Chemistry Examination Committee

The American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) Chemistry Examination Committee works on developing, maintaining, and evaluating questions for the following examinations: Technologist in Chemistry (C), Specialist in Chemistry (SC), Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), and Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS).

Responsibilities

  • Writes and reviews examination questions.
  • Performs a practice analysis for examinations.
  • Performs standard setting for examinations.
  • Develops and reviews the examination eligibility requirements, content guidelines, and reading lists.
  • Participates in all committee meetings, conference calls, and activities.
  • Promotes the value of ASCP BOC credentials.

Time Commitment

  • Meets in person or by conference call annually. Approved travel expenses are covered by the ASCP BOC.
  • Meets periodically by conference call during the year.
  • Volunteers work independently on assignments throughout the year.

Terms

Examination committee volunteers serve:

  • One guest year
  • Up to two consecutive 3-year terms

Requirements

Current Vacancies

There are currently no volunteer openings available.

2025 – 2026 Chemistry Examination Committee

Chair

Gerardo Ramos, PhD, MLS(ASCP)CM, F-ABFT, FADLM

Vice Chair

Maria (Maja) Chloupkova, PhD, MLS(ASCP)CMSCCM

Board Liaison

Geoffrey Talmon, MD, M.Ed., FCAP, FASCP

Kelly Buckner, MHA, MLS(ASCP)CM

Jeannie Guglielmo, MS, MAT, MLS(ASCP)CM

Marisa Hood, MLS(ASCP)CMSCCM

Carol Rentas, PhD, MEd, MLS(ASCP)SCCM,MBCM

The ASCP BOC team should be contacted for all inquiries. Individual volunteers should not be contacted concerning ASCP BOC business.