{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"220: New Clinical Microbiology Certification Pathway at UF","description":"In this episode of Let\u2019s Talk Micro, Luis is joined by faculty and collaborators from the University of Florida to discuss their new Clinical Laboratory Microbiologist (CLM) program \u2014 the first NAACLS-approved, microbiology-only certification pathway in the United States. They share how the program was created to address the growing shortage of clinical microbiologists and provide a direct pathway for microbiology graduates and working professionals to enter the clinical laboratory. The conversation covers:   Gaps in the current workforce and training pipeline   The hybrid model combining online coursework, hands-on bootcamp labs, and local clinical internships   Real-world training with clinical lab technology such as MALDI-TOF, PCR, and blood culture systems   &amp;nbsp;Preparation for the ASCP categorical microbiology certification exam   The strong nationwide interest in the program   The episode closes with a fun discussion on everyone\u2019s favorite microbes. Whether you\u2019re a student, lab professional, or educator, this episode offers insight into the future of clinical microbiology training. &amp;nbsp; Additional resources:   ASCP Categorical Certification (Microbiology)  https:\/\/www.ascp.org\/boc\/explore-credentials\/view-all-credentials\/M   University of Florida Clinical Laboratory Microbiologist (CLM) Program  https:\/\/microbiologyonline.ifas.ufl.edu\/programs\/clinical-laboratory-microbiologist\/   GIDEON (Global Infectious Diseases and Epidemiology Network) https:\/\/www.gideononline.com\/   Stay connected with Let\u2019s Talk Micro:   Website: letstalkmicro.com   Questions or feedback? Email me at letstalkmicro@outlook.com   Interested in being a guest on Let\u2019s Talk Micro? Fill out the form here: https:\/\/forms.gle\/V2fT3asjfyusmqyi8   Support the podcast:   Venmo   Buy me a Ko-fi   &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Let's Talk Micro","author_url":"https:\/\/asm.org\/LetsTalkMicro","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39900090\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/ab1e2c\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/197931635"}