Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine Physics Residency Program

The diagnostic imaging and nuclear medicine physics residency program at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital is a two-year CAMPEP-accredited clinical training program designed to prepare graduates for independent clinical practice and American Board of Radiology (ABR) certification in either:

• Diagnostic medical physics, or
• Nuclear medical physics

Residents train in a high-volume, multisite imaging environment while working directly with board-certified medical physicists, radiologists, and technologists. The program emphasizes clinical competency, patient safety, technology assessment, and professional development.

The residency provides:

• A structured, competency-based curriculum aligned with CAMPEP standards
• Extensive exposure to all major imaging modalities
• Progressive clinical responsibility under direct mentorship
• Participation in image quality assessment, equipment evaluation, regulatory compliance, and optimization initiatives
• Opportunities for teaching, research, and quality improvement
• Preparation for ABR board exams in the selected specialty track

Residents gain experience across multiple clinical campuses, allowing for exposure to diverse patient populations, technologies, and workflows.

The program offers two distinct clinical training tracks. Applicants may apply to one or both tracks.

• Weekly or monthly didactic sessions
• Journal clubs
• Case reviews
• Oral exam practice
• Research or quality improvement project
• Competency evaluations per CAMPEP guidelines

Eligible applicants must have:

• A CAMPEP-accredited MS or PhD in medical physics, OR
• A graduate degree in physics or a related field with a CAMPEP certificate

• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter identifying preferred track(s)
• Official graduate transcripts
• Three letters of recommendation
• (Optional) summary of research or clinical experience related to medical imaging

Select applicants will be invited for a structured interview with faculty and current residents.

The diagnostic imaging and nuclear medicine physics residency program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Educational Programs (CAMPEP).

The curriculum provides all requirements and clinical exposure necessary for residents to qualify for the American Board of Radiology (ABR) certification process upon completion.

Outcomes may include:

• ABR certification progress and success rates
• Residency completion rate
• Employment in academic medical centers, clinical practice groups, or industry
• Resident publications or conference presentations

These metrics demonstrate the program’s effectiveness and resident preparedness for professional practice.

Detailed application instructions and deadlines will be provided on the institutional Graduate Medical Education website.

For questions, please contact:

Bassem Elshahat, PhD., DABR, MCCPM
Program director, diagnostic imaging and nuclear medicine physics residency
Diagnostic radiology and molecular imaging department
Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital

Dr. Elshahat oversees all aspects of the residency program, including curriculum development, clinical training, mentorship, and competency evaluation.