The Therapeutic Medical Physics Residency Program at the UF Department of Radiation Oncology provides two years of comprehensive and rigorous clinical training in all aspects of clinical therapeutic medical physics to qualified applicants.
Our CAMPEP-accredited residency program aims to prepare graduates for board certification and a professional career in radiation oncology. Training comprises full participation by the physics resident in the clinical physics service under the supervision of the Physics Residency Program faculty, formal course work in radiation physics, guided studies through literature review and oral presentation, and didactic lectures in clinical radiation oncology.
Comprehensive training and experience is provided in the broad areas of clinical dosimetry, treatment planning, brachytherapy, machine calibration, quality assurance, and radiation safety. This program is reviewed periodically by the residency steering committee. The training curriculum is revised when necessary to reflect state-of-the-art therapeutic medical physics practice, and to improve the quality of the residents’ experience and training. Special consideration is given to the academic background of each resident.
Key Facts
- Only PhD applicants accepted
- 4:1 Faculty to Resident Ratio
- 2-year training program
- Oral exams at rotation end to evaluate progress
- Funded conference attendance
- Employer-sponsored health insurance
- Paid vacation and sick leave
Mission Statement
Our mission is to educate and inspire the next generation of leaders in Clinical Medical Physics by providing rigorous, hands-on clinical training and cultivating the leadership skills essential for advancing patient care, innovation, and the profession.
