Poster Information

Best in Physics (BIP) posters represent science abstracts that received the highest scores during the review process. These presentations highlight outstanding research and advances in medical physics.

• Authors deliver oral presentations within the meeting program in addition to their posters.
• During their scheduled poster timeslot, presenting authors are available to interact with attendees and discuss their work.
• BIP posters are featured in the Poster Theater and can also be viewed throughout the week in the Exhibit Hall and online via the meeting app and website.

Best of Professional (BOP) posters recognize professional abstracts that received the highest scores during the review process, showcasing excellence in professional practice, implementation, and operations.

• Presenting authors are available during their scheduled poster timeslot to answer questions and discuss their work.
• BOP posters are featured in the Poster Lounge, creating a natural gathering point for practice-focused conversations.
• Posters can be viewed throughout the week in the Exhibit Hall and online through the meeting app and website.

Blue Ribbon Posters (BRP) are science abstracts recognized as the highest-scored and most engaging proffered posters, highlighting particularly impactful or innovative work.

• Presenting authors are available during scheduled poster timeslots to engage with attendees and answer questions.
• BRP posters are featured in the Poster Lounge and are easy to identify as a destination for high-impact research.
• Posters can also be viewed throughout the week in the Exhibit Hall and online via the meeting app and website.

General Poster Discussions (GPD) include a select group of high-scoring posters identified by the Program Directors as being of special interest to attendees across the scientific, professional, and education programs.

• GPD sessions provide structured time for questions and in-depth discussion with authors.
• These posters are featured in the Poster Lounge and highlighted in the program as a point of focus.
• They can also be viewed throughout the week in the Exhibit Hall and online through the meeting app and website.

Expanding Horizons posters feature work that broadens perspectives, explores emerging areas, or highlights novel applications and new directions within the field.

• Designed to showcase ideas that may be exploratory, interdisciplinary, or forward-looking.
• Featured in the Poster Lounge during scheduled sessions that encourage discovery and conversation.
• Available for viewing in the Exhibit Hall and online through the meeting app and website.

Digital Poster Viewing (DPV) features a select group of high-scoring posters highlighted by the Program Directors as being of special interest to attendees of the scientific, professional, and education programs.

• These posters are available online only through the meeting app and website.
• No physical posters are displayed onsite for this category.
• Attendees can view DPV content at their convenience using the online platform, during and after the meeting.

Location and Viewing Hours

• Location Hall C, Exhibit Hall
• Viewing Hours Sunday – Tuesday  ·  9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

What to Expect

• Posters are visually engaging presentations of research, projects, or innovations.
• Each poster typically includes a title, author(s), summary, methods, results, and key takeaways.
• Many posters are accompanied by authors who are available for questions and discussion.
• Posters are organized by topic or session to help you find areas of interest.
• Expect to spend about 3–10 minutes per poster depending on the level of detail and your familiarity with the topic.

Quick Tips for Viewing Posters

• Plan ahead. Check the poster listings or map to find topics that interest you before you arrive in Hall C.
• Engage with authors. Ask questions and discuss their work — it is a great networking opportunity and often the best way to understand the details.
• Take notes. Capture key insights or contact information for follow-up so you can revisit ideas after the meeting.
• Be respectful. Allow others space to view and read posters, and avoid blocking the aisle during longer conversations.
• Allocate time. Some posters are detailed — spend a few minutes at each to get the main points rather than trying to read every word.
• Explore and discover. Leave time to walk the aisles, skim titles, and stop when something unexpected catches your eye.

Best in Physics (BIP)

• Display area: 7.67' W × 3.67' H (92" × 44" usable surface).
• Recommended format: Wide Poster Template (landscape style).

Best of Professional (BOP), Blue Ribbon Posters (BRP), General Poster Discussions (GPD), Expanding Horizons

• Display area: 3.67' W × 3.67' H (44" × 44" usable surface).
• Recommended format: Square Poster Template.

Please verify your assigned category (BIP, BOP, BRP, GPD, or Expanding Horizons) and design your poster to fit the corresponding usable surface area.

AAPM encourages you to use the meeting templates to promote consistency and readability, but you are welcome to use your own design as long as it fits the required dimensions.

Available templates

• Wide Poster Template (recommended for Best in Physics).
• Square Poster Template (recommended for BOP, BRP, GPD, Expanding Horizons).

You can link the bullets above to downloadable files or a template page in the online program once those resources are finalized.

You may use any printing service you prefer, or print your poster yourself and bring it to the meeting. Presenters are responsible for arranging printing, transporting or picking up posters, and mounting them in the Exhibit Hall.

Local printing options

• Colorific Digital Printing Solutions
  195 W 7th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1L8, Canada
  604-879-1511
• Colour Time Printing & Digital Imaging
  1066 W Hastings St #150, Vancouver, BC V6E 3X1, Canada
  604-682-8307
• Minuteman Press
  325 Howe St B301, Vancouver, BC V6C 3N2, Canada
  604-685-0016
• Multigraphics Ltd.
  3823 Still Creek Ave, Burnaby, BC V5C 4E2, Canada
  604-437-8444
• Poster and Sign Printing in Vancouver (Open 24/7)
  Marine Building, 355 Burrard Street, #1000
  778-706-7337

Be sure to allow enough time for file preparation, proofing, and pickup or delivery, especially if you plan to print after arriving in Vancouver.