The Departments of Radiology and Radiation Oncology are proud to offer a new PhD program in Biomedical Physics (BMP). This program, supported by and integrating faculty from these two departments, was formally approved by the university in May 2021 and welcomed its first class of students in fall 2022.  This program is designed to provide unique interdisciplinary training that combines physics and engineering to address contemporary clinical challenges. The BMP program integrates cutting-edge research and instruction from both departments, fostering a collaborative environment that connects multiple disciplines—including medical physics, diagnostic imaging, and molecular imaging and diagnostics. By leveraging Stanford's exceptional faculty, research initiatives, and resources, the BMP program aims to establish itself as a world-class training ground for the next generation of leaders in this burgeoning translational field.

The Medical Physics track within the BMP program is tailored for students with backgrounds in physics, bioscience, and engineering. Enrolled students will benefit from a specialized CAMPEP-accredited curriculum, which enables them to graduate with a CAMPEP-certified Medical Physics PhD. This qualification qualifies graduates to pursue medical physics residencies and certification by the American Board of Radiology (ABR). For students enrolled in non-Medical Physics tracks who wish to pursue the CAMPEP pathway, there is an opportunity to obtain a CAMPEP PhD. However, they must fulfill certain requirements, including a) having a physics or engineering background prior to course enrollment, and b) successfully completing all CAMPEP-required courses.