Location: Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA
Dates: July 28 – August 1, 2025
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I. Overview
The Occupational Internal Dosimetry Meeting is a professional development opportunity for individuals managing or working in internal dose monitoring, in vivo monitoring, and external dose assessment. This in-person only event provides attendees with a comprehensive understanding of internal dosimetry principles, regulatory frameworks, and practical applications through a structured course and interactive workshops.
As part of a 5-day program, the first 4 days will focus on occupational internal dosimetry, covering the design and implementation of internal dose monitoring programs for facilities regulated under 10 CFR 20 and 10 CFR 835. Participants will have opportunities to work through real-world example problems using their own reference materials or freely available dosimetry tools.
The final day will feature interactive workshops, where attendees can present aspects of their own dosimetry programs, discuss case studies, and collaborate in specialized breakout sessions focused on:
- Internal Dosimetry
- In Vivo Monitoring
- External Dosimetry
II. Training Objectives
This meeting is intended for professionals involved in:
- Developing and maintaining internal dosimetry programs
- Performing bioassay assessments and dose calculations
- Ensuring regulatory compliance with occupational radiation exposure standards
- Interpreting and applying biokinetic models and dose coefficients
By participating, attendees will:
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of internal radiation dose assessment
- Learn to apply bioassay data and dose coefficients to real-world exposure scenarios
- Work through hands-on internal dosimetry calculations
- Engage in technical discussions with leading experts
- Exchange best practices and lessons learned through workshops
III. Course Audience
This meeting and training are open to all attendees at no registration fee. It is designed for professionals, researchers, and students involved in:
- Radiation protection programs at DOE, NRC, and DOD-regulated facilities
- Health physics and dosimetry in occupational and environmental settings
- Internal dose assessment for nuclear medicine, research, or industry applications
- Bioassay program management and compliance with 10 CFR 20 and 10 CFR 835
- Academic researchers and graduate students interested in internal dosimetry
No prior experience in internal dosimetry is required, though a background in radiation protection, health physics, or nuclear science is recommended.
IV. Course and Meeting Structure
The event includes lectures, problem-solving exercises, and collaborative workshops to ensure a balanced learning experience.
Morning Sessions – Lecture Series
Morning sessions will feature presentations from industry experts covering:
- Routes of radionuclide intake and retention
- Biokinetic models and internal dose coefficients
- Interpretation of in vivo and in vitro bioassay data
- Uncertainty and variability in dose assessments
- Regulatory frameworks and compliance considerations
Afternoon Sessions – Applied Exercises and Workshops
Afternoon sessions will focus on practical applications through:
- Hands-on dose calculations for radionuclide intakes
- Case study analysis of occupational exposure scenarios
- Application of internal dosimetry principles using available software tools
- Interactive workshops on internal dosimetry, in vivo monitoring, and external dosimetry
V. Course Materials
Participants will receive lecture notes, reference materials, and access to software tools relevant to internal dosimetry calculations.
VI. Continuing Education Credits
The American Academy of Health Physics (AAHP) has approved this training for 40 Continuing Education Credits (CECs).
VII. Laptop and Software Requirements
- Attendees are required to bring a laptop for working through example problems.
- Software installation may be required, and participants will receive instructions ahead of time on what needs to be installed.
- Participants using government-issued or corporate laptops should check for installation restrictions and plan accordingly.
- For those unable to install software due to IT restrictions, alternative solutions will be explored, but individual participation in all exercises cannot be guaranteed without proper software access.
- A guest Wi-Fi network (unsecured) will be available onsite for attendees.