Our Proton Therapy Medical Physics team is commissioning the new proton therapy system at Eastpark—launching this spring. From beam characterization to full end‑to‑end testing, they’re ensuring precision for patient care (with a Bucky proton scan, too!). https://ow.ly/Zr3s50YiVPk
We’re saddened to share the passing of Ernest “Ernie” Borden, MD, professor emeritus of Human Oncology. A pioneer in cancer immunotherapy, his leadership and mentorship shaped UW’s oncology community. He will be deeply missed. Read more: https://www.humonc.wisc.edu/in-memoriam-ernest-borden-md/
We’re grateful to Dr. Randy Kimple for 16 years of impactful service at UW–Madison. He will soon become Chair of Radiation Oncology at the University of Rochester Medical Center. Please join us in congratulating Randy on this well‑deserved next step. https://ow.ly/oA5C50Y4UMj
⭐ Our Meet the Expert series spotlights outstanding faculty, students, and staff every other month—introducing you to the talented people behind our clinics, labs, classrooms, and offices. We’re excited to feature Julie Thomas as our January Expert! 👉 https://ow.ly/XhmM50Y4r5s
🥼 🎉 We're celebrating Dr. Steven Howard’s extraordinary career and lasting contributions as he prepares to retire from the Department of Human Oncology.
https://www.humonc.wisc.edu/beyond-the-beam-dr-steven-howards-27-year-legacy-of-care-and-connection/
🔬🏥 Curious about applying science or engineering to medicine?
🧪 ASSURE Program | ⏳ Apply by Jan 31
✅ Paid summer research
✅ Faculty mentorship
✅ Professional growth
👉 Learn more & apply now!
https://medphysics.wisc.edu/assure/
🥼 Interview day is here again! We’re thrilled to welcome another group of talented applicants for our Radiation Oncology Residency Program. ⭐ This cohort continues to impress—our field’s future is bright. Thanks for being here, and we hope you feel right at home! #RadOnc #ResidencyInterview
🎉 Welcome, Radiation Oncology Residency candidates! We’re excited to meet today’s interview group—your enthusiasm gives us so much optimism about the future of our specialty. Thank you for being here, and we hope you find your perfect fit with us.
Coming in 2026: UW Health’s Proton Therapy Center will bring world-class cancer treatment to Wisconsin. This advanced technology delivers pinpoint radiation to tumors while sparing healthy tissue. https://ow.ly/OEaX50XL1HP
#ProtonTherapy #CancerCare #Innovation
New Study Alert 🚨
Proton therapy for oropharyngeal cancer shows similar cancer control, better survival, and fewer side effects compared to standard radiation. Access and cost remain challenges, but this could reshape treatment options.
👉 Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/bjy250XNGSE
Celebrating 10 Years of Impact! The Badger Challenge has raised over $5.4 million to fund cancer research projects at UW–Madison, driving breakthroughs from the lab to patient care.
https://ow.ly/zH0K50XL1bg
#CancerResearch #BadgerChallenge
UW Carbone received its first SPORE grant for head and neck cancer, and a second focused on prostate cancer. Paul Harari, MD, professor and former chair of the Department of Human Oncology, and Paul F. Lambert, PhD direct the head and neck SPORE grant.
Learn More ➡️ https://ow.ly/sEfF50XLtv0
Dr. Minglei Kang combines physics and medicine to advance proton therapy and theranostics at UW–Madison. Discover his journey, research, and advice for future innovators: https://ow.ly/ccWJ50XKxHE
#MedicalPhysics #CancerCare #ProtonTherapy #UWFacultySpotlight
Congratulations to Dr. Shannon O’Reilly, one of the 2025 Global Oncology Pilot Grant recipients! Awarded by UW Carbone Cancer Center, these one-year seed grants support innovative research and partnerships aimed at improving cancer care in low-resource settings worldwide.
https://ow.ly/hr5550XKwQx
⏳ Final Call! CAMPEP-accredited therapy residency apps close Dec 1. Clinical rotations ✔ Research ✔ Mentorship ✔ Salary & benefits ✔ Starts July 2026. MS or PhD welcome! 👉 Apply now: https://natmatch.com/medphys/
🚀 Advance your career in Therapy Physics at UW–Madison!
3 residency positions start July 2026. Train on cutting-edge tech: TrueBeam, Tomotherapy, HDR, CT/MRI sims + Proton Rooms coming soon!
📍 Madison, WI | MS/PhD welcome | 2-year program
Apply now! https://natmatch.com/medphys/
🚨 Deadline: Dec 1! 🚨
Join our two-year, CAMPEP-accredited Therapy Physics Residency Program (3 openings, start July 2026).
✅ Competitive salary & benefits
✅ Cutting-edge tech
✅ Research + teaching
Apply now via MedPhys Match!
#MedicalPhysics #ResidencyProgram #MedPhysMatch
Congrats to Stephanie Peitersen, R.T.T., winner of the 2025 Say It In 6 People’s Choice Award!
Stephanie is a radiation therapist at University Hospital and future Medical Dosimetrist. Her photo of the treatment bell captures hope & resilience.
https://ow.ly/raV450XxzU3
🚨 Applications Close Dec 1! 🚨
Ready to launch your career in medical physics? Accepting applications for our CAMPEP-accredited Therapy Physics Residency Program:
✅ 3 positions starting July 2026
✅ Two-year program
✅ Open to MS & PhD applicants – no preference!
Apply now! https://ow.ly/byMP50XwUsX
Meet the Expert! This month we’re spotlighting Kristin Font, Clinical Research Coordinator II—and our November Expert! 🎉
Learn more about Kristin and her incredible work 👉 https://www.humonc.wisc.edu/meet-the-experts-kristin-font/
Virtual open house tonight! 📝 🥼 If you're applying for Radiation Oncology Residency Programs, join us from 6:00 - 7:00 PM CT. Our faculty and residents will be available to answer your questions. Register: https://ow.ly/hQMP50X2NLo
#radonc #residency #medstudents
📝 🥼 Are you applying for Radiation Oncology Residency Programs? Join us Thursday, 10/9 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM CT for a Virtual Open House hosted by our faculty and residents. Register: https://ow.ly/hQMP50X2NLo
#radonc #residency #medstudents
*NEW DATE (10/9/25)
📝 🥼 Applying for Radiation Oncology Residency Programs?
Join us next Thursday, 10/9 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM CT for a Virtual Open House hosted by our faculty and residents. We hope to see you there.
Register: https://ow.ly/hQMP50X2NLo
#radonc #residency #medstudents
📝 🥼 Applying for Radiation Oncology Residency Programs? Join us Thurs, 10/2 6-7 PM CT for a Virtual Open House. Ask questions and hear from our current residents about their experience. We hope to see you!
Register today: https://ow.ly/hQMP50X2NLo
#radonc #medphys #residency #medicalstudents
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Ann Klopp will be joining our faculty! Dr. Klopp is an accomplished leader in the treatment of gynecologic cancers and brings internationally renowned expertise in brachytherapy, clinical investigation, and translational cancer research.
Dr. Pippa Cosper will be moderating a scientific session on Radiation and Cancer Biology this afternoon at #ASTRO25. Hope to see you there!
Don't miss this afternoon's poster presentations and Q&A in Hall F. Four outstanding members of the UW-Madison team will be sharing their research on Screen 17.
#ASTRO25
#RadOnc
#MedPhys
The final afternoon of #AAPM2025 is full of can't-miss presentations by Carri Glide-Hurst, Chase Ruff, and Elissa Khoudary. Hope to see you there!
#MedPhys #RadOnc
On the final day of g#AAPM2025, come listen to Jordan Slagowski and Dustin Jacqmin present and represent University of Wisconsin-Madison in Washington, DC.
#MedPhys #RadOnc
Join Carolyn Eckrich and Elissa Khoudary this morning at #AAPM2025 as they moderate a panel focused on effective communication skills. Next Chase Ruff and Nicholas Summerfield will be taking part in the interactive Expanding Horizons Travel Grant Program Poster Presentations.
#MedPhys #RadOnc
