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Our Work

ASM is home to a strong community of medical and public health microbiologists who play a critical role in the detection and characterization of human and animal pathogens. We support our members by advocating for evidence-based policy and scientific funding, providing access to protocols and guidelines covering optimal procedures for a variety of clinical microbiology techniques, verification protocols and safety requirements and publishing authoritative research in the field.

Our Impact

Medical laboratory professionals clinicians use to make informed decisions about the diagnosis and treatment of microbial pathogens. They also and monitor antimicrobial stewardship at the patient, institutional and community levels.

The overall impact is both essential and life-saving.

 

 

 

Celebrating Medical Laboratory Professionals

Who are we, what do we do and where is this critical, lifesaving profession headed?

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Developing and Delivering °®¶¹´«Ã½ Resources

We are home to a strong and active °®¶¹´«Ã½ community consisting of °®¶¹´«Ã½ professionals at all career stages who are making life-saving diagonses and decisions every day. In partnership with the Clinical & Public Health °®¶¹´«Ã½ Committee and Clinical °®¶¹´«Ã½ Mentoring Subcommittee, we promote and advance the practice of clinical and public health microbiology by developing and delivering professional development content for members to increase their knowledge, enhance their skills and contribute to the profession.



How to Get Involved

Volunteer with ASM

 If you're interested in contributing to webinars, guidelines and other professional development resources, visit our volunteer page to learn about open opportunities.

Stay up to date on °®¶¹´«Ã½ Activities

Sign up for our monthly °®¶¹´«Ã½ Newsletter, and be the first to know about free educational webinars, continuing education credit opportunities, advocacy, updated guidelines and more.

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ASM Responds to FDA Proposed Rule on Laboratory-Developed Tests

ASM submitted comments to the Food and Drug Administration on the proposed rule on laboratory-developed tests (LDTs).

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Addressing Workforce Shortages

Shortages of trained and experienced laboratory personnel have been encountered for decades, however, the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the crisis. Factors compounding these staffing issues include:

  • Burnout.
  • Lack of awareness.
  • Lack of resources.
  • Lack of available training programs.

ASM has been working to address these concerns over the past 5 years, as the need for laboratory professionals is .

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ASM-Weber State University °®¶¹´«Ã½ Certificate Program

In partnership with Weber State University, we developed a certificate program that offers an affordable and efficient option for individuals with a bachelor's degree in a qualifying field to recieve the education and training needed to work in a clinical microbiology laboratory. 

Workforce Shortage Survey

In 2021, seeking to better understand the causes and scope of the problem, ASM's Personnel Standards and Workforce Subcommittee (PS&W) conducted a survey of members in the clinical microbiology profession. We hope that comparative data will support local and national efforts to improve these workforce shortages. A commentary related to this subject has been .

Clinical °®¶¹´«Ã½ Workforce Survey 2021

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Advancing Your Career

Looking to advance your career? Explore fellowship opportunities and certificate programs designed to help medical microbiology professionals progress at any stage of their career. For additional professional development resources, check out our °®¶¹´«Ã½ careers page

Careers in °®¶¹´«Ã½

Is a career in °®¶¹´«Ã½ right for you? Learn more about what each profession entails and how to advance your career.

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ABMM Certification

The ABMM exam certifies doctoral-level microbiologists to direct clinical and public health microbiology laboratories.

Apply

CPEP Fellowships

CPEP is a 2 or 3-year fellowship program that prepares scientists and physicians for leadership roles in °®¶¹´«Ã½.

Apply

Engaging With the Community

There are many ways to engage with the °®¶¹´«Ã½ community online. The clinical microbiology community has 3 listservs:

  1. Clin Micro Net: for clinical and public health microbiology laboratory directors. (Please note: joining Clin Micro Net requires verification of one’s laboratory director position.)
  2. Division C: for all in the clinical microbiology community.
  3. Division Y: for all in a public health microbiology community.

All listservs are available to join for immediate access.  

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