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Celebrating Excellence in Medical Physics
Awards and Honors
AAPM proudly recognizes the contributions made to the profession of medical physics by its many distinguished members. Through its Awards and Honors program, AAPM celebrates eminent careers, professional achievement, and exceptional service through honors such as the William D. Coolidge Gold Medal, the Edith H. Quimby Lifetime Achievement Award, and AAPM Fellow status, among others. Explore the full range of awards, browse past Awards and Honors Ceremony programs, or submit a nomination to recognize a deserving colleague.
Grants and Fellowships
AAPM's Grants and Fellowships program supports students, trainees, and early-career professionals pursuing innovation and advancement in medical physics. These opportunities provide funding for research, professional development, mentorship, and travel, helping aspiring and emerging medical physicists build the skills and connections needed to thrive in the field. From travel grants and research seed funding to fellowships supporting graduate study, AAPM invests in the next generation of leaders in medical physics.
Mentorship and Leadership
Strong mentorship is at the heart of a thriving medical physics community. AAPM connects members at every career stage through its mentorship opportunities, helping professionals grow their careers while strengthening the profession as a whole. Through the Medical Physics Leadership Academy, AAPM provides leadership and management training tailored to medical physicists, helping members build the interpersonal, professional, and executive skills needed to lead within their organizations and the profession.
Career Services
AAPM Career Services helps medical physicists navigate every stage of their career journey, from job searching to professional growth. Members can browse specialized job listings across disciplines such as radiation oncology, diagnostic imaging, dosimetry, and health physics, and access resources for resume building, interview preparation, and career branding. AAPM also offers in-person career support, including resume posting and ad boards, at its Annual Meeting & Exhibition.