Next steps toward my PhD in research in Nuclear Medicine and Physics

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The discussion centers on pursuing a PhD in Nuclear Medicine and Physics, with the individual currently accepted into a BS program in nuclear medicine. They aim to deepen their understanding of physics and gain practical experience in nuclear medicine while working towards their PhD. There is a brief exchange about the challenges of achieving this goal, with some comments suggesting caution in discussing the ease of the journey. The conversation highlights the complexities involved in advancing to a PhD in a research setting. Overall, the focus remains on the individual's educational and career aspirations in the field.
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I'm taking my next steps as my main dream is to have a pHD work in a research setting like a lab that's harder said then done.

I got accepted into a BS program that's nuclear medicine and I'll be doing some more physics as well so hopefully the goal is to learn more physics and there applications as well as get a temporary career is nuclear medicine as I work towards that goal of pHD in a research setting.

Shout out South College!
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Field physics said:
my main dream is to have a pHD work in a research setting like a lab that's harder said then done.
Um...maybe you should wait to have accomplished that before lecturing the rest of us on how easy it is.

As one of our number would say, Lordy.
 
Vanadium 50 said:
Um...maybe you should wait to have accomplished that before lecturing the rest of us on how easy it is.
Field physics said:
I'm taking my next steps as my main dream is to have a pHD work in a research setting like a lab that's harder easier said then done.
Fixed that for you. :wink:
 
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berkeman said:
Fixed that for you. :wink:
Thanks
Vanadium 50 said:
Um...maybe you should wait to have accomplished that before lecturing the rest of us on how easy it is.

As one of our number would say, Lordy.
yeah my bad, I didn't even realize I put harder instead of easier.
 
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Given the current funding situation, you should contact potential departments or research groups before you apply and pay any application fees. Many programs are not taking new graduate students at all this cycle because of funding uncertainty, unless a specific advisor can show they already have money to support you for five years. This is what I’ve heard directly from 20–30 programs. Do not waste money applying blindly.