Dr.Penelope.Bell

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Country and place of work

United Arab Emirates, Dubai Women's College

How long have you been a radiographer?

20+ years.

Where did you train?

UK

How long was your training?

3 years.

What do you enjoy most about your job?

As a teacher now, I enjoy the student successes both in college and as graduates in the workplace.

What is the most challenging/difficult part of your job and why?

Finding time to constantly review what I'm teaching to keep up with our ever changing and improving profession!

What is the most memorable or happiest moment of your radiography career and why?

Completing my PhD, goes without saying it was quite a challenge...

Have you ever worked as a radiographer outside your home country? If not, have you considered it?

I have worked in Saudi Arabia and am now teaching in Dubai.

What advice would you give to someone thinking about becoming a radiographer?

It's a great profession which can take you in many different directions, both in terms of career path and in the different countries you could find yourself working in.