American Society for Clinical Pathology

Membership

Become a Part of the ASCP

If you are not yet an ASCP member, there is no better time to join. Resident membership is complimentary for the duration of your residency program. Join today and start taking advantage of ASCP’s incredible resources to prepare you for your career as a pathologist. As a Resident member, we’ll send you a copy of the Resident Handbook—a helpful toolkit that will give you the information you need to stay on the top of your game. ASCP offers many opportunities for networking, leadership development and camaraderie.

With 130,000 members representing the entire laboratory team, ASCP wields power and influence on behalf of the profession. ASCP stands for quality, and it shows—in our prestigious publications, superior educational programs, and effective advocacy. ASCP is the smart organization. Join today.

ASCP Membership for Residents

You are eligible for Resident membership if you are a licensed physician actively training for a career in pathology and enrolled in a training program approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. more...

Qualified individuals who are trained and reside outside of North America are eligible for ASCP's International membership. more...

Victory at Last: Congress Overrides Bush Veto of Medicare Bill
Hours after President Bush vetoed the ASCP-supported Medicare bill on July 16, both houses of Congress overrode the veto and made the bill a law once and for all. more...

2008 ASCP National Student Honor Award
In order to recognize future laboratory professionals, the ASCP established a National Student Honor Award. more...

The Other Big Workforce Shortage
Like the silent killers that affect our patients, it has gone largely unnoticed by both the public and even by many who work in healthcare, because its full impact has yet to be realized—the shortage of medical laboratory professionals. more...

Reactivity With TdT in Merkel Cell Carcinoma: A Potential Diagnostic Pitfall
Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is a well-known, high-grade, primary neuroendocrine carcinoma of skin that has characteristic morphologic and immunophenotypic features. Although it can occur at virtually any site, there is a predilection for the head and neck region and upper extremities. more...

Managing Workforce Health and Wellness
The cost of employee health care, including that for health care professionals, continues to rise and squeezes health care organizations just as it does in other industries. This timely feature addresses these issues and explores workforce challenges. more...