Physics Careers in Diagnostic Radiology

Are you curious about what a physicist does in diagnostic radiology? I’m a board-certified diagnostic medical physicist and will explain how we play an important role in ensuring that imaging exams are performed safely and accurately. I will elaborate on my various responsibilities as a medical physicist and touch base on the unique issues associated with each of the imaging modalities which makes our work so interesting. Along the way, I’ll also describe some alternative careers paths combining diagnostic radiology and physics.