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February 16, 2023

Items of Note

Important notices, upcoming deadlines, and events happening in the Medical Physics community.

  • 2023 AAPM Annual Meeting & Exhibition
    Abstract Deadline is Tuesday, February 28 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT (NO EXCEPTIONS!)
    Submit an Abstract
  • 2023 AAPM Dues
    AAPM dues became payable on the first day of January. If you pay before March 1, you can avoid a lapse in membership and a $50 reinstatement fee.
    Renew Now
  • 2023 AAPM Spring Clinical Meeting
    April 1 – 4 – Orlando, FL
    Don’t delay! Register by March 1 for the Early Bird Registration fee.
    Register for the Spring Clinical Meeting
  • AAPM Grand Challenges
    • Deep Generative Modeling for Learning Medical Image Statistics (DGM-Image Challenge)
      Learn More & Participate
    • Understanding Time-Activity Curve and Time Integrated Activity Variations in Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Challenge (TACTIC) – An AAPM Grand Challenge
      Learn More & Participate
  • Medical Imaging and Data Resource Center (MIDRC)
    AAPM member and MIDRC Principal Investigator Paul Kinahan will discuss curating the MIDRC collection of DICOM images for use in AI research, with a live Q&A, at the the next MIDRC monthly seminar. Registration is free and open to all!
    February 21, 2023
    Register for the Seminar
  • National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) Publications
    • NCRP Commentary No. 32, Evaluation of a Sex-Specific Difference in Lung Cancer Radiation Risk and Approaches for Improving Lung Cancer Radiation Risk Projection (With a Focus on Application to Space Activities)
      View NCRP Commentary No. 032 This is a members only link.
  • International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Publications
    IAEA Handbook of Basic Quality Control Tests for Diagnostic Radiology – endorsed by AAPM, EFOMP, ISRRT – now online!
    View the Handbook 
  • AAPM Webinars
    • Webinar #1 | AAPM Webinar Series on Global Research Excellence and Rising Stars
      Topic: Maximizing your Research Impact by Understanding the Scientific Publication Process
      Synopsis: Publishing scientific articles in academic journals is the primary mode of dissemination of a researcher’s work and doing so effectively can be as much art as science. In this webinar from the Scientific Excellence and Global Rising Stars webinar series, we will hear the perspectives of an early career researcher as well as experienced journal editors to understand the process of writing, reviewing, and publishing scientific articles to maximize their impact.
      Speakers: John Boone, Marianne Aznar, Qihui Lyu
      Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 12:00 PM ET
      Register Now
    • Topic: Basics of CT Pediatric Protocoling: How to Optimize the Hardware
      Synopsis: While implementing or reviewing and updating CT protocols are an excellent way to ensure that pediatric patients are imaged in a mindful and responsible way, this can be a daunting task. This webinar will discuss available resources for medical physicists, such as the recently updated Image Gently RSNA modules, as well as provide practical implementation tips. The discussion will include recent experiences towards optimization of photon counting technology for the pediatric population. The session will close with sharing some initial operational experiences navigating pediatric protocols by our resident member. Speakers include two former chairs of the Pediatric Imaging Subcommittee (PISC) as well as the Chair of Image Gently.
      Speakers: Sam Brady, Keith Strauss, Don Frush, Caleb Stallcup
      Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 12:00 PM ET
      Register Now This is a members only link.
    • Topic: Innovations in Medical Physics Education
      Synopsis: In 2022, the Arthur Boyer Innovations in Medical Physics Education Award was presented to Joseph Schulz for work for the development of an affordable platform for virtual reality-based patient education in radiation therapy. As an encore presentation for Dr. Schulz’s project, this webinar will provide an opportunity to learn more about this innovative work and how you can participate in the upcoming Innovations in Medical Physics Education session in 2023. Abstracts for this session are now being accepted until the Annual Meeting & Exhibition Abstract deadline on February 28.
      Speaker: Joseph Schulz
      Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 12:00 PM ET
      Register Now This is a members only link.
  • AAPM Funding Opportunities
  • Confex
    AAPM is excited to announce Confex, an abstract system which will now be used for all AAPM meeting program development. If you’re an author or submitter for any AAPM meeting program, please watch for and whitelist the email address aapm@confex.com.
  • AAPM Mentorship Program
    The AAPM Mentorship Program match process is now live! It is not too late to sign-up as a mentee or mentor, as the program is an on-demand service.
    Become a Mentor or a Mentee This is a members only link.
  • Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee (EDIC)
    AAPM members, please feel free to use this anonymous and confidential resource to inform the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee (EDIC) of any comments, questions or concerns you have regarding EDI within AAPM or your experience as a medical physicist.
    Learn More & Send Feedback This is a members only link.
  • AAPM Website
    Is something on the website not working as it should? Please send an email to helpdesk@aapm.org - the AAPM IS Team


 

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Spring Clinical Meeting Poster

2023 Spring Clinical Meeting
April 1 - 4, 2023 | Orlando, FL
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Deadline for Early Bird Registration: March 1

Annual Meeting Poster

IMRT QA: Learning from our Past to Move Patient Safety Forward
January 24 - 25, 2022 | Virtual
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Frontiers of Artificial Intelligence in Radiation Oncology and Medical Imaging
April 28 - 29, 2022 | Virtual
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2023 Summer School
Radiopharmaceutical Therapy & Dosimetry
June 2 - 7, 2023 | University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
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64th Annual Meeting & Exhibition
July 10 - 14, 2022 | Washington, DC Post-Meeting Access

65th Annual Meeting & Exhibition
July 23 - 27, 2023 | Houston, TX
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Deadline for Abstracts: February 28, 8:00 PM Eastern (5:00 PM Pacific)

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RSNA 2022
November 27 - December 1, 2022 | Chicago, IL
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