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ArticleJournal of medical physics

Addressing the Knowledge Gap in Magnetic Resonance Imaging Physics in Türkiye: A Transcontinental Continuing Educational Initiative by the Turkish Medical Physics Association.

Joseph Weygand, Turgay Toksoy, Görkem Güngör, Jesutofunmi Fajemisin, Eman Suliman, John M Bryant, Travis C Salzillo, Samuel A Einstein, Evren O Göksel

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Joseph WeygandDivision of Global Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiation Oncology and Applied Sciences, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH, USA.
Turgay ToksoyDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Bursa Ali Osman Sönmez Oncology Hospital, Bursa.
Görkem GüngörDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Acıbadem University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye.
Jesutofunmi FajemisinDepartment of Applied Physics, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA.
Eman SulimanDepartment of Medicine, Al Zahraa University Hospital, Cairo, Egypt.
John M BryantDepartment of Radiation Oncology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.
Travis C SalzilloDepartment of Radiation Physics, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.
Samuel A EinsteinDepartment of Radiology, Pennsylvania State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA.
Evren O GökselRadiotherapy Program, Vocational School of Health Services, Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University, Istanbul, Türkiye.

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Abstract

Aim: This study aimed to address critical gaps in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) training among medical physicists in Türkiye by developing and evaluating a structured virtual course focused on foundational and clinically relevant MRI physics. Materials and Methods: A 9-week virtual course was developed through a collaboration between the Turkish Medical Physics Association and international MRI experts. The curriculum covered 13 core topics, including nuclear magnetic resonance, spatial encoding, MRI safety, and MR-guided radiotherapy. Live instruction was delivered in English by volunteer physicists and radiologists. A total of 160 medical physicists enrolled, and 95 completed a baseline survey assessing self-reported knowledge across all topics. Weekly postlecture evaluations were conducted. Knowledge gains were assessed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test. Results: Statistical analysis revealed significant improvements in self-reported knowledge across all 13 topics ( Conclusions: This virtual course addressed critical training gaps in MRI physics among Türkiye's medical physics workforce. The initiative offers a scalable and adaptable model for professional development in contexts where access to imaging technology has outstripped training. By linking technical education to clinical application, the program reinforces the importance of human capital in realizing the full potential of MRI in therapeutic settings.

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International collaborationmagnetic resonance imagingmagnetic resonance imaging-guided radiotherapymedical physics educationmiddle-income countriesradiation oncologyvirtual learningworkforce development

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