About the BOC

About the Board of Certification

BOC Mission Statement

The mission of the Board of Certification is to provide excellence in certification of laboratory professionals on behalf of patients worldwide.

BOC Vision Statement

Serving as the largest and oldest pathology and laboratory medicine society and as the gold standard in certification for laboratory professionals, the BOC of the ASCP will take the leadership role in the future of laboratory medicine. Its work will focus on promoting public awareness and assuming a proactive role in legislation that impacts the certification or practice of laboratory professionals. The BOC will strive to ensure an adequate and competent workforce to protect public health and advocate for increased communication with program directors regarding certification and its maintenance through continuing education. There will be ongoing efforts to develop and globally consolidate new certifications in response to emerging disciplines or regulatory changes in the delivery of laboratory testing. Operating in a financially stable manner, the BOC will be instrumental in stimulating economic and workforce development both nationally and internationally.

Governance and Committees

Board of Governors & Committees
Examination Committees & Work Groups

The ASCP Board of Certification develops, establishes and maintains standards and procedures for individuals to enter, continue and/or advance in a career in medical laboratory science, and then certifies those individuals who meet the required criteria. The ASCP Board of Certification maintains a roster of certificants. The certification functions of the ASCP Board of Certification is governed by a Board of Governors.

BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The Board of Governors (BOG) shall be composed of the following:
- Sponsoring Societies (3)
  - ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology)
    - Five pathologists (nominated by the ASCP)
    - Five laboratory professionals (nominated by the ASCP)
  - ASCLS - Four representatives from the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS)
  - AGT - Two representatives from the Association of Genetic Technologists (AGT)
- Participating Societies (8)
  - American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC)
  - AABB
  - American Association of Pathologists’ Assistants (AAPA)
  - American College of Microbiology (ACM)
  - American Society of Cytopathology (ASC)
  - American Society of Hematology (ASH)
  - Clinical Laboratory Management Association (CLMA)
  - National Society for Histotechnology (NSH)
- Public Member (1)

BOG EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
W. Rae Rader, MPA, PA(ASCP)^CM - Chair
Karen A. Brown, MS, MLS(ASCP)^CM - Vice Chair
Walter Oliveira, MLS(ASCP)^CMSI - Immediate Past Chair
Susan L. Wilkinson, EdD, MT(ASCP)SBB^CM - Secretary
Timothy G. Miley, MD, FASCP - Financial Officer
Perthena A. Latchaw, MS, MLS(ASCP)^CM - Member at Large
Kathleen Hansen, MLS(ASCP)^CM - ASCLS Representative
Helen Bixenman, MBA/HCM, CHC, CG(ASCP)^CMDLM^CM,QLC - AGT Representative
Susan M. Harrington, PhD, D(ABMM), MT(ASCP) - Participating Society Representative

BOG MEMBERS
Scott E. Aikey, MLS(ASCP)^CMDLM^CM
Susan Beck, PhD, MLS(ASCP)^CM
Laura Lynn Bilodeau, MD, FASCP
David Chhieng, MD, FASCP
Patty J. Eschliman, MLS(ASCP)^CM
Kathleen Finnegan, MS, MT(ASCP)SH
Amy Groszbach, MEd, MLT(ASCP)MB^CM
Lee H. Hilborne, MD, FASCP, MPH, DLM(ASCP)^CM
Deanna K. Iverson, MHS, MLT(ASCP)SCT, HTL
Perthena A. Latchaw, MS, MLS(ASCP)^CM
Timothy G. Miley, MD, FASCP
Ross J. Molinaro, PhD, MT(ASCP)
Susan E. Morris, MPH, MLS(ASCP)^CM
Mary-Elizabeth O’Brien
Lena Spencer, HTL(ASCP)
Sui Zee, MD, FASCP

BOG COMMITTEES
Council of Committee Chairs
Credentials Maintenance
Editorial
Ethics Review
Examination (see full list on EXAMINATION COMMITTEES & WORK GROUPS tab)
Examination Oversight
Executive
Finance
Nominating
Policy and Procedure
Research and Development

INTERNATIONAL AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
International Ambassador Program

The Board of Certification Examination Committees include technicians, technologists, laboratory scientists/supervisors, program directors, and physicians. These Examination Committees meet annually and are responsible for the planning, development, and review of the examination databases; determining the accuracy and relevancy of the test items; confirming the standards for each examination and performing job or practice analyses.

If you are interested in serving on a BOC Examination Committee, please complete the Abbreviated C.V. form.

EXAMINATION COMMITTEES & WORK GROUPS
Blood Banking Examination Committee
Clinical Chemistry Examination Committee
Cytogenetics Examination Committee
Cytometry Qualification Work Group
Cytotechnology Examination Committee
Hematology Examination Committee
Histotechnology Examination Committee
Joint Generalist Examination Committee
Laboratory Informatics Qualification Work Group
Laboratory Management Examination Committee
Laboratory Operations Qualification Work Group
Laboratory Safety Qualification Work Group
Microbiology Examination Committee
Molecular Biology Examination Committee
Pathologists’ Assistants Examination Committee
Phlebotomy Examination Committee

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