- Conducts clinical physics and dosimetry training rotations designed to support radiotherapy patient care and the quality assurance program within the institution.
- Attends didactic courses and seminars designed to further educate and enhance the clinical rotations.
- Learns the practice and responsibilities of a board certified medical physicist.
- Gains practical knowledge and skills regarding electron, photon, and neutron radiation transport, particularly as related to dosimetry protocols, shielding design, and computer dose algorithms.
- Gains practical knowledge and skills regarding treatment planning computers, both software and hardware.
- Gains practical knowledge and skills regarding linear accelerators, teletherapy units, and their accessories.
- Gains practical knowledge and skills regarding treatment planning, simulation, and treatment techniques.
- Gains practical knowledge and skills regarding nuclear instrumentation, radiation monitors, dosimetry equipment (particularly ionization chambers, film, and thermoluminescent dosimeters), and automatic data acquisition systems.
- Gains practical knowledge and skills regarding quality assurance of radiotherapy equipment.
- Gains practical knowledge and skills regarding radioactive sources used for brachytherapy.
- Gains practical knowledge and skills regarding brachytherapy devices such as manual and remote afterloaders.
- Gains practical knowledge and skills regarding radiation safety applied to radiotherapy and general hospital environment.
- Performs related responsibilities as assigned.
- This is for a three-year residency program.
- A master's degree in Medical Physics or related field of study.
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