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  • Health Physics News

    May 4, 2018 Health Physics Program Director, Timothy Jorgensen, will receive the American Institute of Physics’ 2017 Science Communication Award for his book Strange Glow: The Story of Radiati

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  • Alumni

    Julian Sessoms M.S. Health Physics, 2015 I have recently completed my first year of employment with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) as a health physicist in the Nuclear Safety Pro

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  • Undergrad Students

    Although the Health Physics Program does not offer a bachelor's degree, Georgetown undergraduate students may take graduate courses offered by the Health Physics Program with the permission of th

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  • Nuclear Nonproliferation Track

    There is a growing need in the US government and other international, regional and local agencies for well-trained professionals in the field of Nuclear Nonproliferation. To meet this need Georgetown

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  • Health Physics Track

    Health physicists are the public health professionals that deal with radiation protection issues. They are trained in the recognition, evaluation, and control of both ionizing and nonionizing radiati

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  • Military

    The Health Physics Program welcomes students who are on active duty with the military. Our unique location in the nation's capital affords military men and women stationed in Washington DC the opport

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  • FAQ on Radiation

    Does Radiation Cause Birth Defects?   I read that no increase in malformations was found after the Chernobyl incident, even among the survivors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, is that correct? What you

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  • Media Inquiries

    Health physics faculty members are occasionally available to the news media for expert commentary and interviews on timely news items related to radiation risks and radiation protection. Media

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  • Research

    Radiation Detection and Dosimetry Laboratory (RDDL) The radiation detection and dosimetry laboratory (RDDL) is engaged in the study of radiation effects on solid and/or biological systems. The goa

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  • Faculty

    Meet our world-renowned faculty.

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