Biographical Introduction
Dr. Elhussien Sirelkhatim is a highly accomplished Medical Physicist and Researcher with over 20 years of comprehensive experience spanning radiotherapy, diagnostic radiology, and nuclear medicine. Holding a PhD in Medical Physics and the prestigious DIMPCB certification, Dr. Sirelkhatim possesses deep expertise in radiation safety, quality assurance, advanced treatment planning, and computational physics. He has a proven track record in developing national guidelines, establishing training facilities like the Virtual Lab of Medical Physics at Red Sea University, and providing expert guidance on complex clinical and research challenges. His blend of practical experience, academic rigor, and commitment to advancing patient care makes him an invaluable resource for academic consultation and specialized training.
Potential Academic Consultation Topics:
- Advanced Radiotherapy Techniques:
○ Consultation on implementation and optimization of IMRT, VMAT, SRS/SBRT.
○ Treatment planning system (e.g., RayStation) utilization, optimization, and troubleshooting.
○ Clinical dosimetry: Protocols for absolute and relative dosimetry, detector selection, and easurement techniques.
○ Brachytherapy physics: Planning, QA, and safety protocols. - Quality Assurance (QA) Program Development & Auditing:
○ Establishing comprehensive QA programs for Radiotherapy departments (Linacs,
TPS, imaging devices).
○ Developing and implementing QA protocols for Diagnostic Radiology (CT, X-ray, Fluoroscopy).
○ Quality Control procedures in Nuclear Medicine (Gamma cameras, PET scanners, dose calibrators).
○ Auditing existing QA programs for compliance and best practices. - Radiation Safety & Protection:
○ Designing and implementing facility-specific Radiation Protection Programs.
○ Regulatory compliance consultation (national and international standards).
○ Shielding design evaluation and verification for diagnostic and therapy facilities.
○ Radiation safety culture development and training for staff. - Computational Medical Physics & Research Support:
○ Guidance on using Monte Carlo simulation techniques (Geant4, GATE, BEAMnrc, Fluka) for research and clinical applications (e.g., dose calculation verification, detector modeling).
○ Medical image processing and analysis techniques using tools like ImageJ, 3DSlicer, ITK, VTK, Matlab, Python.
○ Developing research proposals and methodologies in medical physics.
○ Support with data analysis, interpretation, and scientific writing for publications. - Medical Physics Education & Training:
○ Curriculum development for medical physics academic programs (BSc, MSc, PhD).
○ Designing and delivering specialized training workshops for physicists, technologists, and clinicians.
○ Establishing and equipping medical physics training laboratories (like your Virtual Lab concept).
○ Mentorship programs for junior medical physicists or those pursuing certification (e.g., DIMPCB). - Equipment Lifecycle Management:
○ Consultation on selection criteria for radiotherapy and imaging equipment.
○ Guidance on acceptance testing and commissioning procedures.
○ Strategies for equipment calibration, maintenance, and replacement planning. - National Medical Physics Infrastructure Development:
○ Advising on the development of national policies and guidelines for medical physics practice.
○ Strategies for integrating medical physics services within national healthcare systems.
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Contact Info
- Address: Located in the Packing House 411, Dorchester Ave, 2nd Floor, Red Room, Cambridge, Maryland, 21613
- Cell # 410-975-6359
- Cell # 443-525-7945
- Email: enquiry@ohcns.com