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Dr. Ellis Johnson

Director of Graduate Studies

College of Medicine

College of Medicine

UK Medical Center MN 150

Lexington KY, USA 40536-0298

Program website

(859) 323-0004 Doctoral; (859) 323-1440 Master's

  • MS
  • Ph.D

Radiological medical physics is an applied branch of physics concerned with the application of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation to the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Professionals in this area are involved with clinical service, consultation, teaching and research. One major service is the planning of radiation treatments for cancer patients. Such treatments use external radiation beams or internal radioactive sources and optimize the tumor-to-healthy tissue dose ratio. An indispensable service is the accurate measurement of radiation output from sources employed in cancer therapy. Other important functions include the investigation of equipment performance, organization of quality control practices, design of radiation installations and control of medical radiation hazards. Such individuals often find their primary responsibilities in radiation therapy, nuclear medicine or diagnostic imaging areas.

Master of Science & Doctor of Philosophy

The Radiation Medicine Department in the College of Medicine at the University of Kentucky currently offers a comprehensive program leading to the M.S. and Ph.D degree in Radiological Medical Physics. The program provides students a thorough didactic grounding in fundamental and specialized medical physics, with hands-on experience using state-of-the-art equipment, and is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Programs (CAMPEP).

Master's degree - Application Requirements

  1. CV (optional)
  2. Personal Statement
    • Please provide any information regarding work, observation, and/or job shadowing experience in a Medical Physics clinical setting.
  3. GRE
  4. Three letters of recommendation
  5. English speaking skills will be evaluated via an interview.

Applicants must meet the Graduate School admission requirements.

Application Deadlines

Fall: Applications accepted until class is filled but recommend applications be submitted by January 31 to ensure full review by the application committee.

Doctoral Program - Application Requirements

  1. CV (optional)
  2. Personal Statement
    • Please provide any information regarding work, observation, and/or job shadowing experience in a Medical Physics clinical setting.
  3. GRE
  4. Three letters of recommendation
  5. English speaking skills will be evaluated via an interview.

Applicants must meet the Graduate School admission requirements.

Application Deadlines:

Fall: One month prior to semester of entry


Contact

Dr. Ellis Johnson

Director of Graduate Studies

College of Medicine

College of Medicine

UK Medical Center MN 150

Lexington KY, USA 40536-0298

(859) 323-0004 Doctoral; (859) 323-1440 Master's