The Medical Physics Certificate Program (MPCP) is a rigorous two-year (CAMPEP-accredited) didactic training program, meticulously designed and administered by the Departments of Radiation Oncology & Radiology at Stanford University School of Medicine. The curriculum covers essential topics in medical physics and is aligned with the guidelines set forth by AAPM. Courses are offered in partnership with Biomedical Physics PhD program and taught by experienced faculty from the departments of Radiation Oncology and Radiology. The program is passionately committed to equipping students with the scientific knowledge needed for advanced studies, research, and successful careers in clinical medical physics. The program aims to foster in-depth understanding of patient safety, proficiency in physics and mathematics, ethical professionalism, effective communication skills, and a holistic perspective on medical physics. Join us on your journey to becoming a highly skilled and sought-after medical physicist!

To gain admission to the MPCP, applicants must either:

• Hold a PhD degree in physics or closely related field, or
• Be a PhD candidate in physics or a closely related field.

Applicants must have completed at least three upper-level physics courses prior to entering the program.

We are not considering applicants at this time. Please check back in Summer 2026.

• In general, we do not provide any financial aid, loans or TA slots for certificate program students. However, our postdoctoral fellows could benefits from our departments' rich history of funding and research activities. Hence, financial support may be available from primary research advisors. For those seeking postdoctoral fellowships, numerous options are accessible through various training grants across laboratories and programs within the Departments of Radiation Oncology and Radiology. We encourage you to explore available opportunities and apply for these positions here. Postdoctoral fellows receive benefits in line with those provided to other Stanford University employees, separate from their participation in the MPCP. We are dedicated to helping our fellows access the financial resources they need to excel in their academic and research endeavors.

The core medical physics curriculum outlined by CAMPEP is comprehensively addressed through six didactic courses, which are overseen by the Departments of Radiation Oncology & Radiology. These six courses are:

• BMP 220: Imaging and Image-Based Anatomy (3 units)
• BMP 251: Medical Physics and Dosimetry (3 units)
• BMP 252: Radiation Therapy Physics (3 units)
• BMP 253: Radiation Biology and Protection (3 units)
• BMP 269A: Medical Imaging Systems l (3 units)
  
• BIOE 300B: Quantitative Physiology (3 units)

If you have any questions regarding the MPCP, please forward your inquiries to our administrative associate: