Physics Residency Program

Program Director: Jeffrey Siebers, Ph.D., FAAPM, DABR

Welcome to the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Virginia. Under the leadership of Dr. Jeffrey Siebers, our Radiation Oncology Medical Physics Residency Program is committed to excellence in education, research, and clinical practice. We offer a nurturing environment where the multidisciplinary approach to cancer care allows our residents to thrive and build meaningful connections across various specialties.

Our mission is to provide comprehensive education and training in medical physics, adhering to CAMPEP standards, to prepare graduates for high-level professional practice. Our objectives focus on clinical competence, lifelong learning, certification preparedness, independent clinical practice, and advancing clinical practice through technology. We emphasize ethical integrity, patient safety, effective communication, collaboration, and adaptability, ensuring our graduates are equipped to make significant contributions to patient care and the field of medical physics.

Admitting one new resident annually allows for personalized educational experiences, tailored to meet individual needs and career aspirations. Our two-year program, with an optional third year for research, covers all areas of radiation oncology, ensuring broad clinical exposure and hands-on experience. UVA is a leader in radiosurgery, brachytherapy, hypofractionation, and palliative care, providing a rich foundation for our residents to excel.

Our department boasts the latest technology, including three beam-matched Varian TrueBeams, a ViewRay MR-linac, a TomoTherapy system, and a Siemens Edge CT simulator. With comprehensive treatment planning systems like Eclipse and TomoTherapy, alongside advanced brachytherapy planning tools, our facilities support a wide range of cutting-edge procedures. Our dedicated brachytherapy suite and additional resources like the GammaKnife Icon and Small Animal Radiation Research Platform (SARRP) enhance our clinical and research capabilities.

We are proud to offer a superior training environment that fosters a vibrant learning atmosphere. Explore what makes UVA’s Radiation Oncology Medical Physics Residency Program a leader in medical physics education.