Pieces of Interest from COMP for the week of October 5 - What Do Oral Exams Bring to Medical Physics Training? A Student-Centred Perspective / Challenges and strategies for successful leadership of women in STEM fields / Time to Start Planning for COMP Wi

Pieces of Interest from COMP for the week of October 5 – What Do Oral Exams Bring to Medical Physics Training? A Student-Centred Perspective / Challenges and strategies for successful leadership of women in STEM fields / Time to Start Planning for COMP Winter School 2027!

What Do Oral Exams Bring to Medical Physics Training? A Student-Centred Perspective

Check out this InterACTIONS article for a student-centred look at the role of oral exams in medical physics training, including how they can build critical thinking and communication skills while preparing students for their future careers.

Challenges and strategies for successful leadership of women in STEM fields

Take a closer look at the challenges women can face throughout their STEM careers, from workplace bias and burnout to visibility, mentorship and work-life balance. With a focus on women in medical physics, this new article also explores strategies for building more inclusive and sustainable paths to leadership.

Time to Start Planning for COMP Winter School 2027!

Winter School is coming! Taking place January 27–30, 2027, at Pillar and Post in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, this year’s program will focus on Reirradiation in Modern Radiation Oncology: Clinical, Technical, and Radiobiological Considerations, bringing together experts from across the field for focused learning and collaboration.

Upcoming Events

2027 Winter School
COMP - Imaging Lecture Series 2026-2027
COMP - Imaging Lecture Series 2026-2027
The Virtual Medical Imaging Lecture Series presents a mix of fundamentals, cutting edge research, and new imaging technologies. Series Lead, Dr. Ives Levesque of McGill...

Published on October 5, 2026