Alisia studied for a BSc in Physics with Astrophysics (with a Foundation Year). Read about her experience at Kent and what she’s been up to since graduating.<\/p>\n
What was your dream job as a child, and what is your dream job now?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n As a child, I didn’t really have a cemented dream job, and I think the last time I remember giving a straight answer to the question ‘what is your dream job’ I said something along the lines of ‘Queen or Princess’. As I got older, I carried on my nonchalant attitude and just started focusing on subjects which I enjoyed. I found a love for science, and the messy nature of the experimental method and I found myself drawn more and more to Physics. By the time I got to University, I thought I found my passion in Pulsars and Pulsar Mapping, and for a time this was my dream job and what I was working towards. Whilst at University, I studied an inspiring Medical Physics module, and my dream job once again changed to this field. Fortunately, after completing my degree, I have been able to pursue this, and for now I am happy with where I am – but I’m sure if you ask this question again in a few years, the answer will also be different.<\/p>\n Why did you choose Kent?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n The green open spaces and friendly physics department.<\/p>\n What are your favourite memories from your time at Kent?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n My favourite memories at Kent are those surrounding the friends I made along the way. Iconic ‘girls nights’ keeping the rest of our first year housemates up, and the nights in the Cherry Tree buying them a pint to make up for it!<\/p>\n What have you been up to since graduating?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Since graduating, I have joined the NHS Scientific Training Program (the STP) in Medical Physics, specialising in Nuclear Medicine, and I hope to complete this later this year. It is a scheme comprising of hands on clinical work, alongside studying for a masters. In my spare time, I have taken up baking and running (classic lockdown hobbies), and I also love going to music gigs, and travelling throughout Europe as much as I can.<\/p>\n What does your role involve?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n I spend most of my time working in a clinical setting at the Royal Free Hospital. I perform quality control measures on the different equipment we use, as well as give advice to patients on the safety measures they have to abide by after receiving radionuclide therapy. I check nuclides before administration and well as clean up contamination incidences. Every day is different, as every patient is different, and I have to apply my scientific knowledge of radiation to help patients in their radionuclide treatments. As well as this, I study for my masters part time. On top of exams we are able to complete a research project, in which I am investigating the potential applications of quantitative SPECT CT in 177Lu-DOTATE therapy monitoring.<\/p>\n How do you apply the knowledge and skills you gained during your studies in your job and what advice would you give to students and fellow alumni?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n As I studied a Medical Physics module, I use the knowledge I learnt in this directly on a day to day basis<\/p>\n What are your future plans \/ aspirations?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Once finishing my Master’s course, I plan to spend some time travelling – visiting parts of South America and South East Asia. After that, I would like to come back to my field, spending some time in both Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Protection departments.<\/p>\n Did you take a year in industry\/abroad\/placement? If so what were the highlights?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n No, I didn’t – but as part of the STP we are allowed to take an elective, in which you can visit a different hospital or sector within a hospital, and for this I am spending some time in the Radiotherapy department in Singapore General Hospital.<\/p>\n What are the best and worst university moments?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n The worst moments are seconds before you open your results, and the best moments are the seconds after when you’ve realised you’ve done well \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"