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UF Medical physics

Dedicated to improving the health and well-being of others through the advancement of the science of Medical Physics by implementing principles, methods, and techniques (in practice and in research) for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of human diseases.

Providing clinical support, research, and education throughout UF Health to ensure optimal treatment for our patients, all with an unrelenting emphasis on safety and minimal use concepts.

Dr Edmond Olguin posing in front of CT scanner.

Division updates

2026 SDAMPP Lifetime Achievement Award

Please join us in congratulating Dr Manuel Arreola, who was selected as the recipient of the 2026 Society of Directors of Academic Medical Physics…

Manuel Arreola, PhD.

Research Highlight – Dr Marshall

Congratulations to Dr Emily Marshall, Assistant Professor, on the publication of her research titled “Deriving target exposure indices for common…

Highlight of Dr Emily Marshall, whose research was published in the Journal of Applied Clinical Medical Physics.

New Faculty – Justin Brown, PhD

Join us in welcoming Dr Justin Brown back to the University of Florida! Dr Brown will join UF Medical Physics as an Assistant Professor and Clinical…

Justin Brown, PhD.

residency program Updates

Research Highlight – Dr Moretti

Congratulations to Dr TJ Moretti, 2nd year resident, on the publication of his research titled “Dosimetric impact of clinical planning methodology…

Highlight of Dr TJ Moretti, whose research was published in Medical Physics.

2026 DIMPR Resident – Wanbin Tan

UF Medical Physics is celebrating a successful match with our top-ranked candidate – please join us in welcoming the 2026 UF Diagnostic Imaging…

2026 Incoming Resident Announcement of Wanbin Tan.

Mobile Cancer Screening Connector

The UF Diagnostic Imaging Medical Physics residents recently completed acceptance testing of the UF Mobile Cancer Screening Connector, which will…

UF Mobile Cancer Screening Connector.

graduate program updates

Fall Seminar Series

Fall 2026 Please join us at 3:00PM in C1-007 Communicore throughout the Fall 2026 semester for research seminars presented by faculty, residents…

Fall 2026 UF Medical Physics seminar announcement for Wyatt Smither scheduled for 3:00PM on Wednesday, October 7 titled "CARDIC: A Web-Based Platform for Automated Patient-Specific Monte Carlo Dosimetry from Fluoroscopy Radiation Dose Structured Reports".

PhD Defense – Abby Dare

Join us at 10:00AM on Monday, October 5 via Zoom, for Abby Dare’s dissertation defense titled “Development of an Interstitial Brachytherapy…

Abby Dare's PhD defense announcement: 10:00AM on Monday, October 5 via Zoom. Titled "Development of an Interstitial Brachytherapy Template with Improved Immobilization for Clinical Workflow Optimization".

AAPM Gold Ribbon Recipient

Congratulations to Andrew Sforza, PhD student, who was named a Gold Ribbon recipient in the Radiopharmaceuticals category at the 2026 American…

Andrew Sforza.

Alumni connection

Alumni Spotlight – Sept 2026

Join us at 7:30PM on Monday, September 14 via Zoom for a UF Medical Physics Alumni Spotlight featuring Carly Williams (MS 2007) and Ryan Dubose (MS…

Carly Williams and Ryan Dubose

Alumni Spotlight – Apr 2026

Join us at 7:30PM on Monday, April 20, for a UF Medical Physics / SHMPS virtual alumni spotlight featuring Dr James Brindle (PhD 2006) and Dr Nathan…

Society of Health and Medical Physics Students announcement of UF Medical Physics alumni spotlight featuring Dr James Brindle and Dr Nathan Quails at 7:30PM on Monday, April 20, 2026 via Zoom.

Alumni Spotlight – Mar 2026

Join us at 7:30PM on Monday, March 23, for a UF Medical Physics / SHMPS virtual alumni spotlight featuring Dr Michael Hermansen (MS 2015; PhD 2019…

Society of Health and Medical Physics Students announcement of UF Medical Physics alumni spotlight featuring Dr Michael Hermansen and Dr Colin Paulbeck at 7:30PM on Monday, March 23, 2026 via Zoom.