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The IOP Medical Physics Group is providing an opportunity to explore Careers in the Application of Physics to Medicine through two remote afternoon sessions.

The 1st November will be an Introduction to Careers in Medical Physics. Physics plays a vital role in medicine, contributing in a host of ways from fundamental research to technology development to healthcare delivery. The session will introduce you to the varied world of the application of physics to medicine – giving you an overview of the breadth of the field. There is no such thing as a typical career in medical physics, but Dr Tracy Underwood will provide an example of just how diverse a career in medical physics ca be. We will also be hosting a custom career skills  workshop about how to identify what career is right for you and how to succeed in your career goals – this workshop will be tailored to what support attendees would like so please complete the optional questions when you register to get the most out of this event.

The 8th of November will be an Early Career Showcase. These sessions will give you the opportunity to hear from a range of early career scientists who are applying their physics degree to medicine clinically and through research or industry roles. They will give you a first-hand account of what it’s like to work in medical physics, why they do what they do, and how they got where they are. Most importantly, there will also be plenty of time for you to ask questions and discuss the different options with people who were in the same situation as you just a few years ago.