Presented by Christine  Swanson, PhD
?University of Louisville

Medical dosimetrists are unique in health care. Medical dosimetrists work in diverse health care organizations providing therapeutic clinical services to radiation oncology patients. Given the uniqueness of the medical dosimetry workforce, obtaining compensation data can be difficult. A survey of medical dosimetry professionals, based on 2025 data, has been conducted to evaluate and understand salary levels and trends in medical dosimetry. The analysis evaluates experience, certifications, regional disparities and industry-specific trends, with a nuanced understanding of the current compensation landscape for medical dosimetrists. This session aims to equip participants with insights to effectively benchmark their salaries and make informed decisions about their career trajectories.

Learner Outcomes:

1. Summarizes the results of the 2025 salary survey
2. Establish trends in the dosimetry workforce
3. Utilize survey results for compensation purposes

Educational Level: Intermediate

Presenter:  Christine Swanson, PhD, is an Assistant Professor and the Medical Physics Residency Director at the University of Louisville. Dr. Swanson is a board-certified medical physicist and has a doctoral degree in Health Management and Policy with her dissertation focusing on the Supply and Demand of the Medical Physics workforce.  Dr. Swanson has served on several workforce committees for the AAPM, including the new chair of the Therapy Supply and Demand Workgroup, and has been a part of several workforce studies for both the AAPM and AAMD.

NOTE: If you earned CE credits for this session during the AAMD 51st Annual Meeting, you will not be eligible to earn CE Credits for it again.

ARRT CQR Credit Distribution
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