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Sikkim's First Woman Qualifies as Radiological Safety Officer Level III
✍️ Sikkim Express
🗓 10 Jul 2026, 01:46 PM
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A medical physicist from STNM has become the first woman in Sikkim to earn the Radiological Safety Officer Level III certification, a milestone for gender representation in the field.
A medical physicist affiliated with STNM has achieved the Radiological Safety Officer Level III certification, marking the first time a woman from Sikkim has earned this credential.
The Level III qualification is the highest certification for radiological safety professionals in India, covering advanced topics such as radiation protection, regulatory compliance, and emergency response.
STNM, known for its contributions to medical technology in the state, has supported the physicist’s training through specialized courses and practical exposure.
The achievement is expected to encourage more women to pursue careers in medical physics and radiology safety, fields that have traditionally seen limited female participation.
The Level III qualification is the highest certification for radiological safety professionals in India, covering advanced topics such as radiation protection, regulatory compliance, and emergency response.
STNM, known for its contributions to medical technology in the state, has supported the physicist’s training through specialized courses and practical exposure.
The achievement is expected to encourage more women to pursue careers in medical physics and radiology safety, fields that have traditionally seen limited female participation.