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ArticleJournal of applied clinical medical physics2025

Establishing a global medical physics graduate clinical training and development program in Ghana: A model for global health international education and collaboration.

Shannon E O'Reilly, Stephen Avery, Lyna Dinh, Andrew Friberg, Ayoola Okuribido, Eric K Addison, Stephen Inkoom, Alhassan Mohammed Baidoo, Samuel Nii Tagoe, Elsie Effah Kaufmann and 5 more

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Shannon E O'ReillyDepartment of Human Oncology, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, USA.
Stephen AveryDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Lyna DinhDepartment of Human Oncology, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, USA.
Andrew FribergDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Ayoola OkuribidoDepartment of Radiation Oncology, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
Eric K AddisonOncology Directorate, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana.
Stephen InkoomGhana Atomic Energy Commission, School of Nuclear and Allied Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.
Alhassan Mohammed BaidooDepartment of Medical Physics, Sweden Ghana Medical Centre, Accra, Ghana.
Samuel Nii TagoeDepartment of Radiotherapy, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, Ghana.
Elsie Effah KaufmannSchool of Engineering Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.
Sonya GwakSchool of Engineering, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Megan L DohertyCenter for Global Health, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Edem SosuGhana Atomic Energy Commission, School of Nuclear and Allied Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.
Beatrice Wiafe AddaiPeace and Love Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana.
Francis HasfordGhana Atomic Energy Commission, School of Nuclear and Allied Sciences, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana.

Funding

Penn Global's Holman Africa Research and Engagement Fund, University of Pennsylvania
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThe Global Medical Physics Training and Development Program (GMPTDP) is a novel initiative that provides United States (US)-based graduate students in medical physics with structured, immersive clinical training in Ghana.

methodsThe five-week program begins with a cultural and clinical orientation in the US, followed by 4 weeks of clinical rotations across leading Ghanaian medical institutions. During rotations, students gain experience with teletherapy (LINACs and cobalt-60), brachytherapy, treatment planning, imaging, and more. Trainees participate in clinical activities, conduct collaborative projects, and engage in community outreach and cultural immersion. The program culminates in a symposium highlighting student experiences and future directions with speakers including physicists, oncologists, engineers, and policymakers.

resultsThe pilot year of the program was successfully completed by three students from May 28 2024-July 2 2024. This article outlines the development, structure, and implementation of GMPTDP as a replicable model for global health training in medical physics, emphasizing sustainable partnerships between high-income and low- and middle-income countries. Educational objectives include demonstrating effective cross-border training models, fostering collaborative research, and expanding global clinical experience in the field of medical physics.

conclusionsA model for a global medical physics training program was developed and successfully implemented.

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Education, Medical, GraduateGlobal HealthHealth PhysicsCurriculumGhanaHumansProgram Developmentcollaborationeducationglobal

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PMID41395828
PMCPMC12703816

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