AAPM CODE OF CONDUCT AT MEETINGS AND SOCIAL EVENTS
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AAPM is committed to providing a safe and productive meeting environment that fosters open dialogue and the exchange of professional and scientific ideas, promotes equal opportunities and treatment for all participants, and is free of harassment and discrimination. AAPM prohibits any form of harassment, sexual or otherwise, as well as other unprofessional behavior at its meetings and social events.
This Code of Conduct outlines AAPM’s expectations for all meeting attendees, speakers, exhibitors, staff, contractors, and guests at AAPM meetings and social events. All participants in attendance are expected to abide by this Code of Conduct to help ensure a pleasant and safe meeting experience. All participants are expected to treat others with respect, professionalism, and consideration and to uphold standards of scientific integrity and professional ethics, as described in the AAPM Code of Ethics.
DEFINITIONS
Behavior that is welcome or acceptable to one person may be unwelcome or offensive to another. Consequently, individuals must use discretion to ensure that their words and actions communicate respect for others. This is particularly important for those in positions of authority since individuals with lower rank or status may be reluctant to express their objections or discomfort regarding unwelcome behavior. Harassment intended in a joking manner still constitutes unacceptable behavior.
The forms of conduct covered in this policy as well as the full policy text can be found here: https://www.aapm.org/org/policies/details.asp?id=2569
EMBRACING CHANGE. IMPACTING PATIENT CARE.
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
I am truly delighted to extend a warm and enthusiastic welcome to each and every one of you to the 66th AAPM Annual Meeting & Exhibition here in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, California. Our theme for this year's gathering is "Embracing Change. Impacting Patient Care," and it promises to be an extraordinary event that will shape the future of medical physics.
This Annual Meeting is a hallmark occasion where we find ourselves at the very forefront of groundbreaking research, cutting-edge technology, and innovative clinical applications. It's a testament to our shared commitment to advancing patient care and improving the lives of those we serve.
Our focus this year is on embracing change. Change is the driving force behind progress, and it is through change that we adapt, innovate, and make lasting impacts on patient outcomes. Whether it be the transformative shifts in healthcare, the evolving landscape of medical physics, or the dynamic changes within AAPM itself, we are here to embrace these challenges and seize the opportunities they present.
I am especially excited to introduce you to AAPM's new Executive Director, a pivotal figure in our association's journey. Their visionary leadership will undoubtedly prove invaluable as we navigate the future of medical physics and continue our mission to make a positive impact on patient care.
Networking is a cornerstone of this Annual Meeting. It's a chance for you to exchange ideas, form collaborations on new and existing projects, and nurture your professional growth. This event provides the perfect platform to forge lasting connections with peers and reconnect with mentors. Additionally, you'll have abundant opportunities to engage and exchange ideas with our esteemed industry
partners who share our unwavering commitment to advancing human health. Don't forget to explore the technical exhibits, where you can discover the latest products and services and connect with the vendors who drive innovation in our field.
Los Angeles, with its sunny skies and iconic attractions, provides a fitting backdrop for this year's gathering. Beyond the conference sessions, you can explore the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame, immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Universal Studios, or gaze at the stars from the historic Griffith Observatory. And of course, there's world-class shopping along Rodeo Drive for those who crave a little retail therapy. When it's time to unwind and reflect after the meeting, you can head to the Santa Monica Pier or simply relax on the sandy shores of Manhattan or Venice beaches. Whether your idea of relaxation involves walking, biking, surfing, or simply soaking in the California sun, there's a perfect activity waiting for you.
I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to each one of you for deciding to be part of this remarkable event. Prepare yourselves for an inspiring experience where science, education, and professional growth converge to make a profound impact on patient care.
Let's embark together on this journey of embracing change and impacting patient care. Welcome to the 2024 AAPM Annual Meeting!
Warm regards,
Todd Pawlicki 2024 AAPM President
SESSIONS OF NOTE
Must See for "NEW to the Field", Great for Early Career Attendees
• A New Frontier in Medical Physics: Sustainability in Imaging
• AAPM/EFOMP Tools for RPT Dosimetry Standardization
• ACR PET & NM Manual
• Advances in Adaptive Photon Therapy
• Advances in Proton and Particle Therapy
• Biological Image Guidance for Spatial-Temporally Adaptive Radiotherapy (BIGSTAR)
• Broadening the Horizons of Medical Physics: Exploring New Avenues
• Chest Imaging: Read w/Expert
• Clinical Application of Multiscale Human Digital Twins
• Clinical Decision Making and Ethics in Imaging and Therapy: Practical Insights for Medical Physics
• Collaborative Resident Education for Brachytherapy and Radiopharmaceuticals
• CSI Radiology: Post-Mortem CT
• Current Status & Future Direction of AI in MRI Brachytherapy
• Development of in-Room Spectral X-Ray Imaging Technologies for Image Guided Radiation Therapy
• Disability and Accessibility: I Don’t Want to Say the Wrong Thing
• Entrustable Professional Activities As a Tool for Resident Assessment and Feedback
• Exploring AAPM's Professional Development Triple Threat: Mentorship, MPLA, and Local Chapters
• From Aspiration to Promotion: Strategies for Medical Physics Career Success
• Interactive, LLM and Multimodal AI
• Joint AAPM-ASTRO Highlights of Clinical Trials and Clinical Advances
• Medical Events and Lessons Learned in Brachytherapy
• Navigating Patient Dose Inquiries and Practice Guidelines for Imaging Pregnant Patients
• Pediatric Chest and Cardiac Imaging (Read w/ Expert)
• PENTEC: Pediatric Organ Dose Constraints
• Proton Enhanced Radioimmunotherapy with Flash Effect in Cancer Treatment (PERFECT)
• Rational Combination of Radiopharmaceutical Therapy With External Beam Radiotherapy
• Recently Published Task Group Reports from Imaging Physics Committee
• Segmentation for Online Adaptive Radiotherapy: Challenges, Innovative Development, and Quality Assurance
• Session in Memory of Donovan Bakalyar: Low Dose CT Imaging: Optimizing Protocols and Workflows for Appropriate Task-Based CT Imaging
• SNMMI RPT Therapy Centers of Excellence
• Speed Mentoring at the AAPM Annual Meeting!
• TED Style Talks
• The Anne and Donald Herbert Distinguished Lectureship in Modern Statistical Modeling
• The Impact and Value of EDI in Medical Physics: How Have We Benefited and How Do We Keep the Momentum?
AI | Data Science
• Advances in Data Science through MIDRC in the ARPA-H BDF: The Need for Curated, Diverse, Annotated and Scalable Imaging Data Commons to Enable Multi-Modal AI Research
• AI and Other Advances in Quality Assurance
• AI for Breast Image Interpretation
• AI for Image Formation in X-Ray Imaging
• AI for Image Generation: Do's and Dont's
• AI in Adaptive Proton Therapy
• Chest Imaging: AI for Chest Imaging
• CSI Radiology: Post-Mortem CT
• Current Status & Future Direction of AI in MRI Brachytherapy
• Ensuring Ethical Excellence: Navigating the Use of ChatGPT in Academic Publishing
• Interactive, LLM and Multimodal AI
• Joint AAPM-SIIM Symposium: Development, Translation, and Outlook for Machine Intelligence in Medical Imaging
• Real Time Volumetric Imaging
• Road to Trustworthy AI: Uncertainty Management, Interpretability, and Beyond
• Strategies for Clinically Implementing and Sustaining the Use of AI in Diagnosis and Radiation Therapy
• The Role of Medical Physics in Imaging to Meet the Needs of Clinical Trials and Data Science
PROGRAM OUTLINE
New this year, we have restructured this meeting by bringing together the scientific and education program organizers to help foster synergies between education and scientific sessions to create four dynamic programs. Each track focuses on a subtopic, improving the flow of session topics. The change is reflected in the structure of the meeting program outlined below.
The Annual Meeting features four programs in seven tracks.
• Therapy program
o Image Guidance in Therapy
o Therapeutic Planning, Delivery, Adaptation
o Radiation Physics, Dosimetry, Biology
• Imaging program
o Diagnostic medical physics
o Interventional medical physics
• Radiopharmaceutical program
o Radiopharmaceuticals, Theranostics, and Nuclear Medicine
• Professional program
o Professional topics relevant to the Medical Physicist
Each program features a variety of scientific, education, and invited speaker sessions, as well as oral abstract sessions, and poster sessions.
Session Definitions:
Symposium: Symposia are given by invited speakers and cover scientific, education, and professional aspects of topics relevant to the practice of Medical Physics. Symposia can be found in all program tracks, including therapy, imaging, radiopharmaceutical, and professional symposia.
Scientific Session and SNAP Oral: These sessions feature oral abstract presentations, showcasing the latest research in Medical Physics and professional topics. Presenters include students and researchers
at all levels. These sessions are a great opportunity to learn about new developments in the field, discuss with and provide researchers feedback, and meet new students.
Live Poster Presentations: The 2024 Annual Meeting brings back live poster discussions and hardcopy posters featuring high-scoring abstracts. Posters will be up for a limited number of days depending upon their assigned sessions, so be sure to plan and attend all live poster sessions. Additionally, all posters, including those displayed as hardcopy, can be viewed in electronic format through the meeting website or meeting app at any time.
Best in Physics Poster: Highest scoring abstracts are presented in scientific sessions and showcased during the Best in Physics Reception in the Exhibit Hall, Monday 3:30-4:30 pm. Best In Physics hardcopy posters can be viewed throughout the meeting during exhibit hall hours.
Best of Professional: These include hard-copy poster presentations on professional topics. Authors will at their poster for live discussion during the Best in Professional Break in the Exhibit Hall, Monday 9:30 -10:15 am.
Blue Ribbon Poster: Higher-scoring abstracts are featured as Blue Ribbon posters. Authors will be at their poster for live discussion on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday during the afternoon live poster sessions from 3:30 – 4:30 pm.
General Poster Discussions: High-scoring abstracts presented as hardcopy posters with authors available for live discussions on Sunday afternoon, 3:00 – 4:30 pm (Session A), and Tuesday afternoon, 3:00 – 4:30 pm (Session B), including education posters.
Hardcopy posters can be viewed during exhibit hall hours (session A: Sunday and Monday; session B: Tuesday and Wednesday).
Electronic Version, Online Posters: These posters are only showcased in electronic format, and can be accessed from within the annual meeting website or meeting app.
| PROGRAM INFORMATION
PROGRAM DIRECTORY
The programs below will take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Please note that there are numerous sessions and events throughout the week. Be sure to check the entire program carefully!
Radiation Physics, Dosimetry, Biology
• Room 151 (Level 1)
Therapeutic Planning, Delivery, Adaptation
• Room 152 (Level 1)
Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging
• Room 408A and 408B (Level 2)
Professional
• Room 411, Exhibit Hall (Level 2)
Image Guidance in Therapy
• Room 502A (Level 2)
Radiopharmaceuticals
• Room 502B (Level 2)
Vendor Program (Showcases and PinS)
• Exhibit Hall (West Exhibit Hall AB, Level 1)
BADGE SCANNING FOR ENTRY!
We will have scanners to grant access to all sessions and special events. It is essential that you wear your badge throughout the event in order to be scanned and granted entry to session rooms and events.
When applicable, Monday & Wednesday lunch vouchers, event specialty meals, and alcoholic drink tickets will still be printed along with your badge. It is important to remember to bring these tickets with you to the events.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Online Evaluation System
The Online Evaluation System will remain open until September 5, 2024, at 11:59 PM ET. To obtain credit, attendees must attend or view each session in its entirety and complete an online evaluation survey. You are encouraged to evaluate in real-time. Complimentary Wi-Fi will also be available if you wish to use your laptop, mobile phone, or tablet.
Please Note: Your Confirmation Number/Badge ID and Last Name are required to access the evaluation system.
AAPM will report/release credits earned by Friday, September 13, 2024
Medical Physicists
AAPM will apply to the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs, Inc. (CAMPEP) for approval of the AAPM 66th Annual Meeting & Exhibition, including the Review Courses, for Medical Physics Continuing Education Credits (MPCEC). AAPM will also request up to eight (8) credit hours for general poster viewing. MPCEC hours are calculated based upon session duration. Example: (60 minutes = 1 credit / 90 minutes = 1.5 credits).
Medical Dosimetrists
AAPM will apply to the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) for approval of MDCB Cat A credits for the 66th Annual Meeting & Exhibition. To obtain credit, attendees must attend/ view each session in its entirety and complete an online evaluation survey. Registration Badge ID and CMD Number are required.
MEETING PLATFORM
The online meeting platform, Confex, can be accessed at: aapm.me/meetingapp
All content (Tracks 1–7 and Partners-in-Solutions) will be recorded and posted for On-Demand viewing approximately 24 hours after the scheduled session time.
Busy meeting schedule? We have you covered! All recordings will be available for up to one-year post-meeting, allowing you to maximize your time in the Exhibit Hall. Once the evaluation system closes, credits can no longer be earned until one year later. The content on the platform is for viewing only.
INVITED SPEAKER HANDOUTS
Invited Speakers are encouraged to provide handouts for their presentations. Link to the session for any available handouts.
Hardcopy handouts will not be distributed on-site.
SPEAKER READY ROOM
Room 409 (Level 2, Convention Center)
Saturday – Wednesday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM – 2:30 PM
| ASSOCIATION SERVICES
AAPM HEADQUARTERS OFFICE
Georgia I/II (Level 3, JW Marriott)
Friday 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Monday – Wednesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
SHOW MANAGEMENT OFFICE
Room 508 (Level 2, Convention Center)
Friday – Wednesday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
AAPM MEMBER RESOURCES
Member Services staff will be available to provide information about member benefits, answer general questions, and assist you with locating sessions, exhibitor booths, and other activities. You may also contact: membership@aapm.org
Level 1 Foyer (West Lobby, Convention Center)
Sunday – Wednesday 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
AAPM CAREER SERVICES
AAPM Career Services (careers.aapm.org) brings medical physics job seekers and potential employers together via a feature-rich online job ad site. During the Annual Meeting, the traditionally free on-site job and résumé boards will be available. Have a candidate in mind? Schedule time to speak with them right on-site in our dedicated Interview Room. Reservations are available on a first-come, firstserved basis. Contact interview@aapm.org for more information.
The AAPM Education & Research Fund supports the development of our great profession via the provision of seed money for research, fellowships for PhD students, fellowships for undergraduate students, and grants to support Imaging Physics residencies.
Without contributions from our generous members, we would never have been able to provide the now over 100 grants, fellowships, and residencies since the inception of the Fund 24 years ago.
All contributions are tax deductible. Larger donations may be designated for specific fellowships, residencies, travel awards, research, or other suitable purposes.
AAPM EDUCATION & RESEARCH FUND
The AAPM Education and Research (E&R) Fund supports our vital medical physics profession by funding strategic research, education programs, and awards. For additional information, please visit the Donors Lounge Level 1, Convention Center or visit the website: aapm.me/AAPMERFund
E&R Fund Donors Lounge
Level 1 Foyer (West Lobby, Convention Center)
Sunday – Wednesday 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Individuals who have donated to the Education & Research Fund are invited to join us in the Lounge. Comfortable seating, beverages, and electronic charging stations will be available.
Ready to donate? AAPM staff will be available to assist you with your donation anytime the Lounge is open.
AAPM NEW ATTENDEE ORIENTATION
New to attending an AAPM Annual Meeting & Exhibition? No problem! We understand it can sometimes be overwhelming to participate in sessions, network, and navigate the exhibit floor — all in just five days. Join us at the Convention Center for the opportunity to hear from long-time attendees and discover helpful ways to make the most out of your time.
Room 501BC (Level 2, Convention Center)
Sunday, July 21 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM Monday, July 22 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Continental breakfast, coffee, and hot tea will be provided.
| SUSTAINABILITY
BADGES AND LANYARDS
Lanyard
Your lanyard is recyclable! After the Annual Meeting, place your lanyard in any of the regular recycling bins located in the convention center or hotels.
Badge Holder
Did you know that your badge holder is completely environmentally sustainable? Kleertech® is the only manufacturer in North America to have received a patent and third-party certification for their Bio-D® biodegradable name badge holders!
WATER STATIONS AT THE CONVENTION CENTER
Reduce your single-use plastic waste by bringing a reusable water bottle and filling it up at one of the refillable water fountains in the Los Angeles Convention Center.
RECYCLING AT THE CONVENTION CENTER
Help us increase our recycling rate by placing all waste and recyclables into designated receptacles — if you aren’t sure where to put something, please ask!
Stay connected with our native app DURING THIS YEAR’S MEETING FOR IOS & ANDROID
• Gain off-line access to the Annual Meeting Program, Exhibitor Maps, and more.
• Explore the city of Los Angeles with its iconic entertainment, dining, shopping, star-studded Walk of Fame, and more during your down time.
| GENERAL INFORMATION
REGISTRATION
Level 1 Foyer (Outside of West Hall AB, Convention Center)
Saturday – Wednesday 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
EXHIBIT HALL HOURS
West Exhibit Hall AB (Level 1, Convention Center)
Sunday 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Monday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
INTERNET ACCESS
AAPM offers complimentary WiFi in the Exhibit Hall, Session Rooms, and other function spaces.
SSID: AAPM2024CC
Password: ChangeCare
CONNECTION LOUNGE
Need some time to relax and recharge?
Comfortable seating and access to charging stations will be available in the Exhibit Hall (West Hall, Level 1, Convention Center). Thank you to Accuray for sponsoring the services in the lounge.
CHARGING STATIONS
Need to charge your phone or other electronic device? Charging stations are available in the Exhibit Hall Connection Lounge on the 1st Level of the Convention Center.
GUEST WELCOME CENTER
Registered guests are encouraged to utilize our daily Guest Welcome Center for casual conversations, meeting family members after sightseeing, or simply grabbing a refreshing cold drink.
Room 507 (Level 2, Convention Center)
Sunday – Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
LOST AND FOUND
If you lose an item during the meeting, please visit the registration counter, Level 1 of the Convention Center.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Please take care of your and your colleagues' physical, emotional, and social well-being while attending the AAPM meeting. The following resources are provided for all participants to facilitate their wellness during the meeting.
First Aid
AAPM will provide on-site First Aid, with a licensed EMT, should you not feel well or need medical assistance during the meeting. The First Aid office will be located on Level 1 of the Convention Center across from West Hall AB.
Local Pharmacy
Should you need a local pharmacy, you may consider:
• CVS 1212 Flower Street 213-766-7999
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Grand Specialty Pharmacy
1513 Grand Avenue
213-747-3200
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday – Sunday: Closed
• Ralph’s Pharmacy
645 W. 9th Street
213-452-0830
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Walgreens
617 W. 7th Street
213-694-2880
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Hospitals | Clinic
• Dignity Health – California Hospital Medical Center 1401 S. Grand Avenue
213-748-2411
• St. Thomas Hospital Group
700 Wilshire Blvd.
866-248-5709
• PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital 1225 Wilshire Blvd.
213-977-2121
• Los Angeles General Medical Center 1200 N State Street
323-226-2622
Urgent Care
• Angeles Urgent Care
1333 S. Hill Street
213-457-4000
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday: Closed
• Reliant Urgent Care – Downtown Los Angeles 814 Francisco Street
888-312-6601
Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Institute of Internal Medicine and Urgent Care
811 W. 7th Street, 10th Floor, Room 32 510-424-1344
Monday – Sunday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Safety in Los Angeles
Ensuring personal safety is important in any major city, including Los Angeles. Please exercise common-sense practices and remain attentive at all times, and follow these conference tips:
• Do not wear your name badge outside of the convention center or hotel.
• Keep your personal belongings, such as purses/ bags, wallet, and money, accounted for.
• When traveling throughout the city, utilize taxis, Uber, and Lyft, and avoid using the metro.
Safety Ambassadors are available to accompany you to your destination. If you feel unsafe, call (866) 560-9346. Ambassadors make routine patrols on bicycles, segways, or on foot 24/7 a week, and will be in and around the L.A. downtown area.
Childcare — PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
AAPM is pleased to offer professionally managed on-site childcare services. Located at the Convention Center, Camp AAPM welcomes children 1 to 13 years of age, with full and half-day options available. Your child will enjoy a creative, customized schedule of age-appropriate activities, events, and games in a safe, nurturing environment. The program will be managed by Jovie nannies + sitters. Caregivers are meticulously screened, certified in first aid/CPR, and vaccinated. They boast diverse backgrounds, ranging from daycare and schoolwork to dedicated careers in nanny services, all while receiving ongoing training to uphold their skills and expertise.
Room 503 (Level 2, Convention Center)
Sunday – Wednesday 7:00 AM – 6:30 PM Thursday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Friends of Bill W. Olympic I, (Level 3, JW Marriott)
Monday – Wednesday 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Lactation Room
Also known as a nursing room, this private space is for lactating mothers to breastfeed or express milk in a comfortable and safe environment.
Room 501A (Level 2, Convention Center)
Sunday – Wednesday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Thursday 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Resource for Nursing Mothers: www.milkstork.com
Quiet Room
Retreat to a quiet area to recharge before, during, and after sessions.
Room 504 (Level 2, Convention Center)
Sunday – Wednesday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Thursday 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Prayer Room
This room is for spiritual practices, meditation, and reflection, to accommodate people of various faiths and beliefs in a peaceful environment.
Room 505 (Level 2, Convention Center)
Sunday – Wednesday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Thursday 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Reflection and Wellness Room
This peaceful space is designed for relaxation and introspection. It's a place to engage in activities that promote well-being, such as yoga or deep breathing exercises.
Room 506 (Level 2, Convention Center)
Sunday – Wednesday 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Thursday 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Day 1: Saturday — Must be in seat 7:45 AM, Exam starts 8:00 AM
Day 2: Sunday — Must be in seat 7:45 AM, Exam starts 8:00 AM
Orals
Rooms 150A and 150C (Level 1, Convention Center)
Day 1: Saturday — Must be in seat 7:45 AM, Orals start 8:00 AM
Day 2: Sunday — Must be in seat 7:45 AM, Orals start 8:00 AM
Association of Radiation Oncology Program Administrators (AROPA)
Room 403 (Level 2, Convention Center)
Saturday 1:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Art Show
West Exhibit Hall AB (Level 1, Convention Center)
Sunday 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Monday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Med Phyz Wiz Kidz Program
Room 153A (Level 1, Convention Center)
Sunday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Medical Physics for World Benefit (MPWB)
Room 501BC (Level 2, Convention Center)
Tuesday 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
This meeting is restricted to fully registered AAPM 66th Annual Meeting & Exhibition attendees only.
New Professional Symposium and Reception
New Professional Symposium
Room 411 (Level 2, Convention Center)
Tuesday 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
New Professional Reception
Room 501BC (Level 2, Convention Center)
Tuesday 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Review Courses (Pre-registered attendees only)
Diagnostic Physics
Room 406 (Level 2, Convention Center)
Saturday 8:00 AM – 4:15 PM
Sunday 7:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Radiation Therapy Physics
Room 404 (Level 2, Convention Center)
Saturday 8:00 AM – 5:10 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM – 11:50 AM
Nuclear Medicine
Room 406 (Level 2, Convention Center)
Saturday 12:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Radiotherapy Service Engineers Association (RSEA)
Annual Meeting
Room 407 (Level 2, Convention Center)
Saturday 8:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Society of Directors of Academic Medical Physics Programs (SDAMPP) (Pre-registration required)
Annual Business Meeting and Lunch Room 403 (Level 2, Convention Center)
Saturday 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
RO-ILS User Meeting (Open only to current RO-ILS participants)
Room 404AB (Level 2, Convention Center)
Sunday 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Women Physicists Luncheon (Ticket required)
Room 403 (Level 2, Convention Center)
Tuesday 12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
STUDENT AND TRAINEE EVENTS
Annual Student Meeting
Room 152 (Level 1, Convention Center)
Sunday 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Student and Trainee Luncheon (Ticket required)
Room 152 (Level 1, Convention Center)
Sunday 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Residency Fair
Exhibit Hall (West Hall AB, Level 1, Convention Center)
Residency Fair Part 1
Sunday 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Residency Fair Part II
Sunday 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Student and Trainee Night Out (Ticket required)
Prank Bar (1100 S Hope Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015)
Sunday 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Expanding Horizons Travel Grant Program: Poster Presentations
Exhibit Hall (Convention Center)
Tuesday 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM
Med Phys Slam: Final Competition
Room 408B (Level 2, Convention Center)
Wednesday 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
POSTERS
EXCITING NEWS: Paper posters are making a comeback at the conference!
Exhibit Hall (West Halls AB, Level 1, Convention Center)
Attendees will have the opportunity to view posters and listen to various presentations and discussions from poster authors.
• Best in Physics (BIP) — These presentations scored highest in the abstract review process. The authors will be available for scheduled presentations and discussions. These poster presentations are scheduled in the Poster Theater and can also be viewed all week outside of the scheduled presentations in the Exhibit Hall and online.
• Best of Professional (BOP) — These presentations scored highest in the abstract review process. The authors will be available for scheduled presentations and discussions. These poster presentations are scheduled in the Poster Forum and can also be viewed all week outside of the scheduled presentations in the Exhibit Hall and online.
• Blue Ribbon Poster (BRP) — These presentations are recognized as the highest-scored and most interesting proffered posters. These poster presentations are scheduled in the Poster Lounge and can also be viewed outside of the scheduled presentations in the Exhibit Hall on rotation, and online.
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General Poster Discussion (GPD) — These include a select group of high-scoring posters identified by the Program Directors to be of special interest to attendees of the scientific program. These poster presentations are scheduled in the Poster Lounge and can also be viewed outside of the scheduled presentations in the Exhibit Hall on rotation, and online.
• General Poster Viewing (GPV) — These include a select group of high-scoring posters identified by the Program Directors to be of special interest to attendees of the scientific, professional, and education programs. These posters can be viewed online only through the meeting app and website.
POSTER PRESENTATION SCHEDULE
Best in Physics (BIP)| Poster Theater
Monday 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Viewing Hours:
Sunday, 12:30 PM – Wednesday, 2:00 PM (These posters will be displayed for the duration of the meeting.)
Best of Professional (BOP) | Poster Forum 1
Monday 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM
Viewing Hours:
Sunday, 12:30 PM – Wednesday, 2:00 PM (These posters will be displayed for the duration of the meeting.)
Blue Ribbon Poster (BRP) | Poster Lounge
Blue ribbon posters will be organized into three poster sessions, with each session evaluated based on abstract, aesthetic appeal, and content. The winning poster in each session will be distinguished with a gold ribbon. Judging will occur at 12:00 PM, Sunday – Tuesday.
Sunday 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Viewing Hours: Sunday, 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Monday 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Viewing Hours: Monday, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Viewing Hours: Tuesday, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
(These posters will be rotated throughout the meeting.)
Expanding Horizons |Poster Forum 2
Tuesday 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM
Viewing Hours:
Sunday, 12:30 PM – Wednesday, 2:00 PM (These posters will be displayed for the duration of the meeting.)
General Poster Discussion (GPD) | Poster Lounge
General Poster Discussions will be scheduled across two sessions, taking place on Sunday and Tuesday.
GPD-A: Sunday 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Viewing Hours: Sunday, 12:30 PM – Monday, 4:30 PM
GPD-B: Tuesday 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Viewing Hours:
Tuesday, 9:00 AM – Wednesday, 2:00 PM (These posters will be rotated throughout the meeting.)
Education General Poster Discussion (GPD) | Poster Forum 1
Monday 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Viewing Hours:
Sunday, 12:30 PM – Wednesday, 2:00 PM (These posters will be displayed for the duration of the meeting.)
General Poster Viewing (GPV)
Viewable online only through the meeting app and website.
| FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICES
CONVENTION CENTER FOOD OUTLETS
Groundwork Coffee
Located on Level 1, outside of the Exhibit Hall serving your favorite morning coffee and grab and go foods, to include sandwiches, chips, fruit, candy, and beverages.
Sunday – Thursday 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Dining options are available at neighboring LA Live Plaza:
• The Agave Library at Sendero (Latin American)
• Corteza at Sendero (coastal cuisine, ceviche bar)
• Craft by Smoke and Fire (BBQ)
• Fixins Soul Kitchen (soul food)
• Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse (steakhouse)
• Glance Lobby Bar (wine and cocktails)
• Illy Caffe (coffee)
• Katsuya (sushi, Japanese)
• Lazy Dog Restaurant and Bar (American)
• Lena at Sendero (Argentine Steakhouse, Latin American)
• Lucky Strike (American, bowling)
• The Mixing Room (American)
• Savoca (a California Trattoria)
• Smashburger (burgers)
• Sol Agave tastes Mexico! (Mexican)
• Starbucks (coffee)
• Tom’s Watch Bar (American sports bar)
• Yard House (American)
EXHIBIT HALL LUNCH
Monday & Wednesday Vouchers
When applicable, a Monday and a Wednesday lunch voucher will be included with registration materials.
Additional tickets can be purchased at Registration. Thank You P-Cure Ltd. and Elekta for supporting this years lunch!
Vouchers are valid only during the following times (all menu items subject to change):
Monday 12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
Menu Options — choice of:
Turkey Sandwich with tomato, provolone cheese, lettuce and Italian dressing on a baguette, with a bag of chips and a beverage.
-OR-
Buffalo Cauliflower Wrap (VG/AG/DF) with vegan ranch on an avoiding gluten tortilla, with a bag of chips and a beverage.
-OR-
Roast Beef with horseradish cream on sourdough with a bag of chips and a beverage.
Special Meal Ticket Required:
Autumn Salad with sunflower seeds, pomegranate seeds, sweet potato squash with maple vinaigrette (GS/VG/V/DF/Halal) (salad includes a beverage).
Vouchers are valid only during the following times (all menu items subject to change):
Wednesday 12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
Menu Options — choice of:
Falafel Pita Wrap (VG) includes falafel, tomato, cucumber, and hummus in a pita wrap with a bag of chips and a beverage.
-OR-
Ham Sandwich with cheddar cheese, tomato, and lettuce on a hoagie roll with a bag of chips and a beverage.
-OR-
Chicken Sandwich with arugula, provolone cheese and cranberry aioli on focaccia bread with a bag of chips and a beverage.
-OR-
Special Meal Ticket Required:
Autumn Salad with sunflower seeds, pomegranate seeds, sweet potato squash with maple vinaigrette (GS/VG/V/DF/Halal) (salad includes a beverage).
AAP M ON-DEMAND
CONTENT A C CE S S
Meeting registrants access recorded content sooner than non-registrants.
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR YOU?
REGISTRANTS
Registrants, regardless of AAPM membership status, continue to have access to On-Demand recordings via the meeting platform for up to a year post-meeting as a benefit of their meeting registration.
NON-REGISTRANTS
AAPM Members will gain access one year after the meeting, and non-members will gain access t wo years after the meeting via the AAPM Virtual Library.
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Non-members may purchase the Online Education Credits Program one year after the meeting to access content via the AAPM Virtual Library. Non-members are eligible to earn CAMPEP MP CEC hours through available successful quiz completions.
REFRESHMENT BREAKS
Complimentary beverages will be served in the designated areas below at the Convention Center:
Exhibit Hall Break Areas
Sunday 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Opens 12:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Poster Break 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Monday 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM
Best in Physics Reception, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM supported by Sun Nuclear, a Mirion Medical Company
Tuesday 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM
Poster Break 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM
Level 2 Foyer Area
Wednesday 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Thursday 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
MAPS | LA CONVENTION CENTER LEVEL 1
EXHIBIT HALL
West Hall AB FOYER AREA
Registration
Donors Lounge
Member Resources
Career Services
First Aid
Security Office
SESSION ROOMS
President’s Symposium
Concourse 151
Concourse 152
CAREER INTERVIEWS 153C
Imaging
Therapy
Radiopharmaceuticals Professional 8:30 AM –10:30 AM
12:30 PM – 5:00 PM EXHIBIT HALL HOURS POSTER VIEWING
Viewable online via the meeting app and website BREAKS
3:15 PM – 3:45 PM Sun Nuclear, a Mirion Medical Company
Speaker: J Tracy Innovation Room
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM BLUE RIBBON POSTER Poster Lounge
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE | SUNDAY, JULY 21
Students and Trainees
AAPM Medical Physics Student Meeting: Navigating the Future: Staying Current in Medical Physics
Moderators: C. Eckrich, K. Huang | Speakers: B. Raaymakers, A. Bertolet, B. Pogue, C. McCollough | Room 152 9:30 AM –10:30 AM
10:30 AM –11:30 AM
11:30 AM –12:30 PM
Council Symposia
International Council Symposium: Global Medical Physics Activities: Where Are We Putting Our Emphasis; Capacity Building, Clinical Practice or Research?
Moderator: J. Palta | Speakers: J. Palta, S. Parker, S. Avery, J. Raffi, M. Sharma | Room 502A
Council Symposia
Education Council Symposium: Recruiting and Training the Next Generation of Medical Physicists
Moderator: J. Prisciandaro | Speakers: J. Prisciandaro, J. Pollard-Larkin, J. Dugas, C. Brunnquell | Room 502B
Council Symposia
Professional Council Symposium: Medical Physicist Workforce/Staffing – Approaches to a Complex Issue
Moderator: R. Milman | Speakers: D. Jordan, M. Ferenci, S. Gros | Room 502B
SNAP Oral: Therapeutic Planning, Delivery, Adaptation Segmentation Imaging SNAP Oral: Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging Breast Imaging Imaging SNAP Oral: Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging CT Part 2 Imaging SNAP Oral: Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging AI Methods for Image Reconstruction and Synthesis Therapy SNAP Oral: Image Guidance in Therapy Imaging for Treatment Verification and Assessment Radiopharmaceuticals SNAP Oral: Theranostics, Nuclear Medicine Segmentation and Quantitation
SNAP Oral: Radiation Physics, Dosimetry, Biology Proton and Particle Therapy Therapy SNAP Oral: Therapeutic Planning, Delivery, Adaptation AI and ML Dose Calculations
Imaging SNAP Oral: Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging Optical, Thermal, Ultrasonic, and Acoustic Imaging
Imaging SNAP Oral: Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging Imaging of Phantoms, Materials, and Anatomy & Physiology Professional SNAP Oral Challenges and Opportunities for Medical Physicists: Present and Future Therapy SNAP Oral: Image Guidance in Therapy MRgRT Radiopharmaceuticals SNAP Oral: Theranostics, Nuclear Medicine Clinical Applications and Deep Learning
Paul M. DeLuca Jr. Memorial Symposium: A Legacy of Science & Education
Moderators: B. Pogue, A. Perez-Andujar
Speakers: T. Mackie, B. Meyerand, M. Brandan, K. Langen
Therapy Scientific Session: Therapeutic Planning, Delivery, Adaptation Session in Memory of Edward (Ned) Sternick: Autoplanning
Imaging Symposium: Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging Advances in Data Science through MIDRC in the ARPA-H BDF: The Need for Curated, Diverse, Annotated and Scalable Imaging Data Commons to Enable Multi-Modal AI Research
Moderators: M. Giger, P. Kinahan
Speakers: M. McNitt-Gray, K. Myers, J. Fuhrman
Imaging Symposium: Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging AI for Image Generation: Do's and Dont's
Moderators: R. Ger, R. Munbodh
Speakers: X. Yang, M. Anastasio, H. Veeraraghavan
Imaging Symposium: Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging Navigating Patient Dose Inquiries and Practice Guidelines for Imaging Pregnant Patients
Moderators: E. Angel, C. Cagnon
Speakers: C. Paulbeck, B. Schwarz, D. Litmanovich, C. Cagnon
Professional Program: Professional Symposium Disability and Accessibility: Don’t Want to Say the Wrong Thing
Moderators: A. Molineu, E. Park
Speakers: L. Jones, A. Besemer, G. Eliason
Therapy Symposium: Image Guidance in Therapy Advances in Adaptive Photon Therapy
Moderators: H. Zhao, D. Han
Speakers: N. Nelson, T. Zhao, F. Su, D. Han
Radiopharmaceutical Symposium: Theranostics, Nuclear Medicine
ACR PET & NM Manual
Moderator: J. Wang Speakers: O. Mawlawi, J. Zhang
Therapy Symposium: Image Guidance in Therapy TED Style Talks
Moderator: M. Bazalova-Carter
Speakers: R. Milman, K. Otto, C. Grassberger, S. Sheehy, J. Adler, M. Mahesh
Therapy Scientific Session: Image Guidance in Therapy Adaptive Radiotherapy
10:15 AM –11:15 AM
Science Council Session: Innovations in Medical Physics
Moderators: K. Brock, J. Seuntjens
Speaker: J Feldman Innovation Room
Moderator | Speaker: I. Marsh
11:15 AM –12:15 PM
Therapy Symposium: Therapeutic Planning, Delivery, Adaptation Segmentation for Online Adaptive Radiotherapy: Challenges, Innovative Development, and Quality Assurance
Moderators: Y. Zhang, X. Qi
Speakers: X. Qi, H. Veeraraghavan, C. Cardenas, Y. Zhang
Therapy Symposium: Therapeutic Planning, Delivery, Adaptation In Memoriam of Peter Almond: The Future of Electron Radiation Therapy
Moderator: M. Mills
Speakers: J. Barkley, E. Schueler, J. Purdy, M. Mills
Imaging Symposium: Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging
CSI Radiology: Post-Mortem CT
Moderator: K. Kanal
Speakers: K. Kanal, N. Yarid
Imaging Symposium: Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging
The Anne and Donald Herbert Distinguished Lectureship in Modern Statistical Modeling
Moderator: H. Whitney
Speakers: M. Eckstein
Imaging Symposium: Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging Nuts and Bolts for Medical Physics Grant Funding
Moderators: X. Jia, J. Roeske
Speakers: X. Jia, H. Veeraraghavan, W. Ngwa, K. Sheng, S. Bright
Flash Forward: Roadmaps to the Clinical Translation
Moderators: R. Zhang, Y. Xiao
Speakers: J. Buchsbaum, J. Zou, S. Kry, A. Mascia, L. Jarvis
Therapy Symposium: Radiation Physics, Dosimetry, Biology AI and Other Advances in Quality Assurance
Moderators: M. Miften, S. Han-Oh
Speakers: M. Chan, G. Penoncello, E. Ford
Imaging Symposium: Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging
A New Frontier in Medical
Physics: Sustainability in Imaging
Moderator: A. Hernandez
Speakers: A. Hernandez, D. Carver, Y. Jung, N. Rafiei
Imaging Symposium: Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging Clinical Decision Making and Ethics in Imaging and Therapy: Practical Insights for Medical Physics
Moderator: H. Whitney
Speakers: D. DiCostanzo, M. Hyun, E. Krupinski
Imaging Symposium: Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging
AI for Breast Image Interpretation
Moderator: J. Lee
Speakers: K. Drukker, I. Sechopoulos, J. Lo
Professional Program: Professional Symposium
The Impact and Value of EDI in Medical Physics: How Have We Benefited and How Do We Keep the Momentum?
Moderator: J. Pollard-Larkin
Speakers: S. Avery, R. Castillo, K. Hendrickson, T. Roth, R. Howell
Professional Program: Professional Symposium Bridging the Leadership Gap: Increasing Representation of Women in Leadership Roles in Medical Physics
Moderator: I. Barreto
Speakers: E. Ford, J. Moran, J. Pursley, K. Kanal
Professional Program: Professional Symposium
Ensuring Ethical Excellence: Navigating the Use of ChatGPT in Academic Publishing
Moderator: S. Hedrick
Speakers: D. Low, P. Halvorsen, S. Hedrick
History Symposium
The History of MRI
Moderator: N. Yanasak
Speaker: W. Schalick
Radiopharmaceutical
Symposium: Theranostics, Nuclear Medicine
Activity Standards, Traceability
Moderator: D. Bergeron
Speakers: D. Bergeron, J. Sunderland, K. Ferreira
Therapy Symposium: Image Guidance in Therapy
Ultrasound in Real Time Adaptive Radiotherapy
Moderator: L. Xiang
Speakers: D. Hristov, T. Matsuura, L. Xiang Radiopharmaceutical Symposium: Theranostics, Nuclear Medicine
Standardization of PET and SPECT
Moderator: J. Zhang
Speakers: B. Kemp, S. Graves
Therapy Symposium: Image Guidance in Therapy
Everything You Want to Know about Imaging in Radiation
Therapy but Hesitate to Ask
Moderators: L. Cervino, M. Lin
Speakers: W. Cai, J. Deng, B. Aydogan
Radiopharmaceutical Symposium: Theranostics, Nuclear Medicine
WMIS-AAPM Symposium: Molecular Imaging in Theranostics
Moderator: C. Manning Speakers: C. Beinat, M. Nickels, E. Mittra
Moderator: J. Wang
Speakers: J. Wang, B. Hoppel, Y. Jin, J.Ramirez. Giraldo, N. Gujar, W. Wang
Reporting Early Clinical Outcomes of Spatially Fractionated Radiation Therapy (SFRT)
Moderator: D. Pokhrel
Speakers: D. Pokhrel, S. Mossahebi, J. Kavanaugh, K. Sheikh, A. Molineu
Professional Program: Professional Symposium
10:15 AM –11:15 AM
Treatment Machine Performance Analysis and Data Trending Software
Moderator: A. Schwarz
Speakers: L. Che Fru, V. Howard, D. Ritt, J.Tracy, G. Kim, M. Whitaker, A. Giuliacci, M.McCauley, M. Boone, N. Brand, D.Pavord, A. Pegram Innovation Room VENDOR SHOWCASE
Therapy Symposium: Therapeutic Planning, Delivery, Adaptation Recently Published Task Group Reports from Therapy Physics Committee
Moderator: S. Dieterich
Speakers: M. Aima, Z. Chen, B. Pogue
Imaging Symposium: Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging DICOM Essentials and Practical Applications for Medical Physicists
Moderator: J. Frimeth
Speakers: H. Oosterwijk, N. Bevins, J. Frimeth
Imaging Symposium: Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging
Joint AAPM-SIIM Symposium: Development, Translation, and Outlook for Machine Intelligence in Medical Imaging
Moderators: J. Siewerdsen, I. Reiser
Speakers: K. Brock, K. Andriole, E. Siegel
Imaging Symposium: Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging Pediatric Chest and Cardiac Imaging (Read w/ Expert)
Moderators: S. McKenney, M. Bostani
Speakers: P. Iskander, D. Carver, N. Artz
Professional Program: Professional Symposium
Chart Checking Workflows and Systems: Pros and Cons
Moderator: C. Buckey
Speakers: E. Clouser, J. O'Daniel, S. Luk
Professional Program: Professional Symposium
Optimizing Physician Peer Review Chart Rounds for Quality and Safety: The Essential Role of Medical Physicists
Moderators: J. Hoisak, I. Dragojevic
Speakers: A. Kapur, W. Duggar, E. Covington
Therapy Symposium: Image Guidance in Therapy Strategies for Clinically Implementing and Sustaining the Use of AI in Diagnosis and Radiation Therapy
Moderator: T. Purdie
Speakers: H. Whitney, S. Yoo, L. Conroy, R. Ger
Therapy Scientific Session: Image Guidance in Therapy
Quantitative Imaging in Radiotherapy
Radiopharmaceutical Symposium: Theranostics, Nuclear Medicine Updates in Nuclear Medicine Shielding
Moderator: K. Matthews Speakers: M. Oumano, D. Hintenlang, K. Little
Radiopharmaceutical
Symposium: Theranostics, Nuclear Medicine Rational Combination of Radiopharmaceutical Therapy With External Beam Radiotherapy
Speakers:
Polan,J. Humm, I. Marsh
Neurodiversity, Mental Health and the Rise of Burnout: Cultivating Mental Wellbeing at the Workplace
Moderator: G. Aldosary
Speakers: C. Thomas, E. Ford, D. Schofield
Professional Program: Professional Symposium
Entrustable Professional Activities
Therapy Symposium: Therapeutic Planning, Delivery, Adaptation Cardiac Radioablation for Ventricular Tachycardia Patients: Opportunities and Pitfalls
Moderators: M. Fast, G. Hugo
Speakers: P. Samson, M. Rosu-Bubulac, P. Keall
Imaging Symposium: Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging Session in Memory of Donovan Bakalyar: Appropriate Dose CT Imaging: Optimizing Protocols and Workflows towards Diagnostic Quality
Therapy Scientific Session: Therapeutic Planning, Delivery, Adaptation Advances in Therapy QA and Delivery Verification
Therapy Symposium: Therapeutic Planning, Delivery, Adaptation It's All in the Script! Resources for Writing Code and Implementing Automation
Moderators: C. Swanson, M. Barker
Speakers: M. Barker, B. Vincent, R. Cardan
Speakers: M. Vanderhoek, X. Duan, J. Solomon, I. Barreto, N. Murphy, E. Abadi, M. Medrano
Imaging Symposium: Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging mplementing Comprehensive Fluoroscopy Safety Programs: Achievable Best Practices for Physician Training; Radiation Dose Monitoring; and SRDL Case Follow-up, Review, and Analysis
Moderator: M. Supanich Speakers: A. Goode, E. Marshall, M. Supanich
Imaging Scientific Session: Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging
Therapy Symposium: Therapeutic Planning, Delivery, Adaptation Development, QA and Management of Less-Code and Code-Less Software
Moderator: R. Siochi
Speakers: R. Siochi, W. Keranen, R. Munbodh, G. Sharp, G. Salomons
Imaging Symposium: Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging Role of Spectral & DECT in the Clinic
Moderators: K. Little, A. Tao
Speakers: M. Jacobsen, S. Leng
Moderators|Speakers: P. Ramesh, M. Servati
4:30 PM –6:00 PM
Therapy Symposium: Therapeutic Planning, Delivery, Adaptation Collaborative Resident Education for Brachytherapy and Radiopharmaceuticals
Moderator: A. Baghwala
Speakers: S. Simiele, A. Besemer, A. Baghwala, R. Hobbs
Therapy Symposium: Therapeutic Planning, Delivery, Adaptation Current and Emerging Uses of Surface Guided Radiotherapy
Moderators: L. Cervino, D. Parsons
Speakers: G. Kim, D. Stanley, D. Parsons, M. Tallhamer
Imaging Symposium: Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging Road to Trustworthy AI: Uncertainty Management, Interpretability, and Beyond
Moderators: L. Ren, H. Whitney
Speakers: X. Yang, M. Moassefi, L. Ren, G. Chen
Imaging Symposium: Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging What the Medical Physicist Should Know about Breast Cancer Screening: Bi-RADS Classification, Breast Density, and MQSA Updates
Moderator: I. Reiser Speakers: I. Reiser, D. Ikeda, W. Geiser
Registrants,regardlessofAAPMmembershipstatus, continuetohaveaccesstoOn-Demandrecordingsvia themeetingplatformforuptoayearpost-meeting as a benefit of their meeting registration.
The Role of Hyperthermia in Multidisciplinary Cancer Care: What Every Medical Physicist Needs to Know
Moderator: M. Hurwitz
Speakers: R. Griffin, M. Guerrero, M. Hurwitz, W. Straube
Imaging Symposium: Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging ACR Updates for Imaging Physicists
Moderators: D. Gress, M. Oloniyo
Speakers: D. Gress, K. Hulme, X. Li, S. McKenney, M. Bostani, I. Barreto
Imaging Scientific Session: Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging AI for Image Formation
Professional Program: Professional Symposium
Enhancing Radiation Risk Communication - Bridging the Gap between Science and Society
Moderator: J. Pollard-Larkin
Speakers: D. Dahlstrom, M. Mahesh, T. Atwood, A. Kapadia
Therapy Scientific Session: Image Guidance in Therapy Proton Therapy Imaging
and New Therapies
Moderators: N. Maughan, S. Gallo Speakers: K. Cashon, C. Meyer, D. Adam
11:00 AM –12:00 PM
Biology
Carlo Modeling in Radiation Biology and Radiation Chemistry: Where We Are, What We Challenged and Where We Go
Moderator: J. Ramos-Mendez
Speakers: M. Missiaggia, J. Ramos-Mendez, R. Ortiz Therapy Scientific Session: Therapeutic Planning, Delivery, Adaptation Advancing New Frontiers
Therapy Scientific Session: Radiation Physics, Dosimetry, Biology Modeling and Radiobiology
Imaging Symposium: Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging New(ish) Frontier in Imaging Physics: CMS Quality Measure Reporting
Moderators: S. Brady, E. Thompson
Speakers: E. Samei, D. Gress
Therapy Symposium: Therapeutic Planning, Delivery, Adaptation AI in Adaptive Proton Therapy
Moderators: J. Kruse, Y. Lin
Speakers: F. Albertini, A. Lalonde, K. Brock
Imaging Scientific Session: Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging
Imaging Symposium: Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging AI for Image Formation in X-Ray Imaging
Moderator: B. De Man
Speakers: J. Stayman, E. Haneda, S. Ravishankar
Functional Imaging and Analysis Imaging Scientific Session: Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging AI in Image Analysis
Professional Program: Professional Symposium
Broadening the Horizons of Medical Physics: Exploring New Avenues
Moderators: Q. Chen, A. Anand
Speakers: J. Zhang, Q. Chen, A. Anand
Professional Program: Professional Symposium The Role of Medical Physics
Therapy Scientific Session: Image Guidance in Therapy Novel Imaging and Therapy Developments
Radiopharmaceutical Symposium: Theranostics, Nuclear Medicine
PET/CT Performance Evaluations
Moderator: T. Fisher
Speakers: N. Busse
Speakers:
Hours: Tuesday, 9:00 AM – Wednesday, 2:00 PM Education General Poster Discussion (GPD), Poster Forum 1
These posters will be displayed for the duration of the meeting.)
Expanding Horizons, Poster Forum 2
Tuesday 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM
Viewing Hours: Sunday, 12:30 PM – Wednesday, 2:00 PM These posters will be displayed for the duration of the meeting.)
General Poster Viewing (GPV) Viewable online only through the meeting app and website.
2024 AAPM CHAPTER HISTORY
POSTER PARTICIPANTS
Sunday–Wednesday
The AAPM History Committee would like to thank the following AAPM Chapters for preparing historical posters. Posters of historical record are important to AAPM and to its members as a means of reflection and pride from which such historical facts and past individual efforts can be shared to its members nationally. Posters are available for viewing Sunday–Wednesday in the Convention Center.
• Arizona Chapter
Jiajian Shen, Courtney Buckey, Yuxiang Zhou, Jonathan Thropay
• Connecticut (CAMPS) Chapter
Emily Draeger, Nicholas Mongillo, Christopher Serago, Roberto Perez Franco, Aaron Jones, Lauren Tressel
• Delaware Valley Chapter
Shannon O’Reilly, Laura Doyle, Virginia Lockamy, Teh Lin, Alexander Bredikin, Ahmed Eldib
• Florida Chapter
Elizabeth Bossart, Perry Johnson, Kenneth Cashon, Steven Herchko, Mark Artz
• Great Lakes Chapter
Michael Huberts, Karen Snyder, Ian Gallagher, Cory Knill, Alan Mayville, Joshua Kim
• Mid-Atlantic Chapter
David Schlesinger, Sarah Scarboro, Lisa (Lindsay) Whitelock, Fionnbarr O’Grady, Tianjun Ma, Sina Mossahebi
• New England Chapter
Ross Berbeco, Konrad Nesteruk, Yulia Lyatskaya, Christopher Melhus, Emilie Soisson, David (Bo) McClatchy III, John Rossman
Dennis Stanley, Oreolutomiwa (Tomi) Ogunleye, Ali Fatemi, Anuj Kapadia, Michelle Rokni, David Piantino
• Southern California Chapter
Tyler Fisher, Jessica Clements, Chengyu Shi, Zhilei Shen, David Hoffman, Talon Thompson
• Southwest Chapter
Joseph Dugas, Adam Melancon, Arjit K. Baghwala, Julianne Pollard-Larkin, Sara Thrower, Kenneth (Kip) Matthews II
• Upstate New York Chapter
Anant Gopal, Matthew Webster, Elizabeth Hilliard, James Steinman, Naveed Islam
THANK YOU!
AAPM would like to express its sincere thanks to the following exhibitors for their contributions and support of the 2024 AAPM Annual Meeting & Exhibition:
• Accuray, Inc. (Booth #939)
Connection Lounge
• American Institute of Physics
New Professional Symposium Break | Student and Trainees Luncheon |Student and Trainees Night Out
• LAP of America Laser Applications, LLC (Booth #629)
Session Room
• Linax Technologies (Booth #522)
Student and Trainees Luncheon
• MIM Software, Inc. (Booth #1039)
30-Second Ads
• P-Cure Ltd. (Booth #1624)
Boxed Lunches | Vendor Showcase
• Radformation (Booth #807)
Convention Center Banners | Registration Badge Lanyard
• Radiological Imaging Technology, Inc. (Booth #919)
30-Second Ads | Convention Center Banners
• Siemens Healthineers (Booth #719)
Vendor Showcase
• Sun Nuclear, a Mirion Medical Company (Booth #1107)
Convention Center Banner | Hotel Key Cards | Monday Best In Physics Reception | President Symposium | Vendor Showcase
• University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Medical Physics (Booth #1543) Residency Fair
• Varian, A Siemens Healthineers Company / Siemens Healthineers (Booth #719)
Linac Training
| SOCIAL PROGRAM
BADGE SCANNING FOR ENTRY!
Instead of relying on paper tickets, we have implemented scanners to grant access to all sessions and special events. You must wear your badge throughout the event to be scanned and granted entry to session rooms and events. Please check the agenda that printed with your badge to see the events and tickets associated with your registration.
Meal Vouchers & Drink Tickets
When applicable, Monday & Wednesday lunch vouchers, event specialty meals, and alcoholic drink tickets will still be printed along with your badge. It is important to remember to bring these tickets with you to the events.
Guests 21+:
Access includes the exhibit hall, session rooms, and the Guest Welcome Center. Must be registered and purchase the appropriate item to attend social events.
Guests 12-17 years:
Access includes the exhibit hall, session rooms, and the Guest Welcome Center, but must be always accompanied by a registered attendee. Must be registered and purchase the appropriate item to attend social events.
Guests 0-11 years:
Access includes the Guest Welcome Center, but must be always accompanied by a registered attendee. Must be registered and purchase the appropriate item to attend social events.
Event-Only Guests:
All individuals intending to join the Awards Ceremony and Reception and/or the Night Out must be registered for the event and purchase a ticket. This registration type does not grant access to the exhibit hall, sessions or the Guest Welcome Center.
FINAL COMPETITION
Wednesday, July 24
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Room 408B
Los Angeles Convention Center
Join us as the AAPM Chapter Communication Competition preliminary winners battle it out with a three-minute presentation sharing the significance of their science.
Participants will be judged by a non-physicist panel on three equally weighted categories:
Comprehension/Content
park.
Your digital ticket will be your entrance into the park, plus a credit of $35.00 to spend at the ballpark food concessions.
Transportation will be provided to/from the stadium.
Buses depart from the JW Marriott Hotel starting at 6:00 PM and will return you to hotels that are in the official AAPM room block.
Please be prepared to show your digital ticket to board the bus to the stadium.
Bags, backpacks, large purses, etc. are not permitted in the stadium. Only clear plastic bags smaller than 12”X12”X6”, and non-clear wristlets/ clutches no larger than 5”x8”x2” are permitted and subject to search.
| 2024 EXHIBITORS GUIDE
AAPM ACTIVITIES
AAPM Member Services Center membership@aapm.org www.aapm.org
Got a question? Need an answer? We're here to help. Whether it has something to do with your membership or you just want to learn more about the programs and services offered by AAPM, we welcome any and all questions and look forward to personally welcoming you to Los Angeles, CA.
AAPM Career Services Center careers@aapm.org careers.aapm.org
AAPM Career Services (careers.aapm.org) brings medical physics job seekers and hiring employers together via a feature-rich online job site. At the AAPM Annual Meeting & Exhibition, the traditional free on-site job listing, and resume bulletin boards will be available. In addition, there will be an interview room open for reservations for when you find that perfect candidate.
AAPM Education & Research Fund (E&R) Donors Lounge www.aapm.org/education/edfundintro.asp
Need a relaxing place between sessions to take a well-deserved break, catch-up on emails, or relax with other attendees? The Donors Lounge can offer a welcome respite throughout the Annual Meeting. Contributors to the E&R Fund are welcomed with hot and cold beverages, use of charging stations for phones and laptops, and comfortable seating on which to relax.
The following companies are participating in the AAPM 66th Annual Meeting & Exhibition. Check out the new online Buyers Guide Directory to see company descriptions, products and more!
PARTICIPATING EXHIBITORS
decimal, LLC
121 Central Park Pl. Sanford, FL 32771 www.dotdecimal.com
LAP of America Laser Applications, LLC 629 161 Commerce Rd. #3 Boynton Beach, FL 33426 www.lap-laser.com
Leo Cancer Care 519 Unit 1-2 Woodbridge House, Chapel Rd. Horley RH69NW United Kingdom www.leocancercare.com/ Grace Hart-Coombes +44 752-894-6947 | grace.hart-coombes@leocancercare.com
Rotunda Scientific Technologies 520 402 West Broadway Ste. 400-50B San Diego, CA 92101 www.rotundascitech.com/ Alexandra Hoffmann 330-906-3403 | alexandra@rotundascitech.com
RTI Group North America 831 33 Jacksonville Rd., Bldg. 1 Towaco, NJ 07082 www.rtigroup.com
Sun Nuclear, a Mirion Medical Company 1107 3275 Suntree Blvd. Melbourne, FL 32940 www.sunnuclear.com marketing@sunnuclear.com
Team Best Global / 607 & 707 Best Medical International 7643 Fullerton Rd. Springfield, VA 22153 www.teambest.com
Manny Subramanian
703-451-2378 | manny@teambest.com
Theragenics 1215
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UT MD Anderson Cancer Center 1425 1515 Holcombe Blvd., Room B1.4832, Unit 94
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First look at MR Sim on MAGNETOM Free.Max RT Edition
Wednesday, July 24th 9:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Presenter: Joshua Kim, PhD Henry Ford Health, Detroit, MI siemens-healthineers.us
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