Microbiology Professional Committee survey Introduction The aim of this survey is to understand membership expectations of the Association for Laboratory Medicine (LabMed). It particularly seeks responses from registered clinical scientist seeking Higher Specialist Scientist, Equivalence (HSSE) and non-registered individuals seeking Scientist Training Programme, Equivalence (STPE). Question Title * Q1. What is your current role? Biomedical scientist Clinical scientist (CS) Non-registered scientist working in a diagnostic lab Non-registered scientist working in a research lab Non-registered scientist working in a reference lab Other (please describe) Question Title * Q2. What are you working towards? CS equivalence via AHCS CS equivalence via ACS CS equivalence via IBMS HSSE via AHCS None Question Title * Q3. What gaps have you identified in this process? Laboratory exposure Clinical exposure Academic/research exposure Question Title * Q4. What professional development opportunities will help in your equivalence journey? Workshops and seminars Online courses Mentorship programs Leadership development programs Other (please specify) Question Title * Q5. Are you an Association for Laboratory Medicine member? Yes (Go to Q6) No (Go to Q8) Question Title * Q6. How well does the Association support your career development? Extremely supportive Supportive Not supportive Not sure Question Title * Q7. Is there anything the Association can do better to support your career development? Question Title * Q8. Would support through the equivalence process encourage you to join the Association for Laboratory Medicine? Yes No Question Title * Q9. Are happy to be contacted for further discussions? No Yes (please give your email contact) Done