Accreditation

The Radiation Oncology Clinical Medical Physics Residency at Mayo Clinic is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Educational Programs (CAMPEP).

CAMPEP
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Alexandria, VA 22314
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Certification

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates receive a certificate of completion from Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education. 

Graduates are eligible to take the Therapeutic Medical Physics board exam through the American Board of Radiology (ABR).  

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Positions

The Radiation Oncology Clinical Medical Physics Residency admits one trainee every year on a competitive basis at Mayo Clinic's campus in Jacksonville, Florida.

Admission requirements

Qualifications

To be eligible for the Radiation Oncology Clinical Medical Physics Residency, you must have:

• A Ph.D. in medical physics from a program accredited by CAMPEP or a CAMPEP certificate of equivalency
• Eligibility to work and live in the U.S.

Admission policies

Non-U.S. citizen applicants

Admission to Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education is open to U.S. workers in the four categories:

1. U.S. citizens
2. U.S. nationals
3. Lawful permanent residents
4. Asylees and refugees

Applicants whose primary language is not English must submit results from the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based test (TOEFL iBT). Scores from the speaking portion of the exam are given particular consideration in admission decisions. Learn more about the exam and register online at the Educational Testing Service.

Educational transcripts from schools outside the U.S. must be translated (if they are not already in English) and evaluated for U.S. equivalence by an accredited credential evaluation service company prior to submission. Please refer to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services for a list of qualified companies. The applicant pays for the examination and credential-evaluation services.

Also see general admissions requirements.

How to apply

Application timeline

This program is not currently taking applications. This website will be updated when the application window opens.

1. Online application. Through the MedPhys Match Applicatin process on the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) website, complete the online application and review the section for the Medical Physics Matching Program (MedPhys Match).

Mayo Clinic in Florida is participating in the Medical Physics Matching Program (MedPhys Match), which is administered by National Matching Services. Candidates must register for the MedPhys Match.

2. Supporting documentation. Submit these materials:

• Transcripts
• Letters of recommendation
• Personal statement
• Curriculum vitae or resume
• Test of English as a Foreign Language scores, if applicable
• Certification process status

Interview process

The selection committee carefully reviews each application. Individuals considered for the residency are invited to in-person interviews in the Department of Radiation Oncology.

Acceptance

Acceptance into the program will occur through either internal recruitment or the National Match Services system, and all rules of the MedPhys Match apply.

Candidates and programs will both find out the match results around mid-March.

Candidates accepting their match are then sent formal paperwork that initiates the final eligibility process, which includes a background check, drug screening, and verification of all information submitted during the application process.

Trainee experience

The Radiation Oncology Clinical Medical Physics Residency will prepare you for professional practice in hospitals, clinics, and private practice. During the program, learning experiences allow you to:

• Measure and calibrate a variety of treatment machines and imaging devices
• Troubleshoot real-world problems with computers and equipment
• Interact with a variety of other Department of Radiation Oncology staff, including physicians, therapists, dosimetrists, and nurses
• Create, modify, and measure radiation therapy treatment plans and check them for quality assurance
• Work on projects related to new technology or upgrades of existing technology
• Interact with vendors, government agencies, and professional organizations
• Prepare for board certification through practice and mentoring

Clinical training and rotations

The 15 modules that residents complete include 10 modules designed to fit into rotations of three to six months. During these modules, the resident concentrates in-depth on a particular topic. The resident is advised by a physicist who has a depth of knowledge specific to the topic at hand. Some of the observations and quality assurance tasks may occur at any time during the two year residency to accommodate patient volume or new equipment. Additionally, there are three continual modules which will continue throughout the residency and one independent module.

Orientation

• R1: RT Simulation and Image Registration
• R2: Dose Measurements
• R3: Treatment Planning
• R4: Brachytherapy
• R5: SBRT and SRS
• R6: Acceptance and Commissioning for LINACs and Treatment Planning Systems
• R7: Shielding and Radiation Safety
• R8: Radiopharmaceutical Therapy
• R9: Special procedures
• R10: Quality Systems

These modules are spread out over two years:

• C1: Routine Quality Assurance
• C2: Education and Teaching
• C3: Particles

This module is independently-paced and integrated throughout the residency duration:

• I1: Professionalism and Ethics

For the majority of the residency, your schedule will include eight-hour days, five days a week, during normal business hours. There will be occasional times when measurements will need to be acquired on clinical equipment outside of treatment hours.

Mayo Clinic's campus in Jacksonville, Florida, is a comprehensive medical facility providing advanced programs in education and research that support the highest quality patient care. Campus activity is conducted in Mayo Clinic Hospital and the interconnected Davis, Mayo, and Cannaday buildings, as well as in our newest Integrative Oncology Facility in the Duan Family Building.

The ambulatory facilities provide clinical services ranging from primary to specialty care and advanced procedures. Mayo Clinic Hospital provides comprehensive inpatient services, including surgical and medical intensive care units, specialized solid organ transplant units, and advanced cardiac and neurosurgery facilities.

Medical physics residents will spend most of their time in the Department of Radiation Oncology between the Mayo and Duan Family buildings. Equipment includes Varian TrueBeam linear accelerators with OBI (including a Truebeam Edge), Siemens CT Scanners (including CT on Rails), Elekta HDR brachytherapy, Oncentra Brachytherapy treatment planning system, Mobetron Intra-Operative Radiation Therapy, ARIA R&V/Eclipse Treatment Planning System, MIM Maestro, Upright CT and Photon Radiotherapy, and Hitachi Proton, and Carbon Ion Radiation Therapy.

Examinations, evaluations, and timely feedback are embedded throughout the learning experience to support residents as they build the knowledge, clinical judgment, and technical expertise required for independent or group/academic practice as medical physicists.

Evaluative tools:

• Weekly rotation mentor meetings
• Monthly Program Director meetings
• Annual oral examination in the style of the American Board of Radiology
• End-of-rotation clinical assessments
• Demonstration of skills through clinical integration
• Self-assessment exercises
• Faculty reviews
• Resident reviews

Our system provides students and faculty with a complete look at individual performance. Because programs are small, faculty members are partners in learning with students and closely monitor their progress. Assistance is provided whenever necessary to keep all students on track with the program's learning goals and outcomes.

The residency is coordinated and taught by the clinical, scientific, and technical staff members of Mayo Clinic. Faculty members are chosen for their commitment to teaching, as well as their clinical practice and research. Many have published and lectured extensively and are highly regarded in their fields.

You have direct access to these individuals throughout your training, giving you the opportunity to learn from experienced practitioners in radiation oncology.