Is medical physics a good career option?

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Asked by Gouri Shankar Mohanta

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Omkar Phale | Guide-Level 13

8 years ago

Hello Gouri, Medical physicists use a variety of analytical, computer-aided and bioengineering techniques in their work such as radiotherapy, x-ray imaging, ultrasound, tomography, radiology, nuclear magnetic resonance imaging and lasers. They work with patients and with a wide range of medical, tec

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Humera Akhtar | Contributor-Level 10

8 years ago

In my opinion, I don't thinks that its a good option as the current job market seems to be really bad for those entering this field. Medical physics is a much longer and tougher road. At minimum you need a master's degree in medical physics, ideally from a CAMPEP accredited program, and these are ve

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