Do I have to be a US
citizen to apply?
No, non-US applicants may apply.
Do I need to have a Ph.D. or D.Sc. degree in order to be admitted?
Yes, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education requires a doctoral-level degree for application to this program.
Will I receive a stipend (or any kind of financial support)
from the department during the fellowship program?
Yes, we provide stipend at the national level for post grad year 1.
Must I pass the first section of ABR exam before applying to this program?
You do not need to pass any portion of the ABR to enter our program.
In the "Required Application Materials," it indicates
providing exam scores (USMLE, LMCC, COMLEX, NBOME, FMGEMS, FLEX, or NBME).
Are there any exam scores that I need to provide?
No, you do not need to provide any exam scores.
In the "Required Application Materials," it indicates providing a
Dean's letter. Is this necessary?
A Dean's letter is not necessary. We request three letters of recommendation from
faculty members, including your thesis advisor, who are thoroughly familiar with
your work. Each letter should include the writer’s opinion of your professional,
academic, and personal qualifications, as well as his/her opinion on your potential
for success in the field of medical physics.
In the "Required Application Materials," it indicates to
provide a copy of my Ph.D. diploma. What should I do if I have not graduated yet?
A letter from your advisor or program director will suffice until your diploma is
available. This letter should state that you will have completed the requirements
of the Ph.D. prior to the Medical Physics Fellowship start date.
What skills are required for a good clinical medical physicist?
A good medical physicist has great experimental skills, excellent communications
skills, patience, the ability to make very good decisions under pressure, and the
ability to work with a team of people with varying degrees of education and job
responsibility. The best places to get training are those with CAMPEP accredited
residency and fellowship programs (see CAMPEP.org).
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