Microbiology Examination Committee 

The American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) Microbiology Examination Committee works on developing, maintaining, and evaluating questions for the following examinations: Technologist in Microbiology (M), Specialist in Microbiology (SM), 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 Microbiology Examination Committee is seeking an educator who is currently teaching microbiology as part of an MLT or MLS program.

Educators who are teaching microbiology as a part of an MLT program are needed and strongly preferred.

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

2025 – 2026 Microbiology Examination Committee  

Chair

Terri Murphy-Sanchez, MS, MLS(ASCP)CM

Vice Chair

Rosemary Duda, MS, MLS(ASCP)CMSM,I

Board Liaison

Amanda Harrington, PhD, D(ABMM)

Afrinash Ahamad, MS, MLS(ASCP)CMSMCM

Rachel Hursh, MPH, MLS(ASCP)CM
American Society for Microbiology (ASM) Representative

Stephanie Kwon, SM(ASCP)CM

Rebecca Yee, PhD, D(ABMM), M(ASCP)CM
American Society for Microbiology (ASM) Representative

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