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ASCP Board of Directors

The ASCP Board of Directors governs the activities of the Society and is responsible for its fiscal viability and for achieving our mission of providing excellence in education, certification, and advocacy on behalf of patients, pathologists and laboratory professionals. 

Requirements

• Must be an ASCP member in good standing 
• Must be willing to devote the necessary time and commitment to the Board of Directors 
• Board of Directors are elected as described in the ASCP Bylaws 
• Board members also may be asked to serve as a member for an ASCP Commission or Committee which would require additional time commitment 
• Past ASCP volunteer service is highly recommended

Time Commitment

 The Board of Directors holds three, face-to-face meetings per year. 

Overview

Each member of the committee is responsible for soliciting and presenting nominations for the ASCP Board of Directors and BOC BOG. Potential nominees are reviewed for elective positions. The committee prepares a final slate of nominees for the Board of Directors that will be voted on by the membership. The committee also notifies the membership of the slate according to ASCP bylaws.

Time Commitment

The committee meets via conference call as needed.  

Overview

The committee reviews and advises on all proposed changes to the Society’s bylaws referred by the Board of Directors and reports to the Board and membership for adoption.

Time Commitment

The Bylaws Committee has conference calls as needed, approximately 3-5 calls per year.

Finance Committee

The primary goal of the committee is to ensure the fiscal health of the Society and recommend significant financial policies for Board approval. Additionally, the committee recommends the fiscal year budget for approval by the ASCP Board of Directors. 

Time Commitment

The committee meets approximately four to six times per year via conference call for about one hour each meeting. The committee holds one face-to-face meeting during the ASCP Leadership Forum.

ASCP Foundation Board of Trustees

The mission of the ASCP Foundation is to promote excellence in laboratory medicine on behalf of patients, pathologists, and laboratory professionals across the globe. The ASCP Foundation is the philanthropic arm of ASCP.

Requirements/Responsibilities

• Must be an ASCP member in good standing.
• Must be willing to devote the necessary time and commitment to the Board of Trustees.
• Must be available to meet via conference call, and in-person once per year.
• Have reliable access to internet and email.

Time Commitment

• Attend 1 Leadership Forum onsite meeting per year.
• Participate in at least 1 conference call per year.
• Serve on workgroups as needed and/or desired. (Workgroup conference calls are scheduled as needed.)

Overview

The ASCP Commission on Membership develops overall Society strategy in areas of membership including member recruitment and retention, member benefits, volunteer opportunities and support, local member involvement, and local member access to ASCP resources. In addition, the Commission determines the needs of the members, makes recommendations to the Board of Directors and other Commissions regarding implementation of strategies, and represents ASCP to its members, other organizations, and to the public.

Requirements/Responsibilities

• Be an ASCP member in good standing.
• Applicants for a Member-at-Large position must have previously served on another Membership Council.
• Be available to meet via conference call, and in-person once per year. 
• Reliable access to internet and email. 

Time Commitment

• Attend 1 Leadership Forum onsite meeting per year.
• Participate in 3 conference calls per year.
• Serve on workgroups as needed and/or desired. (Workgroup conference calls are scheduled as needed.)
  
  

Commission for Continuing Professional Development (CCPD)

The ASCP CCPD sets strategic direction for the Society’s Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program to develop, maintain, and increase the competency, skills, knowledge, and professional performance of pathologists and laboratory professionals by providing high quality, relevant, accessible, cost-effective professional development activities independent of commercial influence.  

Requirements/Responsibilities

• ASCP Member in good standing
• Determine overall strategy for the CPD program to meet the needs of pathologist and laboratory professional members and position ASCP as the Education Home
• Provide oversight for CCPD Committees and Editorial Boards and is responsible for member appointments
• Ensure that the overall CPD program strategy is communicated to the committees under the oversight of the Commission on CPD and develop opportunities for committees to provide input into the overall CPD program strategy
• Recommend new directions and/or initiatives for the CPD program to ensure it remains on the leading edge of pathology/laboratory medicine continuing education
• Provide oversight for the accreditation of the CME program to ensure it is in full compliance with the ACCME Essential Areas, Elements, Standards and Policies
• Serve as the approval body for the designation of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for CME activities and for the designation of CMLE credit for non-physician activities

Time Commitment

• Leadership Forum
• Fall Meeting in Chicago, IL
• Conference calls (4 on average)

Commission on Science, Technology and Public Policy

The American Society for Clinical Pathology’s (ASCP) Commission on Science, Technology and Public Policy (CSTP) shall promote excellence in advocacy on behalf of patients, pathologists and laboratory professionals.

Time Commitment

The Commission holds one face-to-face meeting during the ASCP Leadership Forum and has conference calls a needed.  

Overview

The Pathologist Council is the voice of the Society’s Fellow members. The Council provides advice and recommendations to the ASCP Board of Directors through the Commission on Membership on how the Society may best meet the needs of its respective members.

The Pathologist Council

• Facilitates communication between the ASCP and its Fellow members.
• Develops strategies for recruitment and retention of Fellows.
• Establishes links with state and regional pathology societies.
• Promotes advocacy on issues affecting Fellows.
• Recommends new products and services for Fellow members.
• Identifies opportunities for local member involvement in ASCP activities.
• Represents the ASCP to Fellows, other organizations, and the public.

Requirements/Responsibilities

• Be an ASCP Fellow member in good standing.
• Be available to meet via conference call, and in-person once a year. Conference calls are conducted during ASCP’s normal operating business hours, Monday through Friday.
• Reliable access to internet and email. 

Time Commitment

• Attend 1 Leadership Forum onsite meeting per year.
• Participate in 3 conference calls per year.
• Serve on workgroups as needed and/or desired. (Workgroup conference calls are scheduled as needed.)

Overview

The Resident Council of the ASCP is the voice of the Society’s resident members. The Council provides advice and recommendations to the ASCP Board of Directors through the Commission on Membership on ways in which the Society may best meet the professional and educational needs of the Resident members. The goals of the Resident Council are to:

• Facilitate communication between the ASCP and Pathology Residents. 
• Develop strategies for recruitment and retention of Residents.
• Recommend new products and services for Resident members.
• Address issues related to residency training.
• Encourage resident representation on ASCP committees.
• Assist in recruiting medical students into pathology.
• Recruit new residents into the ASCP Pathology Ambassadors.
• Oversee the work of the Resident Subspecialty Grant Committee.
• Identify and mentor members for leadership roles in the Society.

Requirements/Responsibilities

• Be an ASCP Resident member in good standing.
• Be available to meet via conference call, and in-person twice per year. Conference calls are conducted during ASCP’s normal operating business hours, Monday through Friday.
• Reliable access to internet and email. 

Time Commitment

• Attend 1 Leadership Forum onsite meeting per year.
• Participate in 3 conference calls per year.
• Serve on workgroups as needed and/or desired. (Workgroup conference calls are scheduled as needed.)

Overview

The Council of Laboratory Professionals of the ASCP is the voice of the Society’s laboratory members. The Council provides advice and recommendations to the ASCP Board of Directors through the Commission on Membership on ways in which the Society may best meet the professional and educational needs of the members. The goals of the Council of Laboratory Professionals are to

• Facilitate communication between the ASCP and Laboratory Professionals
• Develop strategies for recruitment and retention of Laboratory Professionals
• Recommend new products and services for Laboratory Professionals
• Promote advocacy on issues affecting the profession
• Recruit and support students in the laboratory professions
• Collaborate with other laboratory organizations on professional development initiatives
• Identify and mentor members for leadership roles in the Society

Requirements/Responsibilities

• Be an ASCP laboratory professional member in good standing.
• Be available to meet via conference call, and in person once a year. 
• Reliable access to internet and email. 

Time Commitment

• Attend 1 Leadership Forum onsite meeting per year.
• Participate in 3 conference calls per year. Conference calls are conducted during ASCP’s normal operating business hours, Monday through Friday.
• Serve on workgroups as needed and/or desired. (Workgroup conference calls are scheduled as needed.)

Overview

The ASCP Council of Laboratory Management & Administration is the voice of the Society’s management and administration members. The Council provides advice and recommendations to the ASCP Board of Directors through the Commission on Membership on ways in which the Society may best meet the professional and educational needs of members who are managers and administrators. The goals of the Council are to:

• Facilitate communication between the ASCP and management/administration members.
• Develop strategies for recruitment and retention of managers and administrators.
• Recommend new products and services for management and administration members.
• Address issues related to manager and administrator professional development.
• Encourage manager and administrator representation on ASCP committees.
• Assist in developing future laboratory leaders.
• Recruit new Career Ambassadors.
• Identify and mentor members for leadership roles in the Society.

Requirements/Responsibilities

• Be an ASCP Laboratory Administrator member in good standing.
• Be available to meet via conference call, and in-person once per year. Conference calls are conducted during ASCP’s normal operating business hours, Monday through Friday.
• Reliable access to internet and email.

Time Commitment

• Attend 1 Leadership Forum onsite meeting per year.
• Participate in 3-4 conference calls per year.
• Serve on workgroups as needed and/or desired. (Workgroup conference calls are scheduled as needed.)

ASCP Case Reports Committee

ASCP Case Reports Committee oversees the editorial development of Case Reports which is an online self-study, continuing education program comprised of comprehensive case studies designed for practicing pathologists and residents. 

Requirements/Responsibilities

• ASCP Member in good standing
• A willingness to take on additional responsibility in a volunteer role 
• Expertise in the subject area
• A reasonable publication/presentation record 
• Previous experience on an editorial board or as an ad hoc reviewer preferred
• Previous experience as a teacher/instructor preferred
• Recruiting at least six to eight cases each year to include patient histories, diagnostic discussions, digital images, applicable laboratory data, references, and at least 8 CME Documentation Questions
• Reviewing and editing between six to 12 manuscripts annually excluding revisions

Time Commitment

• Attending one face-to-face committee meeting per year
• Participating in two to four (2-4) conference calls per year to evaluate the status of each series and consider issues pertinent to the upcoming quarter
• Committee members serve two (2) year terms renewable for three terms for a total of six (6) years
• Terms are typically from November 1-October 31

Lab Management University (LMU) Committee

The Lab Management University Committee’s governance is based on the collaboration between American Pathology Foundation (APF) and ASCP in the design, development and delivery of pathology laboratory management educational offerings. It builds off of the Consensus Curriculum in Laboratory Management, to develop and review curriculum content for the individual courses in the LMU Certificate of Completion program; sub content development workgroups are formed based on the core competencies.

Requirements

• Be an APF/ASCP member in good standing who promotes APF/ASCP and its values  
• Be available to work virtually online to collaborate in a team content creation process 
• Recommend best of class reading and references materials 
• Participate in committee content peer review

Time Commitment

• Attend 1 Leadership Forum onsite meeting per year
• Participate in 3-4 conference calls per year 
• Serve on workgroups as needed and/or desired; workgroup estimated content development time:
  
  • Each workgroup member is responsible for providing content and/or review for a 1-hour LMU course, annually
  • 10-15 hours faculty course design time (depending on topic, existing content and instructional strategy) 
  • 1-2 hours peer review of other committees work product

ASCP/API Advisory Board

The ASCP/API Advisory Board solicits, reviews, and edits educational commentaries on topics selected by the ASCP and the American Proficiency Institute (API). The board is comprised of specialists in chemistry, hematology, immunology, microbiology, and laboratory management. 

Requirements

• ASCP member in good standing 
• Collaborate with API on providing CME/CMLE credit-bearing online educational commentaries formedical laboratory professionals that use API Proficiency Testing 
• Be available to work virtually 
• Review topic areas supplied by the API  
• Identify authors for supplied topic areas          
• Review timeline for production  
• Participate in committee content peer review

Time Commitment

• Attend 1 face-to-face meeting per year
• Participate in 1 conference call per year 

LabQ Committee

The LabQ Committee oversees the editorial development of LabQ which is an online self-study, continuing education program designed for practicing laboratory professionals and residents. The program provides education in the relevant areas of clinical laboratory medicine and phlebotomy. 

Requirements/Responsibilities

• ASCP Member in good standing
• A willingness to take on additional responsibility in a volunteer role 
• Expertise in the subject area
• A reasonable publication/presentation record 
• Previous experience on an editorial board or as an ad hoc reviewer preferred
• Previous experience as a teacher/instructor preferred
• Recruit at three  cases each year to include patient histories, diagnostic discussions, digital images, applicable laboratory data, references, and at least 5 CMLE Questions
• Reviewing and editing manuscripts and revisions

Time Commitment

• Attending 1 face-to-face committee meeting per year
• Participating in 2-4 conference calls per year to evaluate the status of each series and consider issues pertinent to the upcoming quarter
• Committee members serve two (2) year terms renewable for three terms for a total of six (6) years
• Terms are typically from November 1-October 31

CheckPath Anatomic Pathology (AP) Committee

The CheckPath Anatomic Pathology (AP) Committee develops case challenges and interpretation/discussion write-ups for the annual educational activity offering. 

Requirements/Responsibilities

• Supply 5 cases per year; each should include a patient history, tissue blocks with pilot glass slides, or digital images from tissue slides, and any applicable laboratory data.
• Author case interpretations, as assigned by the committee chair, for cases selected for publication in the program. 

Time Commitment

• 1 Face-to-face committee meeting (1 full day) per year
• 4 (1hr) conference calls per year
• Time involved in submitting new cases, authoring 2 case discussion/interpretation write-ups per year, and reviewing/editing all 20 cases published.

Resident In-Service Examination (RISE) Committee

The ASCP Resident In-Service Examination Committee develops in-service examinations for residents/fellows and their respective programs to assess their progress in the area of medical knowledge.  The committee creates the Resident In-Service Examination (RISE), RISE-FIRST In-Service Examination, Fellow Forensic In-Service Examination (FISE), Fellow In-Service Hematopathology Examination (FISHE), Fellow Neuropathology In-Service Examination (NPISE), Pediatric Pathology In-Service Examination (PISE), and Transfusion Medicine In-Service Examination (TMISE). 

 

Requirements/Responsibilities

• ASCP Member in good standing
• Complete annual Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality forms
• Have expertise correlating to the examination(s) they are developing
• Submit questions in their area of expertise (including images when possible) and to recruit colleagues to submit questions prior to annual committee face to face meeting
• Serve on subcommittees as needed and/or desired
• Meet deadlines defined by the Committee and/or Committee Chair

Time Commitment

• Participate in continuous review of questions throughout the year
• Attend committee’s annual 2 day face to face meeting (usually in Chicago) to review, edit and select questions for the In-Service Examinations.
• Participate in quality assurance reviews of the online In-Service Examinations
• Participate in a post-examination evaluation of questions with anomalies
• Participate in calls as needed

Cytopathology Committee

The Cytopathology Committee oversees the content review, development and quality assurance for the cytology assessment products. 

Requirements/Responsibilities

• ASCP Member in good standing
• Be willing to take on additional responsibility in a volunteer role 
• Have expertise in the area of cytopathology 
• Contribute gynecologic glass slides cases for PT and gynecologic and non‐gynecologic glass slide cases for Assessment and FNB programs on an annual basis
• Contribute digital image‐based cases on an annual basis for the NonGYN Digital program
• Contribute glass slides for whole slide imaging (WSI) to be used in gynecologic and non-gynecologic virtual assessment programs
• Referee and field validate GYN slides for potential inclusion in the GYN PT program
• Review slide quality of existing GYN and NonGYN cases in assessment programs
• Review slide performance statistics
• Produce educational materials pertinent to the Assessment programs
• Perform 3-year review of educational materials to ensure information is accurate and relevant

Resident Question Bank (RQB) Committee

The ASCP Resident Question Bank (RQB) Committee develops a study tool for pathology residents providing both residents and practicing pathologists with access to hundreds of case-based multiple choice questions, including images, educational feedback and references to self-assess their pathology competencies, skills, and knowledge.

Requirements/Responsibilities

• ASCP Member in good standing
• Complete annual CME Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships, Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality forms
• Have expertise related to the module(s) they are developing
• Create an objective self-assessment online practice tool/module(s) to help pathologists and residents identify performance and knowledge gaps to meet patient needs
• Create/solicit a minimum of 10 questions per year, ideally 80% of which should be case based with 50% containing images.  Questions developed to test fundamental knowledge of current clinically validated, practice-related knowledge, information new (within the last 5-10 years) to the field, and practice environment topics
• Serve on subcommittees as needed and/or desired
• Meet deadlines defined by the Committee and/or Committee Chair

Time Commitment

• Participate in continuous review of questions throughout the year
• Attend committee’s annual 2 day face to face meeting (usually in Chicago) to review, edit and select questions for their respective content areas
• Participate in annual quality assurance review of the  Resident Question Bank in member's respective content area(s), usually in December prior to being published
• Participate in conference calls as needed.

CheckPath Clinical Pathology (CP) Committee

The CheckPath Clinical Pathology (CP) Committee develops case challenges and interpretation/discussion write-ups for the annual educational activity offering.  

Requirements/Responsibilities 

• Supply 5 cases per year in one of the following areas:
  
  • Body Fluids/Urinalysis
  • Clinical Chemistry
  • Forensic Pathology
  • Hematology/Coagulation
  • Transfusion Medicine/Blood Banking
  • Microbiology
  • Laboratory Management
• Each case should include a patient history, digital images (if applicable), and any necessary laboratory data.
• Author case interpretations, as assigned by the committee chair, for cases selected for publication in the program. 
• Attend 1 face-to-face committee meeting per year, usually scheduled in conjunction with the annual ASCP Leadership Forum in the spring.
• Participate in 4 (1hr) conference calls per year to evaluate the participants’ responses and to review the case discussions written for each case.

Time Commitment

• 1 Face-to-face committee meeting (1 full day) per year
• 4 (1hr) conference calls per year
• Time involved in submitting new cases, authoring 2-3 case discussion/interpretation write-ups per year, and reviewing/editing all 21 cases (plus the 4th quarter comprehensive case) published

CheckPath Hematopathology (HP) Committee

The CheckPath Hematopathology (HP) Committee develops case challenges and interpretation/discussion write-ups for the annual educational activity offering. 

Requirements/Responsibilities

• Supply 5 cases per year; each should include a patient history, tissue blocks with pilot glass slides, or peripheral blood smears, or digital images, and any applicable laboratory data.
• Author case interpretations, as assigned by the committee chair, for cases selected for publication in the program. 
• Attend 1 face-to-face committee meeting per year, usually scheduled in conjunction with the annual ASCP Leadership Forum in the spring.
• Participate in 4 (1hr) conference calls per year to evaluate the participants’ responses and to review the case discussions written for each case.

Time Commitment

• 1 Face-to-face committee meeting (1 full day) per year
• 4 (1hr) conference calls per year
• Time involved in submitting new cases, authoring 2 case discussion/interpretation write-ups per year, and reviewing/editing all 20 cases published

Curriculum, Educational Resource and Scientific Advisory Committee (CER-SAC)

The ASCP CER-SAC provides leadership in the development and maintenance of up-to-date curriculum outlines, to include the identification of educational gaps and redundancies, while recommending new and/or expanded educational resources required to fulfill the evolving ACGME/ABMS competencies and the skills and knowledge base needed by practicing and in-training Pathologists, Laboratory Professionals and non-traditional society members, in addition to patient-directed education as appropriate. The CER-SAC will guide hot topic educational initiatives and educational grant opportunity pursuit, to include grants both with and without an educational component, and identify subject matter experts for participation.

Requirements/Responsibilities

• On a regular basis, review and update competency outlines (developing new outlines as needed) ensuring consistency and contemporary domain specific laboratory skills and knowledge
• Manage scientific interest groups (SIGs), recruit members and develop group goals/initiatives
• Identify new/emerging hot topic subject matter areas in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine for the potential rapid development and distribution of educational resources
• Serve on subcommittees as needed and/or desired
• Meet deadlines defined by the Committee and/or Committee Chair
• Be an ASCP member in good standing who promotes ASCP and its values 

Time Commitment

· 1 Face-to-face committee meeting (1 full day) per year · 2-3 (1hr) conference calls per year

American Journal of Clinical Pathology (AJCP) Editorial Board

The American Journal of Clinical Pathology (AJCP) is the official journal of the American Society for Clinical Pathology and the Academy of Clinical Laboratory Physicians and Scientists. It is the leading peer-reviewed pathology and laboratory medicine research journal. 

Requirements/Responsibilities

• Oversee peer review process in topic area
• Perform review of articles in topic area
• Work in Scholar One manuscript submission system
• Bring expertise and knowledge in topic area
• Implement strategies to keep the journal competitive and current
• Recruit authors, solicit manuscripts, build a group of reviewers in topic area
• Mentor reviewers and authors
• Work closely with editor-in-chief, ASCP staff and Oxford University Press staff

Time Commitment

• Leadership Forum
• Three conference calls
• Ten hours a month online

Lab Medicine Editorial Board

The Lab Medicine Editorial Board reviews and guides the publication of original science, case studies, and other reports in the quarterly printed journal. Board members are responsible for suggesting topics for review that are pertinent to laboratory medicine, as well as recruiting potential authors for journal articles.

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge in one of the 11 subspecialties listed on the Lab Medicine masthead (see below) 
• Responsible for reviewing and assigning reviewers for manuscripts
• Pathology or clinical laboratory experience required

Time Commitment

• Leadership Forum
• Quarterly conference calls 
• Minimum term requirement is 1 year
• Associate Editors are assigned approximately 3 to 5 papers per month for review
• Assistant Editors are assigned approximately 3 to 5 papers per month for review 

Lab Medicine Website Advisory Board

Lab Medicine Website Advisory Board members peer-review online-only papers for publication on the Lab Medicine website. Members may also be asked to record podcasts and suggest paper topics for clinical laboratory scientists and pathologists (practical and applied knowledge as opposed to theoretical or research). 

Requirements

• ASCP Member in good standing helpful, but not required
• Clinical laboratory scientist with at least five years of experience 
• Pathology resident, 3rd or 4th year
• Pathology fellow

Time Commitment

• Advisory board members are generally asked to review 1-2 papers a month 
• Minimum requirement is 1 year term, beginning July 1 and ending June 30 

Critical Values Development Board

The Critical Values Development Board guides the direction of ASCP’s quarterly magazine, Critical Values. Board members are responsible for helping develop topic of interest to the field, story ideas, and recruiting potential authors for articles and/or interviews. 

Requirements

• Extensive knowledge in the field of pathology and/or laboratory medicine 
• Understanding of the critical, current topics that are impacting pathology and laboratory medicine and those in the workforce
• Responsible for reviewing articles for accuracy, expertise
• Pathology or clinical laboratory experience required 

Time Commitment

• Leadership Forum
• Quarterly conference calls 
• Minimum term requirement is 1 year
• Review of articles as needed

Social Media Committee

Overview

The Social Media committee initiates discussions, as well as supports and expands the reach of existing discussions around pathology and laboratory medicine via social media platforms. Additionally, the Social Media Committee elevates the visibility of both ASCP and the professions of pathology and laboratory medicine, engaging members, non-members, students, and industry professionals.

Requirements/Responsibilities

Committee members must have an active social media presence on at least one or more platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, etc.). Committee members also develop social media training for other ASCP committee members, social media best practices for volunteers, and amplify ASCP’s social media posts by sharing, reposting, etc.

Time Commitment

The Committee meets quarterly via a virtual platform. Additional workgroup meetings or adhoc meetings are scheduled as-needed.

Awards Committee

Overview

The Awards Committee reviews nominations for ASCP members to receive awards and recognition each year. The Board of Directors approves all nominees based on the Committee recommendations.

Requirements/Responsibilities

The Awards Committee reviews and selects nominations for:

• Four pathologist awards
• Three Member awards
• Mentorship Award (open to Pathologists and Laboratory Professionals Members)
• Mastership Category of Membership (open to Pathologists and Laboratory Professionals Members)

Time Commitment

The Committee meets quarterly via a virtual platform. Additional workgroup meetings or adhoc meetings are scheduled as-needed.

Scholarship Committee

Overview

The Scholarship Committee reviews and selects recipients for the Medical Laboratory Science Program Development Grants, Travel Grants, and other grants and scholarships as determined by ASCP.

Requirements/Responsibilities

The Committee conducts the annual review of scholarship and grant applications, selects recipients, and maintains the selection and review process.

Time Commitment

The Committee meets quarterly via a virtual platform. Additional workgroup meetings or adhoc meetings are scheduled as-needed.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

Overview

The mission of the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee is to create a diverse and inclusive pathology and laboratory medicine profession in which all individuals thrive through appreciation, respect, and engagement.

More information about the Committee’s work can be found online here: https://www.ascp.org/diversity.

Time Commitment

The Committee meets quarterly via a virtual platform. Additional workgroup meetings or adhoc meetings are scheduled as-needed.

Choosing Wisely Effective Test Utilization Steering Committee

Overview

The ASCP Choosing Wisely Effective Test Utilization Steering Committee works to promote appropriate and necessary clinical laboratory testing by developing recommendations and tools for patients, providers and laboratory professionals that support optimal laboratory stewardship.

Time Commitment

The Commission holds conference calls as needed.

Laboratory Workforce Steering Committee

Overview

ASCP's Laboratory Workforce Steering Committee focuses on promoting the laboratory profession through initiatives that will increase the availability of clinical laboratory workforce supply and strengthen the pathways into and among these careers long into the future.

The ASCP Laboratory Workforce Steering Committee serves as the strategy drivers for the program by initiating discussions and taking an active role in calling attention to the three focus areas developed from extensive research, where there are opportunities to improve recognition of the clinical laboratory workforce and enhance careers in the field.

The three focus areas are:

Improve the visibility of clinical laboratory occupations

Improve workforce recruitment and retention

Focus on diversity and inclusion in the laboratory

Reports To

ASCP Commission on Science Technology, and Policy (CSTP)

Time Commitment

The committee holds bimonthly conference calls and one face-to-face meeting during the ASCP Leadership Forum.