University of Michigan - Flint

Entering the University of Michigan-Flint

Whether you are a new freshman or a transfer student, you must submit an application to the Office of Admissions. They can assist you with gaining acceptance into the University, transferring classes, and familiarizing you with the campus.

Admission into the Radiation Therapy Program

Once admitted into the University of Michigan-Flint, students must apply to the Radiation Therapy Program. Applications are available in the Health Sciences and Administration Office, 2102 W.S. White Building. The Radiation Therapy Program Director must receiveapplication materials by May 1 of the calendar year of the intended Summer semester enrollment. Students will be admitted in the Summer term only. In order to be admitted to the program all general education courses must be successfully completed.

Students applying to the program who are not UM-Flint students at the time of application must also submit a completed UM-Flint application including any transfer transcripts, indicating "Radiation Therapy" as the proposed field of study. Forms to apply for admission to the University are available from the Office of Admissions. The Radiation Therapy program applicationis available online (Radiation Therapy Program application for admission) and from the Program Director.

All qualified applicants will be invited to interview with the Admissions Committee. However, should the number of applications to the program far exceed the number of positions available (a maximum 12 positions each year), the program's Admissions Committee reserves the right to limit the number of interviewed applicants to two times the number of positions available in the class.

Requirements for admission:

A. Completion of all general education and pre-professional courses with a minimum grade of a C.

These courses are:

• CIS 128
• ENG 111, 112
• MTH 111, 120, 121
• PSY 100; SOC 100
• 3 credits in fine arts
• PHL 168
• MTP 320
• 3 credits in humanities
• HCR 300, 304, 362
• BIO 167*, 168*
• PHY 143*, 145*

 

*Minimum grade of a B- is required for these classes

B. Student observation of 16-20 hours in the University of Michigan Health System Radiation Therapy Department. All clinic observation experiences will be arranged
    through the Program Director.

C. Acceptance to the University of Michigan-Flint and completion of the program application.

D. Three references, one from an individual actively involved in the applicant's educational process, i.e., instructor, advisor, mentor; one from the current supervisor at
     the applicant's place of employment, and one from an individual commenting on the applicant's character.

E. Self-reported ability to perform all the following technical standards which, after admission, will be documented by a physician:

• Have sufficient strength to assist patients in transferring from a wheelchair, stretcher onto the treatment couch. This will involve lifting at times.
• Have sufficient strength, coordination and dexterity to lift and position cerrobend blocks, electron cones and wedges up to 45 pounds to a height of 5'5
• Have sufficient visual acuity to set machine field size, set monitor units on the machines, align treatment fields in dimly lit room, place blocks, review radiographs, view port films, view DRR's and monitor patients on a close-circuit television during treatment.
• Have sufficient auditory capability to hear warning bells in the treatment rooms and hospital fire alarms, as well as to monitor patients during treatment.
• Be capable of effective and concise verbal communication with patients, their families and other health care workers.
• Be physically, intellectually and emotionally able to respond to emergency situations, providing first aid, CPR and patient care until a physician or nurse arrives.
• Be capable of handling stressful situations, making informed decisions and giving emotional support to patients and their families.
• Be capable of understanding and applying clinical instructions given from departmental personnel.

 

Once admitted into the program the student must earn a minimum grade of a B- in all courses.

Prior to beginning the clinical component of the program, the student is required to have a complete physical. The completed Program Physical Form will be kept in the office of the School nurse. Immunizations must be up to date and documented on the physical form. Students must maintain current CPR certification while in the program.