Medical laboratory scientist motivation to pursue graduate education
Laboratory medicine, ISSN: 1943-7730, Vol: 55, Issue: 6, Page: 745-753
2024
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Article Description
BACKGROUND: Medical laboratory staffing shortages have persisted, with challenges in maintaining adequate medical laboratory professionals. The career trajectory for medical laboratory scientists beyond entry level is ambiguous, but advancement opportunities are enhanced with specialist certifications and advanced degrees. OBJECTIVE: This study explored the motivation and preferences of medical laboratory scientists in pursuing graduate medical laboratory science education based on the importance of professional development, career advancement, recognition, and employment benefits. METHODS: A quantitative, cross-sectional, and descriptive correlational study surveyed American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification-credentialed medical laboratory scientists using an online questionnaire. RESULTS: The overall response rate was 2.5%, and 1247 complete surveys were analyzed. Educational preferences varied by respondent age and amount of laboratory experience. Professional development, career advancement, recognition, and employment benefits were all important motivators for seeking graduate degrees, but those who were younger and had less experience indicated they were more important. CONCLUSION: This study suggests several areas of improvement for educational programs, health care organizations, and professional organizations to support the motivation of medical laboratory scientists to pursue graduate education.
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http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=85208515228&origin=inward; http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/labmed/lmae041; http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/38860483; https://academic.oup.com/labmed/article/55/6/745/7690904; https://dx.doi.org/10.1093/labmed/lmae041; https://academic.oup.com/labmed/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/labmed/lmae041/7690904?redirectedFrom=fulltext
Oxford University Press (OUP)
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