Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Physics
This one-year certificate will enhance your academic background to prepare you for a career in medical physics.

At a Glance
- Type
- Certificates
- Enrollment
- Full-time
- Duration
- One year Full-time
- Format
- In-person
- Cost
-
$32,000 for certificate
This program will not be offered for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Students who successfully earn the certificate are eligible to enter CAMPEP-accredited residency programs in medical physics that provide the necessary clinical experience required for ABR (American Board of Radiology) certification.
Students will be able to attain competency in imaging and radiation physics, related mathematics, and biological principles, along with obtaining hands-on laboratory training with innovators in the field. Upon completion of the certificate, former students will be eligible to enter CAMPEP-approved residency programs.
Designed For
Designed for students with a PhD in physics who want a career in medical physics
100% of our students have secured residency positions. Alumni residency matches include:
- East Carolina University
- Mayo Clinic - Arizona
- Mayo Clinic - Rochester
- Rush University
- Stanford University
- University of California Davis
- University of California Irvine
- University of California San Diego
- University of Chicago
- University of Florida
- University of Maryland
- University of Miami
- University of Minnesota
- University of Pennsylvania
- University of Washington
- Washington University
2021-22
- Total applicants: Zero
- Number offered admission: Zero
- Number Matriculated: Zero
2020-21
- Total applicants: Three
- Number offered admission: One
- Number Matriculated: One
2019-20
- Total applicants: One
- Number offered admission: Zero
- Number Matriculated: Zero
2018-19
- Total applicants: Three
- Number offered admission: Two
- Number Matriculated: One
2017-18
- Total applicants: Two
- Number offered admission: Two
- Number Matriculated: Two
2016-17
- Total applicants: Five
- Number offered admission: Two
- Number Matriculated: One
2015-16
- Total applicants: Six
- Number offered admission: Four
- Number Matriculated: Three
2014-15
- Total applicants: Seven
- Number offered admission: Five
- Number Matriculated: Four
2013-14
- Total applicants: Eight
- Number offered admission: Seven
- Number Matriculated: Two
2012-13
- Total applicants: Eight
- Number offered admission: Five
- Number Matriculated: Three
2021-22
Therapy residency: Zero
2020-21
Therapy residency: One
2019-20
Therapy residency: Zero
2018-19
Therapy residency: One
2017-18
Therapy residency: Two
2016-17
Therapy residency: Two
2015-16
Therapy residency: Two
Academic position: One
2014-15
Therapy residency: Four
2013-14
Therapy residency: Two
2012-13
Therapy residency: Three
Instructors
The faculty of our PhD in Medical Physics program teaches courses in the certificate program. Please visit the Medical Physics faculty page for more information.
Contact
Esther Pandian-Riske
773.702.1682
evpandia@uchicago.edu