The residency program in medical physics opened in 2007. Previously, physicists were trained on the job informally. Establishment of the medical physics residency program formalized the training, leading to our program gaining CAMPEP accreditation in 2016.
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Five faculty members run a curriculum that is comprised of 15 rotations having durations as short as two weeks and as long as 5 months. The first and last rotations are not clinical. In the first rotation residents go through orientation and mandatory training required by the University and Banner Healthcare. They also complete professional learning modules covering ethics and leadership. In the final rotation, the resident is prepared for graduation, the program director performs a complete review of the resident’s training, and the resident provides a complete review of the residency program.
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Located in Tucson, AZ the UA Cancer Center situated near the Catalina mountains just south of the Rillito River. Tucson boasts over 330 sunny days a year and is a year-round outdoor adventure paradise. Tucson is designated a UNESCO city of gastronomy, with a great variety of culinary experiences. The University of Arizona sports teams provide many opportunities to support nationally competitive teams.
For further information regarding the program, interested individuals can reach out to:
Christopher J. Watchman, PhD, DABR, Associate Professor
Department of Radiation Oncology
Director, Medical Physics Residency Program
Phone: 520-694-8017
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