STNM medical physicist Bindiya Sharma becomes Sikkim’s first woman to qualify as Radiological Safety Officer (Level III)
Bindiya Sharma, a Medical Physicist at STNM Hospital, cleared the Radiological Safety Officer (RSO) Level III examination and becomes Sikkim’s first woman to do
Bindiya Sharma (Dhakal) of Cheuribotey, Central Pendam, has cleared the Radiological Safety Officer (RSO) Level III examination conducted by the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai. With this, she is reported to be the first woman from Sikkim to qualify at the RSO Level III level.
Sharma is currently working as a Medical Physicist in the Radiotherapy Department of Sir Thutob Namgyal Memorial (STNM) Hospital in Gangtok. In her role, she is involved in supporting the safe and accurate use of radiation for cancer treatment. The achievement is also described as a milestone for radiation safety and specialized healthcare services in the state.
A qualification linked to high-level radiation safety
The RSO Level III certification is awarded through an examination held by BARC, and it is described as one of the highest professional qualifications in radiation safety in India. Officials noted that the qualification reflects advanced expertise in safe radiation use and regulatory management of radiation sources.
Sharma’s educational path is also highlighted in the announcement. She completed her primary education at Eternal English School, followed by senior secondary education at Government Senior Secondary School, Central Pendam. She then earned a B.Sc. in Physics from Sikkim Government College, Tadong, and an M.Sc. in Physics from Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology, Majhitar.
From physics to medical physics training
After her postgraduate studies, Sharma pursued a Post M.Sc. Diploma in Medical Physics from Jadavpur University. She also completed a one-year clinical internship at the Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute in Kolkata, before joining STNM Hospital.
In the press release, Sharma expressed gratitude to her parents, family, teachers, mentors, friends, and colleagues. She also thanked the faculty and staff of her educational institutions and her coworkers at STNM Hospital for their support and encouragement. Her achievement has been presented as an inspiration for students, especially young women, who want to build careers in science, medical physics, and healthcare.
