AAMD 35th Annual Meeting

Sunday, June 13 – Thursday, June 17, 2010
Hilton Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN

Registration Is Open!

Download the Annual Meeting Schedule

Check Out the New Contouring Workshops!

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See the Minnesota Twins vs. the Colorado Rockies while You’re in Minneapolis

Educational Sessions

Click here to access the educational session presentations.

Confirmed speakers and topics include:

Peer Review in Radiation Therapy: Robert Adams, EdD., CMD
Reimbursement Revisited - 2010 Billing & Coding: Sally Eggleston, MBA, RT(R)
SBRT: Treatment Planning and Immobilization: Rachel Hackett, CMD, RT(T)
Adaptive Radiotherapy As Applied to A Ring Gantry Platform: Steve Jacobs
Image-Guided Radiation Therapy: Benefits and Limitations: Faiz Khan, PhD
The Clinical Rationale for Proton Therapy: Andrew Lee, MD
IMRT Lung Benchmarks and Limitations for Thoracic Malignancies: Matthew Palmer, MBA, CMD

For registration questions, contact Shawn Lavoie, the AAMD Conference Planner at: Phone: 1-888-5-STEELE (783353) E-mail: AAMD@steelemeetings.com For all other meeting questions, contact the Administrative Conference Committee at: Minneapolis2010@medicaldosimetry.org

Special Workshops

Enhance your contouring skills! In response to our members' requests, two hands-on contouring workshops have been added to this year's annual meeting schedule.

Saturday, June 12:
Workshop #1: Contouring Pelvis
2:00 - 2:45 pm Lecture: Review of Pelvic Anatomy - Dr. Art Boyer
2:45 - 3:45 pm Contouring Pelvis/Hands-on Computer Skills Development - Nishele Lenards, CMD, and Matt Palmer, CMD

Workshop #2: Contouring Head and Neck
4:00 - 4:45 pm Lecture: Review of Head and Neck Anatomy - Dr. Art Boyer
4:45 - 5:45 pm Contouring Head and Neck/Hands-on Computer Skills Development - Nishele Lenards, CMD,
and Matt Palmer, CMD
(Note: Each workshop has been approved for 2 MDCB credits.)

Each workshop is $75 - OR - register for both workshops for $130. (Note that these workshops are NOT included in the full meeting registration.) For more information, click here:

The workshops require pre-registration via the AAMD online meeting registration system. Register Now. Space is limited, so register early!

Please note: If you register for a Contouring Workshop, you are required to bring your laptop to the event. Software will be provided prior to the meeting. The EduCase™ program and the CT and MRI studies, as well as additional practices, will be provided on a USB thumb-drive that you will keep after the workshop.

JRCERT Accreditation Seminar
Saturday, June 12, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
This seminar is appropriate for program officials and others who participate in the accreditation process and is particularly helpful for those who are in the process of preparing a self-study report. Participation in the seminar facilitates understanding of the JRCERT accreditation process, the JRCERT accreditation standards, and the Guide for Program Analysis. Registration is limited to 25 participants, with no more than 3 officials from any single JRCERT accredited program.

Interim Report Session
Saturday, June 12, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
JRCERT staff will discuss methods for preparing and submitting an Interim Report and participants will have an opportunity to ask questions. To register for the JRCERT Accreditation Seminar, go to: http://www.jrcert.org/calendar.html

AAMD/ROR Challenge Plan
Monday, June 14, 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Participate in the 2010 AAMD/ROR Challenge Plan! See complete details at: http://www.roresources.com/aamd.html

Then join us for the announcement of the winners of the 2010 AAMD/ROR Challenge Plan on Sunday, June 13 during the AAMD Annual Meeting and for these special Monday workshops, which will provide a hands-on analysis of the Challenge Plan (GYN IMRT). Each workshop will be vendor-specific to the Pinnacle, Eclipse and CMS planning systems. There will be an evaluation of the dataset and tumor volumes, a brief scholarly article review of the GYN IMRT perspectives and an in-depth analysis of critical structure inclusion and contouring. The workshops will also include a dialogue on ROR’s vendor-specific tips and tricks for GYN IMRT cases, as well as an opportunity to work with representatives from each vendor to enhance your knowledge base of GYN IMRT. The workshops are included with regular meeting registration, but pre-registration is required. See the online registration system or printed registration form to sign up.

Registration Fees

Click here to download a Meeting Highlights and Registration Brochure, including mail/fax registration form (PDF)

Exhibitors and Sponsors: Don’t miss this opportunity to reach more than 400 medical dosimetry and radiation oncology professionals. Enjoy a lively Welcome Reception and daily coffee breaks in the Exhibit Hall, along with access to the educational sessions for continuous networking. Reconnect with your current clients and meet new prospects at this dynamic meeting. Click here to download a full Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities Brochure (PDF) For more exhibit and sponsorship information, contact Stacey Wilson, AAMD Director of Marketing at: Phone: 703-234-4081 E-mail: swilson@drohanmgmt.com

Hotel Information:

Ground Transportation to the Hilton Minneapolis
from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP):

Go to the Ball Game with Your AAMD Colleagues!

2011 Annual Meeting

St. Louis, Missouri
Sunday, June 12 - Thursday, June 16
Hyatt Regency St. Louis Riverfront

For more information, contact: aamd@medicaldosimetry.org