CytopathPod

This episode of the ASC CytoPathPod podcast, hosted by Dr. Raza Hoda, featured a discussion about the Dyadic Mentorship Program, highlighting its impact on supporting underrepresented individuals in the field of medicine. The program, now in its third year, has grown from 11 to 14 mentor-mentee pairs and is open to cytopathology fellows, pathology residents, junior cytopathology attendings, cytology students, and early-career cytologists. Dr. Jeffrey Mito, Director of Cytology Service at Brigham and Women's Hospital, shared his motivation for becoming a mentor, emphasizing his belief in the value of diverse mentorship experiences. Meanwhile, Dr. Maxwell Akorli, a third-year AP/CP resident, expressed gratitude for the guidance and insights he gained from his mentor, Dr. Mito. Dr. Maricel Reyes added that the program has been restructured, starting in September, and will feature a condensed 1.5-hour workshop at the ASC annual meeting designed by Dr. Evita Henderson-Jackson, which includes topics on mentorship roles, the differences between mentorship and sponsorship, communication in mentorship, and diversity in mentorship.  Additionally, new learning communities have been initiated to foster connections among participants, covering crucial conversations, feedback, and boundary-setting skills. Scan the QR code or click here for more information on Mentor and Mentees. Click here for more information on Learning Communities. Jeffrey Mito, MD, PhD Brigham & Women's Hospital Boston, Massachusetts Maxwell Akorli, DO The Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, South Carolina Maria Cecilia D. Reyes, MD The Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, South Carolina Raza Hoda, MD Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland, Ohio

Presented by the ASC Research and Current Concepts Committee  Vicki Jo, MD, Chair & Amy Ly, MD, Vice Chair Dr. Aleksander Luniewski interviewed Dr. Madison Swaney, the winner of the Warren R. Lang, MD, Resident Physician Award. This interview delves into the steps that led to the creation of this award-winning platform. Platform 7 Decreased HPV Detection in Unsatisfactory Cervicovaginal Cytology: Quality and Safety Implications for Primary HPV Screening? Madison Swaney, MD Vanderbilt University Medical Center Vanderbilt, Tennessee Aleksander Luniewski, MD ASC Research and Current Concepts Committee, Member University of Virginia Health Charlottesville, Virginia

Presented by the ASC Research and Current Concepts Committee  Vicki Jo, MD, Chair & Amy Ly, MD, Vice Chair Dr. Esma Ersoy interviewed Dr. Caddie Laberiano Fernandez, the winner of the Quality Improvement in Cytology Award. This interview dives into the steps that led to this award-winning platform. Platform 12 Standardizing Pre-analytic Factors in Cytology Specimens for ICC Evaluation and Their Assessment Using Image Analysis Caddie Laberiano Fernandez, MD MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, Texas Esma Ersoy, MD ASC Research and Current Concepts Committee, Member University of Connecticut Health Farmington, Connecticut Call for Abstracts for Platform and Poster Presentations DEADLINE TO SUBMIT ABSTRACTS - May 1, 2025  Click here  [cytopathology.org]to submit.

Presented by the ASC Research and Current Concepts Committee  Vicki Jo, MD, Chair & Amy Ly, MD, Vice Chair Dr. Cathy Bammert interviewed Dr. Lakshmi Harinath, the Geno Saccomanno, MD, New Frontiers in Cytology Award recipient. This interview explores the steps that led to the development of this award-winning platform. Platform 8 Analysis of Sensitivity of High-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion (HSIL) Pap Diagnosis and Interobserver Variability with Hologic Genius Digital Diagnostics Lakshmi Harinath, MD, MPH University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Catherine E. Bammert, PhD, CT, MBASCP, CTIAC ASC Research and Current Concept Committee, Member UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, Texas  Call for Abstracts for Platform and Poster Presentations DEADLINE TO SUBMIT ABSTRACTS - May 1, 2025  Click here to submit.

Presented by the ASC Research and Current Concepts Committee  Vicki Jo, MD, Chair & Amy Ly, MD, Vice Chair Dr. Danielle Elliott Range interviewed Dr. Nikka Khorsandi, the Excellence in Diversity Equity and Inclusion Research Award recipient. This interview explores the steps that led to the development of this award-winning poster. Poster 22 Anal High-Risk HPV Genotype Prevalence: Unmasking Racial, Gender, and HIV-Related Disparities Nikka Khorsandi, MD, MPH University of California San Francisco, California Danielle Elliott Range, MD Member, ASC Research and Current Concept Committee Duke University Durham, North Carolina Call for Abstracts for Platform and Poster Presentations DEADLINE TO SUBMIT ABSTRACTS - May 1, 2025  Click here to submit.

Presented by the ASC Research and Current Concepts Committee  Vicki Jo, MD, Chair & Amy Ly, MD, Vice Chair Dr. Jonathan Marotti interviewed Ms. Joanna Danczuk, the Innovative Cytologist Practice Award winner. This interview delves into the steps that led to this award-winning platform. Platform 10 Improving the Efficiency of Rapid Onsite Evaluation Utilizing Artificial Intelligence Joanna Danczuk, CT(ASCP) ASP Health Northbrook, Illinois Jonathan Marotti, MD Member, ASC Research and Current Concept Committee Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center Lebanon, New Hampshire Call for Abstracts for Platform and Poster Presentations DEADLINE TO SUBMIT ABSTRACTS - May 1, 2025  Click here  [cytopathology.org]to submit.

Dr. Uma Krishnamurti interviews Dr. Sara Monaco and delves into her successful career journey and the strategies she employs to manage her everyday life effectively, which are highly relevant to our audience. Uma Krishnamurti, MD, PhD  Member, The ASC Bulletin & CytoPathPod Editorial Board  Yale University Sara Monaco, MD ASC Vice-President Geisinger Medical Center

Join our Moderator, Dr. Neharika Shrestha, and Guest Speaker, Dr. Swikrity U. Baskota, in this enriching podcast episode as they discuss the fascinating topic, which is a beginner's guide to Breathing Easy Through Respiratory and Lung Cytology.  Click here to view this podcast and its PowerPoint presentation, now available for everyone on our ASC YouTube Channel, CytoPath1951. We believe in making valuable information accessible to all. Moderator: Neharika Shrestha, MD Resident Physician (PGY-3) Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Albany Medical Center Albany, New York Guest Expert Speaker: Swikrity U. Baskota, MD Chair, The ASC Bulletin & CytoPathPod Editorial Board Assistant Professor Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine UC Davis Medical Center Sacramento, Calforina

Presented by the ASC Research and Current Concepts Committee  Vicki Jo, MD, Chair & Amy Ly, MD, Vice Chair Dr. Heather Chen-Yost interviewed Dr. Abdol Aziz Ould Ismail, the winner of the Advances in Thyroid Cytology Award. This interview delves into the steps that led to this award-winning platform. Platform 6  Impact of a Comprehensive Quality Improvement Initiative for Reducing AUS Rates in Thyroid FNA Cytology: An Institutional Experience Abdol Aziz Ould Ismail, MD Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Lebanon, New Hampshire Call for Abstracts for Platform and Poster Presentations DEADLINE TO SUBMIT ABSTRACTS - May 1, 2025  Click here to submit.

This podcast highlights Dr. Dina Zenezan's interview with Dr. Kassaye Firde, one of the Fellow and Resident Travel Scholarships winners. Dr. Firde explained how he learned about the application and the submission process. He also shared some moments at the annual meeting. Dr. Firde stated, “Hearing experiences from people worldwide and sharing my experiences in a welcoming and supportive atmosphere made this scientific meeting truly life-transforming.” To read more about Dr. Firde's experience at the ASC 72nd Annual Scientific Meeting, click on The ASC Bulletin Foundation Issue below. The ASC Bulletin November Foundation Issue    About: The ASC Foundation annually presents the ASC Annual Scientific Meeting Travel Scholarship to qualified pathology residents, cytopathology fellows, and qualified cytologists who are ASC Members. At the 2024 meeting in Orlando, the ASC Foundation awarded six cytologists and five pathology residents/cytopathology fellows. The $2,000 scholarships defray registration, travel, and hotel costs, including funding for the additional sessions and a per diem allowance. Here is what they have to say about their 2024 experience. Click here for more information on the ASC Foundation Travel Scholarship.

Title:  Connecting: Meaning & Medicine Podcast  Join us as Drs. Rubina Cocker and Alice Fornari discuss the complex work-life balance. Dr. Fornari emphasizes the importance of work-life balance and integrating personal and professional life. She shares her experiences as a working mother and stresses the need for a support system. Dr. Fornari also warns against trying to manage work and home responsibilities alone, as it can lead to stress, anxiety, and dissatisfaction.   Rubina S. Cocker, MD                                                                                                              Alice Fornari, EdD, FAMEE, RDN, HEC-C Member, The ASC Bulletin & CytoPathPod Editorial Board                                  Vice President Faculty Development  Northwell Health                                                                                                                        Northwell Health   

This podcast highlights Dr. Rubina Cocker's interviews with nine notable individuals from the 2024 ASC Annual Scientific Meeting, sharing their experiences as ASC members at ASC meetings and ideas for future meetings. Rubina S. Cocker, MD Member, The ASC Bulletin and CytoPathPod of Editorial Board Ronald Balassanian, MD University of California San Francisco Poonam Vohra, MD University of California San Francisco Liron Pantanowitz, MD, PhD, MHA ASC Past President University of Pittsburgh Medical Center A. Paul Ohori, MD University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Barbara Centeno, MD Moffitt Cancer Center Agnieszka Szygalowicz, BA, CT(ASCP) Northwell Health Jordan Reynolds, MD Mayo Clinic Haijun (Steve) Zhou, MD, PhD Houston Methodist

Don't miss the opportunity to listen to our recorded interview with the newly appointed ASC President, Dr. Kristen Atkins, at the ASC 72nd Annual Scientific Meeting. Dr. Swikrity Upadhyay Baskosta interviews Dr. Atkins about why it is essential to develop communities, what being a part of the ASC means to her, what the ASC provides, and what she would like to see in the future ASC Annual Meeting. Swikrity Upadhyay Baskota, MBBS Chair, The ASC Bulletin and CytoPathPod of Editorial Board Kristen Atkins, MD ASC President

Learn why attending the ASC Annual Scientific Meeting is essential and the value of ASC. Also, each will discuss the exciting ideas for future ASC Annual Meetings. Dr. Swikrity Upadhyay Baskota interviews five outstanding members of the ASC: Dr. Booth, Dr. Saieg, Ms. Jessica Coyne, Ms. Michele Smith, and Dr. Chandra. Swikrity Upadhyay Baskota, MD, MBBS Chair, The ASC Bulletin and CytoPathPod of Editorial Board Christine N. Booth, MD Cleveland Clinic Foundation ASC President-Elect Mauro A. Saieg, MD, PhD, FIAC McGill University Jessica Coyne, Cytologist Cleveland Clinic Winner - ASC Travel Scholarship Michele A. Smith, MS, SCT(ASCP) University of Wisconsin-Madison Winner - 2024 Cytology Shark Tank Ashish Chandra, MD Guy's & St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London Winner - 2024 ASC International Achievement Award

Join us as Dr. Rubina Cocker interviews Dr. Syed Ali, former chair of the ASC Scientific Program Committee, at the live 2024 72nd ASC Annual Scientific Meeting. Dr. Ali speaks about his journey as an ASC Member, the Value of ASC, and the Exciting Ideas for Future ASC's Annual Meetings. Rubina S. Cocker, MD Member, The ASC Bulletin and CytoPathPod of Editorial Board Syed Z. Ali, MD, FIAC ASC, Former Chair of the ASC Scientific Program Committee

Ms. Swikrity Upadhyay Baskota does a live interview with Dr. Momin Siddiqui at the 2024 72nd ASC Annual Scientific Meeting. Dr. Siddiqui speaks about the Value of ASC and the Value of the ASC Annual Meetings. Swikrity Upadhyay Baskota, MBBS Chair, The ASC Bulletin and CytoPathPod of Editorial Board Momin Siddiqui, MD, FIAC ASC President

Join us for this stimulating discussion on the Progressive Evaluation of Competency Committee (PEC) and C.E.L.L. Resource Subcommittee of the CPRC, two ASC committees enriching the ASC and its members. This podcast focuses on the challenges faced by these committees and the progress made. It also explores the structure and format of the upcoming modules and the importance of keeping them up-to-date. Lois E. Rockman, PhD, MPH, MAHEd, SCT(ASCP) Rutgers School of Health Professions Kathryn S. Dyhdalo, MD Cleveland Clinic Foundation Abberly A. Lott Limbach, MD Ohio State University Medical Center

Presented by the ASC Research and Current Concepts Committee  Vicki Jo, MD, Chair & Amy Ly, MD, Vice Chair Dr. Amy Ly interviews Dr. Abberly Lott Limbach the winner of the ASC Geno Saccomanno, MD New Frontiers in Cytology Award. This interview delves into the steps that led to this award-winning abstract. Platform 14 Evaluation of Oral Cytology Brushings Correlated With Histopathology with High Sensitivity for Carcinoma Abberly Lott Limbach, MD The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Columbus, Ohio

Presented by the ASC Research and Current Concepts Committee  Vicki Jo, MD, Chair & Amy Ly, MD, Vice Chair Dr. Catherine Bammert interviews Ms. Courtney Hoang, the winner of the ASC Cytologist (Cytotechnologist) Scientific Presentation Award. This interview delves into the steps that led to this award-winning abstract. Poster 94 The Performance of Molecular Tests for Selected Indeterminate Thyroid Nodules (AUS and FN) in an Academic Medical Institution Courtney Hoang, CT, ASCP Houston Methodist Hospital Houston, Texas

Presented by the ASC Research and Current Concepts Committee Vicki Jo, MD, Chair & Amy Ly, MD, Vice Chair Dr. Danielle Elliott Range interviews Dr. Melanie Kwan, the winner of the ASC Warren R. Lang MD Resident Physician Award. This interview delves into the steps that led to this award-winning abstract. Platform 13 Revisiting the Performance of Cyst Fluid Carcinoembryonic Antigen as a Diagnostic Marker for Pancreatic Mucinous Cysts: A Comprehensive 20-Year Institutional Melanie Kwan, MD Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, Massachusetts

Presented by the Cytology Programs Review Committee Charles Sturgis, MD, Chair, & Jenna LeBlanc, MS, CT(ASCP)CM, Vice Chair Michele Smith, MS, SCT(ASCP) & Sean McNair, MPH, CT(ASCP) are members of the CPRC. Title: The Future of Cytology: A Review of the Updated Standards, Name Change, and Transition to Master's   Host Mr. Sean McNair joins Ms. Jenna LeBlanc, Ms. Michele Smith, and Dr. Charles Sturgis in this enriching episode to discuss the updates of the new Standards and Guidelines for the Accreditation of Educational Programs in Cytology, the rationale behind the profession's name change, the transition to master's degree, and the future of Cytology. This podcast pulls back the curtains to show the dedication of the CPRC and the changes they are excited to share with you. For additional information, please visit the Cytology page on the CAAHEP website (includes all four sponsors and emails, Standards, FAQs, and Curriculum Implementation Strategies): https://caahep-public-site-5be3d9.webflow.io/committees-on-accreditation/cytology

Presented by the Research and Current Concepts Committee Vickie Y. Jo, MD, & Chair Amy Ly, MD, Vice Chair Dr. Savitri Krishnamurthy interviews Dr. Lily Mahler, the winner of the ASC Advances in Thyroid Cytology Award. This interview delves into the steps that led to this award-winning abstract. Poster 89 Repeat Fine Needle Aspiration for Thyroid Nodules Classified as Follicular Neoplasm: Evaluation of Cytologic, Molecular, and Histologic Outcomes Lily Mahler, MD  Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center  Boston, Massachusetts  

Join us in our exciting first Spanish-speaking episode! In this first ASC Spanish-speaking episode, Drs. Nora Morgenstern, Cecilia Gimenez, and Glorimar Rivera discussed a new initiative to boost cytology education in Spanish-speaking communities. The program, developed by the Professional Development, Mentoring, and Diversity Committee, aims to make cytology lectures accessible and free for the entire Spanish-speaking community. The committee gathered feedback from members of the Spanish-speaking community to adapt their approach and create a comprehensive educational plan. The program consists of cytology lectures in Spanish, considering the community members' work, social, and family commitments. Enjoy this informative and exciting endeavor. En este primer episodio de ASC en Española. Las doctoras Nora Morgenstern, Cecilia Gimenez y Glorimar Rivera discutieron una nueva iniciativa para impulsar la educación en citología en las comunidades hispanohablantes. El programa, desarrollado por el Comité de Desarrollo Profesional, Mentoría y Diversidad, tiene como objetivo hacer accesibles y gratuitas las charlas de citología para toda la comunidad hispanohablante. El comité recopiló opiniones de miembros de la comunidad para adaptar su enfoque y crear un plan educativo integral. El programa consiste en charlas de citología en español, teniendo en cuenta los compromisos laborales, sociales y familiares de los miembros de la comunidad. Disfruten de este esfuerzo informativo y emocionante.   Click here for more information and check out their article in the 2024 July issue of The ASC Bulletin titled Introducing the New initiative from the Professional Development, Mentoring and Diversity Committee.

Presented by the Research and Current Concepts Committee Vickie Y. Jo, MD, & Chair Amy Ly, MD, Vice Chair Dr. Heather Chen Yost interviews Dr. Robert Post, the winner of the ASC Quality Improvement in Cytology Award. This interview will take you on a journey with this award-winning poster. Using Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning Techniques for Cytology-Histology Correlation Saves Cytotechnologist Time without Compromising Quality Robert Post, DO Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Join host Dr. Dina Zenezan and Dr. Israh Akhtar in this enriching podcast episode as they illuminate the fascinating domain of cytopathology with a particular focus on the GYNPAP test. Pulling back the curtains on complex cytological concepts, Dr. Akhtar offers an invaluable guide to the liquid-based preparation systems predominantly employed in the US - the thin prep and short path. Dr. Akhtar leaves no questions unanswered, simplifying the complexity of cytopathology and its immense relevance to overall human health. Further your learning by exploring the suggested reading materials for a more profound examination of candida, trichomonas, and squamous cell conditions. To view this presentation with slides click here. Resources

In this fascinating episode, delve into the unique and significant discussion on AI and Digital Cytopathology. Dr. Uma Krishnamurti and Dr. Sara Monaco discussed the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in cytopathology. They explored AI's potential to improve efficiency and accuracy and the challenges in adopting AI, including standardization across laboratories and the complexities of reimbursement. The conversation also touched on the financial implications, legal concerns, and the need for transparency in billing practices, with a focus on the emerging field of AI and its application in cytopathology. And much more! Uma Krishnamurti, MD Sara Monaca, MD

Dr. Natalie Banet interviews Drs. Lowe, Graham, and Reyes about the power of the ASC Mentorship Program. Dr. Reyes will also introduce a new facet of the mentorship program. In this revealing episode, our intriguing guests Dr. Ali Lowe and Dr. Ashleigh Graham, offer a candid discussion on their integral roles in the American Society of Cytopathology (ASC) Mentorship Program led by the ASC's Professional Development, Mentorship, and Diversity Committee, which launched July 2023. Both share their unique perspectives and experiences acquired through this program focused on supporting underrepresented groups in cytopathology. Dive into the structure and blueprint of the mentorship program, observing how it pairs mentors and mentees based on their interests, backgrounds, aspirations, and expertise.  Mentorship Program Launch and Focus Drs. Banet and Lowe then introduced a second phase of the mentorship program set to debut September 2024. The program aims to foster connections and professional development among members. Dr. Reyes, who will lead the program, explained that participants in this year-long cohort mentoring program will meet monthly in small groups for gently guided discussion on a chosen topic, with the initial topic being wellbeing. By the end of this episode, discover the life-changing benefits of the ASC's mentorship program, epitomizing the value of networking and fostering a sense of belonging within professional circles. The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee Mentor application: https://cytopathology.org/page/DEIMentor  Professional Development, Mentorship Committee Mentee Form application: https://cytopathology.org/page/Menteeform  Cohort application (for small group mentorship program to start 9/2024): https://cytopathology.org/page/CohortSmallGroupApplication   

Sarah Sprinkle, MHPTT, CT(ASCP)CM, Vice Chair of The ASC Bulletin and CytoPathPod Editorial Board, interviews Drs. Margaret Compton, Current Delegate for the ASC to the AMA House of Delegates; Swati Mehrotra, Past delegate and current alternate delegate for the ASC to the AMA House of Delegates; and Mark Synovec, Chair of the Pathology Section Council. The insightful panel discussed the various roles and impact of the American Medical Association (AMA), with a focus on its House of Delegates component and the importance of representation for different societies and individuals. They also addressed current issues such as a proposed rule by the FDA on laboratory-developed tests, the impact of HPV-associated cancer prevention, and the need for fair reimbursement for digital pathology services. Lastly, they emphasized the importance of younger physicians getting involved in their State Medical Societies as well as participating in national advocacy efforts. The AMA plays a significant role as the voice of medicine in Washington on a broad spectrum of issues ranging from regulatory matters to reimbursement through the RUC and CPT advisory processes, so it is critical for cytopathology to have representation. Apply to the AMA Today! https://member.ama-assn.org/join-renew/member-search [member.ama-assn.org].  And https://www.ama-assn.org/amaone/ama-general-group-membership [ama-assn.org] One important thing that we want to highlight is that in order to maintain HOD representation, we need a certain percentage of physician ASC members to also be AMA members. There are also opportunities for resident and fellow members to participate in the resident and fellows section.  Click here for Dr. Margaret Compton's informative article Updates from the 2023 AMA House of Delegates Interim Meeting in the January issue of The ASC Bulletin.

In this fascinating episode, delve into the unique and significant partnerships between the American Society of Cytopathology (ASC) and BioVentures for Global Health (BVGH). Dr. Uma Krishnamurti and Sarah Sprinkle interviewed Ashly Senske, Program Manager of the BIO Ventures for Global Health, and Drs. Ayesha Baig and Isil Yildiz, ASC Ambassadors, on their ongoing efforts of BVGH and the collaboration with the ASC. The episode concludes with personal anecdotes from the team, sharing the motivation behind their integral roles in ASC and BVGH. Apply to be one of the next ASC/BVGH Global Health Ambassadors. As a closing note, the importance of inspirational platforms such as this podcast is emphasized, acknowledging their potential to inspire the next generation of ambassadors. The American Society of Cytopathology (ASC), in partnership with BIO Ventures for Global Health Collaboration (BVGH), is seeking representatives to serve as ambassadors and liaisons between our organizations and foster international knowledge exchange around cytopathology. These individuals will get the opportunity to engage with BVGH's broad network of pathologists across the African continent. Application for 2024 ASC/BVGH Global Health Ambassador Position Google Form: https://forms.gle/iwLW7hahc7ZAaWHVA For interest in joining the BVGH online community and/or to serve as a seminar lecturer, please email Ashly Senske: asenske@bvgh.org Uma Krishnamurti, MD, PhD, Chair for The ASC Bulletin & CytoPathPod Editorial Board Sarah Sprinkle, MHPTT, CT(ASCP)CM, Vice-chair for The ASC Bulletin & CytoPathPod Editorial Board Interviewees: Ashly Senske, Program Manager | BIO Ventures for Global Health  Ayesha Baig, MD, MSc, FRCPC, ASC Ambassador  Isil Yildiz, MD, MPH, ASC Ambassador

The ASC Foundation Welcome Back in 2024 Cytology Shark Tank!! Dr. Kristen Atkins interviews Dr. Vivian Weiss, the winner of the 2017 Shark Tank!  In this enlightening episode, we delve into the 2017 Shark Tank, a pivotal event that not only showcases innovation but also plays a significant role in fostering scientific diligence and promoting cytology research, sparking inspiration and intrigue among our listeners. Delving into the Cytology Shark Tank event, listeners get an exclusive look at the efforts made behind the scenes. Unfolding the transformation participants underwent, this episode provides insight into how they honed their skills to deliver dynamic, comprehensible presentations. Finally, listeners are treated to an immersive recount of the actual presentation day at Shark Tank 2017, providing insights into the progress reports, and the exciting teaser of Vivian's role in the upcoming Cytology Shark Tank 2024. Learn more about Cytology Shark Tank today by clicking here! Deadline for applications is April 30, 2024. 

Dr. Swikrity Upadhyay Baskota, chair of The ASC Bulletin and CytoPathPod Editorial Board, interviewed ASC President Dr. Momin Siddiqui. Listen to Dr. Siddiqui share his passion for the ASC. Also, check out Dr. Siddiqui's written President Message in The upcoming ASC Bulletin. Call for Proposals The ASC Bulletin

The ASC Foundation has awarded Dr. Lakshmi Harinath the 2023 Investigator Grant. Lakshmi Harinath, MD University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania #ASCyto23 #cyto #cytopath   View PowerPoint on ASC YouTube channel Cytopath1951 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrIo2VTrYJc 

ASC Foundation Patient Advocacy Grant Winner Barbara M. Frain, MS SCT(ASCP), Co-Chair, ASC Foundation, interviews Dr. Asteria Kimambo, the winner of the ASC Foundation Patient Advocacy grant. Clinical-pathological implications in establishing an ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy and rapid on-site evaluation practice for cytology samples in Tanzania. Asteria Kimambo, MD, MMed, Lecturer, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences Apply for an ASC Foundation Patient Advocacy Grant - https://cytopathology.org/mpage/Found... #ASCFoundation #Savinglivesonecellatatime #cyto #cytopath https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93rUddlY8Js 

Join this amazing group as they dive into their journey of their first ASC Annual Meeting and hear about the upcoming 2023 ASC Annual Scientific Meeting in Austin, Texas. Zubair Baloch, MD, PhD, ASC Scientific Program Chair Momin Siddiqui, MD, ASC President-Elect Sinchita Roy Chowdhuri MD PhD Maheswari Mukherjee, PhD MSc BPT CT(ASCP)CM Amber Donnelly, PhD MPH SCT(ASCP) Oscar Lin, MD, PhD Swikrity Upadhyay Baskota MD  Michiya Nishino, MD Diana Rossi, MD, PhD Ashish Chandra, MD FRCPath DipRCPath (Cytol) Vanda Torous, MD Watch Video

Presented by the Research and Current Concepts Committee Uma Krishnamurti, MD, Ph.D., Chair Sinchita Roy-Chowdhuri, MD, Ph.D., Vice Chair Dr. Catherine Bammert interviews Dr. Xiaofeng Zhao, the winner of the IAC/ASC Quality Improvement in Cytology Abstract Award. This interview will take you on a journey with this award-winning poster. IAC/ASC Quality Improvement in Cytology Abstract Award PST005 Comparison of Low-Cost Phantoms for Ultrasound Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Teaching Xiaofeng Zhao, MD, PhD Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York

Dr.  Min Huang interviews Dr. Terrance Lynn, the winner of the IAC/ASC Warren R. Lang, MD Resident's Physicians Award. This interview will take you on a journey with this award-winning platform. IAC/ASC Warren R. Lang, MD Resident's Physician Award PLATFORM 07 was presented live at the 2022 joint meeting in November A Rotation of ROSEs: Workload and Reimbursement Analysis of System-wide Telecytology ROSE Coverage in a Multi-site Rural Health System Terrance Lynn, MD, MS, MHCI Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pennsylvania

Presented by the Research and Current Concepts Committee Uma Krishnamurti, MD, Ph.D., Chair Sinchita Roy-Chowdhuri, MD, Ph.D., Vice Chair Dr. Amy Ly interviews Dr. Allison Goldberg, the winner of the IAC/ASC Innovative Cytotechnologist Practice Abstract Award. This interview will take you on a journey with this award-winning poster. IAC/ASC Innovative Cytotechnologist Practice Abstract Award PST122 Telecytology Rapid Onsite Evaluation, with Real-time Communication between Cytopathologist, Cytotechnologist and Operator, Offers Better Adequacy Rates for Lymph Node Fine Needle Aspirations Allison Goldberg, MD Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Presented by the Research and Current Concepts Committee Uma Krishnamurti, MD, Ph.D., Chair Sinchita Roy-Chowdhuri, MD, Ph.D., Vice Chair Dr. Jonas John Heymann interviews the winner of the 2022 Dr. Bernard Naylor Excellence in Cytomorphology Award, Dr. Viswanathan. This interview takes you on a journey of this award-winning paper. The 2022 Dr. Bernard Naylor Excellence in Cytomorphology Award winner is presented to - https://cytopathology.sharefile.com/d-sd4b7688229bc487fb4627a3a1a97b2b1 Cytomorphologic Features of Intraductal Salivary Gland Carcinoma: A Multi-Institutional Study of 13 FNA Cases With Histologic, Molecular, and Clinical Correlations By: Kartik Viswanathan, MD, PhD

Guliz Barkan, MD – ASC Past President & Social Media Editor of JASC Paul A. VanderLaan, MD, PhD – JASC Editor–in-Chief Dr. Guliz Barkan, Past President of the ASC and Social Media Editor of JASC, interviews Dr. Paul A. VanderLaan, the new Journal of the American Society of Cytopathology (JASC) Editor-in-Chief. You will learn about Dr. VanderLaan, the history of JASC, how publishing works, the future of JASC, and much more. We invite you to submit your article.  For questions about article submission or any information regarding the Journal, please email asc@cytopathology.org or visit http://jascyto.org.

Cytopathology Program Director Toolkit: Progressive Responsibility  Dr. Vanda Torous, Chair of the ASC Cytopathology Program Directors Committee, interviews Dr. Sara Monaco and Dr. Armando Filie on their experiences with instituting progressive responsibility in their training programs in this episode of our series Cytopathology Program Director Toolkit.   Dr. Monaco is a Professor of Pathology at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine and the Program Director of the Geisinger Cytopathology Fellowship Program. She is on the executive board of the ASC and an associate editor of JASC. She has served on numerous ASC committees including serving most recently as the Chair of the Program Director committee and having spearheaded many initiatives in that role including the Unified Timeline for fellowship recruitment.  Dr. Filie has been a faculty at the residency program in anatomic pathology and the fellowship program in cytopathology since he joined the Laboratory of Pathology at the National Cancer Institute, in 1996, and currently also serves as the director of the cytopathology fellowship training program at the Laboratory of Pathology, National Cancer Institute.  Sponsored by the ASC Cytopathology Program Directors Committee.  

Cytopathology Program Director Toolkit: Wellness  Dr. Vanda Torous, Chair of the ASC Cytopathology Program Directors Committee, interviews Dr. Kim Ely and Dr. Rema Rao on their experiences with promoting wellness in their training programs in this episode of our series Cytopathology Program Director Toolkit.   Dr. Ely is an Associate Professor of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology at Vanderbilt Medical Center where she serves as Medical Director of Cytopathology and Director of the Cytopathology Fellowship Program. She is also a surgical pathologist with an emphasis in head and neck. She has been a member of the Cytopathology Program Directors Committee of the ASC since 2019. She is also a member of her pathology department's wellness committee.  Dr. Rema Rao is a staff pathologist at the Montefiore Medical Center and associate professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. She has worked closely with trainees and in trainee wellness in particular as an associate residency program director at Cornell and most recently as the fellowship director at the Montefiore Medical Center. She is also a member of the ASC program director committee.  Sponsored by the ASC Cytopathology Program Directors Committee.  

Cytopathology Program Director Toolkit: Evaluations Dr. Vanda Torous, Chair of the ASC Cytopathology Program Directors Committee, interviews Dr. Diva R. Salomao on her experience with trainee evaluations including collecting and administering feedback. Dr. Salomao is a Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota where she has served as the cytopathology program director for the past four years. In addition to pathology, she is also a member of the Ophthalmology department at Mayo. She has special interests in neoplasms of the eye and ocular adnexa in addition to fine needle aspiration biopsy. She is a member of the ASC cytopathology fellowship program director committee. Sponsored by the ASC Cytopathology Program Directors Committee.   

Cytopathology Program Director Toolkit: Rapid On-Site Evaluation  Dr. Vanda Torous, Chair of the ASC Cytopathology Program Directors Committee, interviews Dr. Kamal Khurana and Dr. Cecilia Gimenez on their experiences incorporating ROSE into their training programs including telecytology in this episode of our series Cytopathology Program Director Toolkit.   Dr. Gimenez is an anatomic and clinical pathologist at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Northwell Health. Since 2017, she has been their cytopathology fellowship director. Her areas of interest include medical education, cytopathology and ultrasound-guided FNA training. She was on the ASC Program Director Committee for 2 years and is currently on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.  Dr. Khurana is a professor of pathology and medicine and Director of Cytopathology at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse NY. His interests and areas of focus include interventional cytopathology and gynecologic pathology. He was on the ASC Program Director Committee for multiple terms, about 8 years in total.  Sponsored by the ASC Cytopathology Program Directors Committee.  

Cytopathology Program Director Toolkit: Performance of Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsies Dr. Vanda Torous, Chair of the ASC Cytopathology Program Directors Committee, interviews Dr. Elham Khanafshar on her experience incorporating the performance of fine needle aspirational biopsies into cytopathology training. Dr. Khanafshar is currently a Professor of Pathology, Director of Cytopathology and Medical Director of FNA Clinic at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF). Dr. Khanafshar was also the program director of the UCSF cytopathology fellowship program from 2012-2020, during which time she implemented a boot camp rotation for the fellows with a focus on teaching interventional cytopathology. She has served on numerous professional organization committees and was a member of the ASC program director committee for two years. Dr. Khanafshar is a dedicated teacher and has contributed significant to the fields of cytopathology and thyroid pathology. For an outline of the talking points and list of references click here.  Sponsored by the ASC Cytopathology Program Directors Committee. 

Cytopathology Program Director Toolkit: Board Review and Knowledge Assessment Dr. Vanda Torous, Chair of the ASC Cytopathology Program Directors Committee, interviews Dr. Israh Akhtar on her experience and recommendations on cytopathology board review and knowledge assessment in this episode of our series Cytopathology Program Director Toolkit. Dr. Akhtar is a professor of pathology and laboratory medicine at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University where she is a cytopathologist and surgical pathologist with interests in breast, gynecologic, and pulmonary pathology among others. She is also the director of surgical pathology at Temple. Dr. Akhtar has served on several committees of national organizations including being a member of the ASC Program Director Committee for 4 years. For resources click here. Sponsored by the ASC Cytopathology Program Directors Committee. 

Dr. Vanda Torous, Chair of the ASC Cytopathology Program Directors Committee and Director of the Cytopathology Fellowship as well as Cytopathology Quality Assurance and Improvement at Massachusetts General Hospital, and Dr. Marilyn Bui, Director of the Cytopathology Fellowship at the University of South Florida (USF) Morsani College of Medicine, discuss how they incorporate laboratory management into their training programs. Helpful resources are shared. This podcast is intended not only for program directors but also for all those who are interested in learning more about how to get involved in quality management.  Sponsored by the ASC Cytopathology Program Directors Committee. 

Kirk Facey, CT(ASCP), Chair of The ASC Bulletin and ASC Podcast Editorial Board, interviews Dr. Amy Ly on breast cancer awareness. Amy Ly, MD Massachusetts General Hospital

“American Society of Cytopathology/BIO Ventures for Global Health Collaboration and How to Apply to be a Global Health Ambassador"? Dr. Natalie Banet, a member of the ASC Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, interviewed Ashly Senske, a Program Manager from BIO Ventures for Global Health, to discuss the ongoing efforts of BVGH, we are here to have a conversation about the upcoming collaboration of their organization with the ASC. Application for 2023 ASC/BVGH Global Health Ambassador Position Google Form: https://forms.gle/jsdZ7SAbFcMnQZcx7 A special Thanks to Alarice Cheng-Yi Lowe, MD, Evita Henderson-Jackson, MD, Michelle Reid, MD, and Katy Graef, Ph.D for collaborating in this effort. The American Society of Cytopathology (ASC) in partnership with BVGH is seeking representatives to serve as ambassadors and liaisons between our organizations, and foster international knowledge-exchange around cytopathology. These individuals will get the opportunity to engage with BVGH's broad network of pathologists across the African continent.

JASC Article: Cytology and LGBT+ health: establishing inclusive cancer screening programs Volume 11, Issue 5, September–October 2022, Pages 241-252 Margaret L. Compton, MD, Shayne S. Taylor, MD, Amy G. Weeks, MD, Vivian L. Weiss, MD, Melissa M. Hogan, MD, Huiying Wang, MD, &  Kim A. Ely, MD.   Dr. Guliz Barken, Past President of the ASC and Social Media Editor of JASC interviews Drs. Margaret L. Compton, Vivian L. Weiss, and Kim A. Ely, on their article in the Journal of the American Society of Cytopathology Volume 11, Issue 5, September - October 2022, Pages 241-252. Cytology and LGBT+ health: establishing inclusive cancer screening programs. JASC Article: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2213294522000606

Kirk Facey, CT(ASCP), Chair of The ASC Bulletin and ASC Podcast Editorial Board, interviews members of the DEI committee on their part of the Science, Medicine, & Cytology Summer Certificate (SMC^2 ) 2022 and what is going on in today's world. DEI Members: Natalie Banet, MD Alarice Cheng-Yi Lowe, MD Cecilia E Gimenez, MD Evita Henderson-Jackson, MD Nora Morgenstern, MD Michelle Reid, MD

Dr. Banet had a wonderful conversation with Glorimar Rivera, MD, about her journey. Sponsored by The ASC DEI Committee