Prospective Residents

 
Admission Requirements:

The residents entering the DIPR program must either 1) have graduated from a CAMPEP-accredited MS or PhD graduate program, or 2) possess a PhD in physics or related discipline and have completed a CAMPEP-accredited certificate program, or 3) possess a PhD in physics or related discipline and have satisfactorily completed courses equivalent to those in a CAMPEP-accredited certificate program, as determined by the CAMPEP Graduate Education Program Review Committee (GEPRC).

The didactic requirements for entering the program shall be completed prior to the enrollment in the residency, except for up to two remedial courses, which may be taken during the residency without extending the duration of the program for residents with a Ph.D. degree. If the program conditionally admits applicants with deficiencies in their academic background, the remedial education of such residents will be identified, and notification will be sent to the applicants prior to admission. Courses used for remediation must have been assessed and approved by CAMPEP.

 
Selection Process:

The program accepts applicants that have graduated from or outside CAMPEP-accredited graduate or certificate programs. To ensure the candidates meet the CAMPEP didactic prerequisite, the program has implemented the following reviewing process: 1) review undergraduate physics coursework to ensure it is equivalent to a minor in physics, at a minimum; 2) verify the coverage and depth of the graduate courses taken by the applicant through evaluation of transcripts and syllabi provided, particularly with regard to the specific six core courses outlined in CAMPEP Standards for Accreditation of Graduate Education Programs in Medical Physics. In order to be considered for admission, an applicant needs to satisfy all course requirements with an exception of no more than two core courses. If admitted with core course deficiencies, the resident is required to enroll in remedial courses at the University of Kentucky, within the CAMPEP-accredited graduate or certificate program. The certificate program director will assist in assessing the applicant to ensure that the combination of their background and remediation will be considered 'equivalent' to a CAMPEP-accredited certificate program.

 
Application Information:

Applicants are required to submit applications through AAPM Medical Physics Residency, Application Program (MP-RAP) with required materials including a personal statement, curriculum vitae, transcripts of undergraduate and graduate coursework, and three letters of references.

 

Current Residents

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