Not really sure where would be the most appropriate place for this post; but this forum seems the most relevant for such a broad question.
Anyone whose currently working in the radiation oncology setting have any predictions about the future of the Medical Dosimetry job market? Anything you'd like to share about the current market?
It's hard to get a real answer out of the program directors and "market surveys", so I thought it would be best to ask those who are in the field and without bias.
The reason I ask, is because I was recently accepted into a Dosimetry program but have some reservations regarding the job market. While the career certainly interests me, I also have to be practical. I know the jobs are out there but they seem to be far and few between considering the fact that schools seem to be cranking out a decent number of students per year I'm not sure what that could mean to the career in the future.
Additionally, experience seems to be key in this field. Many Dosimetry programs require previous ARRT certification to be considered, this seems to be the standard. I just so happen to of been accepted into a program that does not require previous RT experience. For the past 3 years I've only been involved in managing oncology related clinical trials so my clinical experience is limited and hands-on radiation therapy experience non-existant.
I look forward to your input.
Anyone whose currently working in the radiation oncology setting have any predictions about the future of the Medical Dosimetry job market? Anything you'd like to share about the current market?
It's hard to get a real answer out of the program directors and "market surveys", so I thought it would be best to ask those who are in the field and without bias.
The reason I ask, is because I was recently accepted into a Dosimetry program but have some reservations regarding the job market. While the career certainly interests me, I also have to be practical. I know the jobs are out there but they seem to be far and few between considering the fact that schools seem to be cranking out a decent number of students per year I'm not sure what that could mean to the career in the future.
Additionally, experience seems to be key in this field. Many Dosimetry programs require previous ARRT certification to be considered, this seems to be the standard. I just so happen to of been accepted into a program that does not require previous RT experience. For the past 3 years I've only been involved in managing oncology related clinical trials so my clinical experience is limited and hands-on radiation therapy experience non-existant.
I look forward to your input.