Program Overview

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine offers a range of programs, including the Therapeutic Medical Physics Residency.

Department of Radiation Oncology

The Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine provides a comprehensive education in radiation oncology physics.

Therapeutic Medical Physics Residency

The Therapeutic Medical Physics Residency is a CAMPEP-accredited program that provides training in clinical medical physics.

• The program is based on the AAPM REPORT NO. 249 Essentials and Guidelines for Clinical Medical Physics Residency Training Programs (in Radiation Oncology Physics).
• The program includes 16 modules that cover various aspects of clinical training, including:
  • Professionalism and Ethics
  • Orientation Radiation Oncology
  • Safety
  • Introduction to Clinical Training
  • CT Simulation
  • External Beam Linac QA Daily/Monthly
  • External Beam IGRT
  • External Beam Planning
  • Monitor Unit Calculations
  • Brachytherapy
  • Physics Chart Check
  • External Beam Linac Annual QA
  • Special Procedures – brain SRS/TBI/TSET
  • Proton
  • Research
  • Student Progress Evaluation

Requirements for Program Completion

To complete the Physics Residency Program, the Physics Resident must:

• Successfully complete the Modules used as a scaffold for the clinical rotations.
• Participate and pass:
  • Orientation (first 2 weeks of 1st year)
  • Radiation Safety Exam
  • Physics Didactic Course (Sept-June, during 1st year)
  • Radiation Biology Course (Sept-June, during 1st year)
  • Annual Radiation Safety on-line training (presentation by UC and UCHealth Radiation Safety twice a year)
• Participate in/attend the conferences and special lectures listed below:
  • University of Cincinnati Radiation Safety training (annually)
  • University of Cincinnati Bloodborne Pathogen training (annually)
  • University of Cincinnati Medical Center Radiation Safety training (annually)
  • University of Cincinnati Medical Center fire safety (annually)
  • Introduction to the safe operation of all graduate program equipment
  • Patient Peer Review Conference (every Monday 8-9AM for 2 years)
  • Patient Dosimetry Peer Review Conference (every Thursday 10:30AM -12 PM for 2 years)
  • Morbidity & Mortality conference (one Thursday a month 12:00-1:00 pm for 2 years)
  • Grand Rounds Conference (each Wednesday 8:00-9:00 am for 2 years)
  • Physics Resident Seminars (resident presentation once a month Sept.-June for 2 years)
• Finalize and Pass:
  • Completion of 16 Modules, associated individual rotation reviews, and remedials (monthly)
  • Year 1 Oral Exam
  • Year 2 Comprehensive Oral Exam

Research

The Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is involved in various research areas, including clinical research and faculty laboratories.

Education

The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine offers a range of educational programs, including undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.

Clinical Care

The Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine provides comprehensive clinical care in radiation oncology.