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Ph.D. Program

The Medical Physics Unit (MPU) offers a Ph.D. program in medical physics to its own M.Sc. graduates who excel in their M.Sc. studies and to students entering McGill with a M.Sc. degree in medical physics from another institution with an accredited M.Sc. program in medical physics. The relatively small size of the MPU and the heavy clinical commitments of its staff allows for a very focussed effort toward a Ph.D. program in medical physics in collaboration with major departments at McGill University. Our partners in offering the PhD include the McGill Department of Physics , with its excellent reputation in physics and 70+ staff members, is a premier environment for physics-focused research. The Department of Biomedical Engineering offers access to the joint program in Biological and Biomedical Engineering, of interest for biomedically-oriented projects. The administrations of these departments and their academic staff strongly support the joint venture in medical physics between them and the MPU.

The Ph.D. graduate in medical physics at McGill University thus receives a Ph.D. from the Physics Department or the Biological and Biomedical Engineering program with a subspecialty in medical physics.  Applications to the Ph.D. program are submitted through the Physics Department or the Biomedical Engineering Department . A PhD applicant therefore needs to fulfill admission requirements for the appropriate program and have the necessary background for consideration to Medical Physics i.e. requirements for entry to the Ph.D. in Medical Physics. An applicant wishing to enter the Ph.D. program should possess an appropriate M.Sc. degree and should specify which area of Medical Physics they wish to pursue. They should have the necessary background and knowledge to pass the Ph.D. preliminary exam in Physics or the thesis proposal examination in Biomedical Engineering. These exams cover aspects of appropriate knowledge relevant to each discipline and/or the project.

As part of the application process, Ph.D. applicants should contact professors affiliated with the MPU , with whom they are interested in working, to inquire about opportunities for Ph.D. projects.

A Ph.D. applicant holding an M.Sc. other than from a CAMPEP-accredited program will be required to complete the coursework equivalent to the M.Sc. program (all MDPH courses) as part of their accredited Ph.D. program. An applicant holding an M.Sc. from a CAMPEP-accredited program will be dispensed of additional coursework in medical physics.

Deadlines to submit a complete application (online application submitted and all necessary supporting documents uploaded) for consideration for upcoming admission to the PhD program (Medical Physics specialty) through either the Physics Department or Biomedical Engineering Department can be verified at the links provided above.

The PhD Medical Physics program achieved its first 5-year accreditation in 1993, latest reaccreditation awarded in 2018 - full accreditation now valid through to June 30, 2024. The portfolio for CAMPEP reaccreditation was submitted in March 2023 and is currently under review.

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PhD in Medical Biophysics - Medical Physics Specialization

In addition to our  graduate programs , the Department of Medical Biophysics offers a CAMPEP  -accredited specialization for PhD students interested in a Medical Physics career. Medical Physics spans research, development, and clinical trials involving medical imaging and radiotherapy technologies.

In this specialization within our PhD program, students complete a thesis-based PhD, while completing a structured medical physics course curriculum. The specialized program provides a research-intensive environment that immerses students in clinical technologies pertinent to medical imaging, such as computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and nuclear medicine, and radiation therapy. Cutting edge research involving machine learning, theranostics, and heavy particle therapy are ongoing. Students gain skills to pursue the production of high quality research and develop leadership skills.

Upon completion of their PhD, students who fulfill the Medical Physics course curriculum receive a letter of attestation from the Program Director , certifying that all required courses and modules have been successfully completed.

More information about the program can be found below.

Admission Requirements - Medical Physics Specialization within the Medical Biophysics PhD program

Students wanting to enroll in the Medical Physics PhD Specialization must first apply to and be accepted into the Medical Biophysics PhD program . Admission consideration to the Medical Biophysics PhD requires:

completion of an appropriate master's degree from a recognized university 

a minimum A- average in the final two years of study. This is flexible for those demonstrating exceptional aptitude for research.

submission and evaluation of all supplemental application material as outlined on the  Admission Requirements and Deadlines  page of our website.

an admissions interview for all candidates who are a potential fit for the program.

To be eligible for admission to the Medical Physics PhD specialization, students must also have:

completed an undergraduate degree in physics or an equivalent, relevant quantitative physical or engineering science, or have least three upper level (3rd or 4th year) half-courses in traditional physics such as classical mechanics/dynamics, quantum mechanics, electromagnetic theory thermal physics, atomic/nuclear physics, optical physics, or laboratory physics. Applicants with a non-physics majors must have coursework that is equivalent to a minor in physics, as defined by the University of Toronto, involving upper-level physics (e.g., PHY356H1, PHY357H1) and calculus courses.

their supervisor's approval in order to be eligible for a transfer into the Medical Physics PhD Specialization. This type of transfer must be completed by the end of their first year of study as a PhD student.

students must notify the program director and the MBP office within 1 year of beginning their PhD program.

For more information on admission requirements and application procedures for MBP Graduate programs, please visit the  Admission Requirements and Deadlines  page.

Courses - Medical Physics PhD Specialization

In addition to the mandatory course requirements of the MBP PhD program, students enrolled in the MBP PhD Medical Physics Specialization will be required to complete the following courses:

MBP 1023H: Clinical Radiation Physics and Dosimetry

MBP 1301H: Radiation Oncology: Clinical & Experimental Radiobiology

MBP 1407H: Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Overview

MBP 1411H: Overview of Medical Imaging

MBP 1412H: Ultrasound Overview

MBP 1415H: Radiotherapy Physics

MBP 1416H: Anatomy & Physiology (for Non-Specialists or Physicists)

MBP 1417H: Introduction to Health Physics

Please note that modules are available to all MBP students with suitable prerequisites. They can be taken pre-emptively for MSc students who are considering reclassification into the PhD Specialization.

For more information about courses, including detailed course descriptions, please refer to the MBP Course Modules page .

CAMPEP Accredited Postgraduate Information

CAMPEP (Commission on the Accreditation of Medical Physics Educational Programs) and SDAMPP (Society of Directors of Academic Medical Physics Programs) require all medical physics education programs to post and maintain data regarding student statistics as indicated below.

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Medical Physics Residency in Radiation Oncology Physics

The Medical Physics Residency Program generally lasts two years, but may be extended to three. As the program is accredited, residents follow the  CAMPEP  syllabus, working through a series of clinical rotations and learning modules in the radiation oncology physics specialty. They cover such topics as:

• The overall radiation therapy process
• Dosimetry, quality assurance and accelerator calibration
• Treatment planning, dose calculation and optimization
• Specialized techniques, including in-vivo dosimetry, stereotactic, image guidance, orthovoltage and brachytherapy
• Radiation safety and treatment facility design

Physics residents participate in all aspects of the clinical physics workload, and each resident will take the lead on at least one research project during their term. The residency program prepares its trainees through rigorous study and mentoring from senior physicists. Graduates are generally ready to apply for membership in the  Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine  in the Radiation Oncology Physics subspeciality. The funding of residency program positions throughout Ontario is supported by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care through Cancer Care Ontario. A general description of Medical Physics residency in Ontario is given at this link to the  CCO Website . Some recent statistics (ex. number of positions, number of applicants etc. ) for the Kingston program is available  here .

Medical Physics Graduate Students

Medical physics graduate students are part of the  Department of Physics, Engineering Physics and Astronomy at Queen's , and their academic program largely mirrors that of their colleagues in other fields of physics. The medical physics program is research-based, culminating in the writing and defence of a thesis. Two courses in medical physics (PHYS 858 or its equivalent and PHYS 958 - see  http://www.physics.queensu.ca/Courses/index.php  ) are part of the program for all students; master's students take an additional two courses of their choice and doctoral students an additional five. The program aims to produce well-rounded physicists who are experienced in a wide variety of situations. While the focus is on research in our non-accredited graduate program, most medical physics students will run several short investigative programs in dosimetry, radiation safety, quality assurance or other sub-fields of the profession, and will be exposed to many aspects of clinical physics at the CCSEO at KGH. The requirements for admission into physics graduate studies at Queen’s University are described at  here .

Radiation Oncology Physics Residents

The medical physics department usually accepts one new resident per year, for a two-year term.

The entrance requirements are as follows:

Residents entering a medical physics residency educational program shall have a strong foundation in basic physics. This shall be demonstrated either by an undergraduate or graduate degree in physics, or by a degree in an engineering discipline or another of the physical sciences and with coursework that is the equivalent of a minor in physics (i.e., one that includes at least three upper-level undergraduate physics courses that would be required for a physics major).   In addition, residents must either

• Have graduated from a CAMPEP-accredited MS or PhD graduate program, or
• Possess a PhD in physics or related discipline and have completed a CAMPEP-accredited certificate program, or
• Possess a PhD in physics or related discipline and have satisfactorily completed courses equivalent to those in a CAMPEP-accredited certificate program, as determined by the CAMPEP Graduate Education Program Review Committee (GEPRC).

Graduate Students

The requirements for admission into physics graduate studies at Queen’s University are described at: http://www.physics.queensu.ca/Graduate/prospective.html Potential students should check current admission requirements with the Department of Physics, Engineering Physics and Astronomy. The medical physics master's program looks for candidates with a strong acadmeic record and an undergraduate degree in physics, engineering physics or a related field; Ph.D candidates should, in addition, hold a master's degree in one of these fields.

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Residency training in radiation oncology physics, program graduates.

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CCSEO-KGH receives between 20 to 30 applications for residency when a position is advertised.

Certification Attained: Of the past 12 graduates of our residency program, 11 have already attained certification through either the Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine, American Board of Radiology, or the American Board of Medical Physics.

Program Statistics

For information about program statistics for other programs in the province of Ontario, please go to this  site .

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Graduate Program Overview

The medical physics graduate program at UBC’s Okanagan campus is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs ( CAMPEP ). Based in Kelowna, BC, the campus offers tier-one research-based degrees to students in a collegial, close-knit setting.

Our dynamic faculty and students are engaged in a variety of research projects, many in close partnership with the BC Cancer Agency and relevant industry.

Our research-based MSc and PhD degrees in medical physics provide students with theoretical, practical and analytical expertise, as well as experience in the application of scientific results to real-world problems.

The MSc degree is centred on conducting research that addresses current health-care challenges centred primarily around cancer diagnosis and treatment. Graduates of the MSc program are prepared for positions in clinical service and consultation, research and development, teaching or for PhD research.

Program Milestones

• establishing a faculty supervisory committee
• preparing, presenting, and defending a thesis research proposal
• completing thesis research, and writing and defending the work

Coursework & Thesis Requirements

• 33 credits of coursework
• additional coursework may be required, at the discretion of the supervisory committee
• 12-credit MSc thesis (PHYS 549)

Most MSc students complete Teaching Assistantships throughout the duration of their studies.

Exceptional MSc students can transfer to the PhD program after one year if they meet program requirements and are approved by the Graduate Program Advisory Committee.

The PhD degree is centred on conducting original research. Graduates of the PhD program are prepared for careers requiring advanced independent research and teaching in academia, cancer centres, research hospitals, government and industry.

Program milestones

• preparing, presenting, and defending a dissertation research proposal
• passing an oral candidacy examination
• completing dissertation research and writing, and defending the work

Most PhD students complete Teaching Assistantships throughout the duration of their studies.

At the PhD level, courses beyond the MSc are required only at the discretion of the student’s advisory committee.

Research & Supervisors

We invite you to discuss your research interests and career goals with participating faculty and potential supervisors in medical physics, and we are happy to share our excitement about what we study and teach.

Graduate students can pursue these and other faculty research and teaching interests:

• 3-D Radiation dosimetry
• Accelerator physics and dosimetry
• Brachytherapy
• Experimental radiobiology
• High precision radiotherapy
• Medical imaging

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Medical Physics Laboratory

The medical physics laboratory is a multi-user facility with research interests in radiation oncology medical physics.  Research programs include understanding normal and tumour tissue response to radiation, determining predictors of radiation sensitivity and injury, and in the development of 3D radiation dosimetry systems.

Computer Aided Convex Analysis Laboratory (CA2 Lab)

CA² Lab is part of the Centre for Optimization, Convex Analysis and Nonsmooth Analysis (COCANA), which performs fundamental research in convex and nonsmooth analysis and transfers the results to industry by solving practical industrial problems with a focus on commercial applications. COCANA researchers are mathematicians, computer scientists and engineers who apply state-of-the-art optimization techniques to solve real-life problems and provide our industrial partners an edge over their competition. We leverage industry-sponsored funding with grants from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council and MITACS, thereby more than doubling our partners’ investment in research. We have many man-years of experience in optimization and operations research applied to engineering and health science and are always looking for new partners.

Optimization, Convex Analysis and Nonsmooth Analysis Collaborative Laboratory (OCANA COLAB)

OCANA CoLab is part of the Centre for Optimization, Convex Analysis and Nonsmooth Analysis (COCANA), which performs fundamental research in convex and nonsmooth analysis and transfers the results to industry by solving practical industrial problems with a focus on commercial applications. COCANA researchers are mathematicians, computer scientists and engineers who apply state-of-the-art optimization techniques to solve real-life problems and provide our industrial partners an edge over their competition. OCANA CoLab allows research collaboration on-site or remotely. We routinely host seminars with researchers participating from the Pacific Northwest and abroad (e.g. Newcastle, Australia).

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Admission Requirements

Admission to UBC graduate programs is competitive. Applicants must meet the following criteria.

MASTER OF SCIENCE (MSc) APPLICANTS 

Applicants to the medical physics MSc program are expected to have the academic equivalent of a four-year Honours BSc from UBC in physics or a related field, with a minimum average of B+ (76%) or better in their third- or fourth-year classes.

DOCTORAL APPLICANTS (PhD)

PhD applicants are expected to:

• hold the academic equivalent of a two-year master’s degree from UBC in medical physics or a related field, with a B+ (76%) average or better,
• demonstrate clear evidence of research ability or potential

Your background training must be sufficient for advanced work in your chosen field.  

EXCEPTIONAL CASES

In exceptional cases, applicants who do not meet the requirements stated above, but who have had significant formal training and relevant professional experience, may be granted admission on the recommendation of the Medical Physics Graduate Program Advisory Committee and approval of the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies.

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Note: In case of a discrepancy between this webpage and the UBC Calendar, the UBC Calendar entry will be held to be correct. 

International applicants to the medical physics MSc program are expected to:

• have the academic equivalent of a four-year Honours BSc from UBC in physics or a related field, with a minimum average of B+ (76%) or better in their third- or fourth-year classes
• present evidence of competency to pursue studies in the English language (please see details below)

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

For up to date Engli sh language requirements for admission, please see https://gradstudies.ok.ubc.ca/applying/english-proficiency-requirements

International PhD applicants are expected to:

• demonstrate clear evidence of research ability or potential,

Your background training must be sufficient for advanced work in your chosen field.

Below is a summary of pertinent application and graduation statistics for the Medical Physics program.

* Related fields include but are not limited to academic appointments, industry, and contract work.

Find answers to common questions about applying by visiting the Graduate Student FAQs page .

Tuition & Funding

Tuition amounts presented here are estimates only and all fees are subject to change. For official tuition and fee information, visit the UBC Okanagan Academic Calendar , a comprehensive guide to all programs, courses, services, and academic policies at the University of British Columbia.

Tuition is paid three times a year, on the first day of each term: Winter Term 1 (September), Winter Term 2 (January), and Summer Term (May).

Funding Opportunities

Graduate students are typically funded through a combination of internal and external funding awards, Teaching Assistantships and Research Assistantships.

Students are expected whenever possible to apply for relevant scholarships and fellowships. These include, but are not limited to, Canadian Tri-Council scholarships, University Graduate Fellowships, and Graduate Dean’s Entrance Scholarships.

If students wish to hold off-campus (external) employment, they should discuss with their supervisor, particularly if the student is a grant-holder, as restrictions on hours of work may apply.

Graduate Entrance Award

The Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science offers a $15,000 merit-based entrance scholarship to three exceptional individuals entering their first year of thesis-based graduate studies under a supervisor from the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science, or an Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies program with a supervisor who is a member of the Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science.

All applicants to Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science graduate programs who have submitted an application by January 31 will be automatically considered for the award. No additional application is required. Successful applicants will be notified by March 15.

The Department of Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics and Statistics has funding opportunities and assistantships available for qualified students.

Teaching Assistantships (TA)

Paid TA positions allow graduate students to develop skills in teaching, supervision, facilitation, and student assessment. Teaching assistants may lead seminars, help teach undergraduate courses, or assist in student evaluations and marking.

• MSc students are eligible for paid TA positions for up to two years.
• TA positions usually occur September to April. TA hours and wages are governed by the British Columbia Government Employees Union (BCGEU).

Teaching assistants are mentored by their supervisor and via the Centre for Teaching and Learning . To learn more or apply for a position, see our Careers page.

Research Assistantships (RA)

As paid research assistants, graduate students assist their supervisor or other researchers in conducting high-level research. RAs are typically funded by a supervisor’s external grants, contracts or other sources of funding, and, therefore, are not guaranteed.

Research Assistantships are wholly dependent upon individual research supervisor’s funding. RA positions may take place at any time during the school year and wages and hours will vary. RA positions are not guaranteed. Talk to your potential supervisor about RA opportunities.

The College of Graduate Studies administers merit-based graduate awards at the Okanagan campus. The College manages a number of award competitions each year and administers payment of all internal awards and selected external awards.

External Awards

All prospective graduate students (Domestic and International) should explore and apply for external awards and fellowships, including awards offered by Canada’s three research councils: CIHR , NSERC and SSHRC .

Graduate scholarships and awards may also be available from foundations, private organizations or foreign governments (check with your country’s education authority).

How to Apply

Please note: A named supervisor is not part of the MSc application.

A complete application package will contain:

• Online application and application fee
• Unofficial transcripts for all post-secondary institutions attended are required for the application package. However, if admitted, the student must submit official transcripts to the College of Graduate Studies
• English language test (for non-native speakers of English)
• CV or resumé
• Three reference forms or letters

Applying takes time. We recommend you start your application two months in advance.

For full consideration students should submit all application materials by the following deadlines:

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Careers and Occupations

With a medical physics MSc or PhD degree from the University from the University of British Columbia, graduates are well-positioned to thrive in a variety of occupations, such as:

• Academic physicist
• Clinical medical physicist
• Diagnostic medical physicist
• Imaging specialist
• Industry scientist
• Radiotherapy physicist

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Graduate Programs in Medical Physics

Medical physics.

The Medical Physics program within the Department of Physics and Astronomy was accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs, Inc. ( CAMPEP ) in December 2003. Students who wish to obtain an M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Medical Physics are required to register for the courses listed below. The degree parchment will state a degree in "Medical Physics” and imply the successful completion of a CAMPEP-accredited degree. Find research areas and faculty members on our Medical Physics page.

The goals of the medical physics programs are:

• to provide academic training for medical physicists, a profession that is expanding rapidly in Canada and internationally.
• to develop appropriate research skills and experience within the community of medical physicists and clinical practitioners in the Province of British Columbia to enable them to contribute to the development of advanced medical techniques. This rationale is supported by the access to fore-front technology in medical infrastructure in the Positron Emission Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Radiation Therapy research groups.
• to develop and maintain trans-disciplinary research projects between investigators in the Faculties of Science, Medicine, Applied Science (i.e. Engineering) and Arts (Psychology), which take advantage of leading-edge research capabilities at the local teaching hospitals.
• to expand and advance the rapidly growing area of Medical Physics.

Master of Science in Medical Physics

A CAMPEP-accredited Master of Science in Medical Physics is offered in our department. The prerequisite for the program is a B.Sc. in physics (single or combined), astronomy, or mathematics; or a B.A.Sc. in engineering physics or electrical engineering. An overall average of 'A-' or better in third and fourth year courses is expected for entry into the program. The M.Sc. in Medical Physics requires a minimum of 38 credits with the research thesis, Physics 549, counting 12 credits.  The required core courses and one elective below yield 26 credits.

The required core courses of the Medical Physics program include Quantum Mechanics I (PHYS 500), Radiotherapy Physics I (PHYS 534), Radiotherapy Physics II (PHYS 535), Advanced Radiation Biophysics (PHYS 536), Radiation Dosimetry (PHYS 539), Image Reconstruction (PHYS 540), and Anatomy, Physiology and Statistics for Medical Physicists (PHYS 545) and Clinical Experience in Medical Physics (PHYS 546). There is one elective which should be chosen from Nuclear Medicine (PHYS 541), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging (PHYS 542), and Biomedical Optics (PHYS 543). Students will also be required to accumulate a number of days of specified clinical experience and to participate in our medical physics seminar series.

Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Physics

The CAMPEP-accredited Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Physics can be obtained by passing the courses as required for the M.Sc. in Medical Physic and pursuing a research topic in the field of Medical Physics. These courses can either be passed prior to enrolling in the Ph.D. program as part of an M.Sc. in Medical Physics or during the Ph.D. program.

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The multidisciplinary Medical Physics research programs are primarily focused on addressing problems in Diagnostic Imaging and Radiation Oncology. Exciting and award-winning research is being carried out in such diverse areas as breast imaging using MR, microwaves and x-ray scattering, portal image dosimetry and treatment verification, image processing, radiation therapy treatment delivery optimization, spectroscopic MRI, stereotactic radiosurgery and the modelling, simulation and analysis of radiation transport.

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Boyd McCurdy Associate Professor [email protected] 204-474-6206

Stephen Pistorius Professor, Associate Head, Director of Medical Physics Program 205 Allen Building [email protected] 204-474-6205

Jessica Rodgers Assistant Professor 516 Allen Building [email protected]

Jorge Alpuche Aviles Adjunct Professor, CancerCare Manitoba [email protected]

Sajjad Aftabi Clinical Adjunct Professor, CancerCare Manitoba [email protected]

Idris Elbarkri Adjunct Professor, CancerCare Manitoba [email protected]

Andrew Goertzen Coordinator PET CT Program, Radiology [email protected]

Harry Ingleby Adjunct Professor, CancerCare Manitoba [email protected]

Melanie Martin Adjunct Professor, University of Winnipeg [email protected]

Bryan McIntosh Clinical Adjunct Professor, CancerCare Manitoba  [email protected]

Daniel Rickey Adjunct Professor, CancerCare Manitoba [email protected]

Ryan Rivest Adjunct Professor, CancerCare Manitoba  [email protected]

Eric Van Uyten Adjunct Professor, CancerCare Manitoba  [email protected]

Sankaranarayanan Venkataraman Adjunct Professor, CancerCare Manitoba  [email protected]

Niranjan Venugopal Adjunct Professor, Physics and Astronomy Program Director, Medical Physics Residency [email protected]

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Who are medical physicists.

Medical physicists are scientists with graduate training (MSc or PhD) specializing in the application of Physics in medicine, particularly in diagnostic and therapeutic technologies and in protecting patients, staff and the public from radiation hazards. Their work involves the application of their knowledge of radioactivity, x-rays, ultrasound and electromagnetic fields and frequently includes problem-solving, modeling and simulation.

What do medical physicists do?

Medical physicists work in clinical, academic and industrial settings. Clinical medical physicists typically work in hospitals and cancer centers in diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy, verifying that equipment is functioning correctly and helping to deliver optimal patient care. They work closely with physicians, technologists and other clinical staff to ensure that therapeutic and diagnostic equipment is used safely and effectively. Some medical physicists work in universities, where they develop new technology or solve fundamental physics problems that can lead to new imaging techniques or treatments, as well as teaching courses aimed at helping students learn what they need to enter the field. Many clinical medical physicists have academic affiliations at universities where they train new staff (including physicians, technologists and prospective physicists) and mentor students conducting research. Finally, medical physicists are employed in the industry where they assist engineering teams in developing and refining new hardware or provide scientific and technical support to end-users of medical imaging and therapy technology.

What is radiation therapy?

Radiation therapy is the use of high-energy radiation in the treatment of cancer. This includes external beam therapy with radiation beams that pass through the patient and brachytherapy, where radioactive sources are placed inside the patient directly near a tumor site. Based out of CancerCare Manitoba, our Radiation Therapy Physics faculty have roles in treatment planning and radiotherapy machine, testing, calibration and troubleshooting.

What is diagnostic imaging?

Diagnostic imaging physicists are involved in the use of x-ray, ultrasound, magnetic resonance and nuclear medicine for imaging patients. The roles of a medical physicist in diagnostic imaging include consulting before equipment purchases, testing systems to ensure that they are operating within acceptable limits before and after installation and helping clinical staff optimize their imaging techniques.

How do I become a medical physicist?

Typically, the first step in becoming a medical physicist is to earn a Bachelor of Science (honours) degree in Physics. After obtaining a BSc, a graduate degree (MSc or PhD) in Medical Physics provides the training needed to be ready to work in the field. The University of Manitoba offers a research (thesis) based MSc and a CAMPEP ( Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs ), accredited PhD degree. Medical Physics students planning careers in academia or clinical medical physics generally complete a CAMPEP accredited PhD degree to be competitive in the job market. During a graduate degree, students are supported through an award or grant. After completing a PhD, students who wish to go into clinical practice will typically complete a two-year training program (residency) in medical physics, during which the resident rotates through clinical postings. Once the residency is completed, eligible clinical physicists can write a certification examination from the Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine (CCPM).

Graduates who wish to work in academia typically complete a post-doctoral fellowship (1-3 years) before obtaining an academic position at a university. There they can build or become part of a research program with funding from agencies such as the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), the Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR), or the Canadian Cancer Society.

Working in the industry requires completing a graduate degree before finding an opportunity with a company that needs the skills that a medical physicist can offer. Medical device manufacturers often look for people with medical physics backgrounds to join their research and development or clinical applications teams, depending on their experience.

Why should I join the Medical Physics residency training program?

CancerCare Manitoba (CCMB) operates a clinical residency training program for radiation oncology medical physics. The program has operated continuously for over 20 years and is externally accredited by CAMPEP ( Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs ), with initial accreditation achieved in 2009.

This two-year training program prepares candidates for a clinical medical physics position, providing detailed clinical instruction in rotations covering radiation dosimetry, treatment planning, brachytherapy and radiation protection. Candidates must complete a comprehensive set of skill signoffs in each rotation and numerous oral exams throughout the training program.

Program graduates are well-prepared to work as clinical medical physicists and are also eligible to take the national certification exam offered by the Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine.

Learn more about Medical Physics graduate program.

Medical and Health Physics is an exciting and expanding field of physics that applies our fundamental knowledge of physics to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of various human conditions. The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Manitoba offers training in Medical and Health Physics, leading to an MSc degree or a Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs, Inc. (CAMPEP) accredited PhD degree. The research-based MSc provides a good entry point for students interested in exploring graduate-level medical physics before going on to the CAMPEP-accredited PhD program. A conversion from the research-based MSc to a CAMPEP accredited PhD is possible for excellent students.

On starting medical physics graduate studies, students are provided with a checklist detailing the items that must be completed to meet the elements required for a CAMPEP-accredited program. The appropriate instructor signs off each completed element on this form. Once all requirements have been met, the form will be reviewed by the Chair of the Examination Subcommittee for completeness and signed off by the Program Director. A certificate of completion will be provided to qualifying students together with their degree certificate only if all of the CAMPEP requirements have been met. Note: The research (thesis) based M.Sc. is designed for students entering the field and does not meet the criteria for CAMPEP accreditation.

Learn more about the available facilities.

The University of Manitoba has a large modern Medical Physics research laboratory in which many medical physics graduate students carry out research. The lab contains breast microwave imaging systems of different designs, Vector Network Analysers, GPU-based computing systems for machine-learning-based research, a low-field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system and clinical ultrasound systems for research and teaching. The Department has access to excellent computing resources, 3D printing capabilities and an environment suited to developing and testing medical devices.

Research is also carried out in collaboration with colleagues in Engineering, Radiology and Radiation Oncology. Through collaboration with faculty at the University of Winnipeg, CancerCare Manitoba and the Department of Radiology on the Bannatyne Campus, students can access clinical equipment that may be used for research. For radiation therapy research, this includes CT simulators, linear accelerators for megavoltage external beam treatment, an orthovoltage unit, a high dose rate (HDR) brachytherapy treatment unit and treatment planning software. Available clinical diagnostic imaging modalities include x-ray, computed tomography (CT), MRI, ultrasound, positron emission tomography (PET) and single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) systems.

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1. University of Toronto

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2. McMaster University

3. University of British Columbia

4. McGill University

5. University of Ottawa

6. Western University

7. University of Calgary

8. University of Alberta

9. Queen's University

10. University of Montreal

11. University of Saskatchewan

12. Dalhousie University

13. University of Manitoba

14. Laval University

15. University of Waterloo

16. Carleton University

17. University of Sherbrooke

18. University of Victoria

19. Ryerson University

20. Memorial University of Newfoundland

21. Polytechnic School of Montreal

22. University of Guelph

23. Simon Fraser University

The best cities to study Medical Physics in Canada based on the number of universities and their ranks are Toronto , Hamilton , Vancouver , and Montreal .

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Brown University Department of Radiation Oncology 225 Dyer Street Providence RI 02903 (401) 606-4283 Accredited degrees available:M.S. Program Director: Eric Klein, Ph.D. [email protected] https://www.brown.edu/med-physics-graduate-program/home

Carleton University † Physics Department 1125 Colonel By Drive Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6 CANADA (613) 520-2600 Ext:4053 Accredited degrees available: Ph.D. Program Director: Emily C. Heath, Ph.D. [email protected] https://physics.carleton.ca/ompi/graduate-studies

Columbia University Department of Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics 500 West 120th St., 200 S. W. Mudd, MC 4701 New York, NY 10027 (212) 854-4457 Fax: (212) 854-8257 Accredited degrees available:MS. Program Director: I. Cevdet Noyan, Ph.D. [email protected] https://apam.columbia.edu/medical-physics

Creighton University Department of Physics 2500 California Plaza Omaha, NE 68178 (402) 280-2159 / Fax: (402) 280-2140 Accredited degrees available: MS. Program Director: Michael G. Nichols, Ph.D. [email protected] https://www.creighton.edu/academics/programs/medical-physics-ms https://physics.creighton.edu https://physics.creighton.edu/content/ms-medical-physics-program-statistics

Dalhousie University Nova Scotia Health Authority 5820 University Avenue Room 3001A Halifax NS B3H 1V7 Canada (902) 473-6191 / Fax:  Accredited degrees available:MS.,Ph.D. Program Director: Alasdair Syme, Ph.D. [email protected] http://www.dal.ca/academics/programs/graduate/medical-physics.html

Dartmouth College Thayer School of Engineering 14 Engineering Drive Hanover, NH 03755 603-650-6442/ Fax:  Accredited degrees: Ph.D. Program Director: David Gladstone, Sc.D. [email protected] http://sites.dartmouth.edu/medphys/

Duke University † Medical Physics Graduate Program 2424 Erwin Road Suite 302 Durham, NC 27705 (919) 699-4775 Fax: (919) 684-1491 Accredited degrees available:M.S.,Ph.D. Program Director: Mark Oldham, Ph.D. [email protected] http://medicalphysics.duke.edu/

East Carolina University† Medical and Biomedical Physics Graduate Programs Department of Physics Mailstop #563 Greenville, NC 27858 Accredited degrees available: M.S., Medical Physics., Biomedical Physics Program Director: Michael Dingfelder,Ph.D. (252) 328-6739 / (252) 328-6314 [email protected] https://physics.ecu.edu/ https://physics.ecu.edu/facts-and-figures/

Florida Atlantic University Department of Physics Medical Physics Programs 777 Glades Road Boca Raton, FL 33431 Accredited degrees available: M.S., Medical Physics Program Director: Theodora Leventouri, Ph.D. (561) 297-2695 / Fax: (561) 297-2662 [email protected] http://physics.fau.edu/programs/psmmp/index.php Georgetown University Department of Medical Physics 3970 Reservoir Road NW Washington DC 20057 Accredited degrees available: M.S., Medical Physics Program Director: Stanley Fricke. Ph.D. (202)687-2232 / Fax: 253-681-9619 [email protected]

Georgia Institute of Technology Medical Physics Programs 770 State Street, RM-3-39S Atlanta, GA 30332-0745 Accredited degrees available: M.S., Ph.D. Program Director: Steven Biegalski, Ph.D. (404) 385-5973 [email protected]

Hofstra University   Department of Physics and Astronomy Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 151 Hofstra University, 102 Berliner Hall Hempstead, NY 11549-1000 Medical Degrees available: M.S., Medical Physics Program Director: Jenghwa Chang, Ph.D. (516)321-3136 / Fax (516)470-8445 [email protected] hofstra.edu/medicalphysics

Indiana University/Purdue University Joint Medical Physics Program Purdue University School of Health Sciences 550 Stadium Mall Drive West Lafayette, IN 47907-2051 Program Director: Keith Stantz, Ph.D. Tel: (765) 496-1874 Accredited degrees available: M.S., Ph.D. [email protected] http://www.purdue.edu/hhs/hsci/students/graduate/programs/medical_physics.html

Johns Hopkins University CRB II, 4M61 1550 Orleans St Baltimore, MD 21231 Program Director: George Sgouros, Ph.D. Tel: (410) 614-0116 / Fax: (413) 487-3753 [email protected]

Louisiana State University Department of Physics and Astronomy 202 Nicholson Hall Baton Rouge, LA 70803-4001 Program Director: Wayne D. Newhauser, Ph.D. email: [email protected] Program Administrator Tel: (225) 578-2163 / Fax (225) 578-0824 Accredited degrees available: M.S. in Medical Physics and Health Physics,Ph.D. http://www.phys.lsu.edu/medphys/

McGill University Department of Medical Physics McGill University Health Centre (Glen Site) DS1 7141 1001 boul. Decarie Montreal, Quebec H4A 3J1, Canada Program Director: Shirin A. Enger, Ph.D. Tel: (514) 934-1934 (44161)/ Fax: (514) 934-8229 Accredited degrees available: M.S., Ph.D [email protected] http://www.mcgill.ca/medphys/academic

McMaster University  699 Concession Street Hamilton ,Ontario CANADA Program Director: Marcin Wierzbicki, Ph,D. Tel: (905) 387-9711 [email protected]

National University of Ireland, Galway School of Physics Newcastle Road Galway, Ireland Accredited degrees: M.S., Medical Physics Program Director:Christopher Kleefeld, Ph.D. 353 (0) 91-495383 / Fax: 353 (0) 91-494584 [email protected]

Oregon Health and Science University Medical Physics Graduate Program 2730 SW Moody Avenue Portland, OR 97201 Program Director: Thomas Griglock, Ph.D. [email protected] Tel: (503) 494-1214 / Fax: (503) 494-7037 Accredited Degrees Available: M.S., Ph.D. https://www.ohsu.edu/school-of-medicine/medical-physics-graduate-program San Diego State University Physics-MC1233 5500 Campanile Drive San Diego, CA 92182 Program Director: Usha Sinha, Ph.D. (619) 594-1791 / Fax: (619) 594-5485 Accredited degrees available: M.S. [email protected]

SUNY Stony Brook University† Radiology Department HSC L-4 RM 092 Stony Brook, NY 11794 Program Director: Terry M. Button, Ph.D. (516) 444-3841 / Fax: (516) 444-7538 Accredited degrees available: M.S., Ph.D. [email protected] http://bme.sunysb.edu/grad/medicalphysics.html The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Science Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Department of Imaging Physics 1400 Pressler St. Unit 1472 Houston, TX 77030 Program Director: Rebecca M. Howell, Ph.D. Tel: (713) 563-2493 / Fax:  Accredited degrees available: M.S., Ph.D. [email protected] https://gsbs.uth.edu/medphys/

Thomas Jefferson University Department of Radiation Oncology 111 South 11th Street, Rm G-316 Philadelphia, PA 19107 Program Director: Jacqueline G. Emrich, Ph.D. Tel: (215) 762-3408 / Fax: (215) 762-8523 Accredited degrees available: M.S. [email protected]  https://www.Jefferson.edu/MedicalPhysicsMS

Toronto Metropolitan University† Department of Physics 350 Victoria St. Toronto ON Canada M5B 2K3 Program Director: Raffi Karshaffian, Ph.D. Tel: (416) 979-5000 x7536 / Fax: (416) 979-5343 Accredited degrees available: M.S., Ph.D. [email protected] https://www.torontomu.ca/physics/graduate-studies/

Universite de Montreal‡ Department de Radio-Oncologie Centre hospitalier de 1' Universite de Montreal 1000 rue St-Denis Montreal QCH2X 0C1 Canada Program Director: Jean-Francois Carrier, Ph.D. Tel: (514) 343-6111 x34879 Accredited degrees available: M.S., Ph.D. [email protected]

  Université Laval Department of Radiation Therapy 2325, rue de l'Université Québec (Québec) G1V 0A6 Canada Program Director: Luc Beaulieu, Ph.D. Tel: (418) 525-4444 Ext: 15315 / Fax: (418) 691-5268 Accredited degrees available: M.Sc., Ph.D. [email protected] view website

University at Buffalo (SUNY)  Medical Physics Program Radiol, Neurosurg, Biomed Engin, MAE, EE 955 Main Street Canon Stroke and Vascular Res Center Buffalo, NY 14203 Program Director: Stephen Rudin, Ph.D. Tel: (716) 829-5408 / Fax: (716) 829-2212 Accredited degrees available: M.S., Ph.D. [email protected] http://medicine.buffalo.edu/education/medical-physics.html

University College Dublin Centre for Physics in Health and Medicine School of Physics O'Brien Centre for Science, North Belfield  Dublin 4, Ireland Program Director: Sean Cournane, Ph.D. Tel: +353 1 7162222 Accredited Degrees available:M.S. [email protected] https://www.ucd.ie/cphm/study/mscinmedicalphysics/ University of Alberta Department of Medical Physics 11560 University Avenue Edmonton, T6G 1Z2, Canada Program Director: Gino Fallone, Ph.D. Tel: (780) 432-8750/Fax: (780) 432-8615 Accredited degrees available: M.Sc., Ph.D. [email protected] http://mp.med.ualberta.ca

UC Berkeley/UC San Francisco 1600 Divisadero St, Box 1708, Suite H1030 San Francisco CA 94115 Program Director: J Adam M Cunha, Ph.D. Tel: ((415)353-7031) / Fax: Accredited degrees available: [email protected]

University of British Columbia Department of Physics and Astronomy Medical Physics Program 6224 Agricultural Road Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1, Canada Program Director: Stefan Reinsberg, Ph.D. Tel: (604) 822-2925 / Fax: (604) 822-5324 Co-director: Cheryl Duzenli, Ph.D. Tel: (604) 877-6000 x 2021 Accredited degrees available: M.Sc., Ph.D. [email protected] http://www.phas.ubc.ca/graduate-program-medical-physics-stream-requirements

University of British Columbia - Okanagan ASC 354 - 3187 University Way Kelowna, BC CANADA V1V 1V7 Program Director: Christina Haston, Ph.D. (250) 807-9886 Accredited degrees available: M.Sc.,Ph.D. [email protected]

University of Calgary Tom Baker Cancer Centre Department of Medical Physics Tom Baker Cancer Centre 1331 - 29 Street NW Calgary, AB T2N 4N2 Program Director: Charles Kirkby, Ph.D., FCCPM Tel: (403) 388-6872 Accredited degrees available: M.Sc, Ph.D. [email protected] http://www.ucalgary.ca/rop/ -->

University of California Los Angeles The Departments of Radiological Sciences, Radiation Oncology, and Molecular & Medical Pharmacology Physics & Biology in Medicine Interdepartmental Graduate Program (Formerly Biomedical Physics Interdepartmental Graduate Program) 650 Charles E Young Dr S, RM B2-115CHS Los Angeles, CA 90095-1721 Program Director: Michael F. McNitt-Gray, Ph.D. Tel: (310) 825-7811 / Fax: (310) 825-7705 Accredited degrees available: M.S., Ph.D. [email protected] [email protected] http://pbm.ucla.edu/ -->

University of Chicago Graduate Programs in Medical Physics MC 2026 5841 S. Maryland Ave. Chicago, IL 60637 Program Director: Samuel G. Armato, III, Ph.D. Tel: (773) 834-3044 / Fax: (773) 702-0371 Accredited degrees available: Ph.D. [email protected] http://medicalphysics.uchicago.edu/

University of Cincinnati Department of Radiation Oncology 234 Goodman St. ML 0757 Cincinnati, Ohio 45267-0757 Program Director: Michael A.S. Lamba, Ph.D. Tel:(513)584-9028 / Fax: (513) 584-4007 Accredited degrees available:M.S.,Combined Program (DMP) [email protected] [email protected] https://med.uc.edu/radonc/graduate/medicalphysics/program

University of Florida Division of Radiological Physics Department of Radiology 1600 SW Archer Rd. P.O. Box 100374 Gainesville, FL 32610-0374 Program Director: Stephanie Leon, Ph.D. Tel: (352) 594-2492 / Fax  Accredited degrees available: M.S., Ph.D. [email protected] https://medphysics.med.ufl.edu/

University of Kentucky  Department of Radiation Oncology 800 Rose Street Lexington, KY 40536 Program Director: Dennis Cheek, Ph.D. Tel: (859) 323-9947 Accredited degrees available: M.S.,Ph.D. [email protected] https://medicine.uky.edu/departments/radiationmedicine/medical-physics-graduate-program

University of Manitoba † Department of Physics and Astronomy Allen Building 30A Sifton Road Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2, Canada Program Director: Stephen Pistorius, P.Phys., Ph.D. Tel: (204) 787-2211 / Fax: (204) 775-1684 Accredited degrees available: M.Sc., Ph.D. [email protected] https://www.sci.umanitoba.ca/physics-astronomy/

University of Massachusetts Lowell Department of Physics-Radiological Sciences Lowell, MA 01854 Program Director: Erno Sajo, Ph.D. Tel: (978) 934-3288 Accredited Degrees available:M.S., Ph.D. [email protected] http://www.uml.edu/MedPhys

University of Miami Biomedical Engineering Department 1251 Memorial Drive Coral Gables, FL 33146 Program Director: Weizhao Zhao, Ph.D. Tel: 305-284-6763 / Fax 305-284-6494 Radiation Oncology Department 1475 NW 12th Ave Miami, FL 33136 Assistant Program Director: Nesrin Dogan, Ph.D. Tel: 305-243-8629 / Fax 305-243-9833 Accredited Degrees available:M.S., Ph.D. [email protected] [email protected] https://bme.coe.miami.edu/graduate/medical-physics/index.html

University of Minnesota Department of Radiation Oncology Mayo Mail Code 494 420 Delaware St SE Minneapolis, MN 55455 Program Director: Parham Alaei, Ph.D. Tel: 612-626-6505 / Fax 612-624-5445 Accredited Degrees available:M.S., Ph.D. [email protected] https://www.radiationoncology.umn.edu/medical-physics-graduate-program

University of Nevada Las Vegas† ** Department of Health Physics and Diagnostic Sciences 4505 Maryland Parkway Box 453037 Las Vegas, NV 89154 Program Director: Steen Madsen, Ph.D. Tel: (702) 895-1805 / Fax: (702) 895-4819 Accredited degrees available: M.S., Combined Program (DMP) [email protected]

University of New Mexico Department of Radiology MSC 10 5530 1 University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001 Program Director: Reed Selwyn, Ph.D. Tel: (505) 272-4433 Accredited degrees available: M.S. [email protected] https://radiology.unm.edu/medphys/graduate-studies/program_info.html

University of Oklahoma  Dept. of Radiological Sciences. Garrison Tower 940 NE 13th Street, Suite 4G 4250 Oklahoma City, OK 73104-5008 Program Director: J. R. Sonnad, Ph.D. Tel: (405) 271-8001 Ext: 52415 / Fax: 405-271-6404 Accredited degrees available: M.S.,Ph.D. https://medicine.ouhsc.edu/Academic-Departments/Radiological-Sciences/Academic-Programs/Medical-Radiological-Physics-Graduate-Program [email protected]

University of Pennsylvania  Perelman School of Medicine Department of Radiation Oncology Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine 3400 Civic Center Blvd. Philadelphia, PA 19104 Program Director: Shannon O' Reilly, Ph.D.,DABR  Tel: (215) 615-5434 / Fax:  Accredited degrees available: M.S.,Ph.D. Shannon.O'[email protected] https://www.med.upenn.edu/mpp/

University of Rhode Island 2 Lippitt Road Kingston, RI 02881 Program Director: Michael Antosh, Ph.D. Tel: (401) 874-2048 / (401) 874-2380 Accredited degrees available: M.S. [email protected] http://web.uri.edu/physics/medical-physics/

University of South Florida  Moffitt Cancer Center 12902 Magnolia Dr (MCC-RAC ONC) Tampa, FL 33612 Accredited degree available: Ph.D. Program Director: Eduardo G. Moros, Ph.D. Tel: (813) 745-1075 Fax: (813) 745-7231 [email protected] http://physics.usf.edu/graduate/medical/

  University of Tennessee Knoxville 1412 Circle Drive Knoxville, TN 37916 Program Director: Michael Howard, Ph.D. Tel: (423) 493-1691 / Fax: (423) 493-6828 Accredited degrees available: M.S. [email protected] -->

University of Texas San Antonio† Department of Radiology 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, Rm. 652E San Antonio, TX 78229-3900 Program Director: Andrew J. Sampson, PhD, DABR(D) Tel: (210) 567-0655/ Fax: (210) 567-0494 Accredited degrees available: Ph.D. [email protected] https://www.uthscsa.edu/academics/biomedical-sciences/programs/radiological-sciences-phd https://www.uthscsa.edu/academics/biomedical-sciences/programs/radiological-sciences-phd/statistics

University of Texas Southwestern  Department of Radiation Oncology 2280 Inwood Road Dallas, TX  75235 Program Director: You Zhang, Ph.D. Tel: (919) 627-3199 / Fax:  Accredited degrees available: Ph.D. [email protected] https://www.utsouthwestern. edu/education/medical-school/ departments/radiation- oncology/education-training/ physics-training-program/bme/ University of Toledo  Department of Radiation Oncology 2050E Dana Cancer Center 3000 Arlington Ave Toledo, OH 43614-2598 Program Director: David Pearson, Ph.D. Tel: (419) 383-6780 / Fax:  Accredited degrees available: M.S., Ph.D. [email protected] http://www.utoledo.edu/med/depts/radther/ University of Toronto Department of Medical Physics Princess Margaret Cancer Center 601 University Avenue Toronto, ON CANADA. M5G 2M9 Program Director: Jean-Pierre Bissonnette, Ph.D. Tel: (416) 946-4501 Ext:2151 / Fax: (416) 946-6566 [email protected]

University of Victoria BC Cancer Agency Graduate Program in Medical Physics Medical Physics Department BC Cancer Agency - Vancouver Island Centre 2410 Lee Avenue Victoria, BC V8R 6V5 CANADA Program Director: Wayne A. Beckham, Ph.D., FCCPM Tel: (250) 519-5620 / Fax (250) 519-2024 Accredited degrees available: M.Sc., Ph.D. [email protected] http://www.uvic.ca/science/physics/medicalphysics/

University of Wisconsin † Medical Physics University of Wisconsin Medical Physics, Room 1005 WIMR 1111 Highland Ave Madison, WI 53705-2275 Program Director:Brian Pogue, Ph.D. Tel: (608) 263-8037 / Fax: (603) 646-3856 Accredited degrees available:M.S., Ph.D [email protected] http://www.medphysics.wisc.edu http://www.medphysics.wisc.edu/graduate/facts/ University of Wollongong Centre for Medical Radiation Physics School of Physics Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences Wollongong 2500 Australia Tel: +61244215296 Accredited degrees available: M.S., Ph.D. [email protected]

Vanderbilt University ** Departments of Radiology and Radiation Oncology 2220 Pierce Avenue Preston Research Building B-1003 Nashville, TN 37232-5671 Program Director: John G. Eley, Ph.D. Tel: (615) 875-1625 Fax: (615) 343-0161 Accredited degrees available: M.S., Combined Program (DMP) [email protected] https://medschool.vanderbilt.edu/dmp/

Virginia Commonwealth University VCU Department of Radiation Oncology PO Box 980058 401 College Street Richmond VA 23298-0058 Program Director: William Y. Song, Ph.D., DABR Tel: 1- (804)-628-3457/ Fax: 1-(804)-827-1861 Accredited degrees available: M.S., Ph.D. [email protected] https://radonc.vcu.edu/education/graduate-education/

Wake Forest University Department of Radiation Oncology Medical Center Boulevard  Winston-Salem, NC  27157 Program Director: William Dezarn, Ph.D. Tel: (336) 713-6511 / Fax: (336) 713-6565 Accredited degrees available: M.S., Ph.D. [email protected] https://school.wakehealth.edu/Education-and-Training/Graduate-Programs/Medical-Physics

Washington University in St. Louis Department of Radiation Oncology 4921 Parkview Place, Campus Box 8224 St. Louis, MO  63105 Program Director: Michael B. Altman, Ph.D. Tel: (314) 362-4818 Accredited degrees available: M.S. [email protected] https://radonc.wustl.edu/education/master-of-science-in-medical-physics/

Wayne State University Karmanos Cancer Institute Department of Radiation Oncology 4100 John R. Street Detroit, MI 48201 Program Director: Jay Burmeister, Ph.D. Tel: (313) 745-2483 / Fax: (313) 966-2314 Accredited degrees available: M.S., Ph.D. [email protected] http://medicalphysics.med.wayne.edu/

Western University † (Formerly the University of Western Ontario ) Medical Biophysics Graduate Program Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry Room 407 Medical Sciences Bldg. University of Western Ontario London, Ontario N6A 5C1 Program Director: Kathleen Surry, Ph.D. Tel: (519) 685-8605 / Fax (519) 685-8658  Accredited degrees available: M.Sc., Ph.D. [email protected] http://www.schulich.uwo.ca/biophysics/graduate/programs/medical_physics.html

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Stanford Certificate Program in Medical Physics

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The Medical Physics Certificate Program (MPCP) is a rigorous two-year (CAMPEP-accreditation pending) didactic training program , meticulously designed and administered by the Departments of Radiation Oncology & Radiology at Stanford University School of Medicine. The curriculum covers essential medical physics topics, aligning with AAPM guidelines and including courses in Medical Physics and Dosimetry, Radiation Therapy Physics, Radiation Biology and Protection, Imaging and Image-Based Anatomy, and Medical Imaging Systems  l & ll. Courses are taught by experienced faculty from the departments of Radiation Oncology and Radiology, bringing real-world expertise to the classroom. The program is passionately committed to equipping students with the scientific knowledge needed for advanced studies, research, and successful careers in clinical medical physics. The program aims to foster in-depth understanding of patient safety, proficiency in physics and mathematics, ethical professionalism, effective communication skills, and a holistic perspective on medical physics. Join us on your journey to becoming a highly skilled and sought-after medical physicist!

*The certificate program is currently CAMPEP accreditation pending.

Our mission serves a dual purpose:

(1) to enable students to pursue advanced education, both foundational and applied, to lead groundbreaking research in medical physics, and

(2) to facilitate their seamless transition into medical physics residencies, culminating in rewarding careers in clinical medical physics.

Admission Requirements

To gain admission to the Stanford University’s MPCP, applicants must hold a PhD degree in physics or a closely related field. 

Admission Process

• Deadline The applicants are required to submit the application package before March 1 st each year cycle, but off-cycle admissions are possible for highly qualified candidates. 
• Application Material The received application package should include the following at a minimum:
• Transcripts that show undergraduate and obtained/expected PhD degree, 
• A detailed CV that list relevant research experience, publications, awards and skills,
• Statement of purpose,
• Two letters of recommendation,
• Any additional application materials you would like to include
• Application Review Process The application will be reviewed by the Certificate Program Steering Committee to assess whether the applicant satisfies the required admission criteria. The Program Director will notify the admitted applicants at least three months before each academic year starts (usually late September). The MPCP is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 
• Please use the application link below to apply to the certificate program.
• https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/678f48c7a0b64c0f80c835271d9d1c34

Financial Support and Opportunities

• Financial support for students in the MPCP is a crucial aspect of our commitment to facilitating academic and research excellence. Detailed information regarding tuition fees can be found here .
• Our program, a permanent and integral part of the Department of Radiation Oncology and Radiology, benefits from these departments' rich history of funding and research activities, particularly for postdoctoral fellows. Hence, financial support may be available from primary research advisors. For those seeking postdoctoral fellowships, numerous options are accessible through various training grants across laboratories and programs within the Departments of Radiation Oncology and Radiology. We encourage you to explore available opportunities and apply for these positions here . Postdoctoral fellows receive benefits in line with those provided to other Stanford University employees, separate from their participation in the MPCP. We are dedicated to helping our fellows access the financial resources they need to excel in their academic and research endeavors.

The core medical physics curriculum outlined by CAMPEP is comprehensively addressed through six didactic courses, which are overseen by the Departments of Radiation Oncology & Radiology. These six courses are:

• BMP251 Medical Physics and Dosimetry
• BMP252 Radiation Therapy Physics
• BMP253 Radiation Biology and Protection
• BMP220 Imaging and Image-Based Anatomy
• BMP269A Medical Imaging Systems l
• BMP269B Medical Imaging Systems ll

If you have any questions regarding the Stanford Certificate Program in Medical Physics, please forward your inquiries to:

Christina Gutierrez - [email protected]

General Questions

Who can apply to this program? The Medical Physics Certificate Program is available to anyone interested in joining the program for both US residents and US non-residents. 

How do you apply? Please forward your application material to Christina Gutierrez at [email protected]  (i.e. cover letter, CV, resume). 

Do you sponsor visas for US non-residents? We do not sponsor visas for the Medical Physics Certificate Program at this time. However, we welcome all international students interested in our program to apply.

Will this program certify me through CAMPEP for residency? The program is currently CAMPEP certification pending.

What is the tuition cost for Medical Physics Certificate Program? The tuition depends on the number of course units that s/he wants to take.  In general, the certificate program offers 5 courses, each course has 3 units, and each unit costs ~$1,300.00.

What financial aid options are available? Financial aid is only available to postdocs already attending Stanford University. We implore all applicants to explore the numerous opportunities and positions  here .

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Medical physicists are health care professionals with specialized training in the medical applications of physics. Their work often involves the use of x-rays and accelerated charged particles, radioactive substances, ultrasound, magnetic and electric fields, infra-red and ultraviolet light, heat and lasers in diagnosis and therapy. Most medical physicists work in hospital diagnostic imaging departments, cancer treatment facilities, or hospital-based research establishments. Others work in universities, government, and industry.

Graduates of the M.Sc. in Medical Physics program will:

• understand the physics of medical imaging and radiation oncology;
• be able to apply medical physics theory to frontier research;
• work effectively in clinical and research environments that include oncologists, radiologists, nuclear medicine physicians, cardiologists, neuroscientists, radiation therapy professionals and biomedical engineers;
• be highly competitive in the Canadian and international medical physics labour markets.

For specific program requirements, please refer to the departmental program website

What makes the program unique?

The program benefits from research strengths within the Vancouver area medical physics community, e.g. radiation therapy, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and nuclear medicine imaging (PET and SPECT) for brain, cardiac and cancer imaging, and high energy nuclear physics.

Research conducted within the program can directly contribute to provincial heath care initiatives through engagement of associate and adjunct faculty based in local health care institutions.

Both the MSc and PhD medical physicist are eligible to sit the Canadian College of Physicist in Medicine exam which awards the credential for clinical practice.

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Program enquiries, admission information & requirements, 1) check eligibility, minimum academic requirements.

The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies establishes the minimum admission requirements common to all applicants, usually a minimum overall average in the B+ range (76% at UBC). The graduate program that you are applying to may have additional requirements. Please review the specific requirements for applicants with credentials from institutions in:

• Canada or the United States
• International countries other than the United States

Each program may set higher academic minimum requirements. Please review the program website carefully to understand the program requirements. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission as it is a competitive process.

English Language Test

Applicants from a university outside Canada in which English is not the primary language of instruction must provide results of an English language proficiency examination as part of their application. Tests must have been taken within the last 24 months at the time of submission of your application.

Minimum requirements for the two most common English language proficiency tests to apply to this program are listed below:

TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language - internet-based

Overall score requirement : 90

IELTS: International English Language Testing System

Overall score requirement : 6.5

Other Test Scores

Some programs require additional test scores such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Graduate Management Test (GMAT). The requirements for this program are:

The GRE is not required.

Prior degree, course and other requirements

Prior degree requirements.

B.Sc. in Physics (single or combined), Astronomy, or Mathematics; or, a B.A.Sc. in Engineering Physics or Electrical Engineering.

2) Meet Deadlines

3) prepare application, transcripts.

All applicants have to submit transcripts from all past post-secondary study. Document submission requirements depend on whether your institution of study is within Canada or outside of Canada.

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A minimum of three references are required for application to graduate programs at UBC. References should be requested from individuals who are prepared to provide a report on your academic ability and qualifications.

Statement of Interest

Many programs require a statement of interest , sometimes called a "statement of intent", "description of research interests" or something similar.

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Students in research-based programs usually require a faculty member to function as their thesis supervisor. Please follow the instructions provided by each program whether applicants should contact faculty members.

Instructions regarding thesis supervisor contact for Master of Science in Medical Physics (MSc)

Citizenship verification.

Permanent Residents of Canada must provide a clear photocopy of both sides of the Permanent Resident card.

4) Apply Online

All applicants must complete an online application form and pay the application fee to be considered for admission to UBC.

Tuition & Financial Support

Financial support.

Applicants to UBC have access to a variety of funding options, including merit-based (i.e. based on your academic performance) and need-based (i.e. based on your financial situation) opportunities.

Scholarships & awards (merit-based funding)

All applicants are encouraged to review the awards listing to identify potential opportunities to fund their graduate education. The database lists merit-based scholarships and awards and allows for filtering by various criteria, such as domestic vs. international or degree level.

Graduate Research Assistantships (GRA)

Many professors are able to provide Research Assistantships (GRA) from their research grants to support full-time graduate students studying under their supervision. The duties constitute part of the student's graduate degree requirements. A Graduate Research Assistantship is considered a form of fellowship for a period of graduate study and is therefore not covered by a collective agreement. Stipends vary widely, and are dependent on the field of study and the type of research grant from which the assistantship is being funded.

Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTA)

Graduate programs may have Teaching Assistantships available for registered full-time graduate students. Full teaching assistantships involve 12 hours work per week in preparation, lecturing, or laboratory instruction although many graduate programs offer partial TA appointments at less than 12 hours per week. Teaching assistantship rates are set by collective bargaining between the University and the Teaching Assistants' Union .

Graduate Academic Assistantships (GAA)

Academic Assistantships are employment opportunities to perform work that is relevant to the university or to an individual faculty member, but not to support the student’s graduate research and thesis. Wages are considered regular earnings and when paid monthly, include vacation pay.

Financial aid (need-based funding)

Canadian and US applicants may qualify for governmental loans to finance their studies. Please review eligibility and types of loans .

All students may be able to access private sector or bank loans.

Foreign government scholarships

Many foreign governments provide support to their citizens in pursuing education abroad. International applicants should check the various governmental resources in their home country, such as the Department of Education, for available scholarships.

Working while studying

The possibility to pursue work to supplement income may depend on the demands the program has on students. It should be carefully weighed if work leads to prolonged program durations or whether work placements can be meaningfully embedded into a program.

International students enrolled as full-time students with a valid study permit can work on campus for unlimited hours and work off-campus for no more than 20 hours a week.

A good starting point to explore student jobs is the UBC Work Learn program or a Co-Op placement .

Tax credits and RRSP withdrawals

Students with taxable income in Canada may be able to claim federal or provincial tax credits.

Canadian residents with RRSP accounts may be able to use the Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP) which allows students to withdraw amounts from their registered retirement savings plan (RRSPs) to finance full-time training or education for themselves or their partner.

Please review Filing taxes in Canada on the student services website for more information.

Cost Estimator

Applicants have access to the cost estimator to develop a financial plan that takes into account various income sources and expenses.

Career Options

Graduates will be equipped to pursue careers in hospitals, specialized areas of medicine (e.g. cancer treatment and research and brain research), government, industry and other medical research environments. Their work is interdisciplinary in nature and in many cases, translates to innovative solutions to real world medical problems relating to diagnosis and treatment of many disease types from cancer to brain and cardiac research.

Many of our medical physics faculty hold associate or adjunct professor status in the Department of Physics and Astronomy but have primary appointments in Departments of the Faculty of Medicine (Radiology, Surgery, Oncology) or work at the BC Cancer Agency Treatment or Research Centres.

In BC alone, population growth and replacement of retirements requires about 5 new radiotherapy physicists each year.  Growing demand for advanced medical imaging (CT, MRI, PET) creates a similar requirement for imaging physicists.

Enrolment, Duration & Other Stats

These statistics show data for the Master of Science in Medical Physics (MSc). Data are separated for each degree program combination. You may view data for other degree options in the respective program profile.

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These videos contain some general advice from faculty across UBC on finding and reaching out to a supervisor. They are not program specific.

This list shows faculty members with full supervisory privileges who are affiliated with this program. It is not a comprehensive list of all potential supervisors as faculty from other programs or faculty members without full supervisory privileges can request approvals to supervise graduate students in this program.

• Ford, Nancy (Medical physics; Medical biotechnology diagnostics (including biosensors); Dental materials and equipment; micro-computed tomography; physiological gating; contrast agents; models of respiratory disease; image-based measurements; dental imaging; x-ray imaging)
• Kolind, Shannon (Medical physics; Neurosciences, biological and chemical aspects; Neurosciences, medical and physiological and health aspects; brain; Imaging; MRI; medical physics; multiple sclerosis; myelin; Neurological Disease; spinal cord)
• Kozlowski, Piotr (development and application of MRI techniques to study pre-clinical models of human diseases with specific focus on cancer and spinal cord injuries; development of the multi-parametric MRI techniques for prostate cancer diagnosis in the clinical setting.)
• Laule, Cornelia (Medical physics; Neurosciences, biological and chemical aspects; Neurosciences, medical and physiological and health aspects; Pathology (except oral pathology); Auto-Immune Diseases; Axons; brain; Central Nervous System Inflammatory Diseases; Cerebral Atrophy; Histology; image analysis; Imaging; Inflammation; magnetic resonance imaging; Magnetic resonance spectroscopy; multiple sclerosis; myelin; Nervous System Development; Neurodegenerative diseases; Neurological diseases; Neuronal Systems; pain; Pathology; Schizophrenia; Spinal Cord Diseases; spinal cord; Spinal cord injury)
• Rahmim, Arman (Clinical oncology; Medical physics; Physical sciences; Image Reconstruction; Machine learning and radiomics; medical physics; Molecular imaging; Quantitative Imaging; Theranostics)
• Rauscher, Alexander (Physical sciences; Neurosciences, medical and physiological and health aspects; magnetic resonance imaging; physics; quantitative susceptibility mapping; myelin water imaging; brain; maschine learning)
• Reinsberg, Stefan (Medical physics, MRIs )
• Sossi, Vesna (Medical Imaging, Brain imaging )
• Xiang, Qing-San (Magnetic Resonance Imaging )
• Zeng, Haishan (Family practice, dermatology)

Sample Thesis Submissions

• Anthropomorphic phantoms for quantification of ¹⁸F-PET and ¹⁷⁷Lu-SPECT imaging in radiopharmaceutical therapies
• Development of a novel method to estimate kinetic micro-parameters in dynamic whole-body PET imaging protocols
• Myelin water, magnetization transfer, and inhomogeneous magnetization transfer imaging orientation dependence : observations and thoughts
• Impact of formalin fixation on multi-compartment T2 relaxation and its tissue orientation dependence in excised pig spinal cord white matter
• Using in vivo respiratory-gated micro-computed tomography imaging to monitor pulmonary side effects in 10 MV FLASH and conventional radiotherapy
• Volume staging for arteriovenous malformation treatment using volumetric modulated arc therapy

Related Programs

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• Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Physics (PhD)

Same Academic Unit

• Doctor of Philosophy in Astronomy (PhD)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Physics (PhD)
• Master of Applied Science in Engineering Physics (MASc)
• Master of Science in Astronomy (MSc)
• Master of Science in Physics (MSc)

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Further information, specialization.

Required core courses of the Medical Physics program include Quantum Mechanics I (PHYS 500), Radiotherapy Physics I (PHYS 534), Radiotherapy Physics II (PHYS 535), Advanced Radiation Biophysics (PHYS 536), Radiation Dosimetry (PHYS 539), Image Reconstruction (PHYS 540), and Anatomy, Physiology and Statistics for Medical Physicists (PHYS 545) and Clinical Experience in Medical Physics (PHYS 546). There is one elective which should be chosen from Nuclear Medicine (PHYS 541), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging (PHYS 542), and Biomedical Optics (PHYS 543).

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