Continuing Education Credits
MEDICAL PHYSICISTS
The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs, Inc. (CAMPEP) has approved medical physics continuing education credit (MPCEC) for the AAPM 57th Annual Meeting. The following information outlines the number of credits qualified medical physicists could earn for participating at the meeting. In addition, AAPM will offert up to eight (8) credits for general poster viewing. To obtain MPCEC credit, attendees must complete an on‑line evaluation survey. Please note your badge I.D. is required in order to complete the CEC evaluation survey.
| Medical Physics Continuing Education Credits – Per Day/Session Time Block | |||||||||
| Sun July 12 |
Credit per Time Block |
Mon July 13 |
Credit per Time Block |
Tues July 14 |
Credit per Time Block |
Wed July 15 |
Credit per Time Block |
Thurs July 16 |
Credit per Time Block |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A 9:30 - 11:00 |
1.5 | A 7:30 – 8:25 |
0.92 | A 7:30 - 8:25 |
0.92 | A 7:30 - 8:25 |
0.92 | A 7:30 - 8:25 |
0.92 |
| A 7:30 – 8:30 |
1 | A 7:30 - 8:30 |
1 | A 7:30 - 8:30 |
1 | A 7:30 - 8:30 |
1 | ||
| AB 7:30 – 9:30 |
2 | AB 7:30 - 9:30 |
2 | AB 7:30 - 9:30 |
2 | AB 7:30 - 9:30 |
2 | ||
| B 11:00 – 12:30 |
1.5 | B 8:30 – 9:30 |
1 | B 8:30 - 9:30 |
1 | B 8:30 - 9:30 |
1 | B 8:30 - 9:30 |
1 |
| C 1:00 – 1:55 |
0.92 | C 10:15 - 12:15 |
2 | C 10:15 - 11:15 |
1 | C 9:30 - 11:00 |
VISIT THE VENDORS |
C 10:00 - 10:55 |
0.92 |
| CD 10:15 - 12:15 |
2 | C 10:00 - 11:00 |
1 | ||||||
| CD 10:00 - 12:00 |
2 | ||||||||
| D 2:05 – 3:00 |
0.92 | D 1:45 - 2:40 |
.92 | D 11:15 - 12:15 |
1 | D 11:00 - 12:15 |
1.25 | D 11:00 - 12:00 |
1 |
| E 3:00 - 6:00 |
POSTER VIEWING |
DE 1:45 - 3:45 |
2 | E 1:45 - 2:45 |
1 | E 1:45 - 2:40 |
0.92 | E 1:00 - 2:00 |
1 |
| EF 1:45 - 3:45 |
2 | E 1:45 - 2:45 |
1 | EF 1:00 - 2:50 |
1.83 | ||||
| E 2:45 - 3:45 |
1 | EF 1:45 - 3:45 |
2 | ||||||
| F 4:00 - 6:00 |
2 | F 4:30 – 5:15 |
0.75 | F 2:45 - 3:45 |
1 | F 2:45 - 3:45 |
1 | F 2:00 - 2:50 |
0.83 |
| G 5:15 – 6:00 |
0.75 | G 4:30 – 6:00 |
1.5 | G 4:30 - 6:00 |
1.5 | ||||
| FG 4:30 – 6:00 |
1.5 | ||||||||
| Maximum Credits Sunday |
6.84 | Maximum Credits Monday |
7.5 | Maximum Credits Tuesday |
7.5 | Maximum Credits Wednesday |
6.75 | Maximum Credits Thursday |
5.83 |
| Maximum Credits for evaluating Sessions at the Meeting | 34.42 | ||||||||
| Additional credits may be earned for viewing General Posters throughout the week | up to 8 credits total | ||||||||
To obtain MPCEC, SAMs, MDCB and/or RLI credit, attendees must complete an online evaluation survey.
Following the meeting and the close of the AAPM online evaluation system, AAPM will provide CAMPEP with participant contact information, credits earned, and the appropriate processing fees in order for individual participants to access their personal 2015 AAPM Meeting transcript via the CAMPEP online MPCEC Repository database. Please be advised, CAMPEP transcripts are viewable via the CAMPEP online MPCEC Repository database. Participants will not receive a hardcopy CAMPEP transcript. Should a participant need a hardcopy of the 2015 AAPM Meeting transcript, an individual may order a hardcopy transcript from CAMPEP. View details here.
Note: Individuals registered as Companions are not eligible for MPCEC.
Continuing Education Program Objectives:
- Review basic knowledge of diagnostic and therapeutic techniques.
- Conduct sessions on the current state of the art and standards of practice.
- Provide a peer interchange forum for exchanging information and concepts
Medical Physics Continuing Education Credits
- AAPM has applied to the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs, Inc. (CAMPEP) for MPCEC credit.
- In order to obtain credits, attendees must evaluate ONE session during the designated time blocks.
- Attendees can only evaluate sessions that have taken place on days covered by their registration category.
Maintenance of Certification (MOC) as defined by ABR
MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION (MOC) as defined by the ABR:
Many AAPM members now require Maintenance of Certification (MOC) as defined by the American Board of Radiology (ABR):
- At least 75 continuing education (CE) credits are required every 3 years.
- CE credits may be met by a combination of Category 1 credits (CAMPEP or ACCME) and self-directed educational projects (SDEPs).
- At least 25 of the 75 CE credits must be self-assessment CE (SA-CE).
- Other than ABR prequalified self assessment modules (SAMs) and SDEPs, the ABR will count all AMA Category 1 CME activities in “enduring materials” (including webbased and print) and “journal-based CME” formats toward the MOC self-assessment requirement.
- SAMS are not required, but can be used to meet the (SA-CE) requirements.
- Information regarding the MOC requirments can be found at What is MOC.
AAPM has selected to offer SAMs at the Annual Meeting as the mechanism by which attendees can earn SA-CE. SAMs allow for interactive learning and self-assessment of knowledge gained during designated sessions, submitted for ABR approval.
Deadline to register for SAMs is July 1. How Do I Register for SAMs sessions/credits at the 2015 Annual Meeting?
The AAPM Transfers SAMs Credits to the ABR via the CME Gateway.
Update your CME Gateway account for automatic transfer of SAMs/SA-CME Credits:
- Sign onto the CME Gateway.
- Select The American Association of Physicists in Medicine (SAMs/SA-CME)
- Enter your AAPM user ID and password and click register.
- Click on the individual Participating Organizations Reports link to view the SAMs credit that will transfer to the ABR.
- SAMs Credits will transfer to the ABR on 8/27/2015.
Medical Dosimetrists
The Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) has approved the AAPM Annual Meeting and Review Courses for MDCB credits. To obtain credit, attendees must complete an online evaluation survey. Badge ID and CMD Number are required. Message Center/CEC kiosks are available in the convention center for this purpose.
Following the meeting, AAPM will report the medical dosimetrist participants credits earned to the MDCB.
MDCB Credit Sessions
Annual Meeting
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Diagnostic Review Course
Therapy Review Course
Nuclear Medicine Review Course
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Radiology Leadership Institute (RLI)
The 2015 AAPM Annual Meeting has been recognized by the Radiology Leadership Institute(RLI) for providing education aligned with the RLI Common Body of Knowledge™. To receive RLI credits for your participation at the meeting, please contact RLI staff member, Michelle Klinke at 703.346.8077 or (mklinke@acr.org). If you are enrolled in the RLI program you will be able to track any credits awarded through the RLI Navigator. Meeting attendees must also complete the online evaluation. Please note, in addition to your Badge ID, your ACR # is also required.
RLI Credit Sessions:
- Management Skills for Medical Physicists
- AAPM Professional Liability Insurance Update
- PQI
- Economics Update
- Workforce Assessment Committee Update
- Administrative Aspects of Medical Physics
- MBAs for Medical Physicists: DABR-MBA Alumni Panel
- What is Medical Physics Without Radiation Safety
Online Evaluation System
- To obtain credit, attendees must complete an online evaluation survey. Internet/CEC kiosks will be available in the convention center for this purpose.
- The Online Evaluation System will also be available via the AAPM website. Use your own device to access complimentary wi-fi throughout the Austin Convention Center (AAPM meeting rooms, exhibit hall and function space).
- The Online Evaluation system will remain open through 11:59 pm ET, Thursday, August 20, 2015. Evaluations MUST be completed by that time for credits to be earned. After the close of the online evaluation system, registrants will be contacted with instructions for viewing the meeting transcript via the CAMPEP website. The transcript will list a description of the sessions and the number of continuing education credits obtained.
- Please note: You must enter your Badge ID and Last Name in order to access the CEC evaluation system. A CMD number is required or Medical Dosimetrists.
- Credits will be posted by August 27, 2015.
