Training in radiological physics.

Abstract

Of the two or three subjects which entered my thoughts as being suitable for this Presidential Address, I have chosen to speak on training in radiological physics mainly because it is of wide interest to members of the Institute and also because it is 15 years since any aspect of the subject was dealt with on a similar occasion (Roberts, 1952). In the meantime, there have been several developments worth while recording and upon which I would like to comment. Let me first explain that I take “radiological physics” to mean “physics in relation to any aspect of radiology, including its allied subjects”. However, I shall need to confine myself mainly to the training of physicists, diagnostic radiologists, radiotherapists and radiobiologists. I should also make it quite clear that while, under its Royal Charter, the Institute has the object of disseminating knowledge concerning all aspects of the science of radiology and its allied subjects, it has no responsibility for formal academic or professional training...