Medical Dosimetry PSM

Medical Dosimetry

Medical dosimetry is a continuously growing and rapidly evolving field that plays a crucial role in radiation oncology. Our Medical Dosimetry PSM not only offers a robust academic foundation but also emphasizes the practical and clinical skills necessary for graduates to excel in their careers. Join us to be at the forefront of advancements in cancer treatment and patient care.

Program enrollment begins in fall each year. Applications are open from August 1 of the preceding year to March 1 of the enrollment year. For example: the application window for the fall 2025 enrollment is August 1, 2024 to March 1, 2025.

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STEERING COMMITTEE

The steering committee members serve not only to guide the program’s curriculum and students but also serve as program educators and research mentors to the program’s students.

Mulualem Kefene, MS, RT(T), CMD – Program Director

Assistant Professor of Physics – Clinical Track
Director of the Medical Dosimetry Professional Science Master’s (PSM) Program

Daniel Strongin, PhD

Associate Dean for Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs, CST
Professor of Chemistry

Maria Iavarone, PhD

Professor and Chair
Department of Physics
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C-M Charlie Ma, PhD, FASTRO, Program Co-Director

Professor and Vice Chairman
Department of Radiation Oncology
Director, Radiation Physics
Fox Chase Cancer Center
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Jim Napolitano, PhD

Professor
Department of Physics
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Athanasia Polychronopoulou, PhD

Associate Professor - Instruction
Departments of Computer and Information Sciences
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Peter Riseborough, PhD

Professor
Department of Physics
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Nikolaos Sparveris, PhD

Associate Professor
Department of Physics
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Martha Constantinou, PhD

Vice Chair, Department of Physics
Associate Professor of Physics

Bernd Surrow, PhD

Professor
Department of Physics
Senior Associate Dean for Research and Operations
College of Science and Technology: Office of the Dean
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Rongjia Tao, PhD, Program Co-Director

Professor
Department of Physics
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ADVISORY BOARD

As a PSM, the Temple medical dosimetry program relies greatly on its board of outside experts drawn from industry and research centers in the Philadelphia area. These board members advise on curriculum issues and internship/research opportunities.

Daniel Strongin, PhD

Associate Dean for Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs
Professor of Chemistry

Yan Chen

Medical Marketing Director and Clinical Application Research and Support Leader
Elekta Instrument Limited

Colin Huang

Associate Professor
Department of Radiation Oncology
Indiana University School of Medicine

Cynthia Keppel

Associate Director for Physics
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility
Partner
K&N Physics Consulting
Community Professor
Eastern Virginia Medical School

Martha Constantinou, PhD

Vice Chair, Physics Department
Associate Professor

Haisong Liu

Professor
Department of Medical Physics
Director, Radiosurgery Physics
Thomas Jefferson University

Ying Xiao

Professor
Department of Radiation Oncology
Perelman School of Medicine - University of Pennsylvania

Maria Iavarone, PhD

Chair, Department of Physics
Professor of Physics

Robert A. Price, PhD, DABR

Chief Medical Physicist

Rongjia Tao, PhD

Professor of Physics