Being a radiation therapist has brought about great challenges and, a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction. I chanced upon this career opportunity whilst working at a hospital during my school holidays, and thought this could offer me an alternative to university studies. This job requires me to have the knowledge to prepare and plan the treatment of cancer patients, and carry out the treatment itself. Working in a team together with my counterparts, as well as with physicists, oncology nurses and doctors, creates great dynamics and builds up the support and morale we have at work. Daily interactions with patients allow me to have a chance to meet people from all walks of life and build up rapport and relationships. Most importantly, I know I have the opportunity to make a difference and bring joy and encouragement to those in need.

When I graduated with a B.Sc., I wanted to apply my physics knowledge to medicine. Therefore, I decided to study for a Masters degree in Medical Physics.

Since Medical Physicists occupy a responsible position in the medical environment, my training includes education in physical sciences and basic medical sciences. Extensive academic training alone does not make me a medical physicist. Practical experience with medical physics problems is essential.

My areas of work involve sophisticated application of radiation physics knowledge in clinical diagnosis and therapy. It is allied with medical electronics, bioengineering, and health physics. The complexity and precision required in our profession has led to the development of subspecialties of Medical Physics. They are: Radiation Oncology, Diagnostic Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

There is a lack of Medical Physicists to meet the growing demand of specialised and in-depth skills to support the fight against cancer. Join me and make a contribution to improving healthcare for the people of Singapore.