their professional, educational, public and workplace interests. Founded in 1920, it is one of the oldest and most experienced radiography organisations in the world.
The College of Radiographers is the charitable subsidiary of The Society and it exists to serve the public good. The College's objects are directed towards education, research and other activities in support of the science and practice of radiography.
Society of Vascular Technologists
The Society for Vascular Technology (SVT) was formed in 1992 to advance non-invasive vascular diagnostic services by promoting training and research in Vascular Technology and to disseminate the results of such research for the benefit of the public.
In bringing together all those engaged in providing vascular laboratory services, the SVT now functions as the national scientific and educational society for Clinical Vascular Scientists working in Great Britain and Ireland.