Exploring Student Perceptions of Medical Laboratory Technology Program and Medical Biochemistry Program at the Allied Health Sciences Expo-2025
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| author | Maya K Kalyani Killekar Dr Urmila Kagal |
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| contents | <p>Background: The vital healthcare occupations that assist with diagnosis, treatment, and patient care are included in the allied health sciences. However, especially in developing nations, programs like Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) and Medical Biochemistry are frequently underrepresented in career counselling initiatives. The Allied Health Sciences Expo-2025 was arranged by the KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research (KAHER) to close this gap by raising awareness and take student opinions. The survey was carried out to ascertain how educational expos affect students' academic decision-making as well as their awareness, perceptions, and interest in the BSc MLT and MSc Medical Biochemistry programs.<br>Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional mixed-methods survey was carried out during the Expo. 103 students who visited the MLT and Medical Biochemistry booths were given a structured questionnaire consisting of 10 closed-ended and open-ended items; 93 of their replies were fully examined. Descriptive statistics were used to describe quantitative data, and analysis of qualitative input was completed<br>Results: Most of the participants were pre-university biology students, and they expressed a keen interest in healthcare career beyond medicine, dentistry, physiotherapy etc. Most participants were aware of BSc MLT (73%) than MSc Medical Biochemistry (14%). Medical biochemistry was viewed as intellectually stimulating but less clear in terms of future prospects, while MLT was seen as practical, skill-based, and job-oriented, interest in both programs were expressed after the exhibition, with Medical Biochemistry receiving a 44% positive response and MLT receiving a 72%. Students emphasized the importance of practical experience, career guidance in schools, and improved institutional communication about career and academic options.<br>Conclusions: Students' knowledge and interest in underrepresented allied health programs are greatly increased via educational expos. Fostering informed academic choices in these professions requires a student-centric outreach strategy that prioritizes experiential learning and clear career mapping.</p> |
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| spellingShingle | Exploring Student Perceptions of Medical Laboratory Technology Program and Medical Biochemistry Program at the Allied Health Sciences Expo-2025 Maya K Kalyani Killekar Dr Urmila Kagal <p>Background: The vital healthcare occupations that assist with diagnosis, treatment, and patient care are included in the allied health sciences. However, especially in developing nations, programs like Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) and Medical Biochemistry are frequently underrepresented in career counselling initiatives. The Allied Health Sciences Expo-2025 was arranged by the KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research (KAHER) to close this gap by raising awareness and take student opinions. The survey was carried out to ascertain how educational expos affect students' academic decision-making as well as their awareness, perceptions, and interest in the BSc MLT and MSc Medical Biochemistry programs.<br>Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional mixed-methods survey was carried out during the Expo. 103 students who visited the MLT and Medical Biochemistry booths were given a structured questionnaire consisting of 10 closed-ended and open-ended items; 93 of their replies were fully examined. Descriptive statistics were used to describe quantitative data, and analysis of qualitative input was completed<br>Results: Most of the participants were pre-university biology students, and they expressed a keen interest in healthcare career beyond medicine, dentistry, physiotherapy etc. Most participants were aware of BSc MLT (73%) than MSc Medical Biochemistry (14%). Medical biochemistry was viewed as intellectually stimulating but less clear in terms of future prospects, while MLT was seen as practical, skill-based, and job-oriented, interest in both programs were expressed after the exhibition, with Medical Biochemistry receiving a 44% positive response and MLT receiving a 72%. Students emphasized the importance of practical experience, career guidance in schools, and improved institutional communication about career and academic options.<br>Conclusions: Students' knowledge and interest in underrepresented allied health programs are greatly increased via educational expos. Fostering informed academic choices in these professions requires a student-centric outreach strategy that prioritizes experiential learning and clear career mapping.</p> |
| title | Exploring Student Perceptions of Medical Laboratory Technology Program and Medical Biochemistry Program at the Allied Health Sciences Expo-2025 |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15655559 |