Assess Learning. Receive In-depth Analysis.

ASCP’s Resident In-Service Examination (RISE) helps you assess and track your resident’s training progress, medical knowledge and the curriculum.

RISE is an evaluation tool that can be used to assess progress in the areas of Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology, Molecular Pathology and Laboratory Administration. The exam assesses Medical Knowledge, a competency defined in the ACGME Outcomes Project.

RISE facts:

• A comprehensive examination tool that is utilized by various international and 100% of the U.S. pathology residency programs;
• More than 300 multiple choice questions, many with images, constructed by members of the RISE committee, in a unique collaboration with the Association of Directors of Anatomic and Surgical Pathology (ADASP) and the Academy of Clinical Laboratory Physicians and Scientists (ACLPS), all of whom are acknowledged experts in their respective field.

Online Examination

RISE is offered in a browser-based, online format, which provides a convenient way to administer the exam.

Flexibility

RISE examinations can be administered on any day from March 22 through April 4, 2008.

The examination is divided into three sections:

• Anatomic Pathology, two (2) hour and fifteen (15) minutes
• Clinical Pathology, two (2) hour and forty-five (45) minutes
• Special Topics, one (1) hour

These three (3) sections may be administered either at individual settings or at a continuous setting. Completion time for the entire examination is six (6) hours.

Optimal Configuration

Because of diversity in pathology training programs, individual residents may be required by their Program Director to participate in any of the following combinations of the exam sections:

• AP, CP, and Special Topics (total test)
• AP and Special Topics only
• CP and Special Topics only
• Special Topics only

The fees and examination materials are the same, regardless of the number of sections completed. Scores will be based only on the sections attempted. The Special Topics section must be completed in order to receive scores.

In-depth Analysis

Individual score information is provided to both Residency Directors and their residents. Computer-generated statistical and score reports are provided to assess both individual and peer group performance in relation to year of training and each content area. Examination results will be issued approximately May 9, 2008 via electronic mail.

The examination is designed to be used as one tool to help address strengths and areas for improvement. It is not intended to provide the sole criterion on which a performance, promotion, or advancement is based.

For more detailed information and any inquiries related to RISE please contact:

Jay Wagner
P 312.541.4741; F 312.541.4751; rise@ascp.org