At BCSLS this year has started off with your Board prioritizing the projects it will be initializing from the Strategic Plan.
Updating our "Back to Basics" courses for Chemistry and Hematology and developing continuing education to meet the needs of our MLA members are priority projects for this year.
We will also be reviewing our accreditation program for MLA Education to ensure graduates from BCSLS accredited education programs have the knowledge, skills and capabilities to work effectively in today's BC laboratories.
Communicating relevant and timely information, and hearing from our members throughout the province is a key priority for BCSLS. Over the coming year we will be developing communication networks and utilizing more social media to stay connected with our membership, and promote the important work we do in laboratories.
As we continue to plan and implement these priority projects, we will be looking for volunteers to assist us. Please keep a look out for "Member Call-outs" that will identify opportunities for you to become more involved and engaged in the work of your BCSLS. The first Member Call-out is featured below.
Presenters and Educators
Do you have an idea for a topic you would like to present to your peers? Contact us and we will be pleased to connect you with our professional development team.
Mentorship Program
Our Mentorship program is created annually.
Who: Students, New Graduates, Early, Mid and 'seasoned' career laboratory professionals
BCSLS Mentorship Program: runs annually from early fall to the following September. Each fall, we invite members and interested individuals to apply as a mentor, mentee, or both.
The application process includes a series of questions. Once the application deadline is over and the applications are in, the Mentorship Program then matches mentors with mentees - based on common interests and goals.
Mentees need to be a BCSLS member except for High School Students.
Mentors do not need to be a BCSLS member.
Mentorship pairs typically connect monthly via Zoom, Teams, or phone—whatever works best for them.
The program supports:
Meaningful professional connections
Guidance for students and new grads entering the field
Support in achieving personal and career goals
Ongoing learning and development
We understand life happens—if a match can’t continue, we’ll do our best to find a replacement.
“Nobody does anything worthwhile alone. Most of us mere mortals need mentors to show us the way.” – Warren Buffett
Questions? Contact Eleanor Hooley at eleanor@bcsls.net.
