Our History

RTU-VT was founded by Brent D. Murphy. Brent was the Founder and President of Advanced Radiotherapy Consulting, Inc., (ARC), Founder of ARETE Medical Physics, and Founder of Ascend Medical Physics. ARC was the premiere trainer in the field of Radiation Oncology. ARETE Medical Physics established a high standard of Medical Physics and Medical Dosimetry Services throughout the U.S.. Ascend Medical Physics is the proven leader in Linac Commissioning in the world. ARC, ARETE, and ASCEND merged to form Global Physics Solutions, Inc (GPS). GPS is the largest Medical Physics Group in the US and maintains the standards established by the original 3 entities.

ARC trained over 2000 professionals from 1100 Radiation Therapy Centers (of the existing 1700 centers). In nearly all cases, it was evident that the vendor’s technologies exceeded the knowledge base of those using the system. This WAS NOT fault of the individuals but rather just a lack of established training for all of these new technologies.

Brent recognized during the 7 years of leading ARC that the Medical Physics and Medical Dosimetry Fields were being underserved and has spent the past 3 years preparing the Graduate Programs, Residency Programs, and On-Line Programs. CY2009 will be the launching year for these programs both nationally and internationally.