John Cameron
John Cameron
american-celebrity apply entered fewer knowledge medical nuclear physics
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.
american-celebrity field growth medical needed nuclear physicist physics possible switch technology training
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.
cent frustrated good per situation
Just spontaneously I'm hearing, in a good I would say 85 to 90 per cent of the homes, that they're pretty frustrated with the whole situation here.
move
I think it is the right way to go and a progressive move for our club.
american-celebrity developing devoted helping medical physics time
I have devoted much time and energy to helping medical physics in developing countries.
american-celebrity behind curtain display hidden room work
I don't display my plaques and honors. They are hidden behind a black curtain in my work room at home.
money simple
We have to make money. It's as simple as that.
american-celebrity developed imaging interested optimize tools
We developed simple test tools to optimize imaging parameters. No company was interested in our idea.
american-celebrity believed dose entered field july patients reducing spent
When I entered the field in July 1958 I believed what they told me about radiation risks. I spent much effort reducing the dose to patients in radiology.
american-celebrity medical
There are now over 5,000 medical physicists in the U.S more than 50 times the number in 1958.