Part 3 (Oral) Exam

Last verified on April 25, 2025

The third exam candidates will take is the Part 3 oral exam. This exam is designed to test their knowledge and fitness to practice applied medical physics in their specified specialty. Candidates will be examined by five physics examiners, each of whom will ask one question from each of the five physics categories of the exam.

The Part 3 oral exam includes the same material as the Part 2 computer-based exam, but with a strong emphasis on practicing clinical medical physics, clinical judgment, and communication. Successful completion of Parts 2 and 3 demonstrates a level of achievement that is necessary for a medical physicist to practice independently.

For information about the remote exam delivery format and what to expect on exam day, please see the Medical Physics Part 3 Remote Oral Certifying Exam Guide.

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Part 3 Exam

Initial Certification for Medical Physics

Part 3 (Oral) Exam