Career pathways into the medical laboratory workforce: Education, exposures, and motivations
This study found overall positive job experiences and satisfaction, but career pathways into medical laboratory occupations are complex and often unclear. Organizations in the field are undertaking promotional efforts to increase the visibility of these occupations. Future research is needed to monitor and evaluate these efforts.
Authors
- Shahida Shahrir (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5578-854X)
- Iman Kundu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0611-9945)
- Susan M. Skillman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8191-6771)
- Bianca K. Frogner (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5120-1828)
- Grace A. Guenther (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5212-4978)
- Edna Garcia
Institutions
- University of Washington (US)
- American Society for Clinical Pathology (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- American Journal of Clinical Pathology
- Published
- 2024-12-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ajcp/aqae151
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Health and Medical Research Impacts
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.54
Funders
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- Health Resources and Services Administration