I was the Chair of the first department of medical physics in a medical school in the U.S. John Cameron chairdepartmentmedical Change image and share on social
I have the satisfaction of knowing I did something useful for society. John Cameron knowsatisfactionsociety Change image and share on social
We developed simple test tools to optimize imaging parameters. No company was interested in our idea. John Cameron companydevelopidea Change image and share on social
In 1970 I realized that there was negligible risk from x-rays but many radiographs had poor image quality so that the risk from a false negative was significant. John Cameron falseimagenegative Change image and share on social
I am not unhappy that my contribution was not recognized. I am sure it helped my career. John Cameron careercontributionhelp Change image and share on social
I would not encourage everyone to take up this profession. Not everyone is suited for any particular field. John Cameron encouragefieldprofession Change image and share on social
I don't display my plaques and honors. They are hidden behind a black curtain in my work room at home. John Cameron blackcurtaindisplay Change image and share on social
The growth of technology is such that it is not possible today for a nuclear physicist to switch into medical physics without training. The field is now much more technical. More training is needed to do the job. John Cameron fieldgrowthjob share on social
I have devoted much time and energy to helping medical physics in developing countries. John Cameron countrydevelopdevote Change image and share on social
It is likely that we need more radiation to improve our longevity. John Cameron improvelongevityradiation Change image and share on social
