You will come across papers, technical notes, and procedures that you will want to keep as study tools. I divided my binder based on the content outline. I am extremely visual and hands on so I study best with things in front of me that aren’t electronic based. You might find that you need more or less, just don’t go overboard. I went online and reviewed the texts, I asked colleagues for recommendations, then decided to purchase two books. Notice how I say, “Choose some?” Don’t feel like you have to read all of them. You will quickly find yourself jumping all over the place frantically trying to memorize every detail you come across.įirst, browse the content outline and choose some texts to review. All too often, just reading everything you can on every single topic will result in information overload and ultimately burn you out. While it might seem silly to some, having a plan BEFORE you jump into study mode will actually set you up for success.
With all that said, the first most important suggestion I have is: spend time preparing to study. Also, keep an eye out for case study questions that I will provide to stretch your thinking through interpretation of molecular results, at the same time, keeping you up to date on hot topics in the field. I will cover theory, applications, techniques, and practices. I plan to focus on more specific areas in the field of Molecular Diagnostics that I came across in my studies, which will help others in their preparation for the MB(ASCP) exam. When I was recently approached about writing on a regular basis for Lablogatory, I knew it would be an amazing opportunity to educate others on the exciting field of Molecular Diagnostics as well as combat the fear that comes with taking the Molecular Biology exam. In February I did pass (with flying colors) and happily sport MB (ASCP) CM after my name. There was no single study guide, no tangible tools I could utilize to make exam preparation fit into my busy life any easier.įast forward to the present, where all of the panic was for not. It didn’t take long to find out that while there was a very general outline of topics covered and an extensive list of textbooks to serve as a starting point, there were not specific details on where to focus my efforts. Needless to say, any extra time I had for myself would be spent studying.
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Would I be able to pass a test? I haven’t taken an exam since my final years of college! I have two young children who are extremely active in extracurricular activities, a husband who also works full time.
With over five years working in research and currently going on seven years in a clinical lab, I was feeling pretty confident about my knowledge and background, but then panic set in. While I have been working in the field of all things “Molecular” for close to twelve years, it wasn’t until early this year that I decided to actually sit for the ASCP certification exam in Molecular Biology.
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