Medical Physics Residency Program - University of Toronto
Close Date: January 5, 2026
The University of Toronto Residency Program in Radiation Oncology Physics is seeking applicants for thirteen positions starting September 1, 2026 at the following training sites:
• Carlo Fidani Cancer Centre in Mississauga (2 Positions) Match code 18071
• Durham Regional Cancer Centre in Oshawa (2 Positions) Match code 18072
• Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto (4 Positions) Match code 18011
• Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre in Toronto (4 Positions) Match code 18070
• Stronach Regional Cancer Centre in Newmarket (1 Position) Match code 18073
Our program’s expansion for September 2026 reflects the increasing demand for highly trained medical physicists and offers candidates unprecedented opportunities:
• More positions mean more chances to join one of Canada’s leading residency programs.
• Collaborative learning environment: Residents work closely with peers at their site and across the Greater Toronto Area, fostering a strong professional network.
• Exposure to diverse clinical settings: Multiple world-class cancer centres provide a rich variety of experiences and perspectives.
The CAMPEP accredited University of Toronto Program is a 2-year clinical training program. Successful applicants will receive comprehensive clinical training, covering all aspects of clinical radiation therapy physics, including radiation safety, brachytherapy, quality assurance of all radiation therapy equipment, external beam treatment planning, stereotactic radiosurgery, image-guided radiation therapy. Residents are also expected to complete a clinical development project.
We are seeking candidates with strong critical thinking, excellent oral and written communication skills and a desire and ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team environment. Demonstrated research ability is an asset. The entry requirement is an M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Medical Physics or a related subject with completion of a CAMPEP accredited graduate program or certificate program. Minimum requirements for eligibility are as per CAMPEP guidelines. Due to funding conditions, applicants must be Canadian citizens, Permanent Residents, or hold a valid Canadian work permit
A complete application will consist of:
• A completed Applicant Checklist that can be found on our website here. This should be uploaded as Supplementary Material
• A personal statement that describes the candidate’s background and motivation for applying to the program and that indicates the position(s) for which the applicant is applying. Your personal statement should be specific for our program.
• A detailed CV that includes the names of 3 professional references
• Unofficial university transcripts from undergraduate and graduate schools (with the understanding that the Program may request official transcripts at any time)
• Reference letters from at least 2 of the 3 listed professional references We request confirmation of the expected date of completion for all didactic courses in one of the reference letters, if applicable)
We participate in the MedPhys Match, and applications will only be accepted through the Match Application Process. https://natmatch.com/medphys/
Residents will be hired locally at one of these five hiring sites, each of which offer competitive salary and benefits package during the training program and the opportunity to contribute to dynamic medical physics teams.
For detailed information on application and eligibility requirements please see our website: https://radonc.utoronto.ca/how-apply
Application Deadline: Jan 5, 2026
Details about the five Hiring Sites
The Stronach Regional Cancer Centre (SRCC) at Southlake Regional Health Centre provides advanced radiation treatment to 1700 patients annually in the York and South Simcoe Region. Our program houses 5 Elekta linear accelerators including the Harmony model which was the first installed in Canada; a Philips big-bore CT simulator and a Siemens Vision 600 PET-CT, and MosaiQ as the Oncology Information System. Our treatment planning system is currently under transition from Pinnacle to RayStation. Modern radiotherapy techniques such as volumetric modulated arc therapy, intensity modulated radiation therapy, stereotactic body radiotherapy and image guided radiotherapy are routinely used for all applicable disease sites. SRCC provides the learning experience of a welcoming, innovative and dynamic radiation program. The physics resident will be fully integrated into the physics team at SRCC; they will gain clinical knowledge and experience through close interaction with multidisciplinary members in a medium sized radiation program. The physics resident will spend approximately 20% of their time doing clinical rotations of specialized programs/techniques at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.
The Carlo Fidani Regional Cancer Centre located at Trillium Health Partners (Credit Valley site) in Mississauga. Trillium Health Partners comprises of three sites, serves the growing and diverse populations of west Toronto. The cancer centre is equipped with 6 Varian TrueBeam linacs and 2 CT simulators (Canon and Philips) with access to the hospital diagnostic MR. Varian ARIA oncology information system provides full electronic data with treatment planning using Varian Eclipse on a citrix platform. Current clinical programs include Linac-based Stereotactic Radiosurgery utilising HyperArc and a state-of-the-art Brachytherapy suite (Elekta Flexitron afterloader, OncentraBrachy, OncentraProstate). Major project plan is underway for an approved expansion of the Cancer Centre with an infrastructure build to include the addition of two Varian Halcyons, one Varian Ethos and an orthovoltage unit. The physics resident at CFRCC will be immersed in all aspects of clinical and technical during training to ensure success in their future career. Opportunities are fully available through U of T medical physics residency program affiliation.
The R.S. McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer Centre (DRCC) provides radiation therapy services to the 1.6 million people living in the area of the Central East Cancer Program. The radiation therapy department utilizes 6 Elekta linacs located at the cancer centre in Oshawa and 1 Elekta linac located at our satellite radiation bunker in Peterborough. Modern radiotherapy techniques such as volumetric modulated arc therapy, intensity modulated radiation therapy, stereotactic radiotherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery and image guided radiotherapy are utilized to treat a variety of sites. The department has an active HDR brachytherapy program, treating prostate, gynecological and skin sites. Imaging for treatment planning is carried out on one of our two Siemens CT simulators and often also utilizes images from MRI located in the main hospital in Oshawa. The physics resident located at the DRCC will gain clinical and technical knowledge and experience in a medium sized cancer centre while having access to additional education opportunities available through the U of T program.
The Odette Cancer Centre at Sunnybrook Hospital is a large, fast paced academic radiation treatment centre located in mid-town Toronto. We place a strong emphasis on MR guided radiotherapy and host one of the largest brachytherapy programs in North America. There are a total of 13 linacs in our fleet and a number of MRI simulators. Some of the more specialized treatment machines include the MR-Linac Unity system, the Gamma Knife Icon, Halcyon units as well as a Synaptive 0.5T MRI. Our ideal candidate is one who wishes to make an impact in the field of medical physics through innovation and leadership. We encourage our residents to develop their leadership skills through our well-developed mentorship and offer professionalism education throughout the residency. Residents are integrated into the daily functioning of our clinic and are required to attend Rounds as well as staff and linac meetings to understand the role of the medical physicist in the Radiation Treatment Program. At the completion of the program, the resident will have the knowledge and experience required to apply for clinical certification.
The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre is a large academic radiotherapy center located in the heart of downtown Toronto. Princess Margaret Cancer Centre offers a full range of treatments using 16 linear accelerators, an MR-guided brachytherapy suite, two Gammaknife stereotactic radiosurgery units, and an orthovoltage unit. Treatment machines include both Varian and Elekta linear accelerators alongside more specialized systems like the Unity MR-Linac, Halcyon, Ethos adaptive radiotherapy, and a HyperSight-equipped Truebeam system. Imaging for planning is performed on 4 CT-simulators including a new Canon dual-energy scanner and two MR-sim units. Software systems include Mosaiq, Raystation, Monaco, ARIA/Eclipse, and Oncentra Brachy. Residents are involved and trained in a comprehensive range of clinical medical physics activities throughout the department and will be well-positioned to apply for clinical certification by the end of their Residency.