Instructions to Apply

Our certificate program allows current PhD students, or those holding a PhD in Physics or Engineering, to complete coursework as preparation for medical physics residency programs. Please note, our certificate program is currently going through the CAMPEP accreditation process, and thus we cannot guarantee that upon completion of the certificate program candidates will be eligible for entry into a residency program. The program is hosted by the Rackham Graduate School and is administered through the Department of Radiation Oncology.

Students in our certificate program will have the opportunity to be immersed into the clinical environment and will work with the same equipment used by practicing medical physicists. Students will have full access to the University of Michigan library system, computing resources, as well as other educational resources offered by the Rackham Graduate School.

How to apply?

Current Rakcham students and candidates who have already completed a PhD program go through different admission processes.

• Current Rackham Students

• PhD Degree Holders

What happens after you apply?

We follow a standardized review process to ensure timely, fair and unbiased review. Please see details here.

What are the requirements to complete the program?

Students on the accredited track will receive a certificate from the Rackham Graduate School and a letter of attestation from the program director, at the successful completion of the program. Students graduating from the program prior to accreditation will only receive a Rackham certificate. The requirements to complete the program set forth by the Rackham Graduate School are:

• The student must be officially admitted by Rackham to the certificate program and have applied for graduation via Wolverine Access.
• The student must have a cumulative grade point average of “B” (3.00) or better.
• If the student has or will be receiving a U-M master’s degree, a Dual/Joint Degree Course Election Form must be submitted before the last day of classes during the term at the end of which the certificate is expected to be awarded. Each program (master’s or certificate) listed on the form must have an individual grade point average of “B” (3.00) or better.
• Students must complete all work for a certificate within four years of admission to the certificate program.
• Students must have submitted official final undergraduate transcripts or credentials to Rackham.