Certification Requirements

Last verified on May 24, 2023

Meet application eligibility standards.

Pass the Part 1 computer-based exams (general and clinical).

Pass the Part 2 computer-based exam (specific to the specialty of diagnostic, therapeutic, or nuclear medical physics).

Pass the Part 3 oral exam.
NOTE: The scoring for the Part 1 and Part 2 exams, like all ABR written exams, is criterion referenced.

For more information about attaining a certificate in an additional specialty of medical physics, click here.

Please see the Medical Physics Calendar for future exam dates.

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Certification Requirements