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MEDICAL PHYSICS - GRADUATE PROGRAM
AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA  

Professional Science Master's Degree in Medical Physics
The medical physics option of the professional science master’s degree program is a joint program between the Departments of Physics and Radiation Oncology.  The program provides didactic and clinical training in medical physics.  This program is designed to comply with CAMPEP guidelines and in accordance with AAPM Report 79.  Founded in 2007, this program is working towards CAMPEP accreditation.

Students who choose this option will be involved in course work covering radiation physics, imaging physics, radiation oncology physics, radiation safety, radiation biology and business.  Students will also have the opportunity to participate in a clinical radiation oncology physics internship.  This internship will provide extensive training in radiation oncology physics including linear accelerator calibration, treatment planning, quality assurance, chart checking, external beam radiotherapy, brachytherapy and imaging.  Imaging internships may be arranged for interested students.  Students who complete this track will be well prepared for part 1 of the American Board of Radiology certification exam and will be ready to enter a medical physics residency program. 

Although the PSM does not require it, opportunities for medical physics research are available to the students.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION IN THE PSM-
MEDICAL PHSYICS GRADUATE DEGREE, PLEASE
CONTACT:

Christopher J. Watchman, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Radiation Oncology
University of Arizona
P.O. Box 245081
1501 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85721
Tel: (520) 694-5481
Fax (520) 626-9328
watchman@email.arizona.edu

Other links of interest:

Professional Science Master's Degree
PSM at U of A 
Physics Department Graduate Information