Frequently Asked Questions
Networking:
The NWAAPM conducts two annual meetings (Spring and Fall) that offer opportunities for professional networking with others interested in medical physics in the Northwest area, as well with the sponsoring companies.
Exchange Information/Experience:
Through scientific and professional gatherings during the NWAAPM meetings.
Contribute:
Full members have the right to hold elective office, the right to vote, and the right to sit on committees.
Continuing Education:
Members may earn Continuing Education Credits by attending meetings and completing the evaluation afterward.
For questions about meeting agendas and details, or to request a talk, please email nwaapm@gmail.com.
If you are interested in joining the NWAAPM, please visit aapm.org.
For questions about meeting agendas and details, or to request a talk, please email: nwaapm@gmail.com
Nominations are held annually for the President, and every three years for the Secretary, Treasurer, and Board Representative. If you are interested in applying for a position please visit this page.
The NWAAPM generally requests abstracts for upcoming meetings via an email blast to chapter members a few months before the meeting date with the submission deadline being due around 8 weeks before the meeting.
Abstracts along with three learning objectives and a current resume/CV are required for education crediting purposes. We currently have these materials be submitted via email to NWAAPM@gmail.com.
If you have any other questions regarding submitting abstracts, please contact us at NWAAPM@gmail.com.
If you are interested in becoming more involved in the NWAAPM, you can:
Apply to become a chapter officer (see “How do I become an officer?” above)
Email nwaapm@gmail.com to volunteer as a non-officer to assist with chapter events and other chapter work.
Most members pay their dues online during their AAPM membership renewal period. If you would like to pay your NWAAPM dues, visit the main AAPM chapter homepage and login to your AAPM account.
The chapter conducts two annual meetings which are generally held in April/May and October/November of each calendar year. These meetings feature scientific and professional conferences with proffered and invited talks. The MedPhys SLAM and Early Career Investigator Symposium are held during our Spring meeting. Please visit our Meetings page for more information.
Useful links
American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM)
International Commission on Radiobiological Protection (ICRP)
National Council on Radiation Protection & Measurements (NCRP)
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, Medicine
United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR)