Medical Physics Residency

Medical Physics Residency

Residency Program in Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine Physics

The Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine Medical Physics Residency Program offered by Kaiser Permanente, Southern California Permanente Medical Group is designed to provide clinical, technical, and professional physics education and training necessary to develop clinical medical physics expertise and qualify for the American Board of Radiology (ABR) certification examinations. This program has been accredited by CAMPEP since 2020.

The residency training takes place in 16 regional hospitals and affiliated medical offices located throughout Southern California. The program’s curriculum offers a thorough, hands-on experience under the guidance of mentors, with increasing levels of responsibility as the resident progresses towards full independence upon completing the program. Throughout the three-year training period, the medical physics resident will receive comprehensive training in both diagnostic imaging and nuclear medicine.

Major Responsibilities/Essential Functions

  • Acceptance testing on all types of radiological imaging equipment to meet new equipment specifications and baseline image quality assurance metrics.
  • Radiation dosimetry calculations and computerized data analysis.
  • Equipment surveys including State of California, American College of Radiology (ACR) and Joint Commission required testing of diagnostic modalities such as radiography, fluoroscopy, mammography, CT, ultrasound, MRI, and nuclear medicine equipment.
  • Clinical medical physics support of diagnostic imaging modalities to maintain compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
  • Research support as well as health system staff training and education.
  • Administrative efforts with regards to inspections and regulations.
  • Other assigned duties including proper and complete documentation of clinical projects and clinical rotations.
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About Kaiser Permanente Southern California

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