Cytology Examination Committee

The American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) Cytology Examination Committee works on developing, maintaining, and evaluating questions for the Cytologist (CT) and Specialist in Cytology (SCT) examinations. 

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 Cytology Examination Committee  

Chair

Keisha Burnett, EdD, SCT(ASCP)CM

Vice Chair

Katharine A. Nejkauf, MSQA, SCT(ASCP)CM

Board Liaison

Barbara McGahey Frain, MS, SCT(ASCP)CM

Blythe Gorman, MD, FASCP

Kara Hansing, MSEd, SCT(ASCP)CM

Eric Huang, MD, PhD, FASCP

April Hull, CT(ASCP)CM

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