The American Academy of Health Physics (AAHP) is a non-profit organization based in McLean, VA which serves to advance the profession of health physics through networking opportunities for members, certification of health physicists, and advisement to professionals to increase the application of health physics.
The mission of the AAHP is accomplished with a specific Strategic Plan.
Those completing the first part of the two-part exam are eligible for associate membership.
According to the AAHP Membership List (www.aahp-abhp.org) as of January 2025 the AAHP has 1,128 members [1][2][3] The Executive Committee for 2025 is: The Academy has several awards [4] The William McAdams Outstanding Service Award,[5] is named after one of the founders of the Certification process for health physicists, William A. McAdams, It is given to those certified Health Physicists who have made a significant contribution toward the advancement of professionalism in Health Physics and to the Certification process.
It has been awarded to: The Joyce P. Davis Memorial Award[6] is given in memory and honor of Joyce P. Davis to those distinguished for excellence in professional achievement, outstanding ethical behavior, and interpersonal skills.