Radiation Oncology Residency
The Fox Chase Cancer Center Radiation Oncology Clinical Medical Physics Residency Program is intended to provide training in clinical radiation oncology physics.
The targeted applicant will have a PhD in Physics, Medical Physics or a related subject and be interested in preparing for a clinical/academic oriented career.
Major objectives of the program include:
- Preparing the graduate for certification in the specialty of Radiation Oncology Physics by an appropriate certification Board.
- Providing a broad-based, in-depth training that will permit the graduate to immediately contribute to the quality of medical care received by the radiation oncology patient.
Training will take place under the close supervision of experienced radiation oncology physicists. The program emphasizes all areas of training and experience that will be needed by a radiation oncology medical physicist in a state-of-the-art treatment facility.
How To apply:
The application requires the following information:
Application [PDF]
The following documents are required to complete the application process:
- Curriculum Vitae: Please include (at a minimum) your contact information (address, phone, email), education, honors, professional experience, abstracts, and publications.
- Letter of Intent: Please provide a short description of your interests and goals related to the field of medical physics and your overall career expectations.
- Transcripts: Please provide all graduate and undergraduate transcripts.
- Letters of Recommendation: Please provide three letters of recommendations from individuals able to address your academic and clinical background and the qualities required for success in clinical medical physics. These would include intelligence, integrity, professionalism, dedication, strong work ethic, physical and mental stamina, desire to be a team player, ability to multitask, etc. One letter should be provided by your current or most recent employer. At least two of the letters should come from college or university faculty members, including one from your academic advisor.
A hard copy of the above documents must be sent to:
C-M Charlie Ma, PhD
Medical Physics Training Program Director
Department of Radiation Oncology
Fox Chase Cancer Center
333 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111
Contact Information:
C-M Charlie Ma, PhD,
Medical Physics Training Program Director,
Department of Radiation Oncology
215-728-2996
Charlie.Ma@fccc.edu
Lorraine Medoro,
Administrative Assistant, Department of Radiation Oncology
215-728-3043
Lorraine.Medoro@fccc.edu
