[Clinical biology in France through the eyes of young medical biologists]

Abstract

Clinical biology plays a crucial role in healthcare. However, this specialty is facing a loss in attractiveness in medical studies. What is driving this decline in interest? Based on insights from the "Livre Blanc de la Formation en Biologie Médicale", written and validated by two unions representing laboratory medicine residents in France, and the insight of young clinical biologists, this article delves into young biologists' perspectives on their profession, through the eyes of the "New Generation in Clinical Biology" task force of the French Clinical Biology Society (SFBC). We explore key challenges our field will have to overcome for the new generation. At the same time, we shed light on their aspirations: modernizing missions, promoting research, and expanding career opportunities. Finally, we propose concrete solutions to revitalize the field and ensure a stronger integration of young professionals into the healthcare system.

Keywords: attractiveness; clinical biology; medical studies; young medical biologists.