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Off the Bench

Off the Bench

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Scientific and not-so-scientific ideas in laboratory medicine. We share ideas and talk nerdy.Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease
Episodes
  • Conquering the BOC

    Conquering the BOC
    May 29 2026

    Preparing for a medical laboratory Board of Certification exam? In this episode, Doryan and Sophia share study tips, memory tricks, and test-day wisdom to help you study smarter, not harder. Whether you’re taking the exam, supporting a student, or mentoring future laboratorians, this episode is packed with practical advice and encouragement.
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    56 mins
  • Chatting about Little Lab Learners: ABCs of Laboratory Medicine

    Chatting about Little Lab Learners: ABCs of Laboratory Medicine
    Apr 24 2026

    In this episode, Doryan and Sophia are joined by Dr. Melody Boudreaux Nelson, Stephanie Whitehead, and Aaron Odegard, the amazing trio behind the children's book, Little Lab Learners: The ABCs of Laboratory Medicine. Tune in as we ask how the book came to life, what else they have planned, and the importance of reaching younger learners about the laboratory profession.
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    56 mins
  • The Spectrum of Lab Science in Media

    The Spectrum of Lab Science in Media
    Mar 27 2026

    In a showdown to determine which TV show gets medical laboratory science right, who will come out on top? And even more entertaining, who ends up dead last? Join Sophia and Doryan as they break down scenes from The Pitt, Scrubs, and more, diving into how lab science is portrayed in media, and what it all means for the broader branding and visibility of the profession.

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    • “Go with O Pos” – Blood transfusion during mass casualty in The Pitt
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    52 mins
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