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 
• 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 
  • 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 
• AAPM Funding Opportunities
  • 2023 AAPM Expanding Horizons Travel Grant Round 1
    Deadline: March 15, 2023
    Learn More & Apply
  • 2023 AAPM Science Council Associates Mentorship Program (SCAMP)
    Deadline: April 11, 2023
    Learn More & Apply
  • 2023 Research Seed Funding Grant
    Deadline: April 12, 2023
    Learn More & Apply
  • 2023 AAPM / RSNA Doctoral and Masters Graduate Fellowships
    Deadline: April 27, 2023
    Learn More & Apply
  • 2023 AAPM / RSNA Imaging Physics Residency Grant
    Deadline: May 10, 2023
    Learn More & Apply
  • 2023 AAPM BEST Award
    Deadline: May 17, 2023
    Learn More & Apply
• 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 
• 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 
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