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Want to get involved in AAPM?

AAPM relies heavily on the volunteer efforts of its members to accomplish its scientific, educational, and professional missions. Below are AAPM groups looking for volunteers. Read the descriptions and click the “Learn More & Apply” link!

The following is a list of ads available as of 01/01/2023 12:03:17 AM on the AAPM Committee Classifieds.

  • Work Group on Prevention of Errors in Radiation Oncology (WGPE)
    • Role: Member
    • Number of Positions: 2-3
    • The WGPE is a highly active work group focused on developing tools, educational content, and other various initiatives related to patient safety and error prevention. Prior Task Group Reports from the WGPE include TG-100 and TG-275. We are seeking a few new members to help support ongoing projects and generate fresh ideas as to what comes next for the work group.
    • Learn More & Apply for the WGPE Member position »
  • Undergraduate Summer Fellowship and Outreach Subcommittee (SFP)
    • Role: Member
    • Number of Positions: 1-3
    • The Summer Undergraduate Fellowship Program’s charge is to help recruit outstanding undergraduate physics majors into medical physics graduate programs by providing summer fellowships that are mentored by medical physicists and funded by the AAPM. To sponsor and organize outreach to promote the knowledge of medical physics graduate programs and careers to undergraduate students. The fellowships and outreach will provide opportunities for, and information about, research and clinical experience in radiological laboratories or clinics. Meetings are held at least 2 times per year with an additional meeting dedicated to fellowship application review. Members are required to review 10-15 applicants for the review meeting, held in February each year.
    • Learn More & Apply for the SFP Member position »
  • Working Group for the Veterinary Radiation Therapy Oncology (WGVRTO)
    • Role: Member
    • Number of Positions: 2-3
    • The committee charges include surveying existing VRTOG members to assess and determine resources and needs; evaluating and providing guidance on the physics support needed by the VRTOG; defining and improving appropriate Quality Assurance processes, much like the NRG and IROC, to support clinical trials in veterinary patients; and, to act as a liaison between the VRTOG, AAPM, and other organizations to provide medical physics resources and expertise. The team meets at least 4 times a year, with additional meetings held for subgroups (3D printed phantom dosimetry development; NIH/NRG Grant development; VRTOG survey and needs assessments).
    • Learn More & Apply for the WGVRTO Member position »
  • Work Group on the Implementation of TG-100 (WG100)
    • Role: Member
    • Number of Positions: 1-2
    • We’re seeking volunteers willing to contribute their time and enthusiasm to the Work Group on the Implementation of TG-100. The Work Group identifies obstacles to the implementation of the TG100 recommendations and works to develop resources to facilitate the broader adoption of risk analysis in quality management.
    • Learn More & Apply for the WG100 Member position »
  • Work Group on the Implementation of TG-100 (WG100)
    • Role: Guest
    • Number of Positions: 1-2
    • We’re seeking volunteers willing to contribute their time and enthusiasm to the Work Group on the Implementation of TG-100. The Work Group identifies obstacles to the implementation of the TG100 recommendations and works to develop resources to facilitate the broader adoption of risk analysis in quality management.
    • Learn More & Apply for the WG100 Guest position »
  • Corporate Relations Committee (CRC)
    • Role: Member
    • Number of Positions: 1-2
    • The Corporate Relations Committee of the Administrative Council provides a conduit for fostering collaboration opportunities between the AAPM, its members, and the industry to develop and maintain healthcare products that meet the challenges of quality, safety, efficacy, and efficiency as well as expand industry support of the AAPM. The CRC is looking for members to join the 2023 roster. The service term is for 3 years with the possibility of renewal after 3 years. Member is expected to assist the committee in prioritizing activities to raise non-dues income in support of AAPM programs and services. Member is expected to assist the committee in developing and implementing plans to foster relationships with industry that leverage medical physics expertise. Member is expected to assist the committee in recommending policies and innovative programs to the Board of Directors that best accomplish partnership with industry. Member is expected to assist the committee in seeking opportunities for AAPM to work with industry to positively impact global health. All members are expected to participate in group discussions (typically six times a year) on-line and in-person during AAPM meetings. Member is expected to participate in CRC voting.
    • Learn More & Apply for the CRC Member position »
  • Annual Meeting Analysis and Evaluation Working Group (AEWG)
    • Role: Guest
    • Number of Positions: 1-2
    • The Annual Meeting Analysis and Evaluation Work Group is dedicated to the task of forming the annual meeting general evaluation to survey meeting attendees to assess their experience and to collect feedback to continue improving the value of meeting offerings. The work group is looking for student and/or resident guest members to help shape this evaluation by providing suggestions for questions, editing the evaluation before going live, and summarizing results after the meeting. Most work is completed remotely via email, with commitment required only around the time of the annual meeting. The work group is looking for one to two members.
    • Learn More & Apply for the AEWG Guest position »
  • Public Education (PE)
    • Role: Member
    • Number of Positions: 2
    • The Public Education Committee (PEC) is seeking two new members having a diagnostic radiology or nuclear medicine specialty to join January 2023. The initial service term is for 3 years with a possibility of renewal for a further 3 years. A major activity of the PEC is website content creation, review and editing. We are looking for committed individuals who are seriously interested in pursuing public education, engagement, and outreach opportunities.Individuals having a shared interest with others on the committee may work collaboratively in small groups. Those interested in social media, graphic design, photography or video creation will find an exciting outlet for their creativity on this committee. The entire committee has regular monthly meetings, typically in a virtual Zoom meeting, and member attendance is very strongly encouraged.
    • Learn More & Apply for the PE Member position »
  • Accessibility Subcommittee (ASC)
    • Role: Member
    • Number of Positions: 1-30
    • Please sign up to join the newest affinity group in AAPM: the Accessibility Subcommittee (ASC). Students, trainees, and International members are encouraged to apply as well for guest membership by applying for the Guest spots also listed in the Committee Classifieds. AAPM members in the disability and/or neurodiverse communities are highly encouraged to join to create a network of professional support and mentorship. The goals of this group are the following: Identify and address the needs facing disabled and/or neurodiverse medical physicists and trainees. Promote awareness and provide resources to support EDI initiatives relating to the disability and/or neurodiverse communities. Increase representation and visibility through recruitment and mentorship efforts at various levels in training/education. Inform the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion committee and other relevant AAPM committees of the concerns and needs of the disability and/or neurodiverse communities with respect to any of their proposed equity, diversity and inclusion efforts.
    • Learn More & Apply for the ASC Member position »
  • Accessibility Subcommittee (ASC)
    • Role: Guest
    • Number of Positions: 1-50
    • Please sign up to join one of the newest affinity groups in AAPM: the Accessibility Subcommittee (ASC) Students and trainees from the disabled and neurodivergent communities are highly encouraged to join to create a network of professional support and mentorship. The goals of this group are the following: Identify and address the needs facing disabled and neurodivergent medical physicists and trainees. Promote awareness and provide resources to support EDI initiatives relating to the disabled and neurodivergent communities. Increase representation and visibility through recruitment and mentorship efforts at various levels in training/education. Inform the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion committee of the concerns and needs of the disabled and neurodivergent communities with respect to any of their proposed equity, diversity and inclusion efforts.
    • Learn More & Apply for the ASC Guest position »
  • Community of Medical Physics Educators Subcommittee (CMPESC)
    • Role: Member
    • Number of Positions: 10
    • We are currently seeking 10 members to join our newly formed AAPM Community of Medical Physics Educators Subcommittee (CMPESC). The objective of the CMPESC is to develop and facilitate a participant-based community network of medical physics educators that will meet monthly to learn how to apply a variety of teaching strategies in academic, research, and clinical settings. The goal is to assist medical physicists in becoming better educators in order to engage learners in ways that prepare them for realistic challenges in the future. This program will be modeled similarly to the Medical Physics Leadership Academy (MPLA) Leadership Club (previously known as Journal Club) with the intention to increase communication among medical physics educators to offer peer encouragement, support, and reflection while incorporating best teaching practices.
    • Learn More & Apply for the CMPESC Member position »
  • Analysis and Evaluation Subcommittee (AES)
    • Role: Member
    • Number of Positions: 2
    • The Analysis and Evaluation Subcommittee (AES) is responsible for generating evaluation questions in an effort to improve our meetings! Specifically, the AES designs questions for distribution at the three major AAPM meetings: Spring Clinical, Annual Meeting, and Summer School. We collect and share this important feedback with planning committees. Currently, there is a need for additional team members that can help provide input for potential questions and also for the coordination of the Spring Clinical and Summer School surveys.
    • Learn More & Apply for the AES Member position »
  • Education and Training of Medical Physicists (ETC)
    • Role: Member
    • Number of Positions: 1-2
    • The ETC works to advise the Education Council and through it, the AAPM Board of Directors, on matters related to the medical physics education and training of students at the undergraduate, graduate, and residency levels (both medical physics and radiation oncology). The time commitment includes meeting at the annual AAPM conference, periodic zoom calls (2-3), and small group work. The ETC is seeking candidates that have demonstrated a commitment to education (e.g., graduate or residency program) to join our committee.
    • Learn More & Apply for the ETC Member position »
  • Education and Training of Medical Physicists (ETC)
    • Role: Guest
    • Number of Positions: 1-2
    • The ETC works to advise the Education Council and through it, the AAPM Board of Directors, on matters related to the medical physics education and training of students at the undergraduate, graduate, and residency levels (both medical physics and radiation oncology). The time commitment includes meeting at the annual AAPM conference, periodic zoom calls (2-3), and small group work. The ETC is seeking guest candidates that have interest in learning more about and taking part in the activities of the ETC.
    • Learn More & Apply for the ETC Guest position »
  • Working Group on Radiation Oncology – Incident Learning System (WROILS)
    • Role: Member
    • Number of Positions: 2-4
    • The Working Group on Radiation Oncology – Incident Learning System (WROILS) is seeking new members. Our charges include supporting RO-ILS through monitoring levels of participation, recommending improvements, and developing and implementing promotion and training tools.
    • Learn More & Apply for the WROILS Member position »
  • Working Group on Radiation Oncology – Incident Learning System (WROILS)
    • Role: Guest
    • Number of Positions: 2-4
    • The Working Group on Radiation Oncology – Incident Learning System (WROILS) is seeking new guest members. Our charges include supporting RO-ILS through monitoring levels of participation, recommending improvements, and developing and implementing promotion and training tools.
    • Learn More & Apply for the WROILS Guest position »
  • Membership (MEM)
    • Role: Member
    • Number of Positions: 1
    • The committee is looking for members interested in growing membership outreach through updates to our membership application process, website and social media. You will also be asked to review applications of (~15-30) individuals who are applying for membership in the AAPM or requesting a change to their membership category approximately twice a month. Documentation and voting is exchanged electronically and requires access to Google Sheets, e-mail, and the AAPM website. This position does not require a large time commitment – about 30-45 minutes every 2 weeks – and allows you the flexibility to perform the reviews according to your own schedule, as long as they are submitted by the due date. It is mandatory that packet due dates are upheld to continue participation in the Committee. The Committee meets each year during the annual AAPM meeting with options to meet virtually. Additional meetings are also virtually about 2-3 times a year. Committee members are expected to become familiar with the Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws and Rules related to the Membership Committee as well as the requirements for membership. Please forward an up-to-date CV as well as your reasoning for interest. Thank you.
    • Learn More & Apply for the MEM Member position »
  • Working Group on Student and Trainee Research (WGSTR)
    • Role: Member
    • Number of Positions: 1-3
    • The WGSTR is currently accepting member applications to serve a three-year term on our committee. All current AAPM member medical physics students, residents, post-docs, and early career members are invited to apply. We are especially looking for those with an imaging/diagnostic research background. No prior committee experience necessary!
    • Learn More & Apply for the WGSTR Member position »
  • Professional Council (PC)
    • Role: Member
    • Number of Positions: 1-3
    • Professional Council (PC) has three open at-large positions for AAPM members with a strong interest in the work of Professional Council and its committees. PC includes a wide range of groups that focus on leadership, ethics, EDI, and clinical practice. At-large members help PC to guide the overall direction of committees and coordinate the work of committees within and outside of PC. PC meetings include monthly teleconferences, a 3-hour meeting during the annual meeting, and a 1-2 day retreat in January or February. (The retreats may be in-person or virtual depending on AAPM policies at the time.) At-large positions are 3 year appointments. Members working in diagnostic imaging are especially encouraged to apply.
    • Learn More & Apply for the PC Member position »
  • Medical Physics Education of Allied Health Professionals (TT)
    • Role: Member
    • Number of Positions: 1
    • Committee member as the AAPM liaison to the ARRT Radiography Examination B. This member will be required to attend ARRT Radiography Examination B Committee meetings. The expenses of this travel are covered by the ARRT. This member will submit written reports to the chair of the AAPM committee and to the AAPM committee website. Attendance at the committee meeting during the AAPM summer meeting is desirable, where the member can update the committee on any communications that the ARRT exam committee would like the AAPM to address. Participation on this exam committee will involve reviewing, revising, analyzing and evaluating test questions. Committee members also assist with other projects as needed.
    • Learn More & Apply for the TT AAPM liaison to the ARRT Radiography Examination B position »
  • Medical Physics Education of Allied Health Professionals (TT)
    • Role: Member
    • Number of Positions: 1
    • Committee member as the AAPM liaison to the ARRT Limited Scope Examination. This member will be required to attend ARRT Limited Scope Examination Committee meetings. The expenses of this travel are covered by the ARRT. This member will submit written reports to the chair of the AAPM committee and to the AAPM committee website. Attendance at the committee meeting during the AAPM summer meeting is desirable, where the member can update the committee on any communications that the ARRT exam committee would like the AAPM to address. Participation on this exam committee will involve reviewing, revising, analyzing and evaluating test questions. Committee members also assist with other projects as needed.
    • Learn More & Apply for the TT AAPM liaison to the ARRT Limited Scope Examination position »
  • Medical Physics Education of Allied Health Professionals (TT)
    • Role: Member
    • Number of Positions: 1
    • Committee member as the AAPM liaison to the American Association of Medical Dosimetrists (AAMD). Scope of work: Facilitate discussions, arrange for volunteers, field requests, and generally assist with AAMD initiatives that need physicist/AAPM input, as such needs are communicated by the AAMD. Meet with the AAMD Board of Directors at the annual AAMD meeting, as well as occasional virtual meetings with them as needed. Participate in the AAMD Outstanding Achievement Award nominee review process. Assist with educational and professional policy and statement review, as requested by the AAMD. Time Commitment: Typically about an hour per week, on average, plus attending the AAMD Annual Meeting (travel funded by the AAPM). Reporting Structure: This position is part (voting member) of the Training and Practice of Medical Dosimetry subcommittee of the Medical Physics Education of Allied Health Professionals committee.
    • Learn More & Apply for the TT AAPM liaison to AAMD position »
  • Working Group on Early Career and Clinical Research Opportunities (WGECCRO)
    • Role: Member
    • Number of Positions: 1-2
    • The Working Group on Early Career and Clinical Research Opportunities (WGECCRO) was recently established by the Research Committee (RSRCH) to identify and propose potential methods for addressing the various long-standing challenges with respect to research opportunities for early-career medical physicists and those physicists with primarily clinical roles (e.g., 80% clinical) versus those that have dedicated research time. We are actively seeking new members with diagnostic imaging physics specialization to contribute. The near-term goals are to document and summarize the challenges faced by primarily clinical physicists and early career physicists in establishing and performing research. Future efforts by WGECCRO and RSRCH will aim to address these factors. Please attach a cover letter discussing your motivations for seeking to join this working group and any previous relevant experience. We are seeking a diverse group of individuals for membership to represent all parties in the AAPM. In your cover letter, please provide a statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through teaching, professional activity, and/or service.
    • Learn More & Apply for the WGECCRO Member position »
  • Black and African American Medical Physics Subcommittee (BAASC)
    • Role: Guest
    • Number of Positions: 5-30
    • Please sign up to join one of the newest affinity groups in AAPM: the Black and African American Medical Physics Subcommittee (BAASC). Students and trainees from the Black, African and African American community are highly encouraged to join to create a network of professional support and mentorship. The goals of this group are the following: Identify and address the needs facing Black, African American and African medical physicists and trainees. Promote awareness and provide resources to support EDI initiatives relating to the Black, African American and African community. Increase representation and visibility through recruitment and mentorship efforts at various levels in training/education. Inform the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion committee of the concerns and needs of the Black, African American and African community with respect to any of their proposed equity, diversity and inclusion efforts.
    • Learn More & Apply for the BAASC Guest position »
  • Workgroup on Optically Guided Intervention (WGFGI)
    • Role: Guest
    • Number of Positions: 5-10
    • The Workgroup on Optically Guided Intervention (WGOGI) is looking for guests to participate in activities including development of taskgroup proposals, webinars, seminars and conference tracks to fulfill the newly proposed charge: Optically guided interventional (OGI) technologies offer imaging and therapeutic options on the molecular level with high specificity, providing complementary information to other theragnostic paradigms and synergistic opportunities with radiation therapy (RT). OGI procedures on commercialized clinical systems are rapidly expanding, yet few professional guidelines exist. With specific technological focuses on fluorescence imaging guided surgery, optical coherence tomography, photo-acoustic imaging, optical surface imaging guidance, photodynamic therapy and synergies with RT, WGOGI is formed to 1) advocate the development and adoption of OGI technologies via partnership with physicians, policymakers, and industry, 2) make recommendations from a medical physics perspective on professional guidelines of calibration, quality assurance, and standardization in system operation, 3) ultimately optimize patient care with safe and precise interventional procedures.
    • Learn More & Apply for the WGFGI Guest position »
  • IC Webpage Update Subcommittee (ICWUSC)
    • Role: Member
    • Number of Positions: 2-6
    • International Council (IC) Webpage Update Subcommittee (ICWUSC) is looking for members to join. The service term is for 3 years with the possibility of renewal after 3 years. This newly formed subcommittee under the Global Data Information and Exchange Committee (GDIEC) of the IC is charged with developing a list of stakeholders/audiences the IC website will serve, ensuring content/structure satisfies their needs, and maintaining and updating the IC webpages with the help of AAPM IT staff.
    • Learn More & Apply for the ICWUSC Member position »
  • Pediatric Imaging Subcommittee (PISC)
    • Role: Guest
    • Number of Positions: 1-5
    • The Pediatric Imaging Subcommittee (PISC) is ISO medical physicists with an strong interest in spearheading, supporting and developing diagnostic pediatric imaging. PISC promotes leading efforts inclusive of all pediatrics. Consequently, we are recruiting members that reflect the diverse demographics of our patient population. Specifically, we strongly encourage applications from members with underrepresented characteristics, including (but not limited to) race and ethnicity, language, nationality, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, religion, and all physical abilities.
    • Learn More & Apply for the PISC Guest position »
  • Medical Physics Leadership Academy Marketing and Publicity Subcommittee (MPLAMP)
    • Role: Member
    • Number of Positions: 1-3
    • The Medical Physics Leadership Academy Marketing and Publicity (MPLA-MP) Subcommittee is seeking up to 3 voting members to join its efforts. The MPLA-MP is responsible for publicity and outreach efforts on behalf of MPLA through multiple channels including print media, electronic and social media, and dedicated campaigns such as podcasts and videos. Members will participate and help build publicity strategies, create content, and manage marketing efforts for the MPLA.
    • Learn More & Apply for the MPLAMP Member position »
  • Black and African American Medical Physics Subcommittee (BAASC)
    • Role: Member
    • Number of Positions: 5-30
    • Please sign up to join one of the newest affinity groups in AAPM: the Black and African American Medical Physics Subcommittee (BAASC). Students and trainees are encouraged to apply as well for guest membership by emailing jmpollard@mdanderson.org. AAPM members from the Black, African and African American community are highly encouraged to join to create a network of professional support and mentorship. The goals of this group are the following: Identify and address the needs facing Black, African American and African medical physicists and trainees. Promote awareness and provide resources to support EDI initiatives relating to the Black, African American and African community. Increase representation and visibility through recruitment and mentorship efforts at various levels in training/education. Inform the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion committee of the concerns and needs of the Black, African American and African community with respect to any of their proposed equity, diversity and inclusion efforts.
    • Learn More & Apply for the BAASC Member position »
  • Pediatric Imaging Subcommittee (PISC)
    • Role: Member
    • Number of Positions: 1-5
    • The Pediatric Imaging Subcommittee (PISC) is ISO medical physicists with an strong interest in spearheading, supporting and developing diagnostic pediatric imaging. PISC promotes leading efforts inclusive of all pediatrics. Consequently, we are recruiting members that reflect the diverse demographics of our patient population. Specifically, we strongly encourage applications from members with underrepresented characteristics, including (but not limited to) race and ethnicity, language, nationality, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, religion, and all physical abilities.
    • Learn More & Apply for the PISC Member position »
  • Hispanic and Latin-x Medical Physics Subcommittee (HLMPSC)
    • Role: Member
    • Number of Positions: 2-100
    • We are seeking AAPM members who self-identify as Latin-X or Hispanic to join our newly formed AAPM Affinity Group and Subcommittee. We seek to celebrate our heritage, grow personal connections, and provide a safe space for discussion and debate where every individual has a voice and can feel empowered to speak within a supportive, judgment-free environment. This affinity group represents a place to share experiences and advice, to compile personal and professional success stories, and a platform to provide recognition and bring attention to individual achievements by community members. This is also a place for actionable mentorship by direct engagement with peer or senior members. We seek participants from every point throughout the medical physics training and education pipeline, as well as established professionals who are available and enthusiastic to serve in any mentorship capacity, including e.g., with respect to professional decision support, presentation skills, interview skills and preparation, difficult conversations, or ABR oral board practice and preparation. Finally, we have every ambition to proactively engage and collaborate on outreach initiatives to bring awareness and accessibility to the Latin-X and Hispanic community regarding this dynamic and profoundly rewarding profession.
    • Learn More & Apply for the HLMPSC Member position »
  • Hispanic and Latin-x Medical Physics Subcommittee (HLMPSC)
    • Role: Guest
    • Number of Positions: 1-100
    • We are seeking AAPM members who self-identify as Latin-X or Hispanic to join our newly formed AAPM Affinity Group and Subcommittee. We seek to celebrate our heritage, grow personal connections, and provide a safe space for discussion and debate where every individual has a voice and can feel empowered to speak within a supportive, judgment-free environment. This affinity group represents a place to share experiences and advice, to compile personal and professional success stories, and a platform to provide recognition and bring attention to individual achievements by community members. This is also a place for actionable mentorship by direct engagement with peer or senior members. We seek participants from every point throughout the medical physics training and education pipeline, as well as established professionals who are available and enthusiastic to serve in any mentorship capacity, including e.g., with respect to professional decision support, presentation skills, interview skills and preparation, difficult conversations, or ABR oral board practice and preparation. Finally, we have every ambition to proactively engage and collaborate on outreach initiatives to bring awareness and accessibility to the Latin-X and Hispanic community regarding this dynamic and profoundly rewarding profession.
    • Learn More & Apply for the HLMPSC Guest position »
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