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Program Description
Medical physicists collaborate with radiation oncologists to
treat and cure cancer through clinical activities, research and
education.
The three-year Radiation Oncology Clinical Medical Physics Fellowship
Program at Mayo Clinic in Rochester is designed for candidates with
doctoral degrees (usually in physics or a physical science) who
are interested in careers in academic medical physics practices.
This program focuses on the medical application of physics in the
clinical treatment of patients with radiation through:
- Clinical education in all aspects of medical
physics practice
- Research training in projects related to clinical
medical physics
The clinical component of this program is offered through Mayo
Clinic's Radiation Oncology Clinical Medical Physics Residency program,
which is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical
Physics Education Programs (CAMPEP).
Key Benefits and Highlights
All training is provided under the close supervision of experienced
radiation oncology physicists. Your training will:
- Occur in a large, state-of-the-art radiation
oncology center.
- Follow Mayo Clinic's CAMPEP-accredited Radiation
Oncology Clinical Medical Physics Residency program.
- Ensure you are fully independent by the time
you complete the program.
- Provide hands-on and evaluated experience in
all clinical aspects of radiation oncology physics.
- Offer research training and experience through
mentored projects that culminate in the development of clinical
protocols, conference presentations and peer-reviewed scientific
publications.
- Prepare you to independently develop a medical
physics research program and compete effectively in the academic
environment.
Employment Opportunities
Nationwide, there is a shortage of medical physicists. Therefore,
when you successfully complete this program, you will likely find
employment opportunities in the location and environment of your
choice.
Certification
You will be eligible to take the board certification examination
offered by the American Board of Radiology upon completion of the
fellowship.
Program History
The Radiation Oncology Clinical Medical Physics Fellowship began in 1997. One or two fellows complete the training in this program annually.
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