Therapeutic Medical Physics Residency

The Therapeutic Medical Physics Residency Program at Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center includes a sub-specialty of therapeutic radiologic physics and provides structured training and progress assessment in all aspects of clinical therapeutic radiation oncology physics.

The Therapeutic Medical Physics Residency is a two-year training program approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Educational Programs (CAMPEP). You learn under the supervision of Albert Einstein College of Medicine faculty who are board-certified medical physicists within the Department of Radiation Oncology. Our curriculum is built upon a structured clinical environment.

During your medical physics training, you gain:

• An understanding of topics from the American Board of Radiology study guides
• Competency in codes of ethics in professional practice
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills related to clinical practice decision-making
• In-depth professional training and comprehensive exposure to the science and technology of therapeutic radiologic physics

At the end of your residency, you are fully prepared for the American Board of Radiology in therapeutic radiology physics certification exam.

Our advanced residency in therapeutic medical physics is highly selective. We accept one or two residents each year.

To qualify for our Therapeutic Medical Physics Residency, you must demonstrate a strong foundation in basic physics.

You demonstrate this with:

• A degree in an engineering discipline or another physical science, plus coursework equivalent to a minor in physics (i.e. one that includes at least three upper-level undergraduate physics courses that would be required for a physics major)
• A degree in an engineering discipline or another physical science, plus coursework equivalent to a minor in physics
• A PhD in physics or related field plus completion of a CAMPEP-accredited certificate program.

Before starting your residency, you must obtain a New York State limited-permit license in medical physics. The limited license allows you to practice therapeutic medical physics only under the supervision of fully licensed faculty member or provider. Visit https://www.op.nysed.gov/professions/medical-physics/license-application-forms/ 

The successful candidate will possess:

• Proven ability to work in an evolving and dynamic work environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Flexibility to handle multiple tasks and deadlines
• Computer skills including but not limited to MS Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint 

We encourage you to learn more about the benefits and compensation package and other specifics about our therapeutic medical physics training program here.

Connect with a member of our residency program faculty team: 929-777-1116

We accept applications through AAPM’s MP-RAP. Learn how to apply:

Our graduates go on to work at academic medical centers, private and public health care systems, Veteran’s Administration medical centers and private oncology practices.

Explore our successful track records here.

From 2010 to 2024 we’ve graduated 23 residents from our Therapeutic Medical Physics program.