Application and Interview Information

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Applicants must register and apply through the Medical Physics Residency Matching Program (MedPhys Match). Application criteria and eligibility can be found below. All applications will be considered by an admission committee. The applicants will be evaluated initially based on the submitted application material. The top-ranking candidates will be invited for an interview. Following the interview, a rank list will be prepared and submitted to the MedPhys Match.
 

Application Criteria and Eligibility

Successful applicants will be recent graduates of medical physics or closely related graduate programs. Both MS and PhD degrees will be considered. Preferred PhD from a CAMPEP-accredited medical physics program or PhD in a closely related field with a CAMPEP certificate.The program is primarily clinical training, but includes research and educational components.

Applications must be include a CV, a personal statement, undergraduate and graduate transcripts and a minimum of two and up to three reference letters by the application deadline.

Duke University offers competitive wages and an excellent benefits package. Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

Visa Conditions: Only OPT and TN sponsorship are eligible for this position.

Two training positions will be available.
 

Interview Information

The top-ranking applicants will be invited to interview with Duke around January or February. The interview will be held in one day. Each interviewee will talk to the admission committee and department faculty and staff and learn more about the program and department. They will also get a chance to interact with current residents. Currently, all interviews are held remotely.
 

Timeline for Medical Physics Residency

Residency starts July 1. Duration of the program is 2 years.
 

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Check out the Discover Durham site and the Duke Visitors guide to plan your visit. Hotels near Duke Medical Center range from inexpensive to the 5-star Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club. Most hotels near campus offer free van service to Duke and to downtown restaurants, so you need not rent a car.
 

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