Medical physicists in developed countries should actively help medical physicists in developing countries

Medical physicists in developed countries should actively help medical physicists in developing countries.

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Editorial: Medical Physicists as Educators

Just over a year ago I was fortunate to have attended a workshop entitled “Becoming a better teacher of medical physics.” The workshop was sponsored by the American Association of Physicists in Medicine and was targeted at medical physicists who are involved in teaching, whether it be to medical physics students, medical residents, technologists, or any other population group. Presenters includ...

Medical genetics in developing countries.

Since Watson & Crick's 1953 description of the structure of DNA, significant progress has been achieved in the control of congenital disorders, most of which has benefited industrialized countries. Little advantage accrued to developing nations, most of which in the same time frame achieved a significant epidemiological transition, resulting in congenital disorders attaining public health signi...

Research during medical school: is it particularly difficult in developing countries compared to developed countries?

Objectives Medical student involvement in research has been declining over the years. We reviewed the factors that hinder participation in research with a focus on developing countries. Methods Literature search was performed using PubMed, MEDLINE and Cochrane Library. Peer-reviewed articles published between 1995 and 2017 were screened for relevance to identify key factors affecting medical ...

Editorial: International certification of medical physicists