My Path to Accreditation: How to Bolster Your Statistical Career

摘要

Like many statisticians, I enjoy reflecting. These days, I've found myself reflecting upon the past few years working as the research statistician at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. Being an ASA member and accredited Graduate Statistician (GStat) has significantly helped me stay involved with the statistical community and continue furthering my technical and leadership skills in practicing statistics. I'd like to share with you why I joined the ASA and sought the entry-level GStat accreditation, as well as how I have been preparing myself for the full Professional Statistician (PStat) accreditation. I hope my experiences help you plan your career in statistics, especially if you are just beginning your statistics journey. Considering accreditation and professional activities early on may add value to your career as a statistician or data scientist and open doors to community and mentorship.