Physics The Ph.D. degree is a handicap in the job market for clinical medical physicists

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The discussion centers on the perception that having a Ph.D. may hinder job prospects for clinical medical physicists, as suggested by an article in "Medical Physics." However, there is a counterargument that many job postings for clinical medical physicists indicate a preference for candidates with a Ph.D., while also noting that it is not always a requirement. Additionally, several respected residency programs in medical physics exclusively accept Ph.D. holders, suggesting that advanced degrees can be advantageous in certain contexts. The conversation highlights a divide in opinions regarding the value of a Ph.D. in the clinical medical physics job market.
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See another note on Medical Physics.

The Ph.D. degree is a handicap in the job market for clinical medical physicists
Med. Phys. Volume 27, Issue 12, pp. 2641-2643 (December 2000)
 
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medphys said:
See another note on Medical Physics.

The Ph.D. degree is a handicap in the job market for clinical medical physicists
Med. Phys. Volume 27, Issue 12, pp. 2641-2643 (December 2000)

Hmm. This seems to contradict what I've heard. I'm judging by the title of your other thread that this is indeed the case, though?
 
Just make sure you read the whole article rather than taking the title as gossipal.
 
I thoroughly disagree. If you look at job posting for clinical medical physicists, many mention that a PhD is preferred but not necessary to apply. Also, some very reputable residency programs for medical physics only accept applications from people with a PhD.
 

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