Health Care & Medical Professions Community

When: Thursday, April 2nd 2026, 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm EDT Location: Virtual Join this webinar to learn about career pathways associated with the public health laboratory field. Public health laboratories protect the health of the population at large by testing and monitoring potential public health threats. The panelists will cover the diverse career options available in the field and provide brief, overarching information on how to get your start in the field. AUDIENCEThis webinar is recommended for current graduate, undergraduate and high school students with an interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, public health work and laboratory science. However, all are welcome. OBJECTIVESAfter completing this webinar the participant will be able to:Discuss the varied roles and career pathways available to those in public health laboratoriesDescribe options for entering the public health laboratory workforce, including using various educational background, experience and skillsExplain how unique educational backgrounds and experience can be used to enter the public health laboratory workforce SPEAKERSStephanie Clark, MPH, supervisor, food safety microbiology and rabies unit, New Hampshire Public Health Laboratories Janet Garcia, MPH, health information and community outreach manager, Riverside County Public Health Laboratory Diana Riner, Ph.D, ABB (PHLD), director, Fairfax County, VA JoAnne Jorgenson Public Health Laboratory  Registration Link: How Do You Work in a Public Health Laboratory? Live - APHL Learning Center ENROLLMENTIf you do not have an APHL account, please create an accountIf you have an APHL account, click the Enroll button to begin the enrollment process. If not already signed into the APHL Learning Center, you will be prompted to sign in to enroll in the activity. ACCESSING A LIVE WEBINARAfter enrolling in the session, you will receive enrollment and reminder emails with a calendar invite and information on how to access the webinar. For more information on logging in and attending the live webinar, follow these instructions  

When: Wednesday, April 8th 2026, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT Location: Virtual Join this webinar to explore how public health laboratories monitor, detect and respond to health threats. Participants will learn about career pathways in public health laboratory science and explore internship and fellowship opportunities that provide valuable hands-on experience. APHL staff will share practical steps for pursuing these opportunities and building a career in this impactful field. AUDIENCEThis webinar is intended for Future Health Professionals (HOSA) collegiate students, alumni and high school seniors. OBJECTIVESAfter completing this webinar, the participant will be able to:Describe the role of public health laboratories in protecting communities and responding to health threatsIdentify career pathways in public health laboratory science, including relevant education and certification requirementsExplore internship and fellowship opportunities that provide hands-on experience in public health laboratories Develop practical next steps for pursuing a career in public health laboratory science SpeakersPresenters Ladan Ghedi, MA, senior specialist, APHL Academic Partnerships Amra Handzic, MBA, lead specialist, APHL Academic Partnerships Registration link: From HOSA to the Lab: Launching a Career in Public Health Laboratory Science Live - APHL Learning CenterENROLLMENTIf you do not have an APHL account, please create an accountIf you have an APHL account, click the Enroll button to begin the enrollment process. If not already signed into the APHL Learning Center, you will be prompted to sign in to enroll in the activity.ACCESSING A LIVE WEBINARAfter enrolling in the session, you will receive enrollment and reminder emails with a calendar invite and information on how to access the webinar. For more information on logging in and attending the live webinar, follow these instructions