ASCP 2025 Offers Actionable Learning for You to Use on the Job and Enhance Your Career

Next-generation sequencing methods and multi-gene panels have entered clinical practice. Learn how genomic pathology impacts your career as a pathologist or laboratory professional during the TRIG Workshop: Genomics 101: Practical Information for Patient Care on Monday, November 17. 

The TRIG Workshop is one of several workshops that will take place the day before the ASCP 2025 Annual Meeting kicks off, Nov. 18-20, in Atlanta. As you plan your schedule for the ASCP 2025 Annual Meeting, be sure to check out these additional “Deep Dive” Workshops which offer a valuable opportunity to enhance your knowledge and put into immediate use when you return home to your laboratory.  

This additional programming will be available to anyone who is registered for the ASCP 2025 Annual Meeting and will offer 4 CME/CMLE credits upon completion. Below is an overview of these Deep Dive Workshops: 

The TRIG Workshop 

Presenters Bijal Parikh, MD, FASCP, and Richard Haspel, MD, FASCP, use a case-based, interactive small-group approach, allowing participants to learn introductory principles related to the use of genomic assays and interpretation of results. The workshop will also include practical hands-on instruction with the use of online genomic pathology tools. Drs. Parikh and Haspel are both members of a national committee made up of experts in molecular pathology, medical education, and medical genetics. Learn more and register here.  

NAACLS Fall 2025 Hybrid Workshop 

This session, titled Accreditation Accelerator: Fast Track Your Compliance Confidence, will take place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST on Monday, Nov. 17. This presentation will focus on the individual accreditation standards and offer practical advice and examples for creating the Self-Study Report and hosting the Site Visit. Presenters Jennifer Knight, MLS(ASCP)CM and James March Mistler, MLS(ASCP)CM will provide recommendations on how to avoid common mistakes and citations and highlight awards and follow-up reports.  

The objectives will be for participants to 1.) recognize the rationale of each standard and how it impacts program accreditation; 2.) Review frequently cited standards, identifying common areas of non-compliance and best practices for adherence; and 3.) Identify proactive strategies and resources available to comply with the 2024 Standards. Please note, this workshop is separate from the ASCP Annual Meeting. Registration must be processed through NAACLS here.  

Society for Black Pathologists Day of Culture 

This event, from 1-5 p.m. EST, Monday, Nov. 17, will celebrate voices from across the global pathology and laboratory medicine community. Renowned scientists, practitioners, and changemakers will come together to explore shared experiences, collective challenges, and cross-continental solutions within the field. The keynote address, “Resilience Over Resources – Thriving Beyond Challenges,” will set the tone by reframing limitations as opportunities. Learn how pathology professionals across the diaspora are driving innovation, even in under-resourced environments.  

Later, hear from trailblazers who are making real progress on disparities in pathology and laboratory medicine. These 15-minute oral spotlights will showcase research, strategic projects, and on-the-ground efforts happening across multiple sectors of the diaspora.  

The objectives will be for participants to 1.) Explore how culture and context shape medical practice across the diaspora; 2.) Engage in meaningful discussions about health equity and global collaboration; 3.) Build relationships with colleagues from around the world; and 4.) Leave energized and equipped with actionable insights for your organization and community. 

Additional Deep Dive Workshops 

Two other Deep Dive Workshops include “Turning Laboratory Data into Insights: Introduction to the R Programming Language” and “Everyone is a Leader and Even Leaders Need Coaches.” You’ll find information on all of these Nov. 17 sessions here.  

There will also be 10 virtual pre-meeting sessions included in all registrations as well as on-demand recorded sessions that are available as add on options for an additional fee.  

Learn more about all ASCP 2025 Annual Meeting sessions, lodging, events and registration by clicking here!