Interview with a Medical Microbiologist: “You never know what’s going to grow”

Dr Shanika Crusz is a Consultant Medical Microbiologist at Nottingham City Hospital. She loves what she does, and in this interview she goes through the different aspects of her career: how she got there, why she chose it and what the best part is. Full timings for each of the questions we asked her are below.
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00:25 - Why did you choose microbiology?
01:06 - Why is microbiology important?
02:09 - What was your training like?
02:48 - How does it contribute to patient care?
03:48 - Tell us about a time you helped a patient
05:51 - Do you have contact with patients?
07:24 - Who do you work with?
08:51 - What is a typical day like in microbiology?
10:22 - What’s the best part of your job?
12:02 - Does it provide opportunity for research?
13:23 - Does it allow you to have a work-life balance?
14:23 - What is your advice to students?
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Find out more about a career in microbiology: www.rcpath.org/discover-patho...
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Produced by: Rachel Berkoff

[@kiruthisolitude9700]

Motivation to the core✨ As a microbiology student it inspires me the most..

[@aghilaaa3999]

Yaa

[@stevenboxleitner4612]

Thank you for this wonderful opportunity to learn more about the field!

[@alieucham3391]

I must say that she inspiring me and at the same time giving me an appetite to do Msc in medical microbiology.. the most important part I like in her talk is her passion for the job; she really likes it...

[@emmanaturinda3158]

watching these videos makes me get goose bumps.

[@kennethnyongesa4423]

Excellent!

[@harikrishna8574]

Exactly speech❤

[@artechnology8125]

informative video

[@TheDrtomz]

my wife is a medical microbiologist, first rank holder of her university. I’m looking for informed guidance for her with regards to frcpath (microbiology). We would really appreciate any help in this endeavor.

[@unknownvideo5748]

♥️

[@AbhishekKumar-zq2ji]

Should i pursue to be a medical micrrobiologist after my graduation?

[@jaydencemarie244]

How could we create a program to interest kids in microbiology from elementary middle & High School??? Or learning cool activities ect

[@joshuaestrada6042]

I'm interested in this I was interested in microbiology since the 4th grade what got me into the field was this show called "Monsters inside Me" but I don't think it's a good idea to show children there is a litterally disclaimer at the start of the video but I agree we should get more people interested in this field

[@nihalmohammed6674]

@@joshuaestrada6042 damn bud, I'll check that show out tho. How about we get together or maybe start a page or so and start spreading information and awareness about it

[@godsonamoah3482]

any help ? want to further my studies and will like to be enlightened on the difference between these three; mphil clinical microbiology, mphil medical microbiology and mphil in microbiology

[@Rethabile_M]

Me too.

[@SrhEgy88]

Hello, I'm searching for anyone who went through the experience of frcpath microbiology part 2 exams (in it's new form) whether passed or not, any help please ?

[@pushpasaajan1256]

Have you done with FRCpath part2?

[@praveenamaraapu2391]

Any training center for FRCPATH MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY EXAM..PLEASE..provide info.. thank you

[@ilovepathology]

Here is information about training in medical microbiology: www.rcpath.org/trainees/training/training-by-specialty/medical-microbiology.html

[@divya821]

Mam what can I do for md in microbiology give details I done my msc microbiology this year.

[@ilovepathology]

Hi Shashi, thanks for your message. You can find out more about careers in medical microbiology here: www.rcpath.org/discover-pathology/careers-in-pathology/careers-in-medicine/become-a-microbiologist.html. There is also useful information here: www.rcpath.org/trainees/training/training-by-specialty/medical-microbiology.html Best of luck with everything :)

[@ashwinsolanki1472]

How much scope available after m.sc.in microbiology.

[@jayanthr8386]

Motivational Talk in india pretty low abroad its amazing but india is developing

[@anudavis6867]

Hello Mam, Are you from which country?please reply...........

[@15-aishwaryaravindra68]

Hello mam.. I'mma MBBS student.. Shld I need to do PG in MD in Microbiology? And what's the joining process to this institution?

[@ilovepathology]

Hi there. Here is information about how to become a medical microbiologist: www.rcpath.org/discover-pathology/careers-in-pathology/careers-in-medicine/become-a-microbiologist.html.

[@leo_00573]

I am really So Inspired by this career ! Surely I am gonna do this , now studying in 12th std . I just wanna know how much it pays in this field ??

[@thewitcher4080]

Hey MonaLI ML currently i am in 3rd year Undergrad student of Microbiology speaking genuinely about this field especially in India the payscale is comparatively very less as compared to other countries if you have kneen intrest in Bench work then you are most welcomed in this field of life sciences so this is kind of short my pov for Microbiology.

[@leo_00573]

@@thewitcher4080 Yes sir I have also seen on media that in india it is not too spreaded thing . Sir , Can you please tell me how much they pay in this field ?

[@leo_00573]

@@thewitcher4080 Okay , I am also just 16 years Old . Yes we can't discuss about money hear 😅

[@thewitcher4080]

@@leo_00573 yup, hope it helped you and good luck for future ask me if you have any doubts regarding Microbiology

[@leo_00573]

@@thewitcher4080 Sure ✨😇 Thank you so much . 🤍

[@user-je8lg9fc1s]

Thanks for good comments of microbiology me also I wanna espicialize in microbiology

[@archaea20_viona34]

Can i choose my master in medical microbiology with a microbiology undergraduate degree?

[@asiruddin7972]

Yes

[@hiliandatitangi9536]

Hi,sorry to contact you,I am a student in microbiology but my question is,how do I become a medical microbiologist.

[@thewitcher4080]

@@hiliandatitangi9536 Do your graduation Bsc in Microbiolgy and then go for Msc in Medical Microbiology after that you can further go for Phd basically in research that you are kneen in thats it.

[@nikolatesla1353]

Iam indian here not have much important for microbiology . iam like to take msc micro course . could i get a job in foreign . i have confidence to do more research......

[@yugenderreddysama5737]

Hai i am yugendar from India i was completed BSC medical laboratory technician in Hyderabad Now I am interested to do msc medical microbiology course can you say some information about this course fee structure and addmission dates and entrance tests please reply greatly tq

[@alieucham3391]

My question is, can a biology major become a medical doctor??

[@hannahwilliams6008]

yes

[@mmssasega3699]

is she from Sri Lanka

[@hiliandatitangi9536]

Good I am a student in microbiology,but I will love to be a medical doctor? My question is,how did you become a medical doctor microbiologist ? I am only seeing this year and I would love if you can contact me please. I need to understand.

[@ilovepathology]

Hi Hilia. Thanks for your message. To become a medical microbiologist you need to do a medical degree and your Foundation training and then do your specialty training in medical microbiology. More information about becoming a medical microbiologist in the UK here: www.rcpath.org/discover-pathology/careers-in-pathology/careers-in-medicine/become-a-microbiologist.html

[@hiliandatitangi9536]

Thank you,that is quite a lot years of study.

[@hiliandatitangi9536]

How many years will it take for me to study Medical microbiologist, because currently I am studying microbiology.

[@hiliandatitangi9536]

I read the notice,does that mean that,I would also study medicine from scratch?

[@LevelUP84]

@@hiliandatitangi9536Obviously yes.

[@user-dh8sn1jn4m]

My Son needs job please help me

[@kifayathussain1745]

Thank you but i can contact with you on personal number. I belong to microbiology family. I have need a lot information is required.

[@shalinigautam6072]

I had completed my bachelor's in Medical Microbiology and pursuing my Master's in Medical Microbiology i would like to join your team for my future mam would you like to guide me..

[@thewitcher4080]

Hey Shalini, actually i am currently pursuing undergraduation in Microbiology and want to do Msc in Medical Micro so i wanted to know about the scope of medical microbiology in India looking forward for that.

[@yugenderreddysama5737]

Hai i am yugendar IWAS completed BSC medical laboratory technician in India.now i was interested to do msc medical microbiology can you tell some information about msc medical microbiology course fee structure and entrence test please reply greatly tq

[@yugenderreddysama5737]

@@thewitcher4080 please reply greatly tq