The American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) welcomes media coverage of posters, abstracts, and presentations at the 66th Annual Meeting and Exhibition. While there will not be an official newsroom onsite, qualified media may attend at no charge with the intention of reporting on news from the meeting. Registration is required to obtain a press badge that will allow entry to all scientific presentations and technical exhibits.

Journalists covering the AAPM Meeting are asked to abide by embargoes noted on any media materials sent by AAPM, its exhibitors or speakers and not report on the research or announcement prior to the embargoed date.

Journalists who wish to create and/or distribute an audio or visual recording, MUST obtain permission from the speaker prior to recording.

Distribution of printed materials during the show is prohibited. Literature bins are available for the distribution of printed materials. Please seek AAPM Meeting authorization prior to stocking the literature bin with promotional materials.

About AAPM and Medical Physicists

The American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) is the premier organization in medical physics, a broadly-based scientific and professional discipline encompassing physics principles and applications in biology and medicine whose mission is to advance the science, education, and professional practice of medical physics. Medical physicists contribute to the effectiveness of radiological imaging procedures by assuring radiation safety and helping to develop improved imaging techniques (e.g., mammography CT, MR, Ultrasound). They contribute to development of therapeutic techniques (e.g., prostate implants, stereotactic radiosurgery), collaborate with radiation oncologists to design treatment plans, and monitor equipment and procedures to ensure that cancer patients receive the prescribed dose of radiation to the correct location. Medical physicists are responsible for ensuring that imaging and treatment facilities meet the rules and regulations of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and various state regulatory agencies. AAPM represents over 9,500 medical physicists.

Registration can be obtained using the Media Registration Form. Upon approval, you will receive a confirmation email.

American Association of Physicists in Medicine will honor AAPM award winners during the Awards and Honors Ceremony, held Monday, July 22nd, followed by a light reception. Please remember to register for this event.

Individuals who do not qualify for complimentary media registration include, but are not limited to the following:

• Book authors.
• Freelance writers not on assignment or employed by non-news organizations.
• Non-editorial employees of news organizations (including CEOs, presidents, vice presidents, publishers, associate/assistant publishers, advertising, marketing, public relations, or sales staff).
• Companies/organizations producing publications, videos and/or other items for the purpose of marketing, advertising, financial analysis, or public relations.
• Consultants who develop, write, or edit a corporate newsletter or similar publication for their own firm or another firm.
• Financial analysts and consultants.
• Exhibitors.

Online Media

• Editorial content must be independent of advertising/sponsorship.
• An editorial board must oversee the site and its contents.
• Advertising must be identified as such.
• If the website is sponsored, the site must have multiple sponsors. All sponsors must be identified as such.
• The site must appear on and be tracked by commercial media databases.
• Online media must provide links to their website and sample of recent articles.

Please contact Justin Stewart, AAPM Director, Programs.

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