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Bettina Gatling

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Bio

My goal is to become a Medical Laboratory Scientist. Every day, we learn about new techniques to treat diseases that were previously resistant to treatment or fatal. Health professionals can now alter and even correct medical ailments and diseases thanks to advanced technology. When it comes to the treatment of specific diseases, what worked five years ago, is now archaic. This might be a perplexing maze for medical professionals. As a Medical Laboratory Scientist, I will be one of the fortunate few who observe some of these advancements unfold in real time and up close in the lab. I want to make a difference in the lives of others, by providing the data that results in the diagnoses of the most important breakthroughs in medical treatment that we all seek.

Education

Old Dominion University

Bachelor's degree program
2023 - 2025
  • Majors:
    • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

College of the Albemarle

Associate's degree program
2021 - 2022
  • Majors:
    • Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions

Liberty University

Master's degree program
2019 - 2021
  • Majors:
    • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Minors:
    • Public Health

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Master's degree program
2001 - 2004
  • Majors:
    • Biology, General

Elizabeth City State University

Bachelor's degree program
1996 - 2000
  • Majors:
    • Biology, General
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Medicine

    • Dream career goals:

      Medical Laboratory Scientist

    • Lead Medical Laboratory Technician

      Virginia Oncology Associates
      2023 – Present1 year
    • Medical Laboratory Technician

      Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
      2022 – 20231 year
    • Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) Community Representative

      Advarra
      2021 – Present3 years
    • Professional Blogger/Ghostwriter

      Textbroker
      2020 – Present4 years
    • Biology Instructor

      Fortis College-Norfolk
      2018 – 20191 year
    • Biology Adjunct Instructor

      Tidewater Community College
      2018 – 20202 years
    • Biology Tutor

      Tutor.com
      2015 – 20205 years
    • Biology Instructor

      Medical Careers Institute
      2006 – 20137 years

    Sports

    Volleyball

    Intramural
    1994 – 19951 year

    Awards

    • no

    Research

    • Biology, General

      UNC at Greensboro — Graduate Student
      2001 – 2004

    Arts

    • Church

      Music
      yes
      1984 – 2001

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Roanoke Chowan Hospital — Youth volunteer
      1997 – 1999
    • Volunteering

      Albemarle Hospital — Youth Volunteer
      1999 – 2000

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship