The Health Physics Society (HPS) recommends significant financial support by the Congress and federal agencies for health physics programs in academic institutions to support faculty, students, and research associated with these programs and thus ensure an adequate supply of qualified radiation safety professionals. A critical shortage exists in the supply of qualified radiation safety professionals throughout a broad spectrum of activities within the United States including medical practice and research, regulatory oversight, academic research, environmental protection, occupational safety, and the research and application of nuclear technologies.
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