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    Is medical physics a good career option?

    Thank you. That was very insightful. I am looking foward to the challenges ahead. I have thoroughly researched UT and MD Andersons program and I am impressed with it. I can't figure out for the life of my why Baylor has never come up in a discussion. I feel stupid for never even considering it...
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    Is medical physics a good career option?

    Your right about it being subjective. I didnt mean I needed an adrenaline rush from my work. Just something to keep me engaged in my work. I also don't need it all the time. You have made it sound like something I will enjoy.
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    Is medical physics a good career option?

    Thanks! Your blog posts were very helpful. It is nice to hear from someone in the profession. I like that there are things being done to increase the number of accredited residencies. Your posts helped me reinforce my desire to become a medical physicist. I am still looking at other options due...
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    Is medical physics a good career option?

    Sorry. I am in the USA. Specifically I live in Houston, Texas. The medical industry is huge here.
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    Is medical physics a good career option?

    I am thinking about a PhD in medical physics after I finish my undergraduate physics degree. However I keep seeing negative things about the job market for this degree. Does anyone have any info on the future job market for this degree. thanks ahead of time.
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    Programs Online degrees -- What should I do?

    Thanks for all the input it is greatly appreciated. I will look ininto all your suggestions. Like I said my biggest reason for wanting to do it is just because I don't feel like self teaching is leading me anywhere as fast as I would like to. Something more structured seems to be what I need.
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    Programs Online degrees -- What should I do?

    I'm confident in my math abilities. These things are my hobbies. I have been through Kahn Academy and others like it. I try to teach myself as much as possible. This is the last tool I can think of to help me Learn more. My other reason for looking at online courses is my job travels. I could be...
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    Programs Online degrees -- What should I do?

    I am a 25 year old consultant in the oil and gas industry. I work mostly with welding, pipe manufacturing, and protective coatings. It is a lucrative career but not a very fulfilling one. I do not have any college under my belt. I have always enjoyed physics. I spend a lot of my free time...
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