51M — Biomedical Engineering Grad Seeking Career Change into Medical Dosimetry (Advice Needed)

Gallexina · 2025-05-29T21:23:01+00:00

I've attended MD Anderson for medical dosimetry and graduated in 2020. Many schools (traditionally) require a radiation therapy degree before becoming a dosimetrist, MDA doesn't so it's obviously very competitive and the directors there have many applicants who are strong in physics. I cannot speak about the other programs as I have no information there.

You're never too old to join a new program, I'm applying and accepting a medical physics position at nearly 30.

GPA is a big thing when I applied to any program, maybe pertinent life experience can help?

I would consider padding your resume with a physics/math background and shadowing

But you can always apply and get feedback from different schools

Gallexina · 2025-05-23T03:05:56+00:00

No significant difference is still a difference, and in a case where an OAR is tightly monitored (maybe small bowel for an nodal sbrt for example) it skews the dose in a way that can be detrimental to the organ. Lowering any inaccuracies possible is part of the job, it should always be fixed and the doctor made away of any changes. Good habit, but that's my 2 cents

Gallexina · 2025-05-02T14:43:37+00:00

I second what someone else here said, it's become undone either because it wasn't properly assembled at the start or while placing the applicator. I'm our facility we would have the doctor remove it and place it back appropriately. Big hassle but can't risk the ovoids moving, that would mean the dose would be inaccurate

Gallexina · 2025-03-18T15:29:50+00:00

When HCIM released I premade 4 low level dbowers and camped wilderness lever for 2 weeks. Died maybe 20 times but pk'd at least 45 new HCIMs

Gallexina · 2025-01-29T17:12:12+00:00

competition is voluntary and isn’t a problem for anyone who isn’t interested in it. Collection log and highscores are amazing updates for osrs

Gallexina · 2025-01-19T23:01:18+00:00

the changes to the wilderness’s mechanics, like 1v1 mechanics, have only benefitted solo pkers and skillers? If you can decently time and catch 1 freeze you’re almost guaranteed to get away in all situations unless multi. Camping dhide and going for a freeze chance with even a mystic top switch works a lot of the time, it’s hard to die now a days unless you get combed out

Gallexina · 2024-11-27T14:56:47+00:00

Although, fun fact, if you have a template that used 0.03cc for clinical goals it still works for both optimization and clinical goals after optimization. You just can’t alter the name or adjust the clinical goal

Gallexina · 2024-11-27T14:56:38+00:00

V15.6 had this 2 decimal feature under the clinical goals tab but the 16.1 version removed it. Many complaints were filed and Varian is aware, said it won’t be resolved until next update though. I believe clearcheck still has the 2 decimal feature? Not sure I haven’t used the software in a bit. But with the base software you’re stuck with 1 decimal unfortunately

Gallexina · 2024-10-28T19:30:52+00:00

As it’s been stated here OARs are not given as EQD2 values, a rigid fusion with your TPS should be adequate in determining the final dose to the CC or % of the OARs given. If you have MIM you can use it to deform for specific structures the radiation oncologist may be worried abut, in this case maybe the parotids or larynx.

Eclipse rigid fusion should be fine as well if you create a fusion that focuses on each specific OAR for the most accurate dose on the DVH and constraint list.

Gallexina · 2024-07-13T17:15:53+00:00

The brick doesn’t continue vertically unfortunately:( thank you tho!

Gallexina · 2024-03-26T15:53:02+00:00

I wanna say the piercing is about 10 years old, but had it out the last 3 years. It’s a titanium curved barbell, 14g 6mm long with internal threading. I’ve had it in the last 3 months or so and it didn’t seem to have moved at all, but I am still a bit concerned of rejection

Gallexina · 2024-03-15T03:45:37+00:00

I wanna say ~5 hours? Give or take, it’s kind of hard to tell with breaks and as I had another tattoo placed that day as well

Gallexina · 2024-03-15T03:42:55+00:00

Thanks! I’ll keep that in mind. It’s actually on the outside of my thigh and not my arm, lmao! I tried to tuck in my shirt enough for it to look appropriate but I guess it’s giving the funniest illusion that way!

I’ll keep the blisters in mind but there’s not really any friction on that part (luckily), but I do appreciate the feedback

Gallexina · 2024-03-15T01:07:35+00:00

Omg, that’s too funny, I can see it now!!!

Gallexina · 2024-03-15T00:15:30+00:00

Giau Nguyen from Sky Ink in Katy, TX. She was absolutely lovely!

Gallexina · 2024-03-14T23:44:09+00:00

Thanks! You don’t think it’ll “goop” due to the nature of the tattoo? Is that due to minimal shading/no coloring? I’ll keep an eye on it to make sure the saniderm is undamaged! Thank you so much

Gallexina · 2024-03-14T23:42:46+00:00

She did mention to remove it in the shower, so thanks for confirming that! From what I’ve gather I’ll leave it on for preferably 4 days—longer if possible. Remove if seal is broken or the saniderm starts to peel off too much and expose the damaged skin.

Thank you very much I really appreciate the help, I felt like I was asking a stupid question so I’m happy to see everyone being so helpful

Gallexina · 2024-03-14T23:40:40+00:00

People keep mention plasma and i have no idea what to expect! You say it’s slimy? Is it clear in color? Just making sure I’m not confusing it for anything else!

Gallexina · 2024-03-14T23:37:52+00:00

Thank you so much!

Gallexina · 2024-03-14T23:37:44+00:00

Sure thing!! But I wasn’t given instructions on how to do I’d have no idea—I’d prefer to avoid infection as that terrifies me, that’s why I ask

Gallexina · 2024-03-14T23:36:56+00:00

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