Program Overview

Doctor of Medical Physics Program

Overview

The Doctor of Medical Physics program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs (CAMPEP). Students enrolled in the program, and in good standing, are eligible to take Part 1 of the American Board of Radiology (ABR) certification exam.

Curriculum

The program curriculum is designed to prepare students for a career in medical physics. Upon successful completion of the program, students are awarded a doctorate in medical physics and are eligible to take Parts 2 and 3 of the ABR certification exam in therapeutic medical physics.

Accreditation

The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs (CAMPEP). Students who complete the program are eligible to take the ABR certification exam.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to take Parts 2 and 3 of the ABR certification exam in therapeutic medical physics. Upon successful completion of ABR Part 3, students are eligible for therapeutic medical physics positions requiring ABR certification.

State Licensure

The State of Nevada does not license medical physicists. Only four states (FL, HI, NY, TX) license medical physicists.

Program Details

• The program is designed to prepare students for a career in medical physics.
• Students who complete the program are eligible to take the ABR certification exam.
• The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs (CAMPEP).
• Upon successful completion of the program, students are awarded a doctorate in medical physics.
• The program curriculum includes coursework and research in medical physics.
• Students who complete the program are eligible for therapeutic medical physics positions requiring ABR certification.