American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM)

Founded in 1958, AAPM advances medicine through excellence in medical physics, the science behind safer, more effective cancer treatment and medical imaging. 9,411 members. 81 countries. One mission: better patient care through physics. AAPM sets the standards for radiation oncology and medical imaging safety, drives research that improves treatment accuracy, and educates the physicists working behind the scenes of modern medicine. Headquartered in Alexandria, VA, AAPM publishes two leading journals (Medical Physics and Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics) and hosts two major scientific meetings each year: the Spring Clinical Meeting and the Annual Meeting. 2027 Meetings: Spring Clinical Meeting | April 10–13, 2027, Denver, CO Summer School | June 24 – 29, 2027, Boston, MA Annual Meeting & Exhibition | July 25–28, 2027, Columbus, OH AAPM offers several membership options: Full, General, Associate, and Affiliate, each with access to journal subscriptions, discounted meeting registration, career services, continuing education credits, and a network of over 20 regional chapters. Learn more and apply online at www.aapm.org/memb.