American Association of Physicists in Medicine’s Post

2024 #IHE-RO Connect-a-thon is in the house! These events help healthcare professionals & industry improve interoperability in healthcare systems. Learn more about how #IHE-RO helps improve the functionality of the radiation oncology clinic: https://lnkd.in/eHRxxb-7

Machine QA measurements, analysis, trends, and data organization: part of day-to-day life as a Medical Physicist. Join us for Innovations in QA for 2 days of cutting-edge sessions and lively discussions.

AAPM HQ has been notified of the passing of Robert G. Waggener, PhD, FAAPM, FACMP. Click here to view Dr. Waggener's obituary: https://ow.ly/6VkX50TMQqs Dr. Waggener joined the AAPM on January 1, 1967. He served as the President of AAPM in 1980, became a Fellow of the AAPM in 1989, and a Fellow of the ACMP in 2011. For more information about his membership, please click here: https://ow.ly/k5ex50TMQqt

Calling all healthcare professionals who are involved with us use medical imaging and radiation therapy! Take the Let’s Talk Radiation Risk Professional Survey! Have you ever wondered how best to connect with patients on topics related to radiation in imaging or therapy, or how to balance between patient agency and provider expertise? We want to hear from you! The Let’s Talk Radiation Risk Professional Survey will be used to improve the way healthcare professionals communicate with patients and families, and make decisions about these types of medical tests and treatments. Watch the video: https://lnkd.in/gM5dDDqR Take the survey: https://lnkd.in/e7rz5Q2n

AAPM's Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics is seeking a new Editor-in-Chief for a three-year appointment starting January 1, 2026. The appointment is fully remote with administrative support and publishing tools provided. Key responsibilities are to provide strategic vision and leadership for the Journal, and to oversee the editorial and peer-review process, maintaining the Journal's high standard of excellence. Interested? Click to view qualifications and application instructions. All application materials should be submitted by December 15, 2024 https://lnkd.in/edEcZy5Z

Apply Now - Rio Grande Urology in Texas is seeking a skilled Medical Physicist to join the healthcare team. The Medical Physicist will be responsible for ensuring the safe and accurate delivery of radiation therapy for patients undergoing treatment. https://lnkd.in/en6cxZre #MedicalPhysics

AAPM HQ has been notified of the passing of Kevin I. Kauweloa, PhD. Our condolences go out to the family. Dr. Kauweloa joined AAPM on August 30th, 2011. More information about his membership is available here: https://ow.ly/eivR50THVw1 An obituary is not yet available.

Calling all patients and families! Take the Let’s Talk Radiation Risk Patient Survey! Have you ever thought about the risk of being exposed to radiation from medical imaging tests like X-rays or CT scans, or from radiation treatment for diseases like cancer? We want to hear from you! The Let’s Talk Radiation Risk Patient Survey will be used to improve the way patients, families, and healthcare professionals communicate and make decisions about these types of medical tests and treatments. Survey completers will be entered in a lottery to win one of five $100.00 gift cards. Watch a video for more information: https://ow.ly/vWpr50TFXUS Take the survey: https://ow.ly/Nn1b50TFXUQ

Machine QA measurements, analysis, trends, and data organization: part of day-to-day life as a Medical Physicist. Join us for Innovations in QA for 2 days of cutting-edge sessions and lively discussions. Register or learn more about the event: https://lnkd.in/eeKmGqRA

Calling all patients, families, and healthcare providers! Have you ever thought about the risk of being exposed to radiation from medical imaging tests like X-rays or CT scans, or from radiation treatment for diseases like cancer? Have you ever wondered how best to connect with patients on topics related to radiation in imaging or therapy, or how to balance between patient agency and provider expertise?  We want to hear from you!  The Let’s Talk Radiation Risk Patient/Provider Surveys will be used to improve the way patients, families, and healthcare professionals communicate and make decisions about these types of medical tests and treatments. Survey completers will be entered in a lottery to win one of five $100.00 gift cards. Take the survey: https://lnkd.in/e7rz5Q2n ---------- Ehsan Samei, Danielle Dahlstrom, Suzanne Schrandt, Donald Frush, Lawrence Dauer, Ph.D., Liz Salguero, Susan Brown Sheridan ---------- Image Gently, Patients for Patient Safety US, Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine. American Society of Radiologic Technologists, Circle of Care for families of children with cancer