Meeting Description

The 2025 Southeastern Chapter of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine Symposium and Scientific Meeting will be held at the Hotel Crowne Plaza in Knoxville, TN, from January 29, 2025, to February 1, 2025. Through insightful talks, workshops, and hands-on demonstrations, you can reconnect with your medical physics friends and colleagues, learn about new technologies and products, and engage in discussions with leading experts in the field to advance clinical practice and research.

Symposium

"Future Horizons in Medical Physics: Navigating Bottlenecks and Bridging Global Gaps from Diagnosis to Treatment"

2025 SEAAPM Symposium Agenda

This year's Symposium Directors are Michael Howard, PhD, and Niek Schreuder, PhD. In this symposium, we will explore the future of medical physics with a global perspective, focusing on transforming patient care from diagnosis to treatment. Attendees will engage with forward-thinking strategies that identify critical bottlenecks, such as diagnosis delays, treatment planning inefficiencies, and technology access disparities. We will explore innovative solutions, including AI-driven diagnostics, advanced imaging technologies, and real-time adaptive therapy systems, with specific application areas highlighted for their potential impact. Medical physicists participating in this symposium will position themselves at the forefront of innovation, driving improvements in patient outcomes while contributing to a global effort to make cutting-edge medical physics accessible to all. This international collaboration reinforces the pivotal role of the medical physics community in leading this transformative journey. Hosted by SEAAPM President Ali Fatemi, PhD, the Symposium begins on the morning of Thursday, January 30, and concludes at noon on Friday, January 31. Lunch and a Scientific Meeting immediately follow.

This meeting has applied to CAMPEP and MDCB for 8.7 CE credit hours.

Scientific Meeting

"From Research to Reality: Medical Physics and AI Shaping the Future of Cancer Care"

2025 Scientific Meeting Agenda
 

SEAAPM President-Elect Anuj Kapadia, PhD, will host the SEAAPM Scientific Meeting. Presentations of accepted abstracts and SEAAPM's MedPhys Slam Competition highlight this event. This year, we will also hold a mentorship event for students and young professionals seeking mentorship from experienced medical physicists. By attending this program, participants can expect to gain a comprehensive understanding of the presented topics and acquire the specific skills and abilities necessary to excel in their roles as medical physicists and related healthcare professionals.  The winner of the MedPhys Slam speaking competition for trainee members will be awarded a travel grant to represent the SEAAPM at the national competition at the 2025 AAPM Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. The Scientific Meeting begins at 1 pm on Friday, January 31, and concludes after the annual business meeting in the early afternoon on Saturday, February 1.  

Please see the SEAAPM website for abstract submission instructions for the Scientific Meeting

 This meeting has applied to CAMPEP and MDCB for 8 CE credit hours.

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If there are any issues with booking through the link, please call the hotel directly at 865-522-2600 and ask for "in house" reservations.

The Crowne Plaza Knoxville Downtown University is a stylish hotel located in the vibrant heart of downtown Knoxville, just 20 minutes from McGhee Tyson Airport. It provides convenient access to popular attractions like Market Square, the University of Tennessee, and the Tennessee River, as well as a variety of dining, shopping, and cultural experiences within walking distance. Guests can enjoy spacious, well-appointed rooms equipped with mini-fridges, coffee makers, and comfortable workspaces, making it an ideal base for both relaxation and productivity 

Knoxville offers a unique blend of Southern charm, vibrant arts, and rich history, with something for everyone to enjoy. Visitors can explore scenic outdoor spaces like the Tennessee River and Ijams Nature Center, or dive into culture at Market Square and the Historic Old City. Whether it’s enjoying live music, local cuisine, or nearby hiking trails, Knoxville has activities to suit all interests  

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Support for our meeting

Thank you to our vendors, because without their extensive support we would not be able to hold such wonderful meetings.  Be sure to show them our thanks by checking in with them during the meeting.  And as always, thank you to our fantastic SEAAPM members for the continued support of our chapter!

Donations:  The chapter achieved a milestone this year by supporting a DREAM fellowship for the first time, which supports underrepresented groups in medical physics.  Help us continue to support important initiatives such as these!

SEAAPM is a 503c charitable organization so all donations are tax deductible, and much appreciated!

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