 Dedicated to Clinical Practice
 Clinical Education  Clinical Research
George N. Papanicolaou
1883-1962
PSC Annual Business Meeting 2015
March 21st, 2015.
Welcome
Zubair Baloch M.D.
President Report
PSC
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involvement in various committees.
Cytotechnology Education and Technology Consortium (ASC,
ASCP, CAP, ASCT, IAC) – PSC represented by David Chhieng
ASC & PSC Utilization of Molecular Tests in Cytology Specimens
Task Force – lead by Michael Roh, MD & Amy Clayton, MD
 White paper published on ASC website
ASC & PSC representation at the Fellowship Directors Ad Hoc
Committee – Association of Pathology Chairs – Christine Booth
 Survey – Cytopathology Fellowship Match
President Report
 PSC
Sponsored Companion Session with ASC
(Eva Wojcik)
 Slide seminar at ASCP 09/2014 - Surprises
and Conundrums During the Daily Practice
of Cytopathology ": A Slide Seminar.
Excellent Evaluations
 PSC Companion Society Session – 90
minutes
 Step Towards Pulmonary Pathology
Guidelines. Accepted for 10/2015
Successful Binford Dammin Society Companion Meeting
in Collaboration with
Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology
USCAP 2014
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Dr Pamela Michelow -University of the Witwatersrand and National Health
Laboratory Service. Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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Andrew Field FRCPA, FIAC, DipCytopath(RCPA) -Deputy Director and
Senior Consultant, Department of Anatomical Pathology. St Vincent’s
Hospital, Sydney, Australia.
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Andre L. Moreira MD, PhD -Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New
York, NY.
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Steve C. Schmechel MD, PhD - Department of Pathology, University of
Washington Medical Center. Seattle, WA.
PSC Endorsement of
Guidelines for Cytopathologic Diagnosis of Malignant Mesothelioma
Complementary Statement from the International Academy of
Cytology and the International Mesothelioma Interest Group
Hjerpe A, Ascoli V, Bedrossian C, Mathilde Boon, Creaney J, Davidson B,
Dejmek A, Dobra K, Fassina A, Firat P, Kamei T, Kobayashi T, Michael CW,
Önder S, Segal A, Vielh P
Strong Relationship with
Cancer Cytopathology
PSC Book Series
Series Eds: Martha B. Pitman & Kim Geisinger
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Gupta and Baloch: Cytohistology: Essential and Basic Concepts - Feb 2011. 369 print
sales; 19 e‐sales
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Layfield: Musculoskeletal Cytohistology -February 2012; 142 print sales; 23 e‐sales
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Ali and Yang: Lung and Mediastinum Cytohistology -April 2012. 278 print sales; 12 e‐sales
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Cangiarella et al: Breast Cytohistology -Sept 2013. 127 print sales; 2 e‐sales
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Field and Geddie: Lymph Node and Spleen Cytohistology - Feb 2014. 143 print sales
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Baloch et al: Head and Neck Cytohistology - Feb 2014. 143 print sales
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Wee at al: Cytohistology of Focal Liver Lesions - March 2014. 113 print sales
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Michael et al: Cytohistology of the Serous Membranes -Due to be published in July 2015
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Centeno et al: Pancreatic Cytohistology -Due to be published in July 2015
2015 PSC Business Meeting
Scientific Program Committee
Matthew A. Zarka, MD (Chair)
Zubair Baloch, MD
Britt-Marie Ljung, MD
Rana Hoda, MD
Susan D. Rollins, MD
Esther Diana Rossi, MD, PhD
Nicole A Massoll, MD
Fulvio Basolo, MD
Andre L Moreira, MD, PhD
Liron Pantanowitz, MD
USCAP PSC Companion Meeting 2014
• Reinventing Our Profession: Challenges and Experiences
– Britt-Marie Ljung, MD : “Ultrasound Guided FNA by
Pathologists in an Academic Setting”
– Susan D. Rollins, MD: “Nuts and Bolts of Running a USFNA
Clinic in the Community Setting”
– Yuri E. Nikiforov, MD, PhD: “Emerging Technologies for
Molecular Analysis of FNA Samples: Next Generation
Sequencing for Cancer Diagnosis in Thyroid Nodules”
– Dara L. Aisner, MD, PhD: “Current and Emerging Molecular
Markers in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Applications in
Cytopathology”
– Liron Pantanowitz, MD: Next Generation Sequencing and
Current Biomedical Informatics Challenges”
2014 ASC Annual Meeting:
PSC Sponsored Panel Luncheon
• Approach to Pancreaticobiliary Cytology: A
Step Towards Recommendations and
Guidelines
– Martha B. Pitman, MD
– Lester J. Layfield, MD
2014 ASCP Annual Meeting
• Surprises and Conundrums During the Daily
Practice of Cytopathology ': A Slide Seminar
Co-Sponsored by ASC & PSC
– Zubair W. Baloch, MD
– Eva M. Wojcik, MD
– Dina R. Mody, MD
– Durgesh N. Rana, MD
– Rana Hoda, MD, PhD
2015 USCAP PSC Companion Meeting
• Small Biopsy Specimens of Head and Neck with
Emphasis on Cell Cytology and the Role of Special
Studies.”
– “Salivary Gland FNA: New Markers and New
Opportunities for Improved Diagnosis”
William C. Faquin, MD,PhD
– “Lumps and Bumps of The Oral Cavity and Oropharynx”
Raja R. Seethala, MD
– “SRBCT: Sinonasal Region Biopsies: Cytology of Tumors”
Lester D. Thompson, MD
– “Challenging Squamoid Biopsies”
Margaret Brandwein-Gensler, MD
2015 ASC Annual Meeting
PSC Sponsored Panel Luncheon Proposal
• Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology
Pulmonary Cytology Guidelines: An Approach
to Pulmonary Cytology: A Step Towards
Classification and Diagnostic Criteria
– Zubair Baloch, MD
– Lester J. Layfield, MD
– Matthew A. Zarka, MD
2015 ASCP Annual Meeting
PSC Sponsored Session
• Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology
Pulmonary Cytology Guidelines: An Approach
to Pulmonary Cytology: A Step Towards
Classification and Diagnostic Criteria
– Zubair Baloch, MD
– Lester J. Layfield, MD
Standards of Practice
Guidelines Committee
Zubair Baloch, M.D. (Chair)
Lester J. Layfield, MD
John S. Abele, M.D.
Miguel A. Sanchez, M.D.
Rana Hoda, MD
Martha Bishop Pitman, MD
Maureen Zakowski, M.D.
Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology Guidelines
and Recommendations for
Pulmonary Cytopathology Specimens
Committee I - Indications for Pulmonary Cytology: Sputum,
Bronchial Brushing, Washings and FNA
Committee II - Techniques for Cytologic Diagnosis of
Pulmonary Lesions
Committee III - Diagnostic Terminology and Morphologic
Criteria for the Cytologic Diagnosis of Pulmonary Lesions
Committee IV - Ancillary Testing in the Study of Pulmonary
Cytology Specimens
Committee V - Post-Cytologic Diagnosis Testing and
Treatment Options
ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING
International Scientific Program
and Relations Committee
Fernando Schmitt
International Scientific Program and
Relations Committee
Fernando Schmitt –Chair
Andrew Field (Australia)
B.Cochand-Priollet (France)
Eric J Suba (US)
Philippe Vielh (France)
Salwa el Haddad (Egypt)
Lester J Layfield (US)
Zubair Baloch (US)
Guido Fadda (Italy)
Binnur Onal (Turkey)
Ravi Mehrotra (India)
International Scientific Program and
Relations Committee
• This committee will focus on developing companion scientific
programs with international pathology societies and
organizations.
• It will also foster strong relationships with pathology
organizations as well as organizations which focus on
providing/improving the quality of much needed basic cytology
screening services and education.
International Scientific Program and Relations Committee
2014
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 8, 3 to 5 PM
PROPOSAL FOR STANDARDIZED TERMINOLOGY AND NOMENCLATURE FOR
PANCREATOBILIARY CYTOLOGY FROM THE PAPANICOLAOU SOCIETY OF
CYTOLOGY
Martha Pitman (USA)
Lester Layfied (USA)
Treasurer’s Report
Britt-Marie Ljung MD
FINANCIAL ACTIVITY SUMMARY
JANUARY 1, 2014 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2014
BEGINNING OF YEAR BALANCE SHEET
ASSETS (CASH BALANCE) as of 12/31/2013 $17,062.52
LIABILITIES as of 12/31/2013
NONE
INCOME
Membership dues
$19,005
122 members (5 Australians, 1 Belgians, 6 Canadians, 1 Finn, 1 French, 1 Indian,
1 Italian, 1 Mexican, 1 New Zealander, 1 Puerto Rican, 1 Saudi, 1 South African, 1
Spanish, 100 Americans; 9 emeritus/fellow); down from 160 members in 2013,
204 members in 2012; up from 135 members in 2011; down from 256 in 2010 and
235 in 2009
US/Mexican members: price $160; cost $110; net revenue $50 less transaction
fees
Canadian member: price $170; cost $115.50; net revenue $54.50 less transaction
fees
ROW members: price $200; cost $170; net revenue $30 less transaction fees
Residents, fellows, emeriti: price $25, cost $0; net revenue $25 less transaction
fees
2014 TOTAL INCOME:
EXPENSES
Wiley
2014 PSC Board luncheon
2014 PSC AV equipment
2014 PSC cocktail reception
Resident research award 1st place
Resident research award 2nd place
Visual Flair Design (website)
Cytopathology Foundation
Minuteman Press (FOCUS newsletter fees)
ICPI
Miscellaneous
2014 TOTAL EXPENSES:
2014 NET INCOME:
$19,005
$14,021
$578
$658
$3,572
$500
$250
$1,035
$1,500
$1,418
$150
$1,610
$26,035
$(7,030)
END OF YEAR BALANCE SHEET
ASSETS (CASH BALANCE) as of 12/31/2014 $10,032.51
LIABILITIES as of 12/31/2014
NONE
Secretary’s Report
Momin T. Siddiqui MD
PSC EB Nominations
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Position of President Elect –
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Lester Layfield M.D.
1 (2015-2017)
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Position of Member at Large –
Nominating Committee Chair
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Nominees for President Elect – 2
Drs. D. Chhieng and M. Zarka
2 (2015-2018)
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Nominees for Members at Large – 5
Drs. A. Abati, G. Fadda, A. Field, R.
Hoda, A. Nassar
PSC Election Results
 President
Elect (2015-2017)
David Chhieng M.D.
 Members
at Large (2015-2018)
Andrea Abati M.D.
Andrew Field M.D.
PSC Executive Board 2015-2017
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President
Tarik Elsheikh M.D.
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President-Elect
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Members-at-Large
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Andrea Abati M.D.
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Beatrix Cochand-Priollet
M.D.
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Andrew Field M.D.
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Claire Michael M.D.
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Fernando Schmitt M.D.
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Laura Tabatabai M.D.
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Philippe Vielh M.D.
David Chhieng M.D.
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Treasurer
Britt-Marie Ljung M.D.
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Secretary
Momin Siddiqui M.D.
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Past President
Zubair Baloch M.D.
Membership Committee
Momin T. Siddiqui M.D. (Chair)
Angelique W. Levi M.D.
Tamar Giorgadze M.D.
Esther D. Rossi M.D.
Beatrix Cochand-Priollet M.D.
Michael Yang M.D.
Membership 2014
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Total Members 2014 - 122 Members
USA (100), Canada (6), Australia (5), Puerto Rico (1), Belgium (1), Italy (1),
France (1), Finland (1), India (1), Mexico (1), New Zealand (1), Saudi Arabia
(1), South Africa (1), Spain (1)
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Membership 2013 - 160 Members
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Membership 2012 – 204 Members
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Membership 2011 – 135 Members
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Membership 2010 – 256 Members
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Membership 2009 – 235 Members
Membership Committee Charges
1. Flyer distributed at the
ASC, ASCP and
CAP 2014 Meetings
2. USCAP 2014 PSC Evening Companion
Meeting
3. Communication with membership
regarding PSC initiatives and
announcements
4. Membership updates for renewal of
membership
5. Journal subscriptions
Membership Committee
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Incoming Membership Committee Chairs 2015-2017
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Claire Michael M.D. (USA Membership)
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D. Esther Rossi M.D. (International Membership)
Awards Committee
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Lester J. Layfield, M.D. (Chair)
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Oscar Lin, M.D.
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Maureen F. Zakowski, M.D.
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Philippe Vielh, M.D., Ph.D.
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Fernando Schmitt, M.D.
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Andrea Abati, M.D.
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Dan Kurtycz, M.D.
Lifetime Achievement Award 2015
Britt-Marie Ljung, M.D.
L.C. Tao Educator of the Year 2015
Celeste Powers, M.D.
Yolanda Oertel Interventional
Cytopathologist Award 2015
David Kaminsky, M.D.
Nominating Committee
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Lester J. Layfield, M.D.
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Andrea Abati, M.D.
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Kim R. Geisinger, M.D.
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Anjali Saqi, M.D.
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William C. Faquin, M.D.
Candidate Slate for 2015-2017 Positions
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President-Elect:
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David Chhieng M.D.
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Matthew Zarka, M.D.
Member-at-Large Candidates:
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Andrea Abati, M.D.
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Andrew Field, M.D.
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Aziza Nassar, M.D.
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Guido Fadda, M.D.
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Rana Hoda, M.D.
PSC Executive Board 2015-2017
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President
Tarik Elsheikh M.D.
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President-Elect
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Members-at-Large
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Andrea Abati M.D.
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Beatrix Cochand-Priollet
M.D.
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Andrew Field M.D.
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Claire Michael M.D.
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Fernando Schmitt M.D.
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Laura Tabatabai M.D.
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Philippe Vielh M.D.
David Chhieng M.D.
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Treasurer
Britt-Marie Ljung M.D.
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Secretary
Momin Siddiqui M.D.
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Past President
Zubair Baloch M.D.
PSC Research Awards Committee
Claire W. Michael, M.D. (Chair)
Edmund Cibas, M.D
Phillip Bomeisl, D.O
Jennifer Brainard, M.D
Vinod Shidham, M.D., Ph D
Philippe Veilh, M.D.. PhD
Qing Kay Li, M.D., Ph.D
Paolo Gattuso, M.D
Jay Wasman, MD
• This year the Research Committee
reviewed a total of 81 abstracts
submitted by first authors in
training in the category of
“Cytopathology”.
• This year (2015) we have reviewed
the highest number of abstracts as a
result of skipping the step where we
ask the authors to submit their
application for the award and having
the program director signature (only
20-30 authors responded in the past).
First Place - Research Award
[336] Methylation Markers of
Pancreatic Carcinoma and
Their Usefulness in
Pancreatic FNA Cytology
Georgios Deftereos, Qinghua Feng, Melissa P Upton, Joshua Stern,
Stephen E Hawes, Nancy B Kiviat.
University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Second Place Research Award
[430] The Diagnostic
Implications of GNAS
Point Mutation in
Pancreaticobiliary
Neoplasia in FNA and
Brush Cytology
Specimens
Christopher Vytlacil, Jan F Silverman, Sydney D Finkelstein.
Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA; Red Path Integrated
Pathology, Pittsburgh, PA
PSC Reception
Sheraton Boston Hotel Hampton Room
5:00 pm - after the business meeting