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We asked some of our students why they decided to pursue graduate studies in medical physics, or why they chose to come to Duke. Here's what they said...
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Jessica Fuller
Valdosta, Georgia
Valdosta State University - BA Mathematics, BS App. Mathematics
Medical Physics is the perfect way to marry my love for mathematics
and medicine. I started my freshman year as a biology major with the
intention of becoming a radiologist. Realizing that my passion for
mathematics was much stronger, I made the switch in majors. I explored
Medical Physics because my employer suggested to me that it would fit my interests and personality nicely. He was right. |
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Lei Ren
He Nan, China
Tsinghua University - BS Physics, Mathematics
Duke has one of the best medical centers in the US; there are some of the world's
top researchers here as well as state-of-the-art equipment. Also
the courses in the program are well laid out, and the whole program
is well organized.
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Ome Mbibi
Nigeria
University of Benin - BS Physics
I decided to study Medical physics because of its unique combination
of Physics, Medicine and Life Sciences. This is a branch of Physics
that would enable me apply my knowledge of physics in the provision
of health care.
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Justin Keener
Canon City, CO
Colorado School of Mines - BS Engineering Physics
Duke is an excellent place to be to see lots of advances in medicine.
I also liked that this is a new program because it demonstrates
that there is a lot of enthusiasm among the faculty.
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Kristy Perez
Brandon, FL
North Carolina State University - Nuclear Engineering
I decided to come to Duke because the academic environment is ideal.
The professors and other students are not only friendly but above
that eager to assist incoming students with their studies, research,
and other interests. Additionally, the facilities are fantastic
and seemed to be accessible for use in project work.
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Brian Swartz
Colorado Springs, CO
Grand Canyon University - Physics, Secondary Ed.
I looked for a program that was on the East Coast, had a good medical
program/school, and that had a great student body and faculty.
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Phillip Cubbage
Granite Falls, NC
Appalachian State University - BS Biology
I found the symbiotic relationship of Duke's medical physics department
with both the biomedical engineering program and the medical school
intriguing as well. Thus, I felt that Duke would best prepare me
for a career as a medical physicist. For these reasons, coupled
with the fact that my wife liked the Durham-Chapel Hill area, Duke
was simply the best fit for me.
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Ashley Manzoor
Atlanta, GA
Georgia Tech - Nuclear and Radiological Engineering
I was fortunate to be exposed to health physics as an undergrad, and
then spent a year in a fellowship working for the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention. I was able to interact with some medical physicists,
and learned about how exciting the field was, how fast the technology
was advancing, and how in-demand the job market was for graduates.
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