Medical Dosimetry, M.S.
A medical dosimetrist is a key member of the radiation oncology team who works closely with physicians, physicists, and other members of the radiation oncology team to implement each treatment plan. 的 medical dosimetrist uses computer software to design and accurately calculate a radiation treatment plan based on the radiation oncologist's prescription, being cognizant of normal tissues and critical structures in the treatment vicinity.
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Program Overview
的 Master of Science in Medical Dosimetry program is a JRCERT accredited 12-month hybrid/online program that is composed of didactic and clinical education. 学生 complete the year-long program in a clinical placement located within the U.S. and are required to attend one on-site meeting at GVSU.
Why Study Medical Dosimetry at Grand Valley?
- One of only six graduate medical dosimetry programs in the nation and the only university in Michigan to offer the degree.
- 的re is no out-of-state tuition rate for the graduate Medical
Dosimetry program.
- Strong clinical education of over 1200 clinical hours, ensuring
graduates are ready to begin working after graduation.
- GVSU has a state-of-the-art treatment planning lab that can be used while on campus or remotely to supplement treatment planning experience.
- 的 program offers a part-time option for working radiation therapists.
- Prior work experience in the field of medical dosimetry can be converted into college credit.
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认证
的 GVSU Medical Dosimetry program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). 的 program will adhere to JRCERT standards.
位置 & 格式
Clinicals are in-person at the assigned institution, and didactic courses 在网上. 学生 remain at one clinical location for the entire year (which are located across the U.S.) and are required to come on-site to the GVSU 健康 校园, near the Grand Rapids Medical Mile, one time during the year (a three day visit for orientation). 的 remainder of the courses 在网上.
格式:课程
的 curriculum meets the requirements prescribed by the American Association of Medical Dosimetrists, so that successfully completing the 38-credit hour didactic and clinical curriculum qualifies the graduate's eligibility to sit for the MDCB examination and become a Certified Medical Dosimetrist (CMD).
学生 study a variety of topics that include:
- Computer technology
- Clinical disease processes
- 人体解剖学
- Radiation physics
Application Deadline
的 application deadline is February 1. 的 $30 nonrefundable application fee is waived if the applicant has previously applied to GVSU.
Admission Requirements
请注意: 的 program is not accepting late applications for Fall 2024.
For general requirements for graduate admission, visit Grand Valley State University’s admission section of the online catalog.
Admission into the medical dosimetry program has additional requirements, which are available on 这个页面.
If you have additional questions, please 联系 our graduate admissions office.
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For 更多的 Information
College of 健康 ProfessionsSchool of Interdisciplinary 健康
Medical Dosimetry
博天堂官方.edu/grad/dosimetry
401
Cook-DeVos Center for 健康 Sciences
301 Michigan Street
NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 331-5753
Program Director
Kristen Vu, M.S.， cmd, rt (t)
(616) 331-5753