The ASCT Annual Conference attracts over 200 attendees from the US, Canada and the
Caribbean to further their education in an era of rapidly evolving regulations, science and technology. CE is essential for maintenance of competency and professional development. The Annual Conference features a variety of workshops, lectures and panel luncheons to increase knowledge and improve skills in the field of Cytotechnology.
Plus you'll enjoy networking with peers.
Newport is a charming seaside city known as the Sailing Capital of the World and features spectacular scenery, a walk-able waterfront downtown, and rich colonial and gildedage history. While here tour Newport’s famous “Summer Cottages” on the Cliff Walk, visit fascinating museums, cruise the harbor by sail or motor, enjoy world class restaurants and shopping or tour a vineyard.
Agenda
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Highlights include of the 2008 Annual Conference include panel luncheons; ASCT Presents:
Development of Management Academy or
HPV Vaccination: Kid tested, Mother approved, microscope workshops,
GYN Workshop All Comers: Featuring Interesting Cases on Both
Conventional &Liquid - Based Preparations & Thyroid - Still a Valuable Cytology Service
featuring both a virtual microscope and individual microscopes, and student presentations.
Additional featured topics are:
 Cytology Jeopardy with hosts Donald Simpson, Ph.D., MPH, CT(ASCP) and Donald
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Schnitzler, B.S., CT(ASCP)
Molecular Panel -
Amy Wendel, SCT, MP (ASCP), Michael Henry, MD and Neal Lindeman,
MD
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The Magic Eight Ball Speaks (Future Prognostications) - Sue Zaleski, MA
SCT(ASCP)HT, Lynnette Savaloja, SCT(ASCP) & Marty Boesenberg SCT(ASCP)
 Automated Cytology: Productivity Myths and Legends - Claire Ecklund, MS,
SCT(ASCP) & Betsy Reilly, CT(ASCP)
 Enhanced 2-D Virtual Slides: Evaluation of Reliability for Cervical Cytology
Competency Testing Chad Hoffman, CT(ASCP)
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Generational Differences: The Millennials - Special Handling Required Nancy Smith,
MS,SCT(ASCP)
 Outcomes: NCI Thyroid FNA State of the Science Conference - Edmund Cibas, MD
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Sage Advice from Vintage Cytotechs - Jill L. Caudill M.Ed,. SCT(ASCP)
PT/Legislative and Regulatory Issues - How ASCT is Involved and Why You Should Be
Too! -Janie Roberson, SCT(ASCP)
CAP/LAP Inspector Training Seminar
This activity is intended for medical technologists, laboratory supervisors/managers, pathologists or experienced pathology residents preparing to conduct an on-site CAP/LAP laboratory inspection.
A maximum of 5.0 CME/CE credits are available for this activity. As a result of participating in this seminar, participants will be able to:
 Prepare for and perform an inspection using CAP resources
 Use generally accepted techniques to produce consistent inspection findings
 Identify deficiencies and appropriately document findings
 Based on inspection findings, identify compliance with the checklist requirements unique to
Cytopathology
Partner Societies
Maine Society of Cytology Inc, Massachusetts Cytology Society, Vermont/New Hampshire
Cytotechnology Association &
Rhode Island Society of Cytology
Accommodations
Rooms are being held at the Newport Marriott for the special rate of $159.00 per night.
You may make reservations by calling the Newport Marriott at 401-849-1000 or 800-228-
9290 or online at http://cwp.marriott.com/pvdlw/asct/ and enter the group code
CYTCYTA. Make your reservations early!

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for more information!!
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