Residency Program

Program Overview

The residency offers comprehensive, hands-on experience across a wide range of diagnostic imaging physics services, including:

Imaging system acceptance testing and annual performance evaluations
Imaging department design and equipment acquisition support
Radiation shielding design and calculations
ACR accreditation support for imaging facilities
Patient and fetal dose estimation and reporting
Participation in institutional radiation safety committee meetings

Residents gain exposure to both technical and clinical aspects of imaging physics, preparing them for real-world consulting and hospital-based practice environments.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

A graduate degree from a CAMPEP-accredited Medical Physics program
OR a CAMPEP certificate in Medical Physics plus a PhD in physics or a related field
Strong interest in diagnostic medical physics and clinical imaging applications
Commitment to improving image quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance

The program participates in both the Medical Physics Residency Application Program (MP-RAP) and the Medical Physics Matching Program (MedPhys Match). Applications are typically accepted from November 1 through December 31 each year.

Training Environment

The residency is based in Victor, New York, located in the Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York. Training takes place in a modern 5,000-square-foot facility featuring:

Advanced imaging physics training resources
IT infrastructure and teleconferencing capabilities
Recently renovated office and collaboration spaces

Residents also gain experience across a diverse network of clinical partners, including:

Small private imaging practices
Large academic radiology departments
Outpatient imaging centers and hospital systems

This variety provides broad exposure to real-world imaging physics challenges.

Faculty and Professional Team

The program is supported by an experienced team of medical physicists with diverse backgrounds, including:

Entry-level and senior diagnostic medical physicists
Medical physics assistants
Staff with R.T., M.S., and Ph.D. credentials
ABR-certified physicists with decades of combined clinical experience

The group meets regularly for in-person and remote collaboration, focusing on:

Image quality optimization
Radiation dose management
Regulatory and compliance updates
Clinical problem-solving and professional development

The program currently includes four residents.

Accreditation and Program History

Upstate Medical Physics is proud to have been the first private practice consulting group awarded CAMPEP accreditation in 2010. The residency program continues to maintain high standards of clinical education and professional training in diagnostic medical physics.

Employment Terms and Benefits

Residents and staff are required to sign a limited non-compete agreement, which:

Applies for 18 months following employment
Is limited to services comparable to those provided by UMP
Applies geographically to the greater Rochester area and select New York State counties

Benefits include:

Full medical insurance coverage
Dental and vision benefits
Company-sponsored 401(k) with employer contributions

Professional Development

A former resident, now a staff physicist, contributed to a recent Point/Counterpoint discussion in Medical Physics Journal titled:

“Medical Physics residency programs in nonacademic facilities should affiliate themselves with a university-based program.”

The article can be found here.