Which CAMPEP-Accredited Medical Physics Programs Focus on Academia vs. Clinic?

AI Thread Summary
The discussion centers on the rankings of CAMPEP accredited programs, specifically regarding their focus on academia versus clinical practice. It is noted that all CAMPEP accredited programs adequately prepare students for clinical duties, but the emphasis on research varies based on available supervisors and projects. For those primarily interested in clinical work, a Master’s degree (M.Sc.) is sufficient, while students aiming for research roles should consider pursuing a Ph.D. Additionally, having a Ph.D. can enhance competitiveness when applying for residency positions.
audreyh
Messages
11
Reaction score
0
Hi everyone,

Just wondering if anyone has an idea of the rankings among CAMPEP accredited programs? Specifically, which programs are geared more towards students pursuing academia versus students pursuing clinic.

thanks
 
Physics news on Phys.org
I'm not sure if anyone has done a ranking of the programs. In general, any program that has CAMPEP accreditation will do an adequate job of preparing the student for clinical duties. The research component will depend on the available supervisors and the projects they work on. In my opinion, it's more the degree that matters. Students soley interesting in pursuing clinical work will be prepared for it at the M.Sc. level. Students interested in research should pursue a Ph.D. (Although you are more competative when applying for a residency if you have a Ph.D.)
 

Thread 'Self Learning Math/Physics'

Hey, I am Andreas from Germany. I am currently 35 years old and I want to relearn math and physics. This is not one of these regular questions when it comes to this matter. So... I am very realistic about it. I know that there are severe contraints when it comes to selfstudy compared to a regular school and/or university (structure, peers, teachers, learning groups, tests, access to papers and so on) . I will never get a job in this field and I will never be taken serious by "real"...
View full post »

Thread 'What should I do if I found a paper with same result as mine?'

Yesterday, 9/5/2025, when I was surfing, I found an article The Schwarzschild solution contains three problems, which can be easily solved - Journal of King Saud University - Science ABUNDANCE ESTIMATION IN AN ARID ENVIRONMENT https://jksus.org/the-schwarzschild-solution-contains-three-problems-which-can-be-easily-solved/ that has the derivation of a line element as a corrected version of the Schwarzschild solution to Einstein’s field equation. This article's date received is 2022-11-15...
View full post »

Similar threads

Admissions Chances of Admission to CAMPEP Programs in Canada
Replies
11
Views
2K
Programs I am doing a BME PhD, and hope to transfer to medical physics
Replies
10
Views
2K
Programs How Can I Transition from Physics to a Career in Medical Physics?
Replies
6
Views
5K
Programs Top Medical Physics Programs in Texas and Florida
Replies
3
Views
2K
Programs PhD in Medical Physics vs Biomedical Engineering
Replies
3
Views
3K
Programs Exploring Benefits of Biomedical Engineering PhD vs. Medical Physics PhD
Replies
6
Views
2K
What should I look for in a medical physics program?
Replies
4
Views
1K
Proton Therapy Programs: Find CAMPEP Accredited Programs for 2017
Replies
2
Views
2K
Programs What makes a good medical physics school?
Replies
9
Views
2K
Programs What are the differences between MS, PhD, and DMP programs in Medical Physics?
Replies
5
Views
4K

Hot Threads

Recent Insights

Back
Top