Residents receive the same salary structure, and fringe benefits, including vacation and health insurance, as all IU School of Medicine PGY1 and PGY2 medical residents. The resident salary is listed via GME. The salary is above the median resident salary reported in the AAPM Professional Survey.
Two years.
December 31.
To apply, interested candidates are required to have either a PhD in medical physics, preferably from a Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Educational Programs (CAMPEP)-accredited graduate program, or a PhD in a related field. Applicants who do not have a PhD from a CAMPEP-accredited medical physics graduate program must have completed a CAMPEP-accredited medical physics certificate program by the proposed start date in order to be eligible for the two-year residency. Applicants who have neither a graduate degree nor a certificate from a CAMPEP-accredited program may be eligible for a three-year program track, which includes enrollment in and completion of an affiliated medical physics certificate program. For these candidates, demonstrated knowledge of medical imaging physics as well as knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and radiation biology is encouraged. Candidates must also be able to communicate effectively with radiologists, technologists and other medical/physics staff.
To participate in the American Board of Radiology (ABR) exam, participants are required to complete formalized residency training in an accredited medical physics program. The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Educational Programs (CAMPEP) is the only entity that accredits medical physics programs and continuing education for diagnostic physicists. Complete information on ABR exam eligibility requirements can be found here.
Residents train across eight metropolitan and suburban hospitals and fifteen outpatient clinics. The benefit of the Indianapolis campus is its unique hospital network located within close proximity and connected by a shuttle system.
A minimum attendance requirement of 50 hours per year with a cumulative total of 100 hours for the 24-month training period is required.
Health and dental insurance is available with no monthly premiums for resident, fellows, spouses and families. Additionally, residents receive free life, disability and medical malpractice insurance.
Learn more about resident benefits from the Office of Graduate Medical Education.
Residents receive four weeks per year, including six designated holidays.
Not only do residents have access to free parking at all local hospitals, but Indiana University Health system also provides a free shuttle service between hospitals.
Living in Indianapolis is very affordable. In fact, the city was recently named one of the most affordable housing markets. Learn more about Indianapolis campus life.
Residents, fellows, spouses and dependent children receive an Indiana University tuition benefit. Also, residents have access to free software, including over 200 programs and training courses for applications like Photoshop and Microsoft Office, as well as access to electronic textbooks and office space with standard office support, computer and desk phone.
Learn more about resident facts from the Office of Graduate Medical Education.
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