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TU-G-211-01: New Member Symposium
M Mills1,2, M Woodward1,2
1James Graham Brown Cancer Center, Louisville, KY.
Medical Physics
|May 19, 2017
Summary
New AAPM members can attend a symposium to learn about resources, involvement, and the medical physics workforce. This event offers networking and insights for early-career professionals.
Area of Science:
- Medical Physics
- Professional Development
Background:
- New members of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) may feel overwhelmed by the organization's scope.
- Understanding available member benefits and opportunities is crucial for early-career professionals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide new AAPM members with essential information about the association.
- To facilitate networking and professional growth for emerging medical physicists.
- To offer insights into the current U.S. medical physics workforce landscape.
Main Methods:
- A New Member Symposium will be held at the AAPM national meeting.
- Presentations will cover AAPM structure, website navigation, and workforce analysis.
- Networking opportunities with AAPM Council committee chairs will be provided.
Main Results:
- Attendees will gain knowledge of AAPM resources and involvement pathways.
- Information on the U.S. medical physics workforce, including staffing and residency data, will be presented.
- New professionals can expand their professional network.
Conclusions:
- The symposium is a valuable opportunity for new AAPM members to acclimate and engage.
- Understanding the workforce dynamics is critical for career planning in medical physics.
- Active participation in AAPM can enhance professional development and career trajectory.
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