Pathologists’ Assistants Examination Committee

The American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) Pathologists’ Assistants Examination Committee works on developing, maintaining, and evaluating questions for the Pathologists’ Assistant (PA) examination.

Responsibilities

  • Writes and reviews examination questions.
  • Performs a practice analysis for examinations.
  • Performs standard setting for examinations.
  • Develops and reviews the examination eligibility requirements, content guidelines, and reading lists.
  • Participates in all committee meetings, conference calls, and activities.
  • Promotes the value of ASCP BOC credentials.

Time Commitment

  • Meets in person or by conference call annually. Approved travel expenses are covered by the ASCP BOC.
  • Meets periodically by conference call during the year.
  • Volunteers work independently on assignments throughout the year.

Terms

Examination committee volunteers serve:

  • One guest year
  • Up to two consecutive 3-year terms

Requirements

Current Vacancies

2 Vacancies

The Pathologists' Assistants Examination Committee is seeking:

  • An educator of a NAACLS-accredited Pathologists' Assistant program
  • An anatomic pathologist

Availability to attend the 1-day meeting of the Pathologists' Assistants Examination Committee in Spring 2027 is required.

2025 – 2026 Pathologists’ Assistants Examination Committee

Chair

Justin Susterich, MHS, PA(ASCP)CM

Vice Chair

Maria Hubbell, MHS, PA(ASCP)CM

Board Liaison

Louis (L.J.) Atieh, MHS, PA(ASCP)CM

Robert (Rob) Cottrell, MHS, PA(ASCP)CM

 

Lucas Hough, MHS, PA(ASCP)CM

American Association of Pathologists’ Assistants (AAPA) Representative 

Molly McDuffie, MHS, PA(ASCP)CM

American Association of Pathologists’ Assistants (AAPA) Representative 

Ajit Paintal, MD

The ASCP BOC team should be contacted for all inquiries. Individual volunteers should not be contacted concerning ASCP BOC business.