Broadening Biomedical Career Pathways for Students: More Than Medicine

This edWeb podcast is sponsored by Project Lead The Way.The edLeader Panel recording can be accessed here.When students think about medical careers, “nurse” or “doctor” is often at the top of the list. But today’s biomedical landscape is far more expansive, spanning fields like biomedical engineering, laboratory sciences, data and health informatics, research, and technology innovation.This edWeb podcast explores how K–12 schools can spark student interest in the full spectrum of biomedical careers through interdisciplinary learning, authentic experiences, and strategic pathway design. We dive into practical strategies for:Expanding student awareness of biomedical careers beyond traditional clinical rolesIntegrating biomedical science with computer science and engineering and other Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways to reflect real-world innovationLeveraging professional industry certification and licenses as well as other assets to connect learning to meaningful opportunitiesBuilding pathways that start before high school, sustaining student engagement across grade levelsHighlighting college credit and postsecondary opportunities that give students a strong head startBy the end of this session, listeners are able to:Identify a range of biomedical career pathways beyond nursing and clinical roles that are relevant to K–12 students and design and adapt strategies to engage students in these pathwaysExplain how integrating biomedical science with computer science and engineering strengthens student learning and career readinessBuild and strengthen postsecondary and workforce opportunities to enhance K–12 learning pathways, and identify how industry-recognized credentials and college credit options can enhance pathwaysThis edWeb podcast is of interest to K–12 teachers, CTE coordinators, school leaders, and district leaders.Project Lead The WayEmpower Students to Thrive in an Evolving WorldDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Learn more about viewing live edWeb presentations and on-demand recordings, earning CE certificates, and using accessibility features.