Comprehensive Review Course for Cytologists - September 27, 2025

As the field of cytology evolves to a master’s level, aligning with the expanding scope of practice in healthcare, the ASC is excited to announce the development of an innovative virtual educational course. The Comprehensive Cytology Review Course is an intensive three-day experience crafted to empower you as you transition into new practice areas. By honing, expanding, and enhancing your skills, this program equips you to proactively navigate the changes in your profession.

This course is expertly designed and delivered by cytologists themselves, creating a robust learning experience tailored for both practicing professionals and bachelor’s and master’s-level students. Together, we are poised to lead the charge into a new era of cytology, ensuring that our field thrives and adapts to the challenges and opportunities ahead.

Join us and build-upon your expertise to grow with the dynamic field of cytology and advance your path to new career opportunities.

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Target Audience

This online course is designed for cytologists and cytology students.

Learning Objectives

  • Foster confidence in cytology students enrolled in bachelor’s and master’s programs as they prepare for the CT or SCT ASCP Board of Certification exams
  • Support national and international practicing cytologists as they prepare for the IAC exam
  • Enhance practicing cytologists’ diagnostic and laboratory leadership knowledge
  • Catalyze excitement and familiarize attendees with emerging technologies and testing modalities
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 7.25 California Credits
  • 7.25 CMLE
  • 7.25 Florida Credits
  • 7.25 Participant
Course opens: 
09/15/2025
Course expires: 
12/31/2025
Cost:
$0.00

Course Faculty and Schedule

9:00 am - 9:05 amWelcomeCatherine E. Bammert, PhD, CT, MB(ASCP), CT(IAC)
9:05 am - 9:40 amGyn Cytology: NILMMegan Lea Ford, BS, CT(ASCP)CM
9:40 am - 10:15 amGyn Cytology: Epithelial Abnormalities-SquamousRafat Jalal, MSc, SCT(ASCP)
10:15 am - 10:25 amBreak 
10:25 am – 11:00 amGyn Cytology: Epithelial Abnormalities- GlandularDonna K. Russell, MEd, CT(ASCP), HT(ASCP)
11:00 am – 11:35 amNon-gyn Cytology: CSFMichele A. Smith, MS, SCT(ASCP)
11:35 am– 12:10 pmSerous Fluid and Peritoneal Washing CytologyCatherine E Bammert, PhD, CT, MB(ASCP), CT(IAC)
12:10 pm – 12:30 pmLunch Break 
12:30 pm – 1:05 pmUrinary Tract CytologyJosh Howell, MAOL, SCT(ASCP)
1:05 pm – 1:40 pmNon-gyn Cytology: Respiratory TractAshley Fugate
1:40 pm – 2:15 pmCytology of Lymph Nodes: From Collection to DiagnosisCaleigh-Shea Murphy, MS, CT(ASCP)
2:15 pm-2:25 pmBreak 
2:25 pm – 3:00 pmThyroid Gland FNA CytologyDonna Armylagos, BA, CT(ASCP)
3:00 pm – 3:35 pmNon-gyn Cytology: Salivary GlandKeisha N. Burnett, EdD, SCT(ASCP)MB
3:35 pm - 4:10 pmA Concentrated Review of Breast CytologyBridgette S. Springer, BS, CT(ASCP)CM
4:10 pm - 4:45 pmNon-Gyn Cytology: Kidney, Liver, Gall BladderSean A. McNair, MPH, CT(ASCP)
4:45 pm - 5:20 pmPancreatic Cytology: From Sample to DiagnosisJessica Di Marco, CT(ASCP)

DISCLOSURE OF RELEVANT FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIPS
The faculty, committee members, Executive Board and staff who are in position to control the content of this activity are required to disclose to the ASC and to learners any financial relationships that have occurred within the last 24 months with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. The ASC has reviewed the disclosures and mitigated all relevant financial relationships.

The following individuals have reported financial relationships:
Megan Lea Ford, BS, CT(ASCP)CM - Employee - Hologic, Inc.
Maria A. Friedlander, MPA, CT(ASCP), CMIAC  - Employee - The Joint Commission
Zaibo Li, MD, PhD - Consultant - AlxMed, PathAI - Lecturer - Epredia
Melissa L. Randolph, BS, SCT(ASCP) - Consultant - ASP Health, Becton Dickinson

The following individuals have reported no relevant financial relationships:
Kristen A. Atkins, MD, Donna Armylagos, BA, CT(ASCP), Catherine E. Bammert, PhD, CT, MB(ASCP), CT(IAC), Christine N. Booth, MD, Keisha N. Burnett, EdD, SCT(ASCP)MB, Kevin Chavez, BS, CT(ASCP), Amy C. Clayton, MD, Jacqueline M. Cuda, BS, SCT(ASCP), Jessica Di Marco, CT(ASCP)CM , Fang Fan, MD, PhD, Joshua Faulkes, BS, SCT(ASCP), Ashley Fugate, CT(ASCP), Qiong Gan, MD, Jennifer A. Gordon, SCT(ASCP)CM, Sandra Hitchens, Josh Howell, MAOL, CT(IAC), SCT(ASCP)CM, Rafat Jalal, MSc, SCT(ASCP), CM(IAC), Elizabeth Jenkins, JoAnn Jenkins, Katie Jervis, DrPH, CT(ASCP)CM, Erek Kucher, MS, CT(ASCP), Jenna LeBlanc, MS, CT(ASCP)CM, CT(IAC), Sean A. McNair, MPH, CT(ASCP), Sara E. Monaco, MD, Margaret A. Muciarelli, CT(ASCP), Caleigh-Shea Murphy, MS, CT(ASCP), CT(IAC), Michiya Nishino, MD, PhD, Michelle D. Reid, MD, Lois E. Rockson, PhD, MPH, MAEd, SCT(ASCP)CM, Sinchita Roy-Chowdhuri, MD, PhD, Donna K. Russell, Med, CT(ASCP), HT(ASCP), CFIAC, Marco Antonio Sanchez Jr., CT(ASCP), Momin T. Siddiqui, MD, FIAC, Michele A. Smith, MS, SCT(ASCP), Bridgette S. Springer, BS, CT(ASCP)CM, Michael J. Thrall, MD, Christopher J. VandenBussche, MD, PhD, Taryn L Waraksa-Deutsch, DHSc, SCT(ASCP), CFIAC, Vivian L. Weiss, MD, PhD

ACCREDITATION AND DESIGNATION STATEMENTS

Continuing Medical Laboratory Education (CMLE)
The ASC designates this activity for a maximum of 7.25 Continuing Medical Laboratory Education (CMLE) credit hours for non-physicians.  The CMLE credit hours meet the continuing education requirements for the ASCP Board of Certification Maintenance Program. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Cytologists with Licenses in Florida and California
This program is approved for 7.25 continuing education credits in the State of Florida and 5.75 in the State of California. The credit on each link is good for three years from the live presentation date.

Available Credit

  • 7.25 California Credits
  • 7.25 CMLE
  • 7.25 Florida Credits
  • 7.25 Participant

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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