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

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The discussion centers on gaining clinical experience for transitioning into medical physics, particularly for individuals with a PhD in Biomedical Physics. The recommended path is to pursue a CAMPEP accredited medical physics residency program, which is highly competitive due to limited availability. Alternatively, candidates may consider non-accredited programs or post-doctoral positions that provide clinical experience. Notably, starting in 2012, eligibility for the ABR certification exam mandates completion of a CAMPEP accredited training program.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of CAMPEP accredited medical physics residency programs
  • Familiarity with ABR certification requirements
  • Knowledge of post-doctoral opportunities in medical physics
  • Awareness of clinical experience requirements in medical physics
NEXT STEPS
  • Research CAMPEP accredited medical physics residency programs
  • Explore non-accredited medical physics training options
  • Investigate post-doctoral positions in medical physics
  • Review ABR certification exam eligibility criteria
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Individuals with a background in Biomedical Physics, aspiring medical physicists, and professionals seeking to meet clinical experience requirements for medical physics certification.

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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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