Welcome to the new, up-and-coming Diagnostic Medical Physics Residency program at the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC! CAMPEP approval is pending.
We are looking for a determined, self-starting, ambitious resident to guide through our rigorous and comprehensive two-year program. Upon completion, the resident will be prepared to begin a career position equipped with all the knowledge and skills necessary to properly apply diagnostic and imaging medical physics in a clinical setting be it small or large.
Rotations will include all of the core modalities that are necessary for a clinical diagnostic medical physicist to master as well as unique rotations that will best prepare a resident for a career. An elective rotation will also be offered to tailor the program to the resident’s interests.
The rotations will include:
- Orientation
- Computed Tomography (CT)
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- General Radiology and Fluoroscopy
- Interventional Fluoroscopy and Angiography
- Women’s Imaging including Mammography
- Ultrasound
- Nuclear Medicine and Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
- Radiation Safety
- Pediatric Imaging
- Informatics
- Electives (Research, Radiation Oncology, Gamma Knife, Exam Prep)
Each rotation will consist of:
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Shadow time with the modality’s radiologists and technologists
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Hands on experience and guidance from a physicist who specializes in the field
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Weekly discussions and presentations on relevant topics
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An oral examination to best prepare for ABR board certification
Interested applicants should apply to our program through the MedPhys Match. More detailed information regarding our program can be accessed below:
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Admissions information
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A sample offer letter to the matched applicant*
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A summary of benefits available to residents
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A list of sites that the residency will take place
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A list of equipment and tasks that the resident will participate in
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A list of program faculty and staff
*The “sample offer letter” is currently drafts for ACGME residents but will apply to CAMPEP residents also.
For more information, please contact John Holmes, Diagnostic Medical Physics Residency Program Director.
We look forward to meeting you!