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When I entered medical physics in 1958 there were fewer than 100 in the U.S. and I could see many opportunities to apply my knowledge of nuclear physics.John Cameron
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Medical physics is an applied area of physics.John Cameron
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Most medical physicists work in the physics of radiation oncology making sure that the desired dose is given to the cancer and the dose to normal tissues are minimized.John Cameron
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Medical physicists work in cooperation with doctors. A few medical physicists devote their time to research and teaching. A few get involved with administrative duties.John Cameron
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I am sure that I have been much more useful to society as a medical physicist.John Cameron
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I was the Chair of the first department of medical physics in a medical school in the U.S.John Cameron
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I have devoted much time and energy to helping medical physics in developing countries.John Cameron
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There are now over 5, 000 medical physicists in the U.S more than 50 times the number in 1958.John Cameron
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The growth of technology is such that it is not possible today for a nuclear physicist to switch into medical physics without training. The field is now much more technical. More training is needed to do the job.John Cameron
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I am now almost certain that we need more radiation for better health.John Cameron
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I have the satisfaction of knowing I did something useful for society.John Cameron