Top (left to right): Justin Simmons, MS, Seth Wilcox, MS, Barrett Andricks, MS, Caleb Smith, MS
Middle (left to right): Kaitlin Jennings, MS, Gianna Hatheway, MS, Gwynne Aull, MS, Xin Wu, PhD,
Jingtong Zhao, PhD, Mingyue Chen, MS
Bottom (left to right): Njood Alsaihati, PhD, Breylon Riley, PhD, Wilson Oswald, MS
Missed the group shot but also celebrating: Dongrong Yang, PhD
The Duke University Medical Physics Graduate Program proudly celebrates an extraordinary milestone: 14 graduate students successfully matched to top-tier residency programs nationwide in the 2026 cycle.
This year’s cohort—comprising both MS and PhD candidates—demonstrated exceptional academic excellence, clinical preparedness, and commitment to advancing the field. Their placements span leading institutions in radiation therapy (RT) and diagnostic imaging (DI), reflecting the strength and national reputation of Duke’s training.
This remarkable match outcome underscores the program’s rigorous curriculum, dedicated mentorship, and mission to prepare the next generation of leaders in medical physics.
2026 Residency Match Results
PhD Graduates
- Njood Alsaihati — DI, Duke University, Durham, NC
- Breylon Riley — RT, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
- Xin Wu — RT, Duke University, Durham, NC
- Dongrong Yang — RT, Stanford Cancer Center, Palo Alto, CA
- Jingtong Zhao — RT, Duke University, Durham, NC
MS Graduates
- Barrett Andricks — RT, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC
- Gwynne Aull — RT, Thomas Jefferson University–ChristianaCare, Wilmington, DE
- Mingyue Chen — RT, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
- Gianna Hatheway — RT, Loyola University Chicago, Maywood, IL
- Kaitlin Jennings — RT, MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper, Camden, NJ
- Wilson Oswald — RT, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
- Justin Simmons — RT, Orlando Health Cancer Institute, Orlando, FL
- Caleb Smith — RT, UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill, NC
- Seth Wilcox — RT, Baylor Scott & White Health, Dallas, TX
