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07 November 2009

Answer to Question #5814 Submitted to "Ask the Experts"

Category: Radiation Safety Careers

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

I have just graduated with a master's degree in medical radiation physics from Umea University in Sweden. My studies included two months of work experience as a hospital physicist. This is the only work experience I have in this area. I would like to work in the United States and wish to know how easy it would be for me to get a job.

I wish I could be more optimistic. It seems with recent changes in immigration controls that it is very difficult to enter the United States to find work. This may be a more productive effort if you can find a sponsor who is willing to do the appropriate Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) paperwork before applying for a visa. This usually requires the employer to make some sort of effort to verify that an equally qualified individual is not available in the United States. The good news for your effort is that there is a large demand for health physicists in the United States that shows no sign of decreasing. This is related to the change in demographics being experienced in the United States. There are currently 1.6 to 2 jobs open per student. It is a good job market. So if you can make it through INS you may have a good shot at obtaining a job in the United States.

Richard R. Brey, PhD, CHP

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