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Volume 40 Number 1 | February 2026 Summary A new medical laboratory technician describes the shock of transitioning from supervised student work to making independent, high‑stakes clinical decisions. Initially overwhelmed by the responsibility, she gains confidence through mentorship and trust from colleagues. The article highlights the emotional weight of becoming a “hidden clinician” and the…
Volume 39 Number 3 | June 2025 Sarah Steinberg, MS, MLS(ASCP)CM, ASCLS Ascending Professionals Forum Vice Chair The laboratory field is vast and ever evolving. As one who works as both an educator and a practicing medical laboratory scientist in a molecular laboratory, it is vital to not only stay current, but to stay on…
Volume 39 Number 3 | June 2025 A Journey of Inspiration, Connection, and Discovery Mikey Kieu, ASCLS Developing Professionals Forum Councilor-at-Large Attending the ASCLS, AGT & SAFMLS Joint Annual Meeting (JAM) for the first time was truly an exciting and enriching experience. From the moment I arrived, I felt an overwhelming sense of community and…
Volume 39 Number 1 | February 2025 Two Years in Review from a New MLS Katie Guise, MLS(ASCP)CM, ASCLS Developing Professionals Forum Chair and Developing Professional Director Like many of us in this profession, I truly stumbled my way into the clinical laboratory field. Two years ago, I sat in my dorm room at a…
Volume 39 Number 1 | February 2025 Summary Graduating medical laboratory students face an important step: certification. This guide outlines how to prepare for certification exams through structured planning, targeted study, active learning, and time management. By using quality resources and support networks, students can confidently pursue certification and launch rewarding careers in the clinical…
Volume 38 Number 6 | December 2024 A Medical Laboratorian’s Experience in Hospital Vs. Reference Laboratories Jin Heo, MLS(ASCP)CM, CLT(NY), ASCLS Ascending Professionals Forum Councilor Andrew Samon, MLS(ASCP)MB, ASCLS Ascending Professionals Forum Councilor Hello, we are Andrew and Jin, two laboratory professionals who started our professional careers in either a reference or hospital laboratory and…
Volume 38 Number 5 | October 2024 Tips, Tricks, and Helpful Antidotes to Prevent Burnout in the Medical Laboratory Carly Preston, MLS(ASCP)CM, ASCLS Today Volunteer Contributor I will never forget a day in 2017 when I went on break during my first shift at a new hospital, and as I am rounding the corner of…
Volume 38 Number 4 | August 2024 Darby Naheedy, MLS(ASCP)CM, ASCLS Patient Safety Committee “I’m a scientist,” I responded. Upon hearing my reply, the interviewer’s face lit up, and she exclaimed, “I am a scientist also! What kind of research do you conduct?” “I’m not a research scientist; I’m a clinical scientist.” A pit formed…
Volume 38 Number 4 | August 2024 Part 1: Idea Time! Ali Nussbaum, MHHSA, MLS(ASCP)CM, caPM, ASCLS Today Volunteer Contributor No one would deny that presenting a continuing education (CE) talk for the first time is highly intimidating. Between public speaking, talking to your peers, and fear of not being an expert on your topic…
Volume 38 Number 1 | February 2024 Alexandra Adams, MLS(ASCP), ASCLS Ascending Professionals Forum Councilor-at-Large One thing I can say for certain is that as time passes, generations change. Whether that is through clothing, music taste, or even work ethic, each generation has its own defining characteristics. Mixing all these personalities in the laboratory can…
Volume 37 Number 4 | August 2023 Jeremiah Oh, MHS, MLS(ASCP)CMMBCM, ASCLS Developing Professionals Forum Vice Chair, ASCLS-Georgia Developing Professional Director As the 2022-23 membership year draws to a close, I find myself looking back on the changes that developed and followed me this year. Between preparing for an upcoming BOC exam, closing out the…
Volume 37 Number 4 | August 2023 Katelyn Farrar, MLS(ASCP)CM, ASCLS Developing Professionals Forum Chair, ASCLS-Michigan Developing Professional Director What a great resume builder, a professional society membership. At least that used to be my first thought as a naive pre-med student looking for ways to stand out in an application pool. After numerous college…
Volume 37 Number 3 | June 2023 Kassi Erickson, MS, MLS(ASCP)CMPBT, ASCLS Region V Leadership Academy Committee Never stop learning, never stop growing—this is my personal motto, but it hasn’t always been. I accepted my first MLS position perfectly content with working on the bench for the rest of my career. This contentment didn’t last…
Volume 37 Number 2 | April 2023 Benjamin Galvan, MLS(ASCP), CIC, CPH, ASCLS Patient Safety Committee Achieving your healthcare career goals can be tough, especially when your role is not always in the spotlight. As a former laboratory professional that transitioned into the infection prevention (IP) career space, one of the greatest roadblocks was understanding…
Volume 37 Number 2 | April 2023 Ali Nussbaum, MA, MLS(ASCP)CM Laboratory: the behind-the-scenes profession that no one has ever heard of … or at least, that is what people in the field say as we try to remain purposely unknown. The COVID-19 pandemic has made the lab a front and center force to demonstrate…