<p>Alternatively, if like working with patients, medical physics allows that too. </p>
<p>D1 has her BS in physics and mathematics, with 2 years as a research asst. in a high energy physics lab. While it’s now probable she’ll go to medical school next year, she also has offers for grad fellowships in nanoscience (as the group’s theorist! heaven help her!) and in electrical & nuclear engineering (which is where the medical physics group is located). For a PhD in medical/health physics there is 1 year of clinical training–which does indeed involve significant patient contact, usually through an associated medical school. MS degrees don’t require the clinical training portion of the program.</p>