University of Wisconsin Medical School

Graduate Education in Medical Physics

Paul M. DeLuca, Ph.D.

Vice Dean and

Associate Dean for ResearchUniversity of Wisconsin Medical School

School Rank S&E Eng Phys Env Math Comp Bio Psyc Soc !S&E Tot

UC - Berkeley 1 538 150 99 8 40 21 101 18 101 213 751U of Illinois Urbana 2 476 160 87 4 23 22 87 37 56 197 673Mass . Int. of Tech 3 443 226 77 18 16 8 55 1 42 49 492Stanford Univers ity 4 440 168 61 20 16 21 70 17 67 107 547UT - Auston 5 426 143 69 11 11 10 49 53 80 306 732UW-Madison 6 424 83 59 15 20 11 123 26 87 232 656U of Mich. Ann Arbor 7 406 166 49 7 21 8 60 26 69 159 565UC - Los Angeles 8 405 83 53 15 15 21 96 36 86 204 609UM - Twin Cities 9 395 108 38 9 16 12 111 37 64 238 633Ohio State Univers ity 9 395 90 55 22 17 7 105 37 62 196 591Texas A&M Univ. 11 374 111 34 27 16 17 95 24 50 132 506

Science and Engineering Doctorates by Institution and Major Field 2001

National Science Foundation, Division of Science Resources Statistics, Science and Engineering Doctorate Awards: 2001, NSF 03-300, Susan T. Hill

(Arlington, VA 2002).

University of Wisconsin Science and Engineering PhDs 2001

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McGill University Montreal General HospitalDepartment of Medical PhysicsLivingston Hall, Room L5-1091650 Avenue Des CedresMontreal, PQ H3G 1A4, Canada

University of Alberta - Cross Cancer InstituteDivision of Medical Physics11560 University AvenueEdmonton, T6G 1Z2, Canada

University of California - Los AngelesThe Departments of Radiological Sciences, RadiationOncology, and Molecular and Medical PharmacologyBiomedical Physics Interdepartmental Graduate Program10833 LeConte Avenue, B2-049F CHSLos Angeles, CA 90095-6948

University of FloridaDepartment of Nuclear & Radiological Engineering202 Nuclear Science BuildingGainesville, FL 32611-8300

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Wayne State University Harper HospitalDepartment of Radiation Oncology3990 John R. StreetDetroit, MI 48201

University of Wisconsin -- MadisonDepartment of Medical Physics1300 University Avenue1530 Medical Sciences CenterMadison, WI 53706

The University of Texas – Houston Health Science Center Graduate School of Biomedical SciencesThe University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterDepartment of Radiation Physics 1515 Holcombe BoulevardHouston, TX 77030

University of Kentucky Medical CenterRadiation Sciences900 South Limestone StreetLexington, KY 40536-0200

University of Texas HSC - San AntonioDepartment of Radiology7703 Floyd Curl DriveSan Antonio, TX 78229-3900

Jay Burmeister, Ph.D.Harper Hospital

Brenda Clark, Ph.D.British Columbia Cancer Agency

Paul M. DeLuca, Ph.D. (Vice Chair)University of Wisconsin Madison

Bennett S. Greenspan, M.D.University of Missouri Health Sciences Center

Christine Hartmann-SiantarLawrence Livermore Laboratory

Edward F. Jackson, Ph.D.University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

Andrew Karellas, Ph.D.Emory University

Robert W. Kline, Ph.D.Mayo Clinic

Richard L. Maughan Ph.D. (Chair)University of Pennsylvania

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For Graduate Degrees In Medical Physics

A Report of the Education and Training of Medical Physicists Committee

November 2002

Bhudatt R. Paliwal, Ph.D.University of Wisconsin-Madison, Wisconsin

James C.H. Chu, Ph.D.Rush Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois

Arnold Feldman, Ph.D.Peoria, Illinois

Ellen E. Grein, Ph.D.British Columbia Cancer AgencyVancouver, British Columbia

Donald E. Herbert, Ph.D.University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama

Edward F. Jackson, Ph.D.University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer

CenterHouston, Texas

Faiz M. Khan, Ph.D.University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Richard L. Maughan, Ph.D.University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia,

Pennsylvania

Venkataramanan Natarajan, Ph.D.Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, New York

Ervin B. PodgorsakMcGill University, Montreal, Quebec

E. Russell Ritenour, Ph.D.University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Mohammed K. Zaidi, M.S.Department of Energy, Idaho Falls, Idaho

The Education and Training ofMedical Physicists Committee

Core Topics

• Radiological Physics and Dosimetry• Health Physics/Radiation Safety• Radiation Biology• Anatomy and Physiology• Special Topics

- Professional Ethics/Conflict of

Interest/Scientific Misconduct

- Statistical Methods in Medical Sciences

• Conventional Planar Imaging

• Digital X-Ray Imaging and Computed Tomography

• Ultrasound Imaging

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging

• Nuclear Medicine

Imaging ScienceImaging Science

• Radiation Oncology• External Beam Radiation Therapy• Brachytherapy• Treatment Planning• Radiation Therapy Devices• Special Techniques in Radiotherapy• Radiation Therapy with Neutrons, Protons, &

Heavy Ions

Radiation Therapy

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1st Semester ‑‑ (Fall) † Med. Phys. 463 ‑‑ Radioisotopes in Medicine and Biology ‑‑ (3 cr.) † Med. Phys. 501 ‑‑ Radiological Physics and Dosimetry ‑‑ (3 cr.) † Med. Phys. 567 ‑‑ The Physics of Diagnostic Radiology ‑‑ (3 cr.) ‡ Med. Phys. 900 ‑‑ Journal Club and Seminar ‑‑ (1 cr.) 2nd Semester ‑‑ (Spring) † Med. Phys. 410** ‑‑ Radiobiology ‑‑ (2 cr.) † Med. Phys. 566 ‑‑ Physics of Radiotherapy ‑‑ (3 cr.) † Med. Phys. 569 ‑‑ Health Physics ‑‑ (4 cr.) Electives: Choose From:

Med. Phys. 401 ‑‑ Intermediate Physics for Medicine and Biology ‑‑ (3 cr.) Med. Phys. 530 ‑‑ Medical Imaging Systems ‑‑ (3 cr.) Med. Phys. 568 ‑‑ Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) ‑‑ (3 cr.) Med. Phys. 570 ‑‑ Advanced Brachytherapy Physics ‑‑ (3 cr.) Med. Phys. 707 ‑‑ Applications of Digital Imaging: DSA, CT, MRI ‑‑ (2 cr.)‡ Med. Phys. 900 ‑‑ Journal Club and Seminar ‑‑ (1 cr.)

 Medical Physics Qualifier

Typical Program for Master of Science Degree in Medical Physics

(General Med Physics Option)

3rd Semester ‑‑ (Fall) † Med. Phys. 661 to 666 ‑‑ Rad Lab in Radiological Physics ‑‑ (1-3 cr.)

Electives: Choose From: Med. Phys. 473 ‑‑ Imaging in Medicine ‑‑ (3 cr.) Med. Phys. 575 ‑‑ Diagnostic Ultrasound Physics ‑‑ (3 cr.) Med. Phys. 571 ‑‑ Advanced External Beam Radiotherapy ‑‑ (3 cr.) Med. Phys. 710 ‑‑ Advances in Medical Magnetic Resonance ‑‑ (2 cr.)

Med. Phys. 812 ‑‑ Radiation Medicine Physics Clerkship ‑‑ (2 cr.) Physiology 335 ‑‑ Physiology ‑‑ (5 cr.)

‡ Med. Phys. 900 ‑‑ Journal Club and Seminar4th Semester ‑‑ (Spring)

† Med. Phys. 661 to 666 ‑‑ Rad Lab in Radiological Physics ‑‑ (1-3 cr.) † Med. Phys. 410 ‑‑ Radiobiology ‑‑ (2 cr.)

Electives: Choose From: Med. Phys. 401 ‑‑ Intermediate Physics for Medicine and Biology ‑‑ (3 cr.) Med. Phys. 530 ‑‑ Medical Imaging Systems ‑‑ (3 cr.) Med. Phys. 568 ‑‑ Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) ‑‑ (3 cr.) Med. Phys. 570 ‑‑ Advanced Brachytherapy Physics ‑‑ (3 cr.) Med. Phys. 707 ‑‑ Applications of Digital Imaging: DSA, CT, MRI ‑‑ (2 cr.)

Med. Phys. 812 ‑‑ Radiation Medicine Physics Clerkship ‑‑ (2 cr.) Anatomy 328 ‑‑ Human Anatomy ‑‑ (3 cr.) Physiology 335 ‑‑ Physiology ‑‑ (5 cr.)

‡ Med. Phys. 900 ‑‑ Journal Club and Seminar

Typical Program for Master of Science Degree in Medical Physics

(General Med Physics Option)

Medical Imaging Emphasisin Medical Physics

1st Semester ‑‑ (Fall) † Med. Phys. 501 ‑‑ Radiological Physics and Dosimetry ‑‑ (3 cr.) † Med Phys 473 – Imaging in Medicine – Linear Systems -- (3 cr.)

† Med. Phys. 567 ‑‑ The Physics of Diagnostic Radiology ‑‑ (3 cr.) ‡ Med. Phys. 900 ‑‑ Journal Club and Seminar ‑‑ (1 cr.) 2nd Semester ‑‑ (Spring)

† Med Phys 474 – Imaging in Medicine – Stochastic Methods -- (3 cr.)† Med. Phys. 568 ‑‑ Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) ‑‑ (3 cr.)‡ Med. Phys. 900 ‑‑ Journal Club and Seminar ‑‑ (1 cr.)

 Medical Physics Qualifier 3rd Semester ‑‑ (Fall)

† Med. Phys. 661 to 666 ‑‑ Rad Lab in Radiological Physics ‑‑ (1-3 cr.)† Med. Phys. 463 ‑‑ Radioisotopes in Medicine and Biology ‑‑ (3 cr.)

† Med. Phys. 575 ‑‑ Diagnostic Ultrasound Physics ‑‑ (3 cr.)‡ Med. Phys. 900 ‑‑ Journal Club and Seminar

 4th Semester ‑‑ (Spring)

† Med. Phys. 661 to 666 ‑‑ Rad Lab in Radiological Physics ‑‑ (1-3 cr.) ‡ Med. Phys. 900 ‑‑ Journal Club and Seminar

 

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BS-NE/MS-MP – Dual Degree Program Plan

(SeniorYear)

Senior Year - Fall SemesterCourse Undergrad Graduate

Credit Credit

NEEP 427 Nuclear Instrum. Lab. 2 2MP 501 Radiological Physics and Dosimetry 3MP XXX Medical Phys Electives (e.g., MP 463, MP567) 6EPD 397 Technical Writing 3

Liberal Elective 3 

Senior Year - Spring SemesterNEEP 428 Nuclear Reactor Lab. 2NEEP 571 Econ. & Environ. Aspects of Nuclear Energy 3NEEP 412 Nuclear Engineering Design 5MP XXX Medical Physics Elective (e.g., MP410, MP 566) 3

Liberal Studies Electives 3 

Fifth Year – Fall SemesterCourse Undergrad Graduate

Credit CreditMP 575 Diagnostic Ultrasound 3MP 473 Medical Imaging 3MP XXX Medical Physics Electives (e.g., MP 571) 5

Radiation Lab (e.g. Health Physics focus) 1Journal Club 1

 Fifth Year - Spring Semester

MP 569 Health Physics 4MP 570 Brachytherapy 3MP XXX Medical Physics Electives (e.g., MP 401, MP 410, MP 566) 3

Radiation Lab – Elective 1Journal Club 1

Total Credits 33 27 

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Nuclear Engineering - Radiation Sciences Track

Fall Semester Cr Spring Semester Cr

Freshman Year

Chem 109 General & Anal Chemistry I 5 EMA 201 Statics3

Math 221 Calculus & Analytic Geom. 5 Math 222 Calculus & Analytic Geom.5

Communications "A" Elective 2 Stat 224 Statistics for Engineers3

EPD 160 Intro. to Engineering 3 ME 231 Graphics2

15 Liberal Studies Electives3

16

Sophomore Year

Math 234 Calculus-Fn. of Several Var. 3 Math 319 Differential Equations3

Phys 202 General Physics 5 Physics 241 or Phys. 205 Modern Phys. 3

EMA 202 Dynamics 3 ME 361 Engineering Thermodynamics3

NEEP 271 Engr. Prob. Solving I 3 EMA 303 Mechanics of Materials 3EPD 275 or CA 105 Public Speaking 2 EMA 307 Mechanics of Materials Lab

1 16 Liberal Studies Electives

3

16

Nuclear Engineering - Radiation Sciences Track

Fall Semester Cr Spring Semester CrJunior Year

NEEP 305 Fund. of Nuclear Engr. 3 NEEP 405 Nuclear Reactor Theory 3Math 321 Appl. Math. Analysis 3 NEEP 408 Ionizing Radiation 3MS&E 350 Intro. to Materials Science 3 Phys 322 Electromagnetic Fields 3Technical Elective 3 Computing Elective 3Liberal Studies Electives 4 ECE 376 Electrical Circuits 3

16 Free Elective 1

16Senior Year

NEEP 427 Nuclear Instrum. Lab 2 NEEP 412 Nuclear Engineering Design 5

Med Phys 501 Radiological Physics NEEP 428 Nuclear Reactor Lab. 2 & Dosimetry 3 NEEP 571 Econ. & Envir. Aspects ofMedical Physics Electives 6 Nuclear Energy

3Liberal Studies Electives 3 Medical Physics Elective 3EPD 397 Technical Writing 3 Liberal Studies Elective 3

1716

Total credits for Graduation: 128

Undergrad credits prior to senior year: 95Undergrad credits 4th and 5 th years 33Total undergrad credits: 128Total graduate credits: 27Credits used for both: (2)Total credits: 153

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  Applied Admitted AdmittedAccepted

AdmittedDeclined

% Admitted

Denied % Denied

Total 58 22 12 10 38% 36 62%

Women 18 9 7 2 50% 9 50%

Men 40 13 5 8 32.5% 27 67.5%

Foreign 34 6 4 2 18% 28 82%

Minority 2 (F3,M4) 1 (F3) 0 1 (F3) 50% 1 50%

Fall 2002 Final Admissions Summary

Year Applied Admitted Enrolled %Admitted

% Enrolled

*

Average GPA

Applied

Average GPA

Admitted

Average GPA

Enrolled

Fall 2002 58 22 12 38% 21% 3.38 3.54 3.61

Fall 2001 35 21 15 60% 43% 3.50 3.55 3.50

Fall 2000 41 21 12 51% 29% 3.45 3.47 3.46

Fall 1999 44 24 13 55% 30% 3.44 3.58 3.4

Fall 2002: V 486 (53%) Q 713 (78%) A 666 (75%) Physics 563 (29%)Fall 2001: V 501 (58%) Q 727 (83%) A 672 (77%) Physics 625 (37%)  Fall 2000: V 518 (60%) Q 752 (89%) A 664 (77%) Physics 683 (48%)  Fall 1999: V 547 (68%) Q 745 (90%) A 733 (89%) Physics 725 (59%)  Fall 1998: V 533 (62%) Q 754 (90%) A 669 (78%) Physics 732 (63%)  Fall 1997: V 546 (67%) Q 720 (84%) A 668 (79%) Physics 661 (47%)Fall 1996: V 624 (82%) Q 747 (89%) A 692 (83%) Physics 626 (43%)Fall 1995: V 594 (77%) Q 758 (90%) A 708 (86%) Physics 639 (43%)Fall 1994: V 565 (82%) Q 746 (91%) A 717 (94%) Physics 664 (48%)

Average 546 (68%) 740 (87%) 688 (82%) 658 (46%)

Average GRE Scores ofEnrolled Students

GRE * Total GPA Admit Funding Sex TOEFL V

V % Q Q% A A % Phys

Phys % UG Institution Minority Int'l

1510 3.78 X Y M -- 720 98 790 91 5.5 74 79 Trinity University

1450 3.34 X Y M -- 670 95 780 91 780 96 620 41 Dartmouth College

1400 3.82 X Y F -- 640 91 760 84 740 89 540 23 Lawrence University

1390 3.22 X Y F -- 610 86 780 89 5 500 14 University of Chicago

1380 3.87 X Y M -- 580 81 800 97 750 92 780 72 Hope College

1370 3.19 X Y M 570 78 800 97 750 92 600 3.6 McMaster University Canada

1300 3.58 X Y M -- 510 63 790 94 670 77 no Augustana College

1240 3.81 X Y M -- 520 65 720 75 710 83 590 34 Michigan St. Univ.

1210 3.62 X Y M -- 560 76 650 61 4.5 no U of Wisc-Eau Claire X

1190 4.00 X Y M -- 450 45 740 82 740 91 no W. Kentucky Univ.

1140 3.96 X Y M -- 400 30 740 80 3.5 590 34 S. Methodist Univ. X

Admission Data 2003

* Q & A

GRE Total GPA Admit Funding Sex TOEFL V V % Q Q% A A % Phys

Phys % UG Institution Minority Int'l

1450 3.70 x M 230 650 92 800 97 660 74 no Hanyang University Korea

1360 3.29 x M -- 620 88 740 80 4.5 no MT St. Univ/U of MT

1330 3.40 x M -- 530 68 800 97 800 98 no U of W. Ontario Canada

1330 3.35 x F -- 560 76 770 92 750 94 no Wesleyan Univ.

1320 3.48 x M -- 620 88 700 71 3.5 550 24 Carleton University

1280 3.69 x F -- 550 73 730 78 5 no UCA - Santa Barbara

1250 3.23 x M -- 580 80 670 66 680 76 no W. Virginia Univ. X

1240 3.65 x F -- 530 68 710 76 700 83 ? Bates College

1240 3.45 x F -- 540 70 700 71 420 17 550 24 Wake Forest Univ.

1230 3.30 x F -- 530 67 700 71 690 78 510 16 U of Notre Dame

1220 3.68 x M -- 430 39 790 91 3.5 no McGill University

1130 3.60 x F -- 450 45 680 68 5 no SUNY College, Geneseo

1010 3.24 x F -- 330 12 680 68 no Gettysburg College

990 3.98 x F 320 12 670 66 670 73 460 6 IL Wesleyan U/Lewis U

Admission Data 2003

AAPM Membership

Full Members

1,949 2,0052,166

2299 2,2802,442

2,573 2,615 2,658 2,7162,833 2,922

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Assume ½ M.S. and ½ Ph.D.M.S. Program Needed 250 +/- 50Ph.D. Program Needed 500 +/- 100

Number of Viable M.S. Program 10 +/- 2 Number of Viable Ph.D. Programs 8 +/- 2

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Support AAPM Membership

University of Wisconsin Medical School