University of Pennsylvania Therapeutic Medical Physics Residency - 3-Year Off-Cycle Position
- Full Time, onsite
- American Association of Physicists in Medicine
- Philadelphia, United States of America
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Description And Duties Of The Position
At the direction of the Therapeutic Medical Physics Residency Director and the Research Mentor, the candidate will participate in medical physics research activities from the start of the appointment (no later than 5/31/2025) until 06/30/2026. Research activities will be designated by the Research Mentor.
During the subsequent two years of the appointment (7/1/2026-6/30/2028), the candidate will work under the supervision of the Medical Physics Residency Directors, participating in clinical rotations pertinent to radiation oncology physics, including: megavoltage photon and electron therapy, CT simulation, 2D and 3D computerized dose planning, intensity-modulated radiation therapy planning, periodic QA of therapy equipment, patient treatment QA, interstitial and intracavitary brachytherapy procedures, radiopharmaceutical therapy, radiation safety procedures, special procedures (TBI, TSE, SBRT, radiosurgery, etc.) and proton therapy. The resident will also assist in the implementation of new treatment infrastructure (linear accelerator and treatment planning system commissioning, etc.). Proficiency in all areas of radiation oncology physics including photon, electron, and proton beam modalities is expected to be achieved. Though medical physicists work behind the scenes, their role is crucial in optimizing radiation treatment for each patient and managing equipment to ensure it meets and exceeds specifications. Services provided by the resident contribute an essential part of an interdisciplinary team in managing the treatment and diagnosis of cancer using physics principles. The objective of the program is to train future medical physicists who have an interest in pursuing academic career path and leading the innovative research and development in medical physics to a level of competency which will allow the trainee to complete the American Board of Radiology Certification in the specialty of Therapeutic Medical Physics.
Requirements For The Position
Applicants are required to have completed a Ph.D. in Physics, Medical Physics, or an engineering discipline or another of the physical sciences and with coursework that is the equivalent of a minor in physics for undergraduate degree. In addition, candidates are required to successfully complete either a CAMPEP-accredited MS or PhD graduate program, or a CAMPEP-accredited certificate program prior to the start of the residency. Candidates should possess excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Terms Of Employment
Within the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Pennsylvania, the candidate will be employed full-time as a Medical Physics Trainee from the start of appointment (must start between 01/01/2025 and 05/31/2025) to 06/30/2028. This off-cycle position is not offered through the medical physics match. The salary for the first research year (from start to 6/30/2026) will follow the PGY 1 grade for the house staff (residents) at the department; the salary for the clinical component (7/1/2026 – 6/30/2028) will follow PGY 2 and 3 grades for the house staff (residents) at the department. Other benefits include comprehensive health insurance, paid time off and etc. Candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the entirety of the employment to be considered. For this position, the department will consider candidates requiring TN visa (Canadian citizens) but will not sponsor J1 or H1B visas.
At the direction of the Therapeutic Medical Physics Residency Director and the Research Mentor, the candidate will participate in medical physics research activities from the start of the appointment (no later than 5/31/2025) until 06/30/2026. Research activities will be designated by the Research Mentor.
During the subsequent two years of the appointment (7/1/2026-6/30/2028), the candidate will work under the supervision of the Medical Physics Residency Directors, participating in clinical rotations pertinent to radiation oncology physics, including: megavoltage photon and electron therapy, CT simulation, 2D and 3D computerized dose planning, intensity-modulated radiation therapy planning, periodic QA of therapy equipment, patient treatment QA, interstitial and intracavitary brachytherapy procedures, radiopharmaceutical therapy, radiation safety procedures, special procedures (TBI, TSE, SBRT, radiosurgery, etc.) and proton therapy. The resident will also assist in the implementation of new treatment infrastructure (linear accelerator and treatment planning system commissioning, etc.). Proficiency in all areas of radiation oncology physics including photon, electron, and proton beam modalities is expected to be achieved. Though medical physicists work behind the scenes, their role is crucial in optimizing radiation treatment for each patient and managing equipment to ensure it meets and exceeds specifications. Services provided by the resident contribute an essential part of an interdisciplinary team in managing the treatment and diagnosis of cancer using physics principles. The objective of the program is to train future medical physicists who have an interest in pursuing academic career path and leading the innovative research and development in medical physics to a level of competency which will allow the trainee to complete the American Board of Radiology Certification in the specialty of Therapeutic Medical Physics.
Requirements For The Position
Applicants are required to have completed a Ph.D. in Physics, Medical Physics, or an engineering discipline or another of the physical sciences and with coursework that is the equivalent of a minor in physics for undergraduate degree. In addition, candidates are required to successfully complete either a CAMPEP-accredited MS or PhD graduate program, or a CAMPEP-accredited certificate program prior to the start of the residency. Candidates should possess excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Terms Of Employment
Within the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Pennsylvania, the candidate will be employed full-time as a Medical Physics Trainee from the start of appointment (must start between 01/01/2025 and 05/31/2025) to 06/30/2028. This off-cycle position is not offered through the medical physics match. The salary for the first research year (from start to 6/30/2026) will follow the PGY 1 grade for the house staff (residents) at the department; the salary for the clinical component (7/1/2026 – 6/30/2028) will follow PGY 2 and 3 grades for the house staff (residents) at the department. Other benefits include comprehensive health insurance, paid time off and etc. Candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the entirety of the employment to be considered. For this position, the department will consider candidates requiring TN visa (Canadian citizens) but will not sponsor J1 or H1B visas.
- CAMPEP Graduate Required: Yes
- Number of Openings: 1
- Total Number of Residents: 11
- Length of the Program: 37 to 42 months
- Degree Requirements: PhD
- Specialty: Therapeutic Medical Physics
- Program Location: Philadelphia, PA
- Is Visa Assistance Provided? Only TN visa and OPT are sponsored.
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