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Medical Physicist

 
Background
Medical physicists use physics and technology to improve how doctors diagnose and treat diseases, especially cancer. They work in hospitals and clinics, checking that medical equipment like X-ray machines and radiation therapy devices work safely and accurately. They also help develop new ways to use physics in medicine, working closely with doctors and engineers to make sure patients receive the best possible care.
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Publications
Medical PhysicsPhysics in Medicine and Biology
Books
The Physics of Radiation TherapyIntroduction to Medical PhysicsRadiation Detection and Measurement
Key Figures
Marie CurieGodfrey HounsfieldRosalyn YalowWilliam Bragg
Classification
SIC Code8050, 8011The Standard Industry Code
Dewey Reference610.153, 539.2For looking up books in your local library
Synonyms
Clinical PhysicistRadiation PhysicistTherapeutic Physicist
Last Updated: Thursday, May 7th, 2026
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