Public Health and Beyond: A Career Exploration Series from the American Society for Microbiology

With the recent reduction in the public health workforce, public health microbiologists are facing unprecedented challenges, with some considering careers in different areas of public health as well as beyond traditional public health. ASM will host a webinar series focused on career transitions, with an emphasis on those who worked in public health or federal jobs. The first 3 webinars in this series highlight career paths of 6 microbiologists with unique career journeys, who will share their lessons learned and advice for transitioning between career paths. The series will conclude with a panel of industry microbiologists discussing practical tips for applying to industry positions and the various positions in industry where microbiology expertise is particularly translatable.

Learning Objectives

• Describe various career paths available to microbiologists.
• Identify the types of positions within companies and organizations that require microbiology expertise or where microbiology experience is relevant.
• Relate the skills learned in public health roles to other career paths.
• Review lessons learned from microbiologists who have made career transitions.

Webinar Topics

Format

• There are 4 webinars in this series. 
• Each webinar will be presented live and the recording of that presentation will be available within 1 week of the live presentation. 
• Each webinar's content is independent and does not build on the previous webinars in the series, so learners can register for only those that meet their needs.

Audience

Level of Instruction

Cost

This webinar series is free to all.