There are more than 60 faculty members involved in the Radiation Oncology Clinical Medical Physics Residency. Over 50 of the faculty are board-certified medical physicists, and the remaining physicists are on track to board certification. The faculty includes Ph.D. and M.S. medical physicists who collectively have a wealth of experience in every aspect of radiation oncology medical physics.  Areas of expertise include all areas of clinical practice, basic and applied research, and education and professional activities, as demonstrated through leadership in national organizations, the certification and peer-review process, and educational involvement.

Many of our faculty members have published and lectured extensively and are highly regarded in their fields. Throughout your training, you will have direct access to the Department of Radiation Oncology faculty members.

In addition, there are more than 30 radiation oncologists who work directly with the physics faculty.

From the program director

Dear Residency Applicant,

We welcome you to explore the great clinical and research opportunities offered by the Radiation Oncology Clinical Medical Physics Residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. With a 4:1 faculty-to-trainee ratio and structured mentorship, our residents get ample one-on-one training  from our team of ABR-certified medical physicists.

Residents participate in a wide range of treatments with x-rays, protons, and brachytherapy using state-of-the-art equipment, including many cutting-edge technologies. By the end of the program our residents will have had many opportunities to directly cover procedures such as stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRTs) for both x-rays and protons, low- and high-dose rate brachytherapy, as well as other clinical responsibilities.

Our residency program is structured a bit differently than most: instead of just two years of clinical training, we incorporate an extra year that allows residents to spend approximately one-third of their residency in clinically focused medical physics research. The structure allows a resident’s clinical training experience and research experience to inform and complement one another, allowing our residents to enhance their training and develop lasting improvements in the quality of patient care.

 Minnesota Community has more information about Rochester, Minnesota, and the surrounding area. I expect you might be surprised by what the area has to offer. 

On a more personal note, I have found Mayo Clinic’s focus on putting “the needs of the patient come first” (as our motto goes). Even after ten years here, it’s still a privilege to be able to provide patients with world-class care while working with an amazing community of colleagues. Our residents play a huge role in making that happen through their clinical service and research vision.

As you explore our website, do not hesitate to reach out to our Program Coordinator, Elaine Eckheart or me if you have any question..

Sincerely,

J. John Lucido III, Ph.D.
Program Director, Assistant Professor of Medical Physics

Core faculty

Advisers and mentors

Faculty are excited to help you learn and grow in your professional career, and you will have the opportunity to build relationships and connect with experts in the physics field throughout your residency. 

When you arrive, you will be assigned a primary mentor and a research mentor.  These mentors will meet with you regularly throughout your residency, providing comprehensive educational advice and personal support.  They will review your progress and career goals and ensure that your educational needs are being met.

In addition, every rotation has faculty mentors who will train and guide you.  Half of our physics faculty are a mentor for a rotation, and all our faculty participate in teaching residents through clinical shadowing.