Where to Gain Clinical Experience for a Transition into Medical Physics?

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To transition back into medical physics, especially for someone with a PhD in Biomedical Physics and experience in radiation biology, pursuing a CAMPEP accredited medical physics residency program is the most recommended path, particularly in the US or Canada. These programs are competitive due to their limited availability. If a residency is not feasible, seeking a non-accredited program or a post-doctoral position that provides clinical experience is a viable alternative. It's important to note that by 2012, eligibility for the ABR certification exam will necessitate completion of a CAMPEP accredited training program, making it crucial to consider accredited options for long-term career goals.
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Greetings,
I have a PhD in Biomedical Physics, research in radiation biology and now a faculty position in cell and molecular biology. I want to return to medical physics but I lack the clinical courses needed, what is the best route to get this experience? Thanks.
 
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Depends entirely on where you live.

If you're in the US or Canada, the best route is to find a CAMPEP accredited medical physics residency program. There aren't a lot of them so competition is pretty high.

Alternatively, try to find a non-accredited program or a post-doc position that will offer you the clinical experience.

In the very near future (2012 I believe), eligibility to take the ABR certification exam will require completion of a CAMPEP accredited training program.
 

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