Medical Physics Residency Program
Duration: 2 Year(s)
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Course TypeResidency Program
Course Specialty
Health Physics
Affiliation
Northwestern University - Chicago
Overview
The Medical Physics Residency at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is a CAMPEP-accredited two-year clinical residency designed to train future leaders in therapeutic medical physics. Conducted within the Department of Radiation Oncology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, the program combines intensive clinical education with research and academic development. Residents receive individualized mentorship from board-certified medical physicists while participating in every aspect of modern radiation oncology practice. Training includes advanced radiation treatment planning, quality assurance, imaging, machine commissioning, radiation safety, dosimetry, adaptive radiotherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, brachytherapy, and MR-guided radiation therapy. The department treats approximately 120–140 patients daily, providing residents with extensive exposure to diverse and complex clinical cases using state-of-the-art technology. Residents also participate in multidisciplinary conferences, research projects, journal clubs, and educational seminars that promote evidence-based practice and innovation. Upon completion, graduates are well prepared for American Board of Radiology certification and careers in academic medical centers, hospitals, cancer institutes, research organizations, and the medical technology industry.
Admission Intake
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Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
Residents receive an annual salary according to the Northwestern Medicine Medical Physics Residency compensation schedule.
Accomodation:
As Per Availability
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- MS or PhD meeting CAMPEP eligibility requirements
- Strong academic background in Medical Physics or related discipline
- Participation in the CAMPEP Medical Physics Match
- Complete online application
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Personal Statement
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Letters of Recommendation
- Demonstrated interest in Radiation Oncology Physics
- Eligibility to work/train in the United States
Minimum Education
MSc (Master of Science)
Admission Process:
Step 1
Complete an eligible MS or PhD in Medical Physics or a related discipline meeting CAMPEP requirements.
Step 2
Prepare application documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Personal Statement
- Academic Transcripts
- Letters of Recommendation
Step 3
Submit the online application during the annual application cycle.
Step 4
Participate in the CAMPEP Medical Physics Match Program.
Step 5
Applications are reviewed by the residency selection committee.
Step 6
Shortlisted applicants are invited for virtual or in-person interviews.
Step 7
Applicants and programs submit rank lists through the Match.
Step 8
Matched candidates complete institutional onboarding before beginning residency around July 1.
