Bohr models of the atom are depicted. Nucleons are red and blue, while electrons are yellow.

Welcome to WCM Medical Health Physics

Medical Health Physics (MHP) oversees and administers radiation safety services at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Learn more

Gloved hand removing a vial of radioactive material from a shielded container

Non-Human Use

Radioactive materials often play an integral part in biological research.

Computed Tomography scanner shown in a clinical setting

Human Clinical Use

Medical Health Physics at Weill Cornell Medicine oversees the safe application of diagnostic imaging.

Personal Dosimeters

Medical Health Physics provides radiation monitoring devices to measure an individual's radiation exposure.

Green laser in use in a laboratory environment

Laser Safety

The Laser Safety Program manages the safety and regulatory compliance of lasers class 3B and higher.

Training

Medical Health Physics has developed specialized training programs to ensure the safe use of radioactive materials at WCM.

Geiger-Mueller survey meter readout in front of a radiation caution sign

Forms and Manuals

Forms and Manuals related to Radiation Safety.

Latest News

Weill Cornell Medicine Medical Health Physics (MHP) Department Launches a New Website

June 6, 2023

Weill Cornell Medicine (WCM) Medical Health Physics (MHP) is excited to announce the launch of its new website, designed to provide comprehensive information and resources on radiation safety services at WCM and New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine. The new website represents WCM's commitment to maintaining the safest environment when using...