Hematology Examination Committee

The American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) Hematology Examination Committee works on developing, maintaining, and evaluating questions for the following examinations: Technologist in Hematology (H), Specialist in Hematology (SH), 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

1 vacancy

The Hematology Examination Committee is seeking an experienced hematopathologist working in the clinical hematology laboratory.

Geographic preference: Mountain or Western United States.

Availability to attend the annual 2-day meeting of the Hematology Examination Committee in Spring 2027 is required.

2025 – 2026 Hematology Examination Committee  

Chair

Malissa Norfolk, MBA, PMP, MLS(ASCP)CMSHCM

Vice Chair

Beth Rawson, MS, MLS(ASCP)CMSHCM,SCYMCM

Board Liaison

Dana Altenburger, MD, FASCP

Brooke Byrd, MLS(ASCP)CMSHCM

Xiaodong Cheng, MD, PhD, MLS(ASCP)CM

Tiffany Gill, MA, MLS(ASCP)CM

Jeannie Muir, MD, FASCP, MLS(ASCP)

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