According to an Indiana University School of Medicine press release, to address the workforce shortage, IU is expanding its Bachelor of Science Medical Laboratory Scientist Program to the IU School of Medicine Campus in Evansville, Indiana.
The program’s goals are, “to educate and prepare students to enter this critical profession, thereby increasing the capacity of regional healthcare partners to provide the best care for patients in the tri-state region.”
Classes start in August 2024 and the program is directed by Nick Brehl, MED. “The inaugural class has four students, with plans to increase enrollment to 24 students over the next few years. Graduates of the program will be equipped with the knowledge, competencies and professionalism necessary to practice in clinical laboratories and sit for the national certification exam,” according to the release.
