I advise future students to always have faith in themselves! In my free time, I’ve loved seeing what great things Cleveland has to offer, and have enjoyed continuing my newly-adopted birding hobby here!

I’m a science nerd at heart, and MLS has offered a perfect avenue to explore my interests while making a difference in patient care. Having the opportunity to rotate through these amazing labs has taught me so much, and although this program can seem daunting…

They are practicing and honing their skills with a needle and gaining an appreciation for the work that goes in to making sure our testing is done on the best sample for the right test. And maybe having a little bit of fun, to boot.

My favorite thing I’ve learned so far has definitely been all the different aspects of hematology and my favorite thing to do in Cleveland is going to Edgewater Beach. A piece of advice for future students is to come ready to learn!

I chose CCF because of the future opportunities that such a prestigious program could later offer for my professional career.
I chose MLS because I wanted to work hands-on in the healthcare field with minimal patient contact.

Even on the more stressful days, I love walking into lab and seeing my classmates, ready to learn but also to have a good time. When I am not at the clinic, I enjoy meeting with friends and family, playing video games, and painting.

Even on the more stressful days, I love walking into lab and seeing my classmates, ready to learn but also to have a good time. When I am not at the clinic, I enjoy meeting with friends and family, playing video games, and painting.

… interdisciplinary opportunities without being too far from home. My experience in different labs and research projects has led me to pursue MLS as a career path and it could not be more of a perfect fit for me and my interests in the medical field and public health.

…and how supportive the instructors are. My advice for future students is this, the course load can feel overwhelming at times but think of it like eating an elephant; daunting at first, but with diligence and persistence, you’ll get through it one bite at a time.

When I’m not in class or the lab, you’ll usually find me paddleboarding at Huntington Beach Reservation, walking my dogs, or meeting up with friends to explore one of the many local breweries.

So far, one of my favorite things about the program has been…

I found my way into MLS while taking a career survey through the U.S. Department of Labor. Medical Laboratory Science came in as my #2 result, right after dental hygienist… but teeth freak me out, so here we are! It turns out it was the perfect fit for me.

learning, and have had the urge to make a difference within my community. All of these are put together is the position of an MLS! In the meantime, when I’m not at the clinic, I like to read, go to the parks to get some vitamin D, and hang out with my guinea pig!

… the experience of being in a state-of-the-art medical facility and having excess to the specific and specialized testing. The medical laboratory science program has paired perfectly with my interests within medicine and the lab: I have always enjoyed puzzling out problems…

…where I initially finished a degree in Biomedical Health Sciences and now I am here to finish my second major in Medical Laboratory Science! I chose the attend the CCF program here due to the amazing educators, the clinical rotations I will obtain, and…

MLS is perfect for me because I get to be part of the behind-the-scenes healthcare team that may not interact directly with patients but still makes a huge impact on patient care and public health. In my free time, I also love going to the art museum!