Published On Nov 5, 2018
What does a medical microbiologist do? Dr Shanika Crusz’s role is to diagnose, treat and prevent infection caused by micro-organisms (bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites). Find out more about what a medical microbiologist does in this short video.
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00:07 – What is a microbiologist?
00:30 – Why is microbiology important?
00:56 – What is a typical day like in microbiology?
02:01 – Do you have contact with patients?
02:56 – Does it allow you to have a work/life balance?
03:51 – What is the best part of the job?
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All the videos in this playlist include:
What is a microbiologist? • What is a Medical Microbiologist?
Interview with a Medical Microbiologist: “You never know what’s going to grow” • Interview with a Medical Microbiologi...
What is a Haematologist? • What is a Haematologist?
Interview with a Haematologist: “Seeing patients get better, the best feeling in the world” • Interview with a Haematologist: “Seei...
What is a Histopathologist? • Video
Interview with a Histopathologist: “One of the medical specialties not everyone knows about” • Interview with a Histopathologist: “O...
What is a Clinical Biochemist? • What is a Clinical Biochemist?
Interview with a Clinical Biochemist: “Suggesting a test that will make a final diagnosis” • Interview with a Clinical Biochemist:...
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Find out more about a career in microbiology: https://www.rcpath.org/discover-patho...
Explore other careers in pathology: https://www.rcpath.org/discover-patho...
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Produced by: Rachel Berkoff