What is a Medical Microbiologist?

What does a medical microbiologist do? Dr Shanika Crusz’s role is to diagnose, treat and prevent infection caused by micro-organisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites). Find out more about what a medical microbiologist does in this short video.
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00:07 – What is a microbiologist?
00:30 – Why is microbiology important?
00:56 – What is a typical day like in microbiology?
02:01 – Do you have contact with patients?
02:56 – Does it allow you to have a work/life balance?
03:51 – What is the best part of the job?
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All the videos in this playlist include:
What is a microbiologist? https://youtu.be/FaH6hL_GxwI
Interview with a Medical Microbiologist: “You never know what’s going to grow” https://youtu.be/H0HoAM0mHHA
What is a Haematologist? https://youtu.be/5Ao-j5DaAFk
Interview with a Haematologist: “Seeing patients get better, the best feeling in the world” https://youtu.be/Ww_HBnw0oco
What is a Histopathologist? https://youtu.be/Y__C3BXEQwo
Interview with a Histopathologist: “One of the medical specialties not everyone knows about” https://youtu.be/_bjPorcfFOU
What is a Clinical Biochemist? https://youtu.be/L4u2EdXvnvo
Interview with a Clinical Biochemist: “Suggesting a test that will make a final diagnosis” https://youtu.be/IQYkMK_oEIs
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Find out more about a career in microbiology: https://www.rcpath.org/discover-pathology/careers-in-pathology/careers-in-medicine/become-a-microbiologist.html
Explore other careers in pathology: https://www.rcpath.org/discover-pathology/careers-in-pathology.html
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Produced by: Rachel Berkoff

Видео What is a Medical Microbiologist? канала The Royal College of Pathologists