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November 21, 2019
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Items of Note
Important notices, upcoming deadlines, and events happening in the Medical Physics community.
- Medical Physics Call for Editor
An ad hoc committee appointed by the President of the AAPM is seeking applications from qualified individuals to become the next Editor of Medical Physics.
Deadline to Apply Extended to December 6, 2019
Learn More & Apply Now
Read the Medical Physics Call for Editor FAQ
- Comments Requested
ACR–AAPM Technical Standard for the Performance of Radiation Oncology Physics for External Beam Therapy
Due November 29, 2019
Submit Comments
- ABR
New Requirements for ABR Part 1 Eligibility
Learn More
- AAPM/RSNA Online Physics Module
AAPM and RSNA are looking for medical physics subject matter experts to ensure the Physics Modules remain accurate and up-to-date. Experts interested in supporting this effort should complete an online application.
Deadline to Apply Extended to November 27, 2019
Learn More
- AAPM Newsletter
November/December 2019 Issue
Read the Newsletter
- AAPM Grand Challenge
The Open Knowledge-Based Planning Challenge (OpenKBP)
Learn More
- NCRP Reports
- Report No. 184 - Medical Radiation Exposure of Patients in the United States
View Report | View Overview
- Report No. 183 - Radiation Exposure in Space and the Potential for Central Nervous System Effects: Phase II
View Report | View Overview
- AAPM Reports
Task Group 174 Report: Utilization of [18F]Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography ([18F]FDG‐PET) in Radiation Therapy
View Report
- 2020 AAPM Funding Opportunities
- Summer Undergraduate Fellowship Program
Deadline: February 3, 2020
- DREAM - Diversity Recruitment through Education and Mentoring Program
Deadline: February 3, 2020
- ASTRO-AAPM Physics Resident/Post-Doctoral Fellow Seed Grant
Deadline: February 15, 2020
- AAPM / RSNA Imaging Physics Residency Grant
Deadline: May 4, 2020
- Research Seed Funding Grant
Deadline: May 4, 2020
- AAPM Graduate Fellowship
Deadline: May 18, 2020
Learn More & Apply Now
- 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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AAPM Meetings
Don't miss these important meetings and deadlines. Mark your calendar now!
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2020 Spring Clinical Meeting
April 4 - 7, 2020 | Minneapolis, MN
MEETING WEBSITE
Deadline for receipt of YIS and poster abstract submissions: December 11, 2019
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2020 Summer School
Advances in Quality Assurance
June 8 - 12, 2020 | Lewis & Clark College, Portland, OR
MEETING WEBSITE
Registration and Housing Available Online: March 11, 2020
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2020 Joint AAPM/COMP Meeting
Improving Health Quality. Increasing Global Impact.
July 12 - 16, 2020 | Vancouver, BC
MEETING WEBSITE
Website activated to receive online abstract submissions: January 15, 2020
Parents planning to attend the AAPM/COMP Joint Meeting in July 2020, please note Camp AAPM (onsite childcare for ages 6 months - 12 years) will be offered again. Details available December 3rd.
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Chapter Meetings
AAPM Southern California Chapter Midwinter Symposium January 24, 2020 | Sheraton Universal Hotel, Los Angeles, CA
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SEAAPM 50th Anniversary, 2020 Annual Meeting January 30 - February 1, 2020 | Hilton Garden Inn Downtown, Nashville, TN
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SWAAPM 2020 Annual Meeting February 27-29, 2020 | Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, 1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, TX, 76051
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NW Chapter Spring Meeting May 22, 2020 | Red Lion Hotel on the River, Portland, OR
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Endorsed | Sponsored Meetings
Nuclear Medicine Tutorials - Covering Nuclear Medicine Basic Science
Ongoing | Online
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Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy Physics
December 2 - 5, 2019 | Atlanta, GA
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Monaco Physics
December 5 - 6, 2019 | Atlanta, GA
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Physics 1: Elekta Medical Accelerator Introduction
December 9 - 13, 2019 | Atlanta, GA
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Medical Accelerator Quality Assurance
December 16 - 18, 2019 | Atlanta, GA
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The 4th International Clinical Oncology Congress
December 18 - 20, 2019 | Tehran, Iran
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Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) QA
December 19, 2019 | Atlanta, GA
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International Conference on Radiation Medicine (ICRM2020)
February 9 - 13, 2020 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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SPIE Medical Imaging 2020
February 15 - 20, 2020 | Houston, TX
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Medicare
MedPAC Mulls Payment Policies’ Effects On Hospital Mergers
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HHS Finalizes Hospital Price Transparency Rule, Hospitals Will Sue
Read More
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