Awards & Honors Committee Call for Nominations
Deadline - All nominations must be received by October 15, 2008.
Address nomination applications to:
AAPM Awards and Honors Committee
One Physics Ellipse
College Park MD 20740-3846
nvazquez@aapm.org
Applicants will be notified of decisions by June 15, 2009. Recipients will be honored at the AAPM Awards and Honors Ceremony and Reception during the 51st Annual Meeting in Anaheim, California in the year 2009.
William D. Coolidge Award
This award recognizes an AAPM member for an eminent career in medical physics.
Primary Criteria
- Significant impact upon the scientific practice of medical physics, and
- Significant influence on the professional development of the careers of other medical physicists, and
- Demonstrated leadership in national and/or international organizations, with specific emphasis on AAPM activities.
Nomination Procedure
- Submission of nomination letter and Curriculum Vitae.
- Letters of support from three (or more) other AAPM members.
AAPM Award for Achievement in Medical Physics
This award recognizes AAPM members whose careers have been notable based on their outstanding achievements.
Primary Criteria
- Outstanding career achievements in medical physics science, or education, or organizational/professional activities.
Nomination Procedure
- Submission of nomination including supporting evidence of outstanding achievement in one of the three areas of medical physics.
- Letters of support from three (or more) other AAPM members.
AAPM Fellows - ONLINE SUBMISSION PROCESS ONLY!!
(Open through October 15, 2008)
http://www.aapm.org/memb/nominate/
The category of Fellow is established to honor members who have made significant contributions through one or more of the following:
- Service to the AAPM
- The advancement of medical physics knowledge based upon independent original research or development
- Medical physics educational activities, especially in regard to the education and training of medical physicists, medical students, medical residents and allied health personnel
- Leadership in the practice of medical physics
Nomination Requirements
- Nominated either by a Chapter of the Association, or by any two Fellows of the Association. Nominations made by a Chapter shall be signed by the President of the Chapter and be accompanied by signed letters of support of the nomination by two Fellows.
- Individuals must be Full Members of the AAPM for at least ten years prior to being eligible for election to Fellow.
Please contact Marty Weinhous, Chair of Awards and Honors Committee, at weinhom@ccf.org , if a support letter from a non-AAPM member needs to be submitted for the application.
Awards
& Honors Committee
Call for Competitive Applications for Travel Grants
AAPM Awards and Honors Committee
Deadline - All applications must be received by October 15, 2008.
Address Travel Grant applications to:
AAPM Awards and Honors Committee
One Physics Ellipse
College Park MD 20740-3846
nvazquez@aapm.org
Applicants will be notified of decisions by June 15, 2009. Recipients will be honored at the AAPM Awards and Honors Ceremony and Reception during the 51st Annual Meeting in Anaheim, California in the year 2009.
AAPM-IPEM Medical
Physics Travel Grant
This grant is made annually to a U.S. AAPM member who shows evidence of an active scientific career in medical physics. The purpose of this grant is to promote communications and professional partnerships between U.S. AAPM members and IPEM members from the United Kingdom.
Primary Criteria:
- Practicing medical physics for at least 5 years.
- Travel to United Kingdom for 14 to 21 days between July, 2009 and July, 2010.
- Submit report suitable for publication in AAPM Newsletter and appropriate receipts for reimbursement.
Application Procedure:
- Applicant should send curriculum vitae and letter detailing anticipated professional development as a result of this travel, and five suggested topics for lectures to be presented during their visit to the U.K., to the AAPM Awards and Honors Committee (address above) along with a list of proposed facilities to be visited and professional contacts at those facilities.
The grant is supported by a private donation. In addition, this grant will include , £400 from the Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine and $1,250 from AAPM towards expenses incurred in the U.K.