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Background and History

A structured Residency Program in Radiation Oncology Physics was established at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre in 2002. This program received accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs in 2005. A Post Ph.D. Diploma Program, approved by the University of Calgary, was incorporated into the Residency Program in 2007.

Individuals entering the Residency Program without a Ph.D. follow the structured format and policies in this handbook with the exception of the Haskayne business courses. Such individuals audit the 700 level courses described here and are evaluated the same way but do not receive a University of Calgary transcript.
The day to day operations of both the Post Ph.D. Diploma and Residency Programs are identical as are the Policies and Procedures. In addition, in the case of the Post Ph.D. Diploma, University of Calgary regulations and fees apply.







TOM BAKER CANCER CENTRE

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL PHYSICS

RADIATION ONCOLOGY PHYSICS RESIDENCY PROGRAM

GOAL AND OBJECTIVES


GOAL
The overall goal of the University of Calgary and the Tom Baker Cancer Centre Residency Program in Radiation Oncology Physics is to meet and exceed CAMPEP requirements for program quality. Reaching this goal will assure incoming residents of a relevant, comprehensive and satisfying educational experience. Additionally, residents are equipped with the knowledge and skills to assume leadership positions in academic cancer centres.

OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the residency in Radiation Oncology Physics may be stated thus:

1. 
   To prepare the residents for a future career in Radiation Oncology Physics.
   

2. 
   To prepare residents for the certification of the Canadian College of Physicists in medicine.
   

3. 
   To provide residents with opportunity to hone their interpersonal, leadership and teaching skills.
   

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL PHYSICS

POLICY AND PROCEDURE HANDBOOK

RADIATION ONCOLOGY PHYSICS RESIDENCY PROGRAM
Program Goal and Objectives

1. 
   Program Structure and Governance
   

Program Director

Residency Program Committee

Program Faculty

Relationship to Other Programs

Participating Institutions
2. Program Requirements

Program Outline

Post-doctoral Diploma in Radiation Oncology Physics

Orientation

Course Outline MDPH 711

Course Outline MDPH 712

Course Outline MDPH 721

Course Outline MDPH 722

Course Outline MDPH 731

Course Outline MDPH 741

Practicum 1: Basic and Intermediate Treatment Planning

Practicum 2: Quality Control in Diagnostic Radiology

Practicum 3: Advanced Treatment Planning

Practicum 4: Quality Control in Nuclear Medicine/MRI

Oncology combined Curriculum (selected topic)

Radiation Oncology Residents Treatment Planning Course

3. Policies & Procedures

Course Work

Educational Activities

Expectations of the Resident

Expectations of the Mentor/Supervisor

Evaluation of Training Program

Performance Counseling

Resident Misconduct

Dismissal

Appeal

Admissions

Enrollment and Recruitment

Orientation

Safety

4. Resources

Faculty

Finances

Facilities

5. Appendices
A Academic Plan
B Course Evaluations
C Clinical Performance Evaluation (MDPH 711 & 712)
D Attendance at Educational Activities
E Project Plans (MDPH 721 & 722)
F Project Performance Evaluation
G Schedule of Radiation Oncology Physics Tutorials (MDPH 731)
H Simulator Observation Schedule (MDPH 741)
I Practicum Evaluations




TOM BAKER CANCER CENTRE

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL PHYSICS

TITLE: Program Director			NUMBER:
SECTION: Physics	TOPIC1: Training/Education		TOPIC2: Radiation Oncology Physics Residency Program
DEVELOPED BY: Peter Dunscombe		APPROVED BY: Radiation Oncology Physics Residency Committee (ROPRC)
FIRST ISSUED DATE: November 17, 2005		LAST REVISION: August 26, 2010

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