To better prepare students enrolled in medical and health-related degree programs, organizations from across the country are joining efforts to provide additional education opportunities outside the classroom. Future degree holders can benefit from being introduced to programs that may not be part of their traditional studies.
In an effort to increase the number of students who pursue biomedical degrees, the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) has announced its support for the National Institute of General Medical Sciences' (NIGMS) plans to create more training and career development opportunities.
FASEB has emphasized the importance of training programs provided by the NIGMS, which will better prepare current professionals for careers in biomedical medicine, with specializations in research, science education and other science-related fields. Furthermore, the organization believes that courses on leadership, management and communications should also be integrated into the curricula offered by these programs.
"FASEB values NIGMS' long-standing commitment to training the next generation of biomedical researchers," said Mark Lively, president of FASEB. He added that "we share the institute's interest in ensuring that our nation's training programs meet current scientific needs, anticipate emerging opportunities, and contribute to building a capable and diverse research workforce."
The employment of medical scientists is expected to increase by 40 percent, and will create approximately 44,200 new jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
