Medical Physics Residency
Our Medical Physics Residency prepares residents for all areas of clinical radiation oncology physics and to take the certification examination of the American Board of Radiology in Therapeutic Radiologic Physics.
The residency is a two-year program that emphasizes clinical excellence and professional development in radiation oncology physics. The residency includes didactic courses, but the majority of time is spent in hands-on clinical rotations. Residents are expected to become an integral part of the Department of Radiation Oncology, performing clinical duties while interacting closely with faculty and staff, including physicians, dosimetrists, therapists and nurses, in a collegial manner.
Our vibrant, growing department is equipped with five modern linear accelerators (three at the main campus and two at satellite hospitals) capable of advanced techniques such as respiratory gating, optical surface monitoring and image-guided radiotherapy using OBI/cone-beam CT. Varian Aria is our record and verify system. Treatment planning is performed primarily using Varian Eclipse for photon EBRT, RayStation for proton therapy and Elekta Oncentra and Oncentra Prostate for HDR brachytherapy. Through our clinical partners, we work on a broad range of radiation oncology procedures, including 3D-CRT, IMRT, VMAT, SRS/SBRT, TBI, TSE, IORT, and HDR/LDR brachytherapy.
The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, a state-of-the-art integrated clinical and research facility, houses the main department and three Varian linacs (two matched TrueBeams and one Edge). The main department also houses two Elekta Flexitron HDR afterloaders. One is located in a shielded OR suite and the other in a dedicated brachytherapy suite equipped with a CT scanner. Two Philips MR scanners (1.5T and 3T) with MR simulation capability are also available on our main campus. Additionally, the main department includes the MEVION S250-FIT upright proton therapy system, with clinical treatments expected to begin in 2027.
Our Values
Innovation
Search for a better way. Seek and implement ideas and approaches that can change the way the worlds discovers, teaches and heals. Drive transformational change.
Teamwork
Respect diversity and one another. Communicate effectively and listen well. Be approachable and courteous. There is no limit to what we can achieve when we work together.
Excellence
Strive for the highest standards of safety and quality in all that you do. Work to achieve exceptional results.
Accountability
Commit. Take ownership. Be resilient, transparent and honest. Always do the right thing and continuously learn.
Courage
Make the tough decisions. Have no fear of failure in the pursuit of excellence. Admit mistakes and learn from them.
Healing
Show the empathy you feel. Be selfless in caring for patients, one another and the community.
We are Nebraska Medicine and UNMC
Our mission is to lead the work in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care.
Kyle J. Gallagher, PhD, Medical Physics Residency Director
Dr. Gallagher is an assistant professor in the radiation oncology department. His main research interests include improving long-term outcomes for pediatric patients through advanced radiotherapy techniques (e.g., proton therapy) and radiotherapy in low- and middle-income countries.
