The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Program in Medical Dosimetry is a 12-month hospital based certificate program with approximately 500 hours of didactic instruction and 1,500 hours of clinical hours. Classes include:

• Introduction to Medical Dosimetry
  
• Orientation to Radiation Oncology
  
• Topographic Anatomy
  
• Aspects of Radiation Therapy
  
• Physics for Medical Dosimetrists
  
• Scientific Paper and Poster Presentation
  
• Oncology Pathology
  
• Brachytherapy Theory and Practice
  
• Radiation Biology
  
• Radiation Safety and Protection

The clinical education component of the program includes experience at UTMDACC or M. D. Anderson Cancer Network Moncrief Cancer Center in Fort Worth, Texas. Using a distance-learning format, eight clinical rotations are administered during each year of academic instruction. Each student will have a minimum of one full rotation at MDACC, Houston. A well-balanced clinical experience is planned for each student to include daily and weekly quality assurance checks, external beam and brachytherapy, two- dimensional treatment planning, and three-dimensional external beam treatment planning.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Minimum requirements for consideration are:

• Baccalaureate degree in mathematics or physical sciences
  
  OR
  
  
• Graduate of an accredited Radiation Therapy Program; prior work experience preferred.

All students should have proof of prior class work in algebra and physics.

ADMISSION PROCESS

• Completion of Program Application Form
  
• Submission of all transcripts from all institutions of higher learning attended, and registry scores
  
• Submission of three completed Letter of Recommendation forms
  
• After the above are completed, the Admissions Committee will invite selected candidates to proceed to the next step, a personal interview with the Admissions Committee.