Medical Physics Residency Program

1. Must have a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medical Physics, Physics, Biophysics, Radiological Sciences, Engineering, or a related field with a strong physics background.
2. Must have graduated from a Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Educational Programs (CAMPEP)-accredited graduate program or completed a CAMPEP-accredited certificate program.
3. The PhD must be completed before the intended July 1, 2026 program start date for the stated application cycle.
4. Applicants must meet the qualifications specified in Stanford's annual Medical Physics residency recruitment advertisement.

Stanford University School of Medicine is the medical school of Stanford University and a leading academic institution focused on medical education, biomedical research, patient care, and healthcare innovation. Located in California, it is part of Stanford Medicine, which integrates education, research, and clinical care to advance medicine and improve patient outcomes. The institution provides comprehensive training opportunities across multiple medical and scientific disciplines while supporting research and innovation. The Medical Physics Residency Program provides two years of supervised clinical training in therapeutic medical physics, with experience in treatment planning, dosimetry, radiation safety, imaging, brachytherapy, proton therapy, quality assurance, and advanced radiation therapy techniques. The program prepares residents for independent clinical practice and professional certification, with an optional third year available for clinically related research.

1. Apply through the Medical Physics Match (MedPhys Match); Stanford does not consider applications submitted outside the match.
2. Search for Stanford University Medical Physics Residency in the MedPhys Match system and select the Stanford opening.
3. Submit the complete application by the stated deadline.
4. Include:
5. Curriculum vitae
6. Personal statement describing professional goals
7. Three letters of reference
8. Official or unofficial graduate education transcripts demonstrating completion of a CAMPEP-accredited graduate or certificate program
5. Stanford conducts an initial application review by a committee including the Program Director and Associate Program Director.
6. Shortlisted applicants proceed to a preliminary virtual interview.
7. Final candidates participate in an in-person interview with medical physics faculty and current residents, including a short presentation.
8. Final selection is completed through the Medical Physics Match process.