Conference handouts and CE
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Join the American Society for Cytotechnology and the American Society of Cytopathology as we bring together the long standing ASCT Annual Conference and the Advanced Cytopathology Education (ACE) Conference.
The ASCT is committed to bringing key educational opportunities to its members and cytopathology professionals so that they are able to meet current and future needs in the area of cytopathology. In this way, teaming up with the ASC and ACE is a natural fit:
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ACE, at its core, is structured to bring advanced cytopathology topics to regional areas based on current and emerging needs.
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ACE is an education program created to assist you in transitioning into other practice areas by refining, expanding and strengthening your skills. This is the most proactive way for you to navigate your journey through your changing profession so that you remain in demand and an integral part of the laboratory team.
The ASCT and ACE conference will cover the current and future Cytopathology changes and developments with:
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Highly comprehensive and customized education sessions to enhance diagnostic techniques
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Engaging and interactive educational strategies
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A dynamic, world-renowned faculty
Primary audience: cytotechnologists, cytotechnology students, cytopathologists, pathology residents and cytopathology fellows. Take charge of YOUR future and advance YOUR Cytopathology skills with ACE and ASCT!
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Topics & Speakers
Friday, May 4
Head and Neck Cytology: An Update with Challenging Cases and Ancillary Studies
Benjamin Witt, MD
University of Utah ARUP Laboratories, Salt Lake City, Utah
Cytology of Noninvasive Follicular Thyroid Neoplasm with Papillary like Nuclear Features (NIFTP)
David Chhieng, MD
University of Washington School of Medicine - Seattle, Washington
The History of the Microscope Including Current Applications and the Evolution of Digital Imaging in Laboratory Medicine
Orly Ardon, PhD, MBA, Program Manager
ARUP Laboratories - Salt Lake City, Utah
Overview of CLIA Cytology Regulations
Beverly Haigler-Daly, CT(ASCP), Executive Director
ASCT Services, Inc. - Matthews, North Carolina
Brenda L. Schultz, SCT(ASCP), Technical Director
ASCT
Services, Inc. - Stoughton,
Wisconsin
UroVysion
FISH to Detect and Monitor Urinary and Pancreatobiliary Cancers
G. Denice Smith, PhD, MS, CT(ASCP)
Associated
Regional and University Pathologists - Salt
Lake City, Utah
Michael C. Berry, SCT(ASCP)MBCM
ARUP
Laboratories - Salt
Lake City, Utah
ASCT Services Overview
Beverly Haigler-Daly CT(ASCP)
Executive Director
ASCT Services, Inc. - Matthews, North Carolina
Saturday, May 5
“Bob Gay Lecture Series”: The Paris System (TPS) for Reporting Urinary Cytology - Implementation of TPS into a Daily Practice
Eva M. Wojcik, MD
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois
“Building on the Best” – A Review and Update on Bethesda Thyroid 2017
Syed Z. Ali, MD
Johns Hopkins Hospital - Baltimore, Maryland
Without Change, There Is No Journey
Michele A. Smith, MS, SCT(ASCP)
Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene - Madison, Wisconsin
Laboratory Inspections: Top Ten Inspection Deficiencies--Helpful Advice on How to Avoid Them
Barbara A. Crothers, DO
Joint Pathology Center - Silver Springs, Maryland
Maria A. Friedlander, MPA, CT(ASCP)CMIAC
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - New York, New York
Advances in EUS-FNA of the Pancreas
Martha B. Pitman, MD
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts
EUS-Guided FNA of Solid Pancreatic Masses
Barbara A. Centeno, MD
Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, Florida
Microscopic Workshop: Neuroendocrine Tumors of the Lung
Momin T. Siddiqui, MD
Weill Cornell Medicine
New York, New York
Sunday, May 6
Challenges and Pitfalls in rapid on-site evaluation (ROSE) for EUS/EBUS Procedures
Michael R. Henry, MD
Mayo Clinic and Foundation
Rochester, Minnesota
“Bob Gay Lecture Series”: Kidney FNA - Pitfalls and Clues
Eva M. Wojcik, MD
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, Illinois
Current Molecular Approaches to Cervical Cancer Screening and Testing
G. Denice Smith, PhD, MS, CT(ASCP)
Associated Regional and University Pathologists
Salt Lake City, Utah
Transbronchial Aspiration of the Lung and Mediastinum: Diagnosis and Specimen Management for Optimal Patient Care
Barbara E. Chadwick, MD
Huntsman Cancer Hospital
Salt Lake City, Utah
ACCREDITATION AND DESIGNATION STATEMENTS
Continuing Medical Education (CME) Statement
The American Society of Cytopathology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The American Society of Cytopathology designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 18.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Continuing Medical Laboratory Education (CMLE)
The ASC designates this activity for a maximum of 18.25 Continuing Medical Laboratory Education (CMLE) credit hours for non-physicians. The CMLE credit hours meet the continuing education requirements for the ASCP Board of Registry Certification Maintenance Program. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Cytotechnologists with Licenses in Florida and California
This program is approved for 18.25 continuing education credits in the State of Florida and 18.25 in the State of California. The credit on each link is good for three years from the live presentation date.