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Program Goals and Objectives<\/h2>\n

The program is intended to provide comprehensive training and experience in radiation oncology physics to candidates with M.S. or Ph.D. degrees in medical physics. The training involves full participation of the physics resident in the clinical routine, under the supervision of the Program Director and the physics staff. Comprehensive training and experience are provided in the broad areas of equipment calibration, radiation dosimetry, treatment planning, radiation shielding, facility design, radiation protection, and quality assurance.<\/p>\n

The program received CAMPEP accreditation in 2012 (renewed through 2026), and is designed in accordance with with the residency document of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM Report No. 90: Essentials and Guidelines for Hospital Based Medical Physics Residency Training Programs, 2006) After successful completion of this training, the candidate will have covered the essential curricula for the board certification examination in radiation oncology physics, and be competent to practice medical physics in an entry-level position in a clinical or academic environment.<\/p>\n

The Medical Physics Residency Program is fully integrated into the day-to-day operations of the Department of Radiation Oncology. There is constant interaction between the medical physics residents and the staff oncologists, dosimetrists, therapists, and nurses. In addition, medical physics residents have ample opportunities to interact with other departments, including Radiology, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, and other clinics as they relate to patient care.<\/p>\n

Positions<\/h2>\n

Meet our current residents HERE<\/a>!<\/p>\n

The residency program accepts one to two residents per year for the two year program. Data on past residency years can be found HERE<\/a>.\u00a0Information on salary and benefits can be found HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Important Dates<\/h2>\n