American Association of Medical Dosimetrists

American Association of Medical Dosimetrists

Medical Dosrmetry, Vol. 15, pp. 4 1-44 0739-021 l/90 $3.00 + .@I Copyright 0 1990 American Association of Medical Dosimetrists Printed in the U.S.A...

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Medical Dosrmetry, Vol. 15, pp. 4 1-44

0739-021 l/90 $3.00 + .@I Copyright 0 1990 American Association of Medical Dosimetrists

Printed in the U.S.A. All rights reserved.

Dates Received: Accepted: Rejected: Notified:

Flmerican Association of medical Dosimetrists

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APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP INSTRUCTIONS 1. Completetheapplication formas completelyaspossible. Mail the completed form and a check for $20.00 to: 2. Beth D’Emilia, Chairperson AAMD Membership Committee 892 Waterford Drive Delran, NJ 08075 The $20.00 application fee is non-refundable and is used to cover processing costs. 4. The AAMDMembershipCommittee andthe Boardof Directorswillreview yourapplicationandrecommenda specificmembershipclassification. Youwillbenotifiedoftheirdecisionbymail. billed for dues. Thepaymentofdueswillentitleyouto 5. Youwillthenbe aoneyear subscriptionoftheofficial AAMDnewsletterand journal, "MedicalDosimetry." 6. Informationwillbe senttoyouregardingthepurchaseofamembership certificate.

3.

MEMBERSHIPREQUIREMENTS MEMBERS:

Individualswhoareprimarilyandprofessionallyengagedinthe applicationofmedicalradiationdosimetrywithaminimumoftwo years of full-timeexperienceoroneyearofexperienceanda degree fromadosimetryormedicalphysicstrainingprogram. DUES: $65 per year

JUNIORMEMBERS:

1.)

Individualswhodo notprincipallyperformthe duties of amedicalradiationdosimetrist, butwho mayperformmanyoftheseduties ona routine professionalbasis. DUES: $50 per year 2.) Full-timedosimetristswithlessthantwoyears of experience. DUES: $50peryear

ASSOCIATEMEMBERS:

STUDENTMEMBERS:

Individualswhoareinterestedinthe fieldof medicalradiationdosimetry, butwhoareineligibleto beMembers OrJuniorMembers: DUES: 565peryear. Individuals enrolledina program. DUES: $30

formaldosimetrytraining

Individuals who failtomeetthese specific requirements, but can demonstrate adequate experience andtrainingwillbe considered for membership. Requirements for INACTIVE,HONORARY,ANDEMERITUSMEMBERSwillbe OnrequestbytheAAMDSecretary.

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Please make checks payable to: American Association of Medical Dosimetrists Payable in U.S. Currency only.

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All information must be typed or printed. For additional space use separate sheet. See instructions on first page. Dr. Mr. Mrs. Ms.

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First

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AAMD Application for Membership

Dosimetry

Trainina:

Please give brief descriptionofwhen, where and howi.e., formal classes or OJT, you receivedyour dosimetrytraining.

List other professionalqualificationsand current activities relatedtoMedica1 Dosimetry inwhichyou are participating:

List scientificpapers or articles which you have published or are currentlyworking on: Title

Publication

1. 2. Indicateother organizationsrelated to radiation oncologyofwhichyou are amember: 3 n

Indicate areas in which youwouldlike

to become active as an AAMDmember:

Please answer the following questions:

1.

Besides yourself, howmanyother full-time dosimetristsare on staff

2.

Howmany Physicists areon staff

3.

Do you have an in-housecomputer for calculationsand treatment plans

If no, howaretreatment plans calculated

4.

Are you a full-time Dosimetrist? If no, plaseexplainyourinvolvementif any,withMedical Dosimetry.

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Please check the appropriate box forthelistedjob

responsibilities and assign a weight

factor (l-occasionally, Z-50%ofthetime, 3-mostofthetime) indicating the frequency if you occasionally cut patient beamblocks, then that task is performed byyou;.e.g., you would check

the "shared box" and indicate aweight of

1.

Not

Solely Respon.

Shared

Weight Factor

Respon.

Simulation and localization Patient treatment delivery Treatment planning Collection of patient data including contours &tumor volume Construction ofbolus, molds, bite blocks Construction ofcustomwedges compensators

and/or

Quality control of patient setup

Treatment dose calculations Beamblock fabrication Interstitial and/or intracavitary isodose calculations Handling and/or loading of radioactive sources Machine quality assurance TLD application References: (List names of two persons with whom you are professionally acquainted) I hereby certify that the above job responsibilities are, correct. Name

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Years Known

to the bestofmy

knowledge,

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Please attach a job description to this application, or it will be returned to you. I herebycertifythatthe above information is, tothebest ofmy knowledge, correct. I agree to support and promote the aims of the AAMD.

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