American Society for Clinical Pathology
Fellowship Application Process: Time for Change?

Fellowship Application Process: Time for Change?

The application process for pathology fellowships is convoluted, requiring applicants to deal with varying application forms, deadlines and interview schedules. In addition, no written procedures are available to guide residents and programs if changes occur after an offer is accepted. more...

certification: ASCP Board of Registry

certification:  ASCP Board of Registry
Better job prospects. Higher salaries. The respect of your colleagues. The confidence that comes from knowing you’re fully qualified to be a top-notch laboratory professional. Since 1928, certification by the ASCP Board of Registry has been the industry standard for laboratory professionals. more...

advocacy: Get Involved

advocacy: Get Involved
President Lincoln once said, “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” That’s why uniting ASCP’s diverse membership of more than 130,000 pathologists, physicians, technologists, technicians and other laboratory professionals, is such a powerful force for advocacy. more...

outreach: HIV Implementers

outreach: HIV Implementers
Christina Mwangi, MD, Chief Laboratory Support Program for CDC-Tanzania served as the presenter of a jointly prepared abstract at the HIV/AIDS Implementers’ Meeting June 3–7, 2008, in Kampala, Uganda. more...

members: Profile

members: Profile
Jan Garavaglia, MD, unravels the mysteries of life and death each day, helping investigators and families alike answer questions about unexpected or suspicious deaths. As inspiration for the Discovery Health Channel’s hit series Dr. G: Medical Examiner, Garavaglia is shedding new light on forensic pathology. more...

education: Home

education: CME/CMLE

Learn—and earn credit—from the premier continuing education provider in pathology and laboratory medicine. ASCP offers education for the entire laboratory—from the profession’s top subject matter experts.

More than 400 educational meetings, distance learning, self-study, and assessment programs help you keep pace with advances in medicine and technology.

publications: Journals and Books

Extending Shelf-Life with Quick Compendia Online

The ASCP Quick Compendia series is ready to revolutionize the way you think about purchasing textbooks! The QC series is interactive, changing, and adaptable. more...

certification: Maintenance

Continuing education plays a vital part in maintaining professional certification. ASCP provides the tools and resources you need to navigate MOC and CMP.

Pathologists can earn credits for the American Board of Pathology’s (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) requirements. Laboratory professionals can earn points toward the ASCP Board of Registry (BOR) Certification Maintenance Program (CMP).

2008 ASCP National Student Honor Award
In order to recognize future laboratory professionals, the ASCP established a National Student Honor Award. more...

The Other Big Workforce Shortage
Like the silent killers that affect our patients, it has gone largely unnoticed by both the public and even by many who work in healthcare, because its full impact has yet to be realized—the shortage of medical laboratory professionals. more...

ASCP, Pathology Community Continue Press on Anti-Markup Rule
ASCP is teaming up with other members of the pathology community, including the College of American Pathologists and the American Clinical Laboratory Association, to ensure that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) does not dilute its recent anti-markup rule on anatomic pathology procedures. more...

Reactivity With TdT in Merkel Cell Carcinoma: A Potential Diagnostic Pitfall
Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a well-known, high-grade, primary neuroendocrine carcinoma of skin that has characteristic morphologic and immunophenotypic features. Although it can occur at virtually any site, there is a predilection for the head and neck region and upper extremities. more...

Managing Workforce Health and Wellness
The cost of employee health care, including that for health care professionals, continues to rise and squeezes health care organizations just as it does in other industries. This timely feature addresses these issues and explores workforce challenges. more...

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