80: Talking DCLS with Dr. Brandy Gunsolus
Mar 10, 2023•39 min•Season 2Ep. 80
Listen to this episode in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more
Summary
Dr. Brandy Gunsolus, the inaugural DCLS graduate from Rutgers University, provides a comprehensive overview of the Doctorate in Clinical Laboratory Sciences (DCLS) program. She details the curriculum, diverse responsibilities of a DCLS (including clinical consultation, test optimization, and high-complexity lab direction), and the significant role DCLS professionals play in enhancing patient care and supporting physicians. The discussion also covers program requirements, the personal qualities needed for the role, and how the DCLS complements existing lab roles without replacing pathologists, addressing critical gaps in laboratory medicine.Episode description
This episode features an interview with the first graduate from the Doctorate in Clinical Laboratory Sciences (DCLS) program from Rutgers University: Dr. Brandy Gunsolus. What is the DCLS program? What are the requirements for this degree? What does a Doctor in Clinical laboratory Sciences does? Can they be directors? Tune in to find out about this career path for laboratorians and its contribution in Laboratory Medicine.
Link to DCLS programs:
https://shp.utmb.edu/clls/dcls/home
https://shp.rutgers.edu/clinical-lab-and-imaging-sciences/doctorate-of-clinical-lab-science/
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android