American College of Medical Physics Vision

American College of Medical Physics Vision John Horton History W. Grant, Professional Aspects of Medical Physics  Idea of separate organization to address professional issues discussed by AAPM members in 1972 and approved by 69% of membership.  Committee recommended formation of the American Academy of Medical Physics (AAMP)  AAPM created Professional Council History W. Grant, Professional Aspects of Medical Physics  In 1979 AAPM surveyed membership to determine if should increase activity in attempting to influence legislation & regulation.  Survey results were 311 yea, 11 nay  In 1981, AAPM Ad Hoc Committee on Professionalism recommended forming ACMP. History W. Grant, Professional Aspects of Medical Physics  November 1981 AAPM Board of Directors voted to provided $5000 support for ACMP Constituting Board.  In 1982 AAPM Board of Directors voted to support ACMP: 26 yea, 1 nay, and 3 abstain  In 1983, ACMP Board of Chancellors formed with at least one member from each AAPM chapter. History  Complementary organizations based on many medical groups with both professional and scientific societies, e.g., ACR/RSNA and ACR/ASTRO. ACMP Bylaws Objectives, Vision  Enhance the quality of the practice of medical physics  Engage in professional activities for the benefit of the medical physics community  Promote the continuing competence of practitioners of medical physics Professional Issues Ad Hoc Committee Defining Medical Physicists Clinical Practice Education Continuing Competence Economics Governmental Relations Professional Issues Ad Hoc Committee Practice Models Ethics Liability Public Relations Professional Relations Definition of Medical Physicists  Definition of a Qualified Medical Physicist  Support of Licensure  Scope of Practice  ACMP Commissions – Commission on Credentials – Commission on Professional Practice Clinical Practice Education  Annual Meetings  Review Courses  Workshops  Symposia  Practice Guidelines  Support of CAMPEP Clinical Practice Education  ACMP Commissions/Committees – Commission on Credentials – Commission on Professional Practice – Meeting Committee Continuing Competence  Mammography Workshops  Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics  Support of ABMP in non-traditional areas  Endorsement of ABR - ABMP Working Agreement Continuing Competence  ACMP Commissions – Commission on Credentials – Commission on Communications Economics  Support of Abt Studies  ACMP Commissions – Commission on Professional Practice Governmental Relations  Consumer Assurance of Radiologic Excellence (CARE) Bill  NRC meeting on training and education for NRC recognition of Specialty Boards  ACMP Commissions – Commission on Professional Practice – Commission on Credentials Practice Models  Commission on Professional Practice – Reimbursements Committee Ethics  Professional Symposia at Annual Meetings  ACMP Commissions/Committees – Commission on Credentials – Commission on Professional Practice – Ethics Committee Legal Issues  Professional Symposia  ACMP Commissions/Committees – Commission on Credentials – Commission on Professional Practice Public Relations  Sponsored Textbook – Professional Aspects of Medical Physics  Developing Grant for PR video  ACMP Commissions/Committees – Commission on Communications – Public Relations Committee Professional Relations  Liaisons to other radiological societies  JACMP  Newsletter  Web Site Professional Relations  ACMP Commissions/Committees – Commission on Communications – Commission on Professional Practice – Journal Business Management Committee – Corporate Council – Awards and Honors Committee A. C. M. P. - Working Together for the Common Good