Clinical Residency in Radiation Oncology Physics
The goal of the 2-year CAMPEP accredited residency program at The Ottawa Hospital is for residents to be prepared to work in a clinical setting upon completion of the program and to prepare candidates for certification by the Canadian College of Physicists in Medicine (CCPM). The residency program is supported in part by Ontario Health – Cancer Care Ontario, which supports a number of post-graduate positions in clinical physics within the province, aimed at providing a solid foundation in medical physics applied to radiation oncology. The Ottawa Hospital Radiation Oncology Physics Residency Program has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs (CAMPEP) since 2007. In a typical year, the residency program has four residents enrolled. Residents will complete a series of clinical rotations and will participate in a range of clinical activities within the radiation medicine program, all of which emphasize hands-on, clinical experience. Residents are expected to complete a research project during their 2-year program and will have numerous teaching opportunities. The structure of the program is designed to provide flexibility, within the requirements of the CAMPEP curriculum, to allow the trainees to direct their focus to clinical opportunities as they arise and based on their interests.
Program Statistics
last updated on 2026-08-10| Calendar year (position started) | Number of residents applying | Number of residents offered | Number of residents accepted | Number of residents graduated | Number of residents certified (eg. MCCPM, ABR) | First employment of graduates: Clinical | First employment of graduates: Academic | First employment of graduates: Industry | First employment of graduates: Other |
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| 2015 | 29 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 21,10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | * | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 30 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 36 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 26 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 48 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- Indicates no formal posting of positions
- All table entries pertain to events occurring with the calendar year (applicants, admissions, graduations, secured jobs, certifications
Qualifications and Basis of Award
Admission requirements to The Ottawa Hospital program are as described by CAMPEP on its website, and the preferred entry requirement is a Ph.D. degree in medical physics from a CAMPEP-accredited graduate or certificate program. In accordance with Canadian Employment and Immigration requirements, preference is given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada. Residency positions are awarded on the basis of academic achievement and the potential for a professional career as a clinical medical physicist. Residency candidates should have good verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated research ability and a strong interest in working with a multi-disciplinary medical team.
Duration and Stipend
Program duration is two years. As these are unionized positions (PIPSC Ontario Medical Physicists), salary, benefits and other employment conditions are stipulated by the collective agreement.
Application Process
This program participates in the MedPhys Match, with September start dates. Apply to advertised positions by submitting an online application through the Ottawa Hospital website.
Medical Physics Residency alumni
last updated on 2026-08-10| Year | Alumni | First position |
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| 2026 | Mehan Hadari, PhD | BC Cancer, Vancouver |
| 2025 | Devin Van Elburg, PhD John Lincoln, PhD | The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, ON The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, ON |
| 2024 | Cody Church, PhD | The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, ON |
| 2023 | Ming Liu, PhD Madeleine Van de Kleut, PhD | Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Barrie, ON The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, ON |
| 2022 | Joel Mullins, PhD | Odette Cancer Centre, Toronto, ON |
| 2021 | Sara Gholampourkashi, PhD | The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, ON |
| 2020 | Byron Wilson, PhD | OHSU, Portland, OR |
Contact
For more information, please contact Dr. Sara Gholampourkashi, Program Director, [email protected]
