In its residents, the program shall develop:
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a culture of patient safety in the practice of medical physics
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a culture of quality by understanding the role of trust implicit between clinical teams. Quality builds trust.
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knowledge, skills, and competencies required for safe application of technology in the practice of radiation oncology
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an appreciation of the clinical purpose and application of sophisticated technologies
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the ability to use analytical and research methods for problem solving in a clinical environment
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communication and interpersonal skills, and their importance to function in a collaborative environment
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the professional attributes and ethical conduct and actions required of medical physicists
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a desire for career-long learning to keep professional knowledge and skills up-to-date