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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: Q
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.
A
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.
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