American Association Of Physicists In

Alexandria, VA · Founded 2009

Professional association advancing the science and practice of medical physics

Primary audience
Medical Physicists
Work area
Professional Association
Topic
Medical Physics
Contact
Angela R Keyser

About Organization

The American Association of Physicists in Medicine supports medical physicists who apply physics principles to healthcare, particularly in radiation oncology, medical imaging, and radiation protection. Based in Alexandria, VA, the organization operates with annual revenue of $12 million and employs 38 staff members. Founded in the 1950s, it provides education, research funding, and professional development for physicists working in medical settings.

What They Focus On

Radiation Oncology Physics

Advancing physics applications in cancer treatment planning, delivery, and quality assurance

Medical Imaging

Improving diagnostic imaging technologies and safety protocols through physics research

Professional Development

Supporting career growth through education, certification, and research opportunities for medical physicists

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$12.0M

-1.2% vs 2023

Assets (2023)

$30.3M

+4.1% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023
2023 $12,185,377 $12,296,664 $29,085,205 38
2022
2022 $11,773,252 $11,417,038 $28,007,389 0
2020
2020 $8,198,391 $8,289,714 $29,210,966 34
2019 $10,311,664 $10,688,576 $26,235,306 33
2018 $10,299,845 $9,901,380 $24,708,571 31

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Member Education

    Provides training programs and resources for medical physicists at all career stages

  • 02

    Research Funding

    Awards grants and fellowships to advance innovation in medical physics applications

  • 03

    Knowledge Exchange

    Hosts conferences and meetings where physicists share findings and best practices

  • 04

    Standards Development

    Establishes professional guidelines and protocols for medical physics practice and safety

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by American Association Of Physicists In

Scholarships & Awards

Provides financial support for education, research, and professional development in medical physics

Education & Research Fund

Grants and fellowships supporting clinical research in imaging and medical physics applications

Seed Fund Initiative

Early-stage funding for innovative medical physics research projects and technologies

Professional Meetings

Conferences and programs connecting medical physicists for knowledge exchange and collaboration

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind American Association Of Physicists In.

AR

Angela R Keyser

Executive Director
Full-time
Compensation: $488,599
MW

Michael Woodward

Deputy Executive Director
Full-time
Compensation: $249,748
RM

Robert McKoy

Director Of Finance
Full-time
Compensation: $204,014
MG

Mariana Gallo

Director Meetings And Prog
Full-time
Compensation: $172,069
FK

Farhana Khan

Associate Director, Inform
Full-time
Compensation: $162,989
JS

Justin Stewart

Director Of Programs
Full-time
Compensation: $121,825
ES

Ehsan Samei

President
1 hrs/week
CD

C David Gammel

Executive Director
ZG

Zailu Gao

Senior Applications Develo
Full-time
Compensation: $133,679
DC

David Crowley

Senior Government Relations Manager
Full-time
Compensation: $112,465
JO

Jackie Ogburn

Senior Education Manager
Full-time
Compensation: $100,453

Milestones

2009

IRS Recognition

2009

Received tax-exempt status as a professional scientific association

2019

Revenue Peak

2019

Organization reached $10.3 million in annual revenue supporting medical physics

2020

Pandemic Response

2020

Revenue declined to $8.2 million during healthcare disruptions

2023

Growth Recovery

2023

Revenue grew to $12 million with expanded programs and 38 staff

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

MB
Magdalena Bazalova-Carter Board Member 1.00 hrs/week · $4,000
MM
Martha M Matuszak Board Member 1.00 hrs/week · $160
AP
Amy P Wexler Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
AS
Amy Shu-Jung Yu Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
BM
Brett M Miller Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
CD
Cesar Della Biancia Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
CS
Charles S Mayo Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
CI
Christopher I Tien Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
DJ
David J Schlesinger Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
DP
David Pearson Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
EL
Elizabeth L Bossart Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
EA
Erin Angel Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
II
Indrin I Chetty Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JD
J Daniel Bourland Chair Of The Board 5.00 hrs/week
JW
Jay W Burmeister Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
JL
Jennifer Lynn Johnson Secretary 5.00 hrs/week
JD
Jeremy Donaghue Board Member 5.00 hrs/week
JM
Julianne M Pollard-Larkin Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
KW
Katie W Hulme Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
KT
Kiernan T McCullough Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
KR
Kristi R Hendrickson Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
ME
Mary Ellen Jafari Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MA
Max Amurao Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
MS
Mubin Shaikh Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
QJ
Qing-Rong Jackie Wu Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
RM
Rebecca M Howell Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
RA
Robert A Rodgers Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
RI
Ross I Berbeco Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
SG
Samuel G Armato III Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week
SE
Shannon E O'Reilly Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
TA
Theo Apostol Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
TA
Tyler A Blackwell Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
TS
Tyler S Fisher Board Member 5.00 hrs/week
WS
Wesley S Culberson Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
YH
Yanle Hu Board Member 1.00 hrs/week
YZ
Yin Zhang Board Member 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$2.1M

Highest Paid

$554K

Angela R Keyser

Compensated Officers

11

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Angela R Keyser Executive Director $488,599 $65,275 $553,874 37.5
Michael Woodward Deputy Executive Director $249,748 $98,594 $348,342 37.5
Robert Mckoy Director Of Finance $204,014 $62,085 $266,099 37.5
Mariana Gallo Director Meetings And Prog $172,069 $34,113 $206,182 37.5
Farhana Khan Associate Director, Inform $162,989 $32,761 $195,750 37.5
Justin Stewart Director Of Programs $121,825 $28,456 $150,281 37.5
Zailu Gao Senior Applications Develo $133,679 $16,431 $150,110 37.5
Jackie Ogburn Senior Education Manager $100,453 $28,373 $128,826 37.5
David Crowley Senior Government Relations Manager $112,465 $9,082 $121,547 37.5
Magdalena Bazalova-Carter Board Member $4,000 $4,000 1
Martha M Matuszak Board Member $160 $160 1

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$54K Grants Received
$352K Grants Given
14 Organizations

Top Funders

2 total
AI
American Institute of Physics Inc
$38K
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$17K

Top Grantees

12 total
SU
Stanford University LOS ANGELES, CA
$50K
UO
University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center DALLAS, TX
$47K
UO
University Of Pennsylvania PHILADELPHIA, PA
$45K
UO
University Of Washington CHICAGO, IL
$35K
PH
Pennsylvania Hospital PHILADELPHIA, PA
$35K
AS
American Society For Radiation Oncology BOSTON, MA
$25K
JH
Johns Hopkins University BALTIMORE, MD
$25K
MS
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center NEW YORK, NY
$25K
UM
Ut Md Anderson Cancer Center HOUSTON, TX
$25K
DU
Duke University CHARLOTTE, NC
$20K
+2 more grantees
American Institute of Physics Inc Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Stanford University University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center University Of Pennsylvania University Of Washington Pennsylvania Hospital American Society For Radiation Oncology Johns Hopkins University Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Ut Md Anderson Cancer Center Duke University Md Anderson Cancer Ctr-Grants & Contract Purdue University
American Institute of Physics Inc Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Stanford University University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center University Of Pennsylvania University Of Washington Pennsylvania Hospital American Society For Radiation Oncology Johns Hopkins University Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Ut Md Anderson Cancer Center Duke University Md Anderson Cancer Ctr-Grants & Contract Purdue University

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

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