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2028 Requests for Proposal

The AAPM Summer School Subcommittee is pleased to announce its annual Request for Proposals (RFP) for Summer School topics. This RFP provides an opportunity for potential Summer School Program Directors to submit their ideas and intentions for the 2028 program.

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The AAPM Summer School, established in 1969, addresses the growing need for continuing education within the association. It has since become a cornerstone in fulfilling both the short- and long-term educational goals of AAPM while also generating surplus funds that benefit the organization.

Each year, the Summer School strives to:

  • Bridge the gap between research and clinical practice.
  • Provide Continuing Education Credits (e.g., MPCEC).
  • Publish the proceedings of the school.
  • Offer tutorial and small-group workshop experiences led by field experts.
  • Foster an environment that encourages collaboration between early-career and experienced medical physicists, promoting communication and goodwill.

Programs are hosted at colleges or universities, with most attendees, including Program Directors and Faculty, staying in on-campus dorm-style accommodations. This setting fosters an open and collegial atmosphere for discussion and networking.

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Submission

Note: For FY2028, the Summer School Committee recognizes that it is approaching the time to offer a school focused on brachytherapy if a satisfactory proposal were submitted but other topics will also be considered.

Submission:

All proposals for the 2028 AAPM Summer School must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on Friday, May 22, 2026.

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Proposal Requirements

Each proposal must include the following information:

  • Submitter Information
  • Program Type
  • Subject/Title
  • Short Description: Provide a rationale for proposing this topic.
  • Content Coverage: Has this material been covered in other specialty meeetings
  • Learning Objectives
  • Session List and Program Schedule
  • Consent Statement
  • Preferred Location
  • Facilities and Materials Required
  • Expected Number of Attendees: Provide justification
  • Virtual Adaptabilty
  • Proposed Program Director(s)
    • Include the Program Director’s experience with organizing similar meetings.
  • Number of Proposed Faculty
    • No more than one faculty member per two didactic hours. Faculty are encouraged to cover multiple sessions / chapters.
    • Detail the faculty selection process.
    • Indicate whether any of the proposed faculty members have lectures that are already available in the AAPM Virtual Library.

A schedule template for a typical day is available for your convenience. We highly recommend structuring your program around this format. Proposals that include a complete program schedule will be given preference. For guidance on best practices, such as the feasibility of hands-on workshops, please contact SummerSchool@aapm.org before the submission deadline.

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Review Process

The AAPM Summer School Subcommittee will carefully evaluate all complete proposals. Final selection of the topic, content, program directors, and speakers will be determined based on several factors, including the quality of the submission and its relevance to clinical practice. Please note that topics repeating or closely resembling those from previous years will not be selected. The Subcommittee reserves the right to combine or reclassify proposals as needed.

We look forward to your innovative and impactful proposals!