Status of Medical Laboratory Science Faculty and Programs.
A survey conducted on the status of medical laboratory science (MLS) education programs was conducted. Information on university and hospital program directors and faculty salaries, education level, certification, clinical and teaching experience, and responsibilities was collected. Additionally, th...
| Published in: | Clinical Laboratory Science Vol. 34; no. 1; pp. 3 - 4 |
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American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
Winter2021
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