<p>Hey guys, I've been following this forum for a while and finally decided to post. I'm interested in attending a CAMPEP accredited graduate program in medical physics. I will be applying soon to programs and I was just curious as to what my chances might be. Here are my credentials/experiences:</p>
<p>Major: BS in Nuclear Engineering from a top 5 NE program
Minor: Physics (to satisfy CAMPEP requirements)
GPA: 3.52
GRE: taking soon but I'm assuming a good score
B+ and A in 2 nuclear graduate classes</p>
<p>Summer Internship at major utility
Summer Research Internship through University
2+ years of undergrad research
Published 3 peer-reviewed papers as third author behind professor and grad student
Published one paper as sole author for university's undergraduate research journal
Attended multiple national and regional conferences
Presented a presentation at a national conference
Won poster competition at university</p>
<p>Any thoughts? I am going to apply to multiple programs but I'd really like to know what my chances would be. Any comments or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for any help.</p>
<p>Chances are good - your stats are as good as anyone’s. Only 3 things missing to judge your chances:</p>
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<li><p>How are the LORs looking? All from people that have seen your research work?</p></li>
<li><p>GRE - anyone that preps right can do well, so you’re probably good</p></li>
<li><p>Statement of purpose to tie it all together, start getting some drafts.</p></li>
</ol>
<p>But there isn’t anything that you said that disqualifies you from any top program.</p>
<p>Disclaimer: I don’t know anything about medical physics or CAMPEP programs lol</p>
<p>One will for sure be from my research professor. Another one would be from professor that taught one of my graduate classes and is familiar with my work. Do you think one from my manager at my industry internship would be beneficial? He has said that he would write me a good recommendation letter.</p>
<p>You are certainly competitive, however the Medical Physics field has been trying to professionalize itself in the same way as MDs and so they have started restricting the number of students who can sit for the board exams to those who come from an accredited program and take an accredited residency. This means that the field is very competitive and no admission is guaranteed. as a backup, look into Radiation health Physics, which is a field that has very little unemployment.</p>