Track 1
Track 1 is designed for individuals seeking a career in Medical Dosimetry. The Medical Dosimetrist is a member of the Allied Health and Radiation Oncology Team.
Eligible for the Master of Science Program in Medical Dosimetry Track 1- Preferred candidates are individuals who have a baccalaureate degree and have been trained as a radiation therapist. Consideration is given to applicants with a bachelor's degree in the physical or biological sciences without radiation therapy experience.
Program Mission
The mission of the Medical Dosimetry Program offered by Southern Illinois University is to provide a quality program integrating education, research and service in order to meet the needs of the profession and improve health care of the people and communities we serve.
Program Goals and Student Learning Outcomes
GOAL #1: Prepare the student to practice as a competent entry level professional Medical Dosimetrist by offering a comprehensive curriculum and quality didactic/clinical instruction. (i.e. Clinical Competency)
SLO 1. Students will be clinically competent upon graduation
Assessment Tool 1. Review of student clinical competencies.
Assessment Tool 2. Graduates will pass MDCB certification exam on first attempt Graduates will sit for MDCB certification exam the year following graduation.
SLO 2. Employer indicates graduate was adequately prepared to perform as an entry-level dosimetrist.
Assessment Tool 1. Employers will be surveyed approximately 6 months following graduation of student - Question 3.
Assessment Tool 2. Employers will be surveyed approximately 6 months following graduation of student - Question 4.
Assessment Tool 3. Employers will be surveyed approximately 6 months following graduation of student - Question 11.
Assessment Tool 4. Employers will be surveyed approximately 6 months following graduation of student - Question 16.
GOAL #2: Provide avenues for students to develop and apply skills in effective communication necessary for successful medical dosimetry practice. (i.e. Communication)
SLO 1. Students demonstrate effective communication skills.
Assessment Tool 1. Growth Evaluations are performed during each clinical rotation. Final Growth Evaluation – Question 1.
Assessment Tool 2. Students will undergo a Mock Interview Assignment - Question 6.
Assessment Tool 3. Students will undergo a Mock Interview Assignment - Question 7.
Assessment Tool 4. Students will undergo a Mock Interview Assignment - Question 8.
SLO 2. Graduates demonstrate effective communication skills.
Assessment Tool 1. Employers will be surveyed approximately 6 months following graduation of student - Question 13.
Assessment Tool 2. Employers will be surveyed approximately 6 months following graduation of student - Question 14.
GOAL #3: Provide avenues for students to develop and apply skills in critical thinking and problem-solving necessary for successful medical dosimetry practice. (i.e. Critical Thinking)
SLO 1. Students demonstrate effective problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Assessment Tool 1. Growth Evaluations are performed during each clinical rotation. Final Growth Evaluation – Question 10.
Assessment Tool 2. Growth Evaluations are performed during each clinical rotation. Final Growth Evaluation – Question 12.
Assessment Tool 3. A passing score must be achieved on the Comprehensive Final Exam in RAD 555 to successfully complete the program.
SLO 2. Graduates demonstrate effective problem solving and critical thinking skills.
Assessment Tool 1. Employers will be surveyed approximately 6 months following graduation of student - Question 6.
Assessment Tool 2. Employers will be surveyed approximately 6 months following graduation of student - Question 7.
Assessment Tool 3. Employers will be surveyed approximately 6 months following graduation of student - Question 8.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For more information about admission policies, tuition and fees, refund policies, academic calendars, clinical obligations, grading system, graduation requirements, and the criteria for transfer credit please consult the following: Graduate Catalog, Academic Calendar, Dosimetry Handbook.
Accreditation Information
5 years, next review 11/2022.
The Medical Dosimetry Program is fully accredited through The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). The program at SIU was the third accredited program in the United States. Click here to see the JRCERT Standards for an Accredited Program.
The program meets the formal education eligibility criteria for the national certification exam following graduation set by The Medical Dosimetry Certification Board.
The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850Chicago, Illinois 60606-3182312-704-530
Application
Applications must be received by Jan. 1 of the year one plans to attend the program. Class selection will occur in February/March. To apply, please complete the online application which can be accessed here: https://gradschool.siu.edu/apply/
When Applying:
- Apply to the Graduate School.
- In the system you will supply emails for 3 references.
- Upload unofficial transcripts to your application portal. The transcripts should include the "degree awarded" date if the degree has been completed. Official transcripts are only needed if you are being recommended for final acceptance into the program.
If you log back into the Graduate School website, the system will tell you that no transcripts have been received. The Graduate School will not receive your transcripts unless you get accepted to the program. No GRE or GMAT is required.
For more information about admission policies, transfer credit, tuition and fees, refund policies, academic calendars, academic policies, graduation requirements, and student services please review "Degree Requirements" found in Chapter 1 of the Graduate Catalog.