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The Need for Academic Pathways to Promote Careers in Medical Laboratory Science and Public Health Data Sciences in

Jacen S Moore1, Rebecca Reynolds, Kyle L Johnson Moore

  • 1Medical Laboratory Science Program, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 930 Madison Avenue, Rm 676, Memphis, TN, 38103 USA. Tel 915-448-3355. jmaiermo@uthsc.edu.

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The US faces a critical shortage of allied health professionals in medical laboratory and public health data science. Targeted academic programs are essential to train future healthcare workers and address this growing need.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Workforce Development
  • Public Health Informatics
  • Medical Laboratory Science

Background:

  • The United States is experiencing a significant deficit in allied health professionals, particularly in medical laboratory and public health data science.
  • Current graduate numbers are insufficient to meet the demand for professionals needed for increasing testing and data management in healthcare.
  • Rural areas, like West Tennessee, face compounded challenges due to poverty and hospital closures, exacerbating public health access issues.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address the critical shortage of allied health professionals in medical laboratory and public health data science.
  • To propose the implementation of academic training programs targeting high school students, teachers, and counselors.
  • To highlight career opportunities in allied healthcare and data sciences, especially in underserved rural regions.

Main Methods:

  • Developing and implementing targeted educational programs for high school students.
  • Providing support for college students to earn dual-enrollment credits in health and data science fields.
  • Offering professional and skills development for high school teachers in healthcare and data sciences.

Main Results:

  • Anticipated increase in the pipeline of qualified medical laboratory and public health data science professionals.
  • Enhanced awareness among high school students and educators about allied health careers.
  • Improved access to specialized healthcare education in underserved rural communities.

Conclusions:

  • Academic programs are crucial for mitigating shortages of medical laboratory and public health data science professionals.
  • Targeted interventions can inspire high school students to pursue vital healthcare careers.
  • Investing in teacher training and dual-enrollment programs can strengthen the future healthcare workforce, particularly in rural areas.