Profile – Health Zone

Education:

Williamwood High School – 1999 – 2005, University of Strathclyde – 2005 – 2010, University of Glasgow – 2010 – 2012
Qualifications:

MSci Biophysics and an MSc Clinical Physics
Work History:

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Current Job:

Trainee Medical Physicist

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I work in a hospital and my job involves carrying out a number of experiments on a variety of equipment. The equipment uses radiation in order to view parts of the human body and so it is my responsibility to make sure the correct amount of radiation is given to the patient and that the equipment will produce good images of the body. This helps doctors work out what is wrong with the patient.

I also carry out projects to help find the latest technology that could be useful in medical physics imaging.
My Typical Day:

Carry out a number of tests on a piece of equipment and analyse the results
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I will travel to a hospital department anywhere in Glasgow and perform all the required tests on the imaging equipment. I will analyse the results and produce a report.

I will also carry out project work which involves designing experiments and investigating the best way to use the technology which I have been given.
What I'd do with the prize money:

I would use the money to try and help organise themed events at various schools

Jill Magee