Our program is designed to produce well-rounded medical physicists specially trained to provide clinical physics support for comprehensive management of cancer
Radiation Physics Residency is a two-year CAMPEP-accredited program for candidates with a master’s or doctoral degree who are interested in providing cancer management alongside radiation oncologists.
We accept two positions per year.
Como el mayor sistema sanitario sin ánimo de lucro de Texas y uno de los mayores de Estados Unidos, Baylor Scott & White atiende a 41 condados a través de 52 hospitales, más de 1,200 puntos de acceso, más de 7,100 médicos en activo, más de 52,000 miembros del equipo y el Plan de Salud Baylor Scott & White.
Plan de estudios
Objectives
- Residents become competent in all areas related to the safe and efficacious use of ionizing radiation as it relates to simulation, planning and treatment delivery of human disease. This is accomplished in part through routine evaluated clinical rotations and didactic lectures.
- Residents complete structured rotations that include written summaries/reports at the completion of the rotation. Mentor meetings occur throughout each rotation in one-to-one and group settings.
- Residents present, review and defend their knowledge of a given rotation in oral-based sessions with the residency program faculty.
- Grades are based on the results of ongoing evaluations and end of rotation oral exams.
- Residents obtain an appropriate mastery of the radiation physics principles (e.g. interactions of radiation in matter, radionuclidic decay therapy) associated with the use of radiation in treatment of human malignancy.
- Residents obtain a level of training in anatomy, computer technology and diagnostic imaging appropriate for a position as a therapeutic radiological physicist. This is primarily accomplished during the clinical dosimetric treatment planning rotation and didactic courses on these topics.
- Residents demonstrate knowledge sufficient to manage the radiation safety aspects of a radiation oncology practice.
- Residents attend department conferences, M&Ms, journal clubs, resident seminars and radiation physics division meetings.
- Residents understand the potential uses of – and hazards associated with – ionizing radiation and high voltage electronics as used in the practice of radiation oncology.
- Residents understand, through both didactic and practical training, radiobiological principles of the use of radiation.
Rotaciones
A bibliography provides residents reading assignments consisting of book chapters, salient papers and related instructions. At the same time, residents observe and receive explicit instructions on why, how and what, with attention to making sure each resident understands the fundamental aspects of the current rotation. A meeting with at least one of the physics faculty members is held during the rotation to review/document assessed resident progress.
Engaged in the rotation, but closely supervised, residents work hand-in-hand with a mentor, performing the tasks under direct supervision. This develops the confidence in the residents’ ability to carry out the process. Mentors write an evaluation documenting progress. A meeting with at least one of the physics faculty members is held during the rotation to review/document assessed resident progress.
Toward the end of the rotation, residents are expected to perform the duties as a medical physicist, using a mentor as a consultant for questions. This mentor evaluates each resident on the level of competence developed at this stage of the residency.
PGY-1
First-year physics resident rotation
| Mes | Rotation (Rotation mentor) | Topics to be covered | Assigned reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julio | Orientación | Simulation | TAC 289.229, ICRU 62 Pg 4-16 (target volumes), TG-66, Bushberg CT chapter |
| Agosto | Ext. Beam Rotation | MU, Dose Calc | TG-71, Eclipse Algorithms Reference, TG-40, Jursinic OSL white paper |
| Septiembre | Calibration, Dosimetry, QA | TG-25, TG-21, TG51+addendum, TG-142 | |
| Octubre | IMRT Rotation | IMRT Planning | TG-119, TG-132, TG-50 |
| Noviembre | IMRT QA and Dosimetry | TG-218, TG-62, TG-55 | |
| Diciembre | Non-CT Imaging Modalities | Bushberg US Chapter, MRI Chapter, PET Chapter | |
| Enero | Brachy Rotation | HDR/LDR | TG-56, TG-43U, ICRU 38, ICRU 58 |
| Febrero | 10CFR19, 20, 35, 49short, GEC ESTRO GYN brachy recommendation 2 | ||
| Marzo | TG-64, TG-128 | ||
| Abril | Procedimientos especiales |
Dosimeters | TG-36, AAPM 2009 SS CH 23-32 |
| Mayo | TG-29. TG-30, TG-101, TG-76 | ||
| Junio | SRS/SBRT | RTOG 0813, RTOG 0631, IAEA 483, NCRP 151, TG 109 (2019) |
PGY-2
Second-year physics resident rotation
| Mes | Rotation (Rotation mentor) | Topics to be covered | Assigned reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julio | Brachy Rotation | HDR/LDR | TG-56, TG-43U, ICRU 38, ICRU 58 |
| Agosto | 10CFR19, 20, 35, 49short, GEC ESTRO GYN brachy recommendation 2, | ||
| Septiembre | TG-64, TG-128 | ||
| Octubre | Procedimientos especiales | Dosimeters | TG-36, AAPM 2009 SS Ch 23-32 |
| TG-29, TG-30, TG-101, TG-79 | |||
| Noviembre | SRS/SBRT | RTOG 0813, RTOG 0631, IAEA 483 | |
| Diciembre | NCRP 151, TG-109 (2019) | ||
| Enero | Ext. Beam Rotation | MU, Dose Calc | TG-25, TG-21, TG51+addendum, TG-142 |
| Febrero | ICRU 78, TG-185, TG-224, IAEA 398 | ||
| Marzo | Professionalism and Ethics, Physician Consult | TG 159, TG 249, http://www.aapm.org/education/onlinemodules.asp | |
| Abril | IMRT |
IMRT Planning, QA, Dosimetry | TG-119, TG-132, TG-50 |
| Mayo | Particle Therapy | TG-218, TG-62, TG-55 | |
| Junio | Non-CT Imaging Modalities | TG 132, TG 211, Image filters, Automatic image segmentation, registration algorithm |
Evaluación
Each resident maintains a resident log where activities for each day or week are logged. These are discussed and reviewed with the primary mentor during scheduled comprehension meetings. Mentor comments are logged in the file.
In addition, residents prepare and submit a written document outlining the material covered in a given rotation. Residents are expected to understand the material outlined without necessarily documenting every detail in the report.
Residents deliver 60-minute talks at regular intervals on selected topics during their residency. Expectations from residents for these presentations are clearly outlined and the document is provided.
Residents' overall knowledge of the rotation will be evaluated at end-of-rotation oral exams by at least three of the physics faculty members.
Cómo aplicar
Applications are accepted through the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) Medical Physics Residency Application Program (MP-RAP).
Application deadline is diciembre 31.
Requerimientos de aplicacion
Eligible candidates must demonstrate a strong foundation in basic physics as proven by a master's or doctoral degree in medical physics, physics, engineering, mathematics or other science with physics training equivalent to a minor in physics (upper level courses in electricity and magnetism, quantum mechanics, atomic structure, statistical mechanics and mechanics).
Candidates must be graduates of a CAMPEP-accredited program.
Applicants are strongly recommended to review the ‘Medical Physicist’ section of the AAPM website to gain deeper understanding of the roles and responsibilities of medical physicists and much more.
We are unable to sponsor any type of visas.
Learn more about Baylor Scott & White's housestaff appointment eligibility, including guidelines for international medical graduates.
Program statistics
| Año | # of Applicants | # Offered Admission | # Enrolled | Graduated on junio 30 | Destination of Graduates | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clínico | Industry | Academic | Additional education | Still seeking a position | Otro | |||||
| 2009 | 64 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 73 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 89 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 106 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 112 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 withdrew from training |
| 2014 | 131 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 withdrew from training |
| 2015 | 179 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 102 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 100 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 89 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 89 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 93 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 65 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 84 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 99 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Profesorado y residentes
Our dedicated faculty, with diverse expertise and a passion for teaching, offers invaluable mentorship and our talented residents bring enthusiasm and fresh perspectives to patient care. Together, they create a supportive community committed to excellence in medical education and compassionate care.
Join us in shaping the future of healthcare!
Working at Baylor Scott & White Health
Estipendio y prestaciones
Además de estipendios competitivos, ofrecemos a nuestros residentes un menú completo de beneficios para empleados. Ayudamos a compensar el coste de muchas de estas prestaciones; otras son opciones que puede elegir pagar usted mismo.
Recursos de Bienestar
Este momento de su carrera profesional puede ser extremadamente difícil. Como estudiante de posgrado en medicina de Baylor Scott & White, tiene a su disposición una gran variedad de recursos que le permitirán sacar el máximo partido a su experiencia educativa.
Life in Temple
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Contáctanos
Cari Cummings
Program Administration
Phone: 254.724.0836
Fax: 254.724.0078
Email: Cari.Cummings@BSWHealth.org
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