Examination Committees and Work Groups

All American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) examination committees and work groups consist of a majority of laboratory professionals and are representative of the laboratory team. These roles include medical laboratory scientists, medical laboratory technicians, supervisors, educators, and pathologists representing broad geographic regions of the United States and laboratory facilities of various types and sizes.  As vacancies in examination committees and work groups occur, volunteers with appropriate characteristics are sought to complement the existing cohort and ensure a diverse composition.

Learn more about ASCP BOC Rules of Engagement and Expectations for all volunteers. Refer to the specific examination committee or work group webpages found below to find out more about that group's responsibilities, time commitment, terms, and vacancies.

Selection

Volunteer opportunities are available on a rolling basis. Examination committee and work group volunteers have term limits. Examination committee volunteers typically serve two 3-year terms while work group volunteers typically serve two 5-year terms. When a position is available, volunteers are sought to fill the vacated committee or work group seat. The examination committee and work group compositions are annually reviewed to determine what characteristics would best complement the existing group composition. To ensure diversity among the committees and work groups, focus is placed on job/position title, type and size of facility, area of expertise, geographic region, etc.

Benefits

Contribute to the laboratory profession
Network with laboratory professionals locally and globally
Elevate the development of laboratory professionals, programs, and students
Support workforce development through credentialing
Advance your career through professional development
Earn continuing education (CE) credits for the ASCP BOC Credential Maintenance Program (CMP)

Requirements

Volunteers should reside within the United States, including Hawaii and Alaska, or Canada. Volunteers residing elsewhere may submit a completed application, and it will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. All volunteers, regardless of location of residence, must meet at least one of the following criteria:

Have a valid ASCP BOC credential and be active with the ASCP BOC Credential Maintenance Program (CMP).
- All volunteers must maintain their CMP for the duration of their volunteer term if they hold an ASCP BOC credential.
Be a member of an ASCP BOC Board of Governors (BOG) sponsoring, participating, or collaborating society.
Have special expertise as required by the committee or work group.

Individuals who serve on an examination committee or work group are not eligible to sit for that committee or work group’s examination until 3 years after completing their volunteer service.

Application Cycle Timeline

October 1: Deadline to apply for a position starting the following spring/summer.
October – January: Applications are in review.
By February: Volunteers are notified of their application status.
March – September: Prospective volunteers may review the current vacancies under the examination committees and/or work groups of interest and submit completed volunteer applications to the ASCP BOC.

*Please note that our application cycle is currently closed for the 2025 appointment period. All applications submitted by October 1, 2025, will be considered for spring and summer 2026 appointments. All applications submitted after October 1, 2025, will be considered for 2027 appointments.

If there is an immediate opening, the ASCP BOC will review recent volunteer applications to identify volunteers with the necessary skill set and background.

How to Volunteer

It is simple to apply and get involved.

Review available examination committee and work group vacancies in your area of interest and expertise. To find our current vacancies and volunteer needs, go to the Examination Committees and Work Groups section immediately below.
Click on Go to Volunteer Application below to start the process.
Complete the volunteer application.
Complete a 1-2 paragraph statement about why you want to serve as noted in the volunteer application.
Submit your application materials to the email indicated on the volunteer application.

Go to Volunteer Application

Examination Committees and Work Groups

Find out more about each examination committee or work group's responsibilities, time commitment, terms, and vacancies by clicking on the links below.

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