Key Takeaways:
- Don Dubois’ path to becoming a radiation physicist was a combination of fortuitous serendipity and a highly competitive process in the military.
- Dubois pursued a graduate degree and a PhD, and also taught, before returning to the clinic to work directly with patients.
- Advanced Urology Institute is leading the way in urological care, offering comprehensive, integrated approaches to prostate cancer treatment.
A Medical Physicist's Journey
If you were to ask Don Dubois, a renowned radiation physicist, how he landed in the medical physics field, he would tell you it was not a case of “choosing a career”, but a fortuitous serendipity that swept him into a life dedicated to combating prostate cancer. He would go on to become a pillar of the prostate cancer treatment community in Oxford, FL.
“It was kind of chosen for me…I was in the military and they were looking for somebody to be a medical physicist,” he shares. The narrative of his career isn’t one of a linear progression, but more a lattice of opportunities, each one building upon the previous in a tapestry of growth and learning.
From Military to Medicine
Dr. Dubois’ path to prostate cancer treatment began rather untraditionally, in the military. Selected through a highly competitive process, he was given the opportunity to return to academia to pursue a graduate degree at the University of Florida. His degree was sponsored by the military, further cementing his commitment to serve, not just the military but the wider community suffering from prostate cancer.
“I went back to the University of Florida, got a graduate degree courtesy of the military, and from that point forward I went into the medical physics field,” says Dubois.
Working in major medical centers, Dubois garnered a wealth of experience in radiation therapy. But he didn’t stop there.
Education and Experience: A Perfect Blend
Dubois went beyond the conventional boundaries of medical practice, further pursuing a PhD degree. He ventured into teaching, sharing his rich knowledge and experience with budding graduates. However, the clinic called him back. The hands-on experience of dealing directly with patients and impacting their lives was where he found his true fulfillment.
“I really enjoy being in the clinic dealing with patients. I get much more fulfillment out of that,” says Dubois, underlining his commitment to aiding patients suffering from prostate cancer.
Joining Advanced Urology Institute
Dr. Don Dubois now lends his immense knowledge and invaluable experience to the Advanced Urology Institute – the largest urology practice in Florida. With unmatched dedication, he continues to touch the lives of countless patients, providing integral support in their battle against prostate cancer.
If you’re seeking top-notch prostate cancer treatment in Oxford, FL, look no further than the Advanced Urology Institute. Here, the compassionate hands of seasoned professionals like Dr. Dubois, coupled with a strong commitment to patient well-being, can guide you towards a better, healthier future. With an integrated, comprehensive approach to prostate cancer treatment, Advanced Urology Institute is leading the way in urological care.
References:
- Advanced Urology Institute. (2023, July 11). IMRT/IGRT Treatment for Prostate Cancer in Oxford, FL: A Groundbreaking Approach | Advanced Urology Institute. Advanced Urology Institute. https://www.advancedurologyinstitute.com/imrt-igrt-treatment-for-prostate-cancer-in-oxford-fl-a-groundbreaking-approach/
- Advanced Urology Institute | Urologists in Oxford, FL. (2023, April 14). Advanced Urology Institute. https://www.advancedurologyinstitute.com/location/aui-advanced-prostate-cancer-institute/
- CDCBreastCancer. (2020, August 18). What Is Prostate Cancer? Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/prostate/basic_info/what-is-prostate-cancer.htm
- Medical physics – Human Health Campus | IAEA. (2020, April 23). Iaea.org. https://www.iaea.org/resources/hhc/medical-physics
Transcription:
It’s an interesting story how I got into this field. It was kind of chosen for me and it was one of those serendipity things.
I was in the military and they were looking for somebody to be a medical physicist and I had applied to go back to graduate school and they selected me in a highly competitive process and I went back to the University of Florida, got a graduate degree courtesy of the military.
And from that point forward I went into the medical physics field so I stayed in radiation therapy working in major medical centers and worked across the breadth of radiation therapy.
Beyond that I also went back and further got my PhD degree and taught graduate school for a little while and then went back into the clinic which is really where I feel I fit and I really enjoy being in the clinic dealing with patients. I get much more fulfillment out of that.
