Physicists, engineers and technologists play vital roles in delivering our healthcare. The Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) is the professional organisation that represents this diverse workforce. We are a charity with more than 4,600 members drawn from healthcare, academia and industry.

What do our members do?

Some help to ensure that patients are correctly diagnosed and safely treated for illnesses such as cancer and stroke through their work on imaging and radiotherapy.  Some develop, maintain and manage medical equipment such as MRI and ultrasound scanners, X-ray machines, drug delivery systems and patient monitors. 

Other members' research and innovation leads to new technologies and methods that improve on existing medical treatments. They provide new solutions that enable people with injuries or long-term conditions to complete everyday tasks.  Find out more about what our members do.

Mission, Vision and Values

Our Mission:

Improving health through Physics and Engineering in Medicine

Our Vision: 

Developing the professional, improving healthcare, transforming lives together

Our Values:

Trusted - The leading voice in improving health through physics and engineering 

Inclusive - Enabling a diverse and inclusive professional community

Progressive - Delivering innovative practice development for the public good