The Association of Clinical Scientists (ACS) was formed by F. William Sunderman, Sr., MD, PhD and other distinguished scientists in 1949; over sixty years ago. It is a resource that supports the career development of its members. Members have the opportunity for mentorship through personal and social interactions, in addition to direct participation through workshops and seminars in the United States, Britain and Puerto Rico. Furthermore, it provides a chance for physicians, researchers and clinical scientists to interact in an environment devoted to the progress of research and learning. Along with promoting education and research, the ACS aims to improve the development, selection, accuracy, utilization and interpretation of laboratory tests necessary to conduct accurate clinical diagnosis and prognosis. Additionally, this association emphasizes collaboration between physicians and members of other professions working on applications of scientific methods in clinical practice and research. Overall, the goal of ACS is to encourage professional development, scientific stature, ethical standards, and collegiality of clinical scientists. Current Issue: The Association of Clinical Scientists has a highly regarded journal known as Annals of Clinical and Laboratory Science, …show more content…
They play an important role in the field of clinical science because they provide resources to health-care professionals to diagnose and treat patients successfully while respecting patient boundaries and hospital policies. Additionally, the ACS encourages and enforces collaboration within and outside the field of clinical to conduct efficient research, diagnoses, and treatment of disease by improving techniques used by professionals in the field clinical
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Today’s clinical experience truly affected me in multiple ways. I went into this day with an open mind, and was pleased with the patients and the way I was able to conduct myself. This clinical affected me because throughout the day I felt that I experienced many emotions. A few times during my day I did have to fight back tears. I felt I had this emotion because some of the individuals expressed how they wanted to get better in order to get home to their families.
When caring for patients it is fundamentally important to have a good selection of up to date evidence Based Practice clinical articles to support research strategies, this allows professionals to assemble the most resent and accurate information known which enables them to make decisions tailored to the individual’s plan of care. It is essential to have clinical expertise and have the involvement from the individual patient, they must have full engagement and incorporation in order to have the accurate evaluation.
Recognition of the gap that exist between research finding and their application to practice is growing, DNP must be able to translate newly discovered relevant scientific knowledge into their provision of health care and navigate in the health care system to improve patient outcome. both educational pathway are completing one another, from research to practise , collaboration is an essential skill for all researcher and practitioner in the 21th century health care.
A major hurdle in this academic career that I hope to have is going to be the lack of expertise in the designing, implementation and evaluation of clinical trials.
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When it comes to working in a stressful environment while maintaining efficient, human, and profession-al conduct, I’m highly competent. In addition, my communication skills are sharp, as is my abil-ity to retain information and remember people. Thanks to my schooling and my keen interest in the industry, my research skills will keep my knowledge of the industry and practices up-to-date. In fact, taking in new material is a joy. The Clinical laboratory science field is vast and ever-changing, something I’m both excited and prepared to deal with. For this reason, I intend to re-main on top of advances in the field.