Answer to Question #136 Submitted to "Ask the Experts"

Category: Health Physics Society and AAHP

The following question was answered by an expert in the appropriate field:

I have BcS degree in physics and I have worked as a health physicist for the government for the past seven months. Can I still apply for a full membership in the Society?

The requirements for full membership are a "bachelor's degree in a creditable area of education and one full year of professional-level experience." It appears that with seven months experience you do not yet qualify unless you have some professional experience from another position or are certified. I recommend that you apply as an Associate Member and then when you have been in this position for a year apply for full membership. You can do all of this on our HPS Web site. Just go to "About the Society" on the home page and then click on "How to Join." It should be self-explanatory from there on. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us. We are pleased that you are interested in joining the Society.

Gen Roessler, Editor HPS Web Site

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