About Us
The medical dosimetrist, in collaboration with the radiation oncologist and medical physicist, performs calculations and designs treatment plans that maximize dose to the target, while minimizing dose to nearby healthy tissues. Medical dosimetrists must be knowledgeable of radiation oncology simulators, treatment machines, and brachytherapy. The medical dosimetrist coordinates tumor localization CT, MRI, and/or PET when indicated. The dosimetrist performs in-vivo dosimetry, supervises radiation therapists, and assists with brachytherapy procedures.
The Medical Dosimetry Program offers a one-year training program to meet the demand for qualified dosimetrists. Graduates receive certificates, which qualify them to apply for the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) examination. The Medical Dosimetry Program is a hospital-based program; therefore, college credit is not earned for participation in this program. All didactic courses are completed in-person at Cleveland Clinic. Some didactic lectures require synchronous interactions with program faculty via Distance Education with Microsoft Teams. All clinical rotations are completed in-person at Cleveland Clinic.
Accreditation
The Medical Dosimetry Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology:
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
312.704.5300
Email: mail@jrcert.org
- The program’s current award is eight years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here.
Mission
The mission of the Medical Dosimetry Program is to prepare students to provide accurate, state-of-the-art planning for the radiation oncology patient’s treatment.
Upon completion of the program, the graduate will be able to:
- Demonstrate competence as an entry level medical dosimetrist
- Demonstrate critical thinking
- Communicate Effectively and Professionally
The Medical Dosimetry Program will provide the profession and community with qualified medical dosimetrists.
Objectives
- Goal 1: Demonstrate competence as an entry level medical dosimetrist.
- Student learning outcome
- Students will produce clinically acceptable treatment plans
- Prepared for an entry level position
- Goal 2: Demonstrate critical thinking.
- Student learning outcome
- Develop problem solving skills
- Comparison of different treatment modalities and treatment techniques
- Goal 3: Communicate effectively and professionally.
- Student learning outcome
- Students will use effective oral communication skills
- Students will use effective written communication skills
Contact information
Jennifer Archambeau, MS, CMD, R.T. (R)(T)
Program Director
Radiation Oncology (CA-50)
Cleveland Clinic
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44195
DosimetryProgram@ccf.org
Admissions
In addition to program-specific requirements and procedures, applicants are encouraged to review requirements and disclosures outlined on the School of Health Professions’ Admissions & Enrollment page.
School of Health Professions catalog
Additional information can be found in the School Catalog, including school-wide policies and procedures, program-specific information, and course descriptions.
Application process
The Medical Dosimetry Program begins accepting applications September 1. The application deadline each year is January 31 to be considered for the Summer Semester start date. Please select ‘Summer 20XX’ in the ‘Anticipated Starting Semester’ field of the application.
Please note, if the application window of the Medical Dosimetry Program is closed it will not appear in the ‘Program of Interest’ list within the application. Applicants will only be able to submit their application when the application window is open.
Prior to submitting an application, it is recommended that applicants review the admissions-related information and requirements linked below for the academic year in which they wish to apply. The links include information on the following:
- Technical standards
- Admissions requirements, including prerequisites
- Required admissions documents
- Required enrollment documents
Admission/enrollment overview
- Information when applying for the 2025-2026 academic year
- Information when applying for the 2026-2027 academic year
*Academic years fall between July 1, 20XX through June 30, 20XX of the following year.
Example: July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026
Admission related documents
Enrollment related documents
Tuition & Fees
The total tuition cost for the Medical Dosimetry Program is $10,000.00 per year.
A non-refundable tuition deposit of $300.00 is due upon acceptance into the program. The balance of $9,700.00 is due prior to the first day of class.
Cost of attendance
The cost of attendance for the Medical Dosimetry Program is a budget comprised of direct and indirect costs. Tuition is a direct cost charged by the program. All others are indirect costs that a student may incur during the course of the program and is not paid to the program. These costs are subject to change.
|
Tuition |
$10,000 |
|
Books & supplies |
$0 |
|
App fee |
$20 |
|
Food & housing |
$15,870 |
|
Transportation |
$2,340 |
|
Personal |
$2,304 |
|
Total |
$30,534 |
Tuition refund policy
The Medical Dosimetry Program issues refunds for tuition and other fees for eligible applicants and students as outlined in the School of Health Professions’ Tuition Refund Policy.
Graduate Information
Transcript requests
Information regarding how to request official transcripts can be found on the School of Health Professions’ Records page.
Graduation requirements
Successful completion of the program is defined as fulfilling each of the following:
- Achievement of a passing grade in all didactic courses.
- Satisfactory performance of all required competency based evaluations.
- Satisfactory completion of all required clinical rotations.
- Make-up all clinical time lost, due to absence in excess of that allowed.
The Medical Dosimetrists Certification Board (MDCB) administers a national certification examination in dosimetry. Students are encouraged to apply. Upon successful completion of the educational program, a certificate will be awarded.
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
The student’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) toward graduation will be evaluated after the completion of each term of the program. Failure to maintain SAP may result in the student being dismissed from the program.
Program Outcomes
Program effectiveness data & requirements
This data is reported to the JRCERT annually.
Curriculum
Distance education
The Medical Dosimetry Program delivers some courses via distance education using Microsoft Teams.
Grading scale
The Medical Dosimetry Program utilizes the following grading scale:
|
Scale |
Grade |
GPA |
Definition |
|
90-100% |
A |
4.0 |
Excellent |
|
80-89% |
B |
3.0 |
Good |
|
70-79% |
C |
2.0 |
Satisfactory |
|
0-69% |
F |
0.0 |
Inadequate/Fail |
|
70-100% |
P |
|
Pass |
Academic grading policy
Students must maintain a 70% or better grade point average in each course of the program. Students not satisfying the minimal academic requirements will be counseled and may be subject to academic probation and/or dismissal from the program.
Grievance policy and procedure
Students enrolled in the Medical Dosimetry Program may resolve a grievance through an informal resolution process or a formal grievance review.
Clinical obligation/experience
All clinical assignments occur Monday through Friday during the following hours:
- 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Early)
- 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m (Regular)
- 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m (Regular)
- 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m (Late)
Students will be assigned to clinical rotations at the following sites:
All didactic classes are held during the day.
