Medical Physics Residency Program

Residency Program Overview

Jaeger Corporation is a for-profit organization that has been delivering Therapeutic Medical Physics services to clients in Nebraska, Iowa, and South Dakota since 1985. In our commitment to enhancing client care, advancing rural medicine, and supporting the medical physics community, we are in the process of establishing a residency program in Therapeutic Medical Physics, with an anticipated start in 2026.

Radiation Oncology Physics
Jaeger Corporation – Mary Greeley Medical Center
Ames, Iowa

The Jaeger Corporation Medical Physics Residency Program is a two-year (24-month), full-time clinical training program in Radiation Oncology Physics. The program is conducted at Mary Greeley Medical Center (MGMC) in Ames, Iowa, and is structured in accordance with CAMPEP standards.

The residency provides progressive clinical responsibility under the supervision of board-certified medical physicists. Training emphasizes competency in the technical, analytical, and professional aspects of radiation oncology physics practice within a modern clinical environment.

Clinical Environment

Mary Greeley Medical Center operates a fully integrated radiation oncology department, including:

  • Varian TrueBeam linear accelerator

  • Varian Clinac iX linear accelerator

  • HDR remote afterloader

  • GE CT simulator

  • ARIA / Eclipse treatment planning system (including BrachyVision)

The residency is supported by on-site board-certified medical physicists who provide direct supervision and structured mentorship. The Program Director maintains oversight of all resident clinical activities.

Curriculum Structure

The curriculum is organized into quarterly rotations with defined objectives and documented competency assessments. Training includes:

  • Absolute and relative dosimetry (TG-51, TG-142, MPPGs)

  • Treatment planning and plan review (3DCRT, IMRT, VMAT)

  • Patient-specific QA

  • CT simulation and imaging QA

  • HDR brachytherapy

  • SRS/SBRT procedures

  • Shielding and radiation safety

  • Commissioning and implementation projects

  • Quality management and process evaluation

Residents complete structured evaluations at the conclusion of each rotation, which may include oral examinations, written reports, or project presentations.

Graduates are expected to demonstrate clinical competency across the scope of contemporary radiation oncology physics practice and to be eligible for certification by the American Board of Radiology (ABR).

Scholarly Activity

Residents are encouraged to engage in clinically focused projects and to participate in professional meetings such as AAPM and ASTRO. Scholarly activity is intended to complement, but not replace, primary clinical training.

Compensation

Residents receive:

  • $70,000 (Year 1)

  • $75,000 (Year 2)

Residents are full-time employees of Jaeger Corporation and receive standard employee benefits, including healthcare coverage, retirement plan participation, and paid time off in accordance with program policy.

Workplace

Jaeger Corporation takes pride in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from harassment and coercion. Residents will have the opportunity to work at multiple cancer centers and receive training from a diverse group of mentors and faculty.

Admissions

Applicants must have successfully completed:  

Applicants must have successfully completed one (1) of the following:

  • A CAMPEP-accredited M.S. or Ph.D. program in Medical Physics

  • A CAMPEP-accredited certificate program

The program participates in the Medical Physics Residency Application Program (MP-RAP) and the MedPhys Match administered by the National Matching Service.

Program Statistics

Resident statistics, including applicant numbers and graduate outcomes, are updated annually in accordance with CAMPEP reporting standards once accredited.

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