2026 MedPhys SLAM Competition

We invite you to submit a pre-recorded MedPhys SLAM presentation for the AAPM POWV chapter competition.

Why participate in the MedPhys SLAM?

MedPhys Slam is a research communication competition in which participants prepare a three-minute presentation aimed at sharing the significance of their science in a compelling yet understandable manner.

Participants will be judged on three equally weighted categories: comprehension/content, communication, and engagement.

This can be expanded as an AAPM media initiative aimed at communicating what we do to the public.

Presentations will be recorded and may be posted on social media outlets like Twitter, Linkedin and a dedicated YouTube Channel.

The POWV Chapter MedPhys SLAM winner will receive $1000 stipend to attend the 2026 AAPM annual meeting and compete in the national contest.

Meeting information

  • Date: April 17, 2026
  • Location:  Akronym Brewing, 58 E Market St, Akron, OH 44308

Submission information

  • Eligibility:
    • Topic focus must be related to medical physics. 
  • Deadline: April 13, 2026
  • Submission format: 3 minute video recordings, send as a viewable link to info@powvaapm.org

If you have any questions, contact us at info@powvaapm.org, or on Twitter @PennOhioAAPM

Submission