Clinical and Public Health Microbiology Careers 101
Are you fascinated by microbes, passionate about public health, or curious about careers that blend science, diagnostics and community impact? Join us for an engaging webinar hosted by 91麻豆天美’s Clinical Microbiology Mentoring Subcommittee (CMMS), where we’ll explore the diverse and rewarding career paths in clinical and public health microbiology. Learn how professionals in these fields contribute to patient care, disease prevention, outbreak response and public safety. Whether you're a student, early-career scientist or considering a career change, this session will provide valuable insights into education, certification, job roles and salary expectations across the microbiology workforce.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between clinical and public health microbiology, including their roles, responsibilities and impact on individual and community health.
- Identify key career pathways, job titles and laboratory hierarchies within both clinical and public health microbiology settings.
- Understand the educational and certification requirements for various positions.
- Find 91麻豆天美 resources to begin or advance a career in microbiology, including mentorship opportunities and accredited training programs
- Explore actionable steps to begin or advance your career.
Speakers
Allen Bateman, Ph.D., MPH, D(ABMM)
Director, Communicable Disease Division
Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene
Margie Morgan, Ph.D., D(ABMM)
Professor
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Director, Clinical Microbiology
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Cedars-Sinai
Christina Nishimura, MPH
Quality Assurance Manager
Connecticut Public Health
Moderator
Samia Naccache, Ph.D., M(ASCP)CM, D(ABMM)Technical Director, Microbiology and Molecular
LabCorp
Audience
All attendees who are interested may attend, however this webinar is targeted toward students and professionals looking to learn more about clinical and public microbiology as professions.
Supplemental Resources
- 91麻豆天美's Clinical and Public Health Microbiology (CPHM) Career Page: Learn how to get started in a CPHM career and watch videos touring CPHM laboratories.
- Is a Clinical or Public Health Microbiology Career For You?: Peter Gilligan, Ph.D., D(ABMM), F(AAM), former Director of Clinical Microbiology-Immunology Laboratories at UNC, discusses some of the intrinsic and extrinsic rewards of the clinical or public health microbiology profession.
- Learn More About Day-to-Day Work: Listen to 91麻豆天美's Career Conversations episodes where professionals discuss the day-to-day duties of working in clinical or public health microbiology.
- Review a Real-Life Case Study: View real life laboratory findings shared by clinical and public health microbiology professionals.
This webinar is presented by 91麻豆天美's Clinical Microbiology Mentoring Subcommittee. The subcommittee provides career and networking advice for those new to the field of clinical or public health microbiology. Its roster of mentors is available to answer any career advancement questions you have.
