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IN THIS ISSUE New Executive Director of the ASCP Board of Certification, 4 ASCP BOC Recognizes New Collaborating Society, 7 ASCP Workshops and QLO in Ethiopia, 12

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Chief International Liaison’s Message

Kathleen Becan-McBride, EdD, MLS(ASCP)CM, Editor: Immediate Past Chair, Board of Governors Patricia A. Tanabe, MPA, and Chief International Liaison, International MLS(ASCP)CM Consortium for ASCPi

Managing Editor and Production Coordinator: Joseph Brendan Baker, MS

Editorial Advisor: Jennifer Young, CT(ASCP)CM

Chief International Liaison: Greetings from the ASCP Board of Certification international team Kathleen Becan-McBride, EdD, This year we have many exciting new initiatives. As the new Chief International CM MLS(ASCP) Liaison, I have the privilege of introducing the latest International Certification Report. In order to make our global communication network even stronger, Lead Ambassadors: the ASCP BOC has implemented the International Ambassador Program. We E. Asia: have already had a wonderful international response to this new organizational Lee H. Hilborne, MD, MPH, structure, with several individuals volunteering to be ASCP BOC Ambassadors. CM DLM(ASCP) , FASCP As this new program unfolds, it will be described in the following sections of the report. The overall intent is for the ASCP BOC to strengthen its international S. Asia/Pacific: collaborative activities and continue to expand the ASCP BOC Gold Standard of Yih-Hsin Chang, PhD Certification. We hope you enjoy the updates on the International Ambassador Program and other highlighted articles. Middle East/Africa: Faisal E. Ibrahim, MBA, HCM, MT(ASCP) Biosketch: Europe: Dr. Kathleen Becan-McBride is the Immediate Past Chair of the ASCP Board Gene P. Siegal, MD, PhD, FASCP of Certification. She has been a member of the ASCP BOC Board of Governors over the past 10 years. During this period, she was the first Chair of the Board Latin America/Caribbean: of Governors Globalization Task Force. She initiated the report to the Board of Cynthia Johns, MSA, MASCP, Governors to implement an international certification program. In addition, Dr. CM CM MLS(ASCP) SH Becan-McBride has been on numerous ASCP BOR/BOC exam committees, the Research and Development Committee and the Computer Adaptive Committee over the past 28 years.

Dr. Becan-McBride is a Medical School Professor at The University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston (UTHealth), UTHealth Director of Community and Educational Outreach and the Director of the new Biosafety Program at UTHealth. She has been an invited national and international phlebotomy speaker over the years and has traveled extensively internationally.

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International Ambassador Program

Lead Ambassadors Lee H. Hilborne, East Asia Regional Representatives Kathleen Becan-Mcbride, Yih-Hsin Chang, South Asia & the Pacific Fany Fan, East Asia Chief International Liason Faisal Ibrahim, Africa & the Middle East Alokananda Chatterjee, Africa & the Middle East Gene Siegal, Europe Alexandra Dólleman, Latin America & the Caribbean Cynthia Johns, Latin America & the Caribbean

Korea Advisory Philippine Hong Kong Singapore Panama Advisory Kuwait Advisory Board Advisory Board Advisory Board Advisory Board Board Board Kyung Jin Cho Agnes B. Medenilla Chris Wong Ong Siew Kim Gloriela de Pinzón Mariam Al Haj Ali Tae Un Kim Marian M. Tantingco Arnold Foo Susan Lim Tsui Tsui Dalys de Wong Mohammad Al-Jafar Young Kwon Kim Erlinda C. Pijuan Hermia Lam Woo Wee Hong Mónica Guardia Moon Jung Shim Soledad L. Bautista Gina Leung Koh Tse Yuen Ortiz de Moreno Hyo Chan Kang Nini F. Lim Alex Leung Joel Lee Gisel M De Diaz Jang Ho Lee Leila M. Florento Marianne Leung Alvin Poh Lye Hin Louanne Pearson Kwang Hyun Ryu Luella Vertucio Bosco Yau Saroj Waikar Omara Domínguez Man-Gil Yang Mark Yulores Chun Hee Kim Lourdes Gatbonton

Greece UAE Advisory Saudi Arabia Egypt Advisory Peru Advisory Ethiopia Advisory Board Advisory Board Board Board Advisory Board Board Ahmad Sultan Nikolaos Cecil Dunn Silvia Flores Tedla Mindaye Dionysis Vourtsis Samir Awadallah Chantziantoniou Hasan Azzazy Segundo León In Progress Mouza AlSharhan Abdullah Al-Angery Moamena Kamel Fernando Palacios Sumedha Sahni Hanaa Salem Bamefleh Hend El Sherbini José Antonio Paredes Soria Sari Victoria Rani Leo David Rockabrand Carlos Penalillo Hala Ibrahim Al Hashimi Magdy El Ekiaby Patricia Quintana Issam Mayhoub

Jamaica Advisory Jordan Advisory Japan Advisory Ecuador Caribbean Advisory Board Board Board Advisory Board Nael M. Soudi Hideo Sakamoto Henry Alvarez Board Marcia Dean Maher Sughayer Kunihiro Mimura Marcia Dean, Jamaica Sonia Richards-Malcolm Salwa Amarin Kiichi Itoh Uselencia Esajas, Suriname Meredith Williams Randa Al Ahmad Hiromitsu Yokota Clio Innes, Bermuda Janice Wissart Aktham Haddadin Harry Narine, Trinidad Warren Williams Nashat Dahabra Colin Roach, Guyana Sharon Thompson Kiddo Paul Gyles Said Ismail In Progress Ismail Matalka

Taiwan Advisory Board Tsu Lan Wu Chuan-Liang Kao Thailand Advisory Chile Advisory Board Trinidad & Chun-Nan Lee Board Juan Carlos Araya Tobago Advisory Homg-Mo Lee Rachana Santiyanont *Victor Muñoz Flores Board Shu-Chu Shiesh Palanee Ammaranond Juan José Díaz Peña Harry Narine Yih-Hsin Chang Sirirat Tunsakul María Soledad Vidal Bustos In Progress Hsiu-Chin Fan Pornsuri Pongsuchart Macarena Lépez Kuo-Chien Tsao

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AnnouncementS

Tanabe Succeeds Holladay, Becomes Executive Director of the ASCP Board of Certification

Patricia A. Tanabe, MPA, MLS(ASCP)CM, BOC Director of Examination Activities, has been named Executive Director of the ASCP Board of Certification and an ASCP Vice President, effective Jan. 1, 2011. She replaces E. Blair Holladay, PhD, SCT(ASCP)CM, who became ASCP Executive Vice President in July.

Full story at: http://www.ascp.org/MainMenu/laboratoryprofessionals/ASCP-BOC-Names- New-Executive-Director.aspx Patricia A. Tanabe, MPA, MLS(ASCP)CM Executive Director, BOC • The ASCP Board of Certification has received over 3,250 applications from 59 countries for ASCPi certification.

ASCP welcomes the newly formed boards from Kuwait, Ethiopia, and Ecuador!

Critical Values Spotlights Board of Certification ASCP BOC’s International Study Guide, 5th Edition Certification Efforts Now Available in Spanish!

January 2011

Critical Values’ January 2011 The long-awaited new edition BOC Going edition is entitled “Going of the Board of Certification Guía de Estudio de la Global Global” and in addition to Study Guide – the authoritative Cervical Laboratorio Clínico Cancer the many international efforts study tool for preparing for the Certificación de Pruebas The Next Frontier p.6 Mobile Force Society wide, presents an in- ASCP Board of Certification in Global Health Care p.14 depth look at the ASCP BOC’s (BOC) Medical Technologist 5aedicián John R. Ball Right Leader at Right Time p. 30 rapid growth across the globe. (MT) and Medical Laboratory

knock out CV_January_2011.indd 1 12/2/10 2:50 PM Highlights include Panama’s Technician (MLT) certification legal mandate requiring all examinations – has been

medical technologists to updated and expanded to include new sectionsprocess logo and black pass ASCPi examination and Singapore’s ASCP on molecular pathology, lab information, safety, international certification pilot program. answers and explanations for each question, and is now available in Spanish. The Spanish Full story at: edition is a .pdf download available at the www.criticalvalues.org/cv_january_2011/index.html reduced price of $49.

Full details at: “The ASCPi examination will force the students to www.ascp.org/GuiaDeEstudioBOC review, consolidate, and broaden their knowledge. Afterward, they will be more confident in dealing with doctors. They will be more accountable for their test results and diagnoses, the lab will be safer, and patients in Singapore will ultimately benefit.”

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International Ambassador Organization Structure

Chief International Liaison: Kathleen Becan-McBride

E.Asia S. Asia/Pacific Middle East/ Europe Latin America/ Additional Africa Caribbean Experts Regional *Regional Regional *Regional Regional Representative Representative Representative Representative Representative Fany Fan Alokananda Chatterjee Alexandra Dólleman

Lead Ambassador Lead Ambassador Lead Ambassador Lead Ambassador Lead Ambassador Lee H. Hilborne Yih-Hsin Chang Faisal Ibrahim Gene Siegal Cynthia Johns

International International International International International International Ambassadors Ambassadors Ambassadors Ambassadors Ambassadors Ambassadors

Advisory Advisory Advisory Advisory Advisory Discipline Boards Boards Boards Boards Boards Specific Experts

Hong Kong Philippines Egypt Russia* Caribbean* Public Health Japan Singapore India* Greece* Experts Chile

Korea Thailand Jordan * Jamaica

Taiwan Saudi Arabia Sweden* International Panama Business Experts United Arab Poland* Emirates Peru

Ethiopia Trinidad

International Ecuador Standards Kuwait Experts

Other E. Asia Other S.Asia/ Other M.E.A. Other Other L.A.C. Other Experts Countries Pacific Countries European Countries As Needed Countries Countries

*In development

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Media Event hostedASCPi booth atat JAMT the City of Knowledge, Panama

ASCP BOC representatives host media event in Panama

At the Panama City of Knowledge in August 2010 an official McBride gave a short presentation on the history of ASCPi and announcement was made regarding the adoption of the ASCPi its presence worldwide. certification for all graduating students in Medical Technology to comply with law No.43 of the 21st of July 2004 which Read more at the following: http://www.ascp.org/MainMenu/ came into effect on the 1st of January 2011. Following the AboutASCP/Newsroom/Panama-Mandates-ASCPi-Certification- announcement, Drs. E. Blair Holladay and Kathleen Becan- for-Lab-Professionals.aspx

ICC Hosts Final Meeting in Farallon, Panama

Aug. 28, 2010, marked the final meeting of the International ASCP BOC would like to thank the former members of the Certification Committee (ICC) in Panama. Six members of International Certification Committee for their dedication in the ICC as well as Dr. E. Blair Holladay, Jennifer Young, Dr. building the infrastructure that leads us into a new era to be Kathleen Becan-McBride, Cynthia Johns, Dr. Ellen Hope- defined by the International Ambassador Program. Kearns and Alexandra Dólleman, the regional representative of Latin America/Caribbean, attended.

The Committee reviewed country specific events, statistics, and materials for the International Ambassador Program. Needs were identified such as the development of categorical international certifications and the need for all BOC international examinations to be American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited. As a result of this discussion, and because the Certification Maintenance Program (CMP) is a necessary component for ANSI accreditation, the Committee presented a motion for CMP to be required for international certifications.

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International Updates from the BOC Board ofJAMT Governors’at booth ASCPi Meeting

Pat Tanabe and Hideo Sakamoto Cynthia Johns, Nael M. Saudi, Jennifer Young

The BOC Board of Governors’ (BOG) meeting was held im- tional Technologist in Molecular Biology, and Qualification in mediately following on Oct. 30-31 in San Francisco. The fol- Laboratory Operations. lowing actions were approved at this meeting International certificants (ASCPi) certified beginning Jan. Minor revisions were made to the international eligibil- 1, 2012, will be required to participate in the Certification ity requirements for the following categories: International Maintenance Program (CMP). Medical Technologist, International Medical Laboratory Technician, International Phlebotomy Technician, Interna- Additional information will be available soon.

ASCP BOC Recognizes New Collaborating SocietyJAMT at booth ASCPi

In January 2011, the Chilean Association of Medical Technologists (Colegio de Tecnólogos Médicos de Chile) signed an agreement with the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification (BOC), to collaborate with ASCP BOC in its mission to improve clinical laboratory practice worldwide. The collaboration recognizes the Chilean Association of Medical Technologists’ goals align with those of the ASCP BOC, acknowledging ASCP BOC international certification as an opportunity to improve clinical laboratory practice worldwide. According to Kathleen Becan-McBride, EdD, MLS(ASCP)CM, Chilean Advisory Board members: Top row: Juan José Díaz Peña, Juan Carlos Araya Bottom row: Victor Muñoz Flores*, Macarena Paz Lépez Rivera and María Soledad Vidal 7 International Certification Report

Immediate Past Chair, Board of Governors and Chief discussion led to the creation of the Chilean Advisory Board, International Liaison, International Consortium for ASCPi, the which unofficially launched at the XV Chilean Congress of ASCP BOC welcomes the opportunity to include the Chilean Medical Technology and V Pan-American workshop of Medical Association of Medical Technologists as an influential leader Technologists in July 2010. in the field of international certification of medical laboratory professionals. Dr. Becan-McBride said, “the ASCP BOC’s The members of the board are: Juan José Díaz Peña (Media Board of Governors is delighted the Chilean Association of Director), Juan Carlos Araya (President), Victor Muñoz Medical Technologists has joined the Board of Certification as Flores*, Macarena Paz Lépez Rivera (Vice President) and a Collaborating Society.” María Soledad Vidal (Secretary). The board was officially established on Aug. 18, 2010 at the Chilean Association of ASCP BOC’s relationship with Chile and the Chilean Medical Technologists’ headquarters in Santiago. Association is strong and advancements towards the official agreement are rooted in February 2010’s IX Peruvian From August to December 2010, the board distributed Congress of Medical Technologists in Lima, Peru. promotional materials to the various regional and provincial directors of the Chilean Association of Medical Technologists At that congress Alexandra Dólleman, ASCP BOC Regional and to the 13 Universities offering a Medical Technology Representative for the Latin America/Caribbean regions, Program with specialization in Clinical Laboratory, and Juan Carlos Araya, Professor at the University of Chile, Hematology, and Blood Bank. discussed establishing an advisory board in Chile. This initial

Background: the Chilean Association of Medical Technologists was founded in 1969, and in 1981 became a private entity with optional membership. In Chile, Medical Technologists are divided into five areas: Clinical Laboratory, Hematology and Blood Bank; Morph-physio-pathology and Cyto-diagnosis; Otolaryngology; Ophthalmology; and Radiology and Medical Physics. In 2010, the Chilean Ministry of Health implemented a national registration system for all Medical Technologists mandating certification in all areas to obtain recognition. The process takes 5-10 years and includes an examination.

*In Memoriam: The ASCP BOC extends our sincere condolences to the newly formed Chilean Advisory Board, the University of Chile and the friends & family of Victor Muñoz Flores and is grateful for his brief assistance on the International Consortium for ASCPi.

Alexandra Dólleman, Regional Representative for ASCPi visits Ecuador

Background and Introduction: Since 2008, affiliation with the Association of Medical Technologists is no longer required for employment in Ecuador’s medical technology program is divided into Ecuador, or for government work. Consequently, discipline 20 disciplines, one of which is the clinical laboratory. specific clinical societies are now common throughout the Biochemists compete for the same positions as medical country. These societies provide updates on technological technologists, but may be better prepared for pharmaceutical advances and defend the interests of medical technologists industry and research because they obtain practical from biochemists, who have their own society, “SEBIOCLI” or experience in clinical laboratories, but lack the training to “Sociedad de Bioquímica Clínica.” perform a clinical analysis. Medical technologists are better prepared in the clinical area and international certification There are currently three main medical technologist societies. provides a means for Ecuadorian medical technologists Each one represents a specific specialization. They are to differentiate themselves from biochemists and gain a Sociedad de Tecnólogos Médicos en Laboratorio Clínico/ competitive edge in the job market. Ecuador hosts fierce Society of Medical Technologists in Clinical Laboratory competition from the “Bioquímicos,” who are biochemistry (SOMETELAB), Sociedad de Fisioterapia/Society for students graduating after 5 years of study. Physiotherapy, and Sociedad de Radiología/Society for Radiology.

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Association of Clinical Pathology). A large number of doctors and pathologists attended the opening ceremony.

Mrs. Dólleman met Professor Murilo Melo, Financial Director of Associacão Paulista de Medicina, (Association of Medicine of Brazil).

Thursday Nov. 18, 2010 During a site visit to explore the history of laboratory science in Ecuador, Mrs. Dólleman and Dr. Henry Alvarez met with Lic. Lucia Ulloa, Director of the Bio-analysis Program of the Universidad Católica. It is the first year for this new program with former programs termed “Tecnología Médica.” Lic. Lucia Ulloa provided the university curriculum and the university’s auditorium for the ASCPi presentation. This private university is Opening ceremony of the XX Latin American Congress of Clinical recognized as the best University in Ecuador after Pathology ALAPAC/ML, Nov. 17-19, 2010 the public Universidad Central.

i The OAE (Organización de Acreditation Ecuatoriana or The ASCP presentation was attended by over 60 professionals Ecuadorian Organization for Accreditation) is applying for from all regions of Ecuador. After the presentation Dr. Henry the optional accreditation for laboratories according to ISO Alvarez encouraged all medical technologists to join forces 15189. Criteria are still under development, but accreditation to defend the interests of the profession. There was a vivid for private laboratories will be compulsory in 2011. discussion on lack of recognition of the profession in Ecuador and of biochemists filling medical technologist positions. Obtaining accreditation in Ecuador may seem intricate, Dr. Alvarez offered to be the voice of clinical laboratorians in but verifying an individual’s degree is straightforward. Ecuador through SOMETELAB, founded 14 years ago. That Since 2000, all graduates register with the “Secretaría same evening SOMETELAB board members were appointed to continue the discussions and organize a plan of action to Nacional de Educación Superior de Ciencia, Tecnología e i Inovación” (Ministry of Education for Science, Technology, introduce ASCP international certification in the different and Innovation). This information is accessible to the public regions as a means to regain the status and recognition the through the ministry’s website. profession deserves. Meetings: Friday, Nov. 19, 2010 At the Universidad Central Mrs. Dólleman and Dr. Henry Wednesday Nov. 17, 2010 Alvarez met with medical technology Professor Bernardita Dr. Henry Alvarez, Director of SOMETELAB, Sociedad de Ulloa and the Dean of the Faculty of Medical Science, Dr. Tecnólogos Médicos en Laboratorio Clínico, (Association of Milton Tapia. These representatives believe international Medical Technologists in Clinical Laboratory) accompanied certification would be an excellent opportunity and an asset Alexandra Dólleman, ASCP BOC Regional Representative for for students. Latin America/Caribbean to the opening ceremony of the XX Latin American Congress of Clinical Pathology/Laboratory In conclusion this short visit was very productive as ASCP Medicine (ALAPAC/ML), where introductions were made to Dr. BOC laid the first stepping stones to introduce international certification in Ecuador. Dr. Alvarez will be working with Mrs. Luis Narváez, the President of ALAPAC (the Latin American i Dólleman in the coming months to build an ASCP Ecuador Advisory Board.

ASCP BOC Appoints Ecuador Advisory Board Chair

In January 2011, the ASCP Board of Certification confirmed the appointment of Henry Alvarez, Director of Sociedad de Tecnólogos Médicos en Laboratorio Clínico (SOMETELAB), as Chair of the Ecuador Advisory Board of the International Consortium for ASCPi. Mr. Alvarez is an accomplished practitioner in the field of medical technology, and is excited to be the voice for ASCPi international certification in Ecuador.

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Meet the Lead Ambassadors

Lee Hilborne, MD, MPH, DLM(ASCP)CM, FASCP, FCAP Lead Ambassador, East Asia Dr. Hilborne is Professor of Pathology and RAND work included guidance for formation Laboratory Medicine at David Geffen School of the National Health Authority for Qatar, of Medicine at UCLA; Medical Director, Quest evaluation of causes of Gulf War Illnesses, and Diagnostics, Southern California and Deputy Evaluation of Pay for Performance in Taiwan. Director for Global Health at the RAND Dr. Hilborne was Associate Director for UCLA Corporation. Dr. Hilborne served as a member HealthCare responsible for quality and patient of the Board of Directors of ASCP for 10 years safety. Further, he serves on a number of and is an ASCP past president. He is currently editorial boards and is a member of the Board a member of the Board of Certification Board of of Directors of the Institute for Medical Quality Governors, Institute Advisory Committee Chair, and recently served on several federal advisory and a member of the International Commission. committees.

Yih-Hsin Chang, PhD Lead Ambassador, South Asia/Pacific Region Upon completing undergraduate MT training in Dr. Chang always seeks to broaden her view 1990, Dr. Chang received her Bachelor’s from the and perception by communicating with medical Department of Medical Technology, Kaohsiung technologist professionals from other countries. Medical University, Taiwan. By 1996, she had “It is my honor and great pleasure to serve as gone on to receive her Ph.D. from the Institute of the Lead Ambassador for the South Asia/Pacific Microbiology & Immunology, National Yang-Ming region, as well as to interact with and provide University, Taiwan. Since receiving her Ph.D., Dr. support to the international ambassadors and Chang has been a visible and inspiring instructor advisory board members,” said Dr. Chang. “I at numerous university medical technology believe being involved in international activities departments across Taiwan. to promote mutual understanding amongst the Beyond her academic experience, she is the countries of this region will bring brand-new secretary of the Taiwan Advisory Board of the challenges, experiences, and inspirations to me.” ASCP BOC International Consortium for ASCPi.

Faisal E. Ibrahim, MBA, HCM, MT(ASCP) Lead Ambassador, Middle East/Africa Faisal Ibrahim is the QA/QC Technical Advisor for the country’s inaugural recipients of CAP the U.S National Institute of Health collaborating accreditation. Soon after, in 2009, Faisal joined sites in Ghana and Burkina Faso. Faisal’s the U.S Naval Medical Research Unit (U.S N.I.H) educational background includes a bachelor’s as the QA/QC technical advisor. Currently, he is degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences from the working with a set of laboratories in West Africa. University of Illinois at Chicago in 2001 and His role is to ensure the laboratories are prepared an MBA in Health Care Management from the for receipt of CAP accreditation. University of in 2005. Mr. Ibrahim then In addition to his work in the Middle East/ spent the first eight years of his career working in Africa, Mr. Ibrahim serves as a consultant for several hospitals in Chicago and Florida. the President’s Emergency Plan for Aids Relief In 2008 Faisal moved to Egypt where his (PEPFAR), which is a global health initiative to assistance helped two laboratories become fight malaria, AIDS, and tuberculosis. 10 Volume 5 Issue 1 March 2011

Meet the Lead Ambassadors

Gene P. Siegal, M.D., Ph.D., FASCP Lead Ambassador, Europe Dr. Siegal is an extramurally funded experimental principally ovarian carcinoma. He was most and diagnostic pathologist whose research recently funded to develop a conditionally interest for more than three decades has been replicating canine adenovirus model that can focused in Cancer Biology. Specifically, he be used to study host-vector interactions for has been interested in studying tumor-matrix more effective antitumor oncolytic effect. interactions during angiogenesis, tumor invasion, Dr. Siegal also directs the Histomorphometry and metastasis in breast cancer. Recent efforts & Molecular Analysis Core of the UAB Core by his group have been directed towards Center for Musculoskeletal Disorders and the developing new reliable in vitro model systems Interdisciplinary Corroborative Laboratory for for studying the effect of nutritional and other Gene Therapy Clinical Trials. Dr. Siegal’s clinical factors on prostate and breast cancer progression research interests have focused on studies of in humans. He has participated in multiple gene bone tumors and related conditions. He is the therapy studies utilizing a variety of distinct Editor-in-Chief of Laboratory Investigation and strategies including mutation compensation, serves on the editorial board of an additional genetic immunopotentiation, and molecular seventeen journals. chemotherapy to treat solid human neoplasms,

“As one who was there at the conception, I would like to believe my most significant contribution will be to see this program reach maturity in regards to recognition of the value & meaning of the International credential and have other countries begin to reach parity with the U.S.A., allowing them in turn, to “pass it forward,” thereby lifting up the entire enterprise, supporting an ever changing global marketplace.”

Cynthia Johns, MSA, MASCP, MLS(ASCP)CMSHCM Lead Ambassador, Latin America/Caribbean Cindy is a Sr. IT Technical Specialist for Society for Clinical Pathology and the laboratory Laboratory Corporation of America, responsible professions throughout her career, providing for laboratory information systems maintenance numerous continuing education programs and coding. In her previous positions, she was and serving on several laboratory boards and the Information Technology Manager for Esoterix, committees, including positions as chair for the Inc, and Laboratory Manager for Esoterix ASCP Board of Certification Board of Governors, Coagulation in Denver, CO. Cindy began her BOC International Certification Committee and career as a special coagulation technologist at Associate Member Section Administrative Board. Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, IN and has She has also served as an ASCP international also held positions as department manager and consultant and trainer for the President’s hematology supervisor at Lakeland Regional Emergency Program for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Medical Center in Lakeland, FL and Temple program in Africa and as a member of the University Hospital in , PA. She Clinical Laboratory Improvement has been an active volunteer for the American Advisory Committee.

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ASCP Staff Conduct Back to Back Workshops in Ethiopia

Between August 3rd and 14th, ASCP staff and consultants traveled to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to conduct two back-to-back “Strengthening Laboratory Management Towards Accreditation” (SLMTA) workshops. Ethiopia has selected 24 of their 39 laboratories to undergo SLMTA’s step- wise WHO-AFRO accreditation process, comprising seven regional reference labs, nine regional referral hospital labs, two university hospital labs, and six reference labs at the Ethiopian Health and Nutritional Research Institute (EHNRI).

Following both rounds of SLMTA training, participants were given the opportunity to take the BOC’s Qualification in Laboratory Operations exam. In total, fifty- Participants, ASCP consultants, and Global Outreach members at the five participants took advantage of the SLMTA program in Ethiopia opportunity.

Report from the UAE Advisory Board

During 2010 the UAE Advisory Board increased from two members to seven. Board membership now includes representation from private and government health care sectors as well as the University of Sharjah (UoS), which offers a four year medical laboratory technology program. At UoS, an introductory presentation of ASCPi was given to MLT students, graduates and local practitioners (see photograph). Dr. Ahmad Hasan Sultan (Chair, Since then, a number of ASCPi Advisory Board, UAE) applicants have inquired and applied for the exam. In the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, where there are the largest numbers of laboratories and the most From right to left: Dr. Ahmad Hasan Sultan, Mrs. Basma medical technologists are employed, the examination was Bayari (Quality Manager, United Laboratories, Kuwait), introduced to applicants directly and several have applied. Dr. Abdul Aziz Al- Basheer (Assistant Undersecretary, Kuwait Ministry of Health & Former Director of Kuwait Central Blood Bank) and Mr. Khalid Al-Shaikh (Senior On April 26, 2010, at the United Congress on Laboratory Sales Executive, United Laboratories, Kuwait) Management & Medicine, Radisson Hotel, Kuwait, Dr. Ahmad Sultan gave a presentation titled, “Accredited Laboratories: Importance and availability of International Certification for Laboratory Personnel.” 12 Volume 5 Issue 1 March 2011

ASCPi Certification Highlighted at Hong Kong Symposium

As part of his lecture on “Molecular Approaches to Cervical Cancer Screening & HPV,” Dr. Linder highlighted international certification opportunities through ASCPi. Consequently, approximately 200 technologists and students received ASCP’s contact information, as well as a brief overview of ASCPi and its international outreach efforts. Dr. Linder said attendees were particularly interested in obtaining brochures and more in-depth information on ASCPi, and added that while the event is relatively new, it meets the highest standards of any U.S. biomedical symposium. Accordingly, the HKSMDS indicated the three day symposium has grown into a very successful event, and offers participants a valuable forum for discussing important developments and overcoming challenges in molecular technologies and rapid Dr. James Linder, introduces a young i diagnosis. The HKSMDS states that “the symposium provides technologist to the benefits of ASCP certification a platform for open and frank discussions among clinicians, basic scientists, and health professionals who facilitate not On Aug. 14, 2010 at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, only research, but also the development of new methods for Hong Kong, SAR China, Dr. James Linder, Chief Executive disease control.” Officer, UNeMed Corporation and Professor of Pathology and Special thanks goes to Drs. Chris Wong, Thomas Ling, Microbiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Daniel Tam for their continued support of ASCP BOC spoke at the Second Asia Pacific Symposium on Advanced International Certification. Molecular Technologies. The symposium was organized by the Hong Kong Society Dr. Linder’s lecture slides from the symposium can be for Molecular Diagnostic Sciences (HKSMDS), an ASCP downloaded at: drjlinder.wordpress.com BOC Collaborating Society, with a theme of “New Horizon in Molecular Diagnostics.” Topics covered at the symposium Hong Kong Society for Molecular Diagnostic Sciences: included: genetics, infections, malignancy, genomics, http://www.hksmds.org/new_en/index.html proteomics and bio-informatics.

Certification for Jamaican Phlebotomists & Medical Technologists Arrives

For practicing laboratorians, continuing education is a already set up a Jamaican Advisory Board and opened a testing necessary part of their professional development, and it keeps center through its testing provider, Pearson VUE, at the Mona laboratories up to date on the latest scientific and technological School of Business, University of the West Indies. Jamaican breakthroughs. Data collected in 2005 indicated that technologists may now consider international certification as a technologists in Jamaica hold bachelor degrees at a rate of 60 means of validating their skills. percent, diplomas at 15 percent, certificates at 12 percent, International certification indicates Jamaican medical laboratory on the bench training at 11 percent and doctoral degrees at professionals have the aptitude needed to provide laboratory 2 percent. Globally, some systems have started encouraging services locally and internationally. This was illustrated during technologists to become certified by an external organization. 2009’s H1N1 flu pandemic when Jamaica handled its screening As such, international certification has been offered in efforts domestically using the country’s own highly trained and many countries, and for some it has proven useful in salary efficient laboratory professionals. Situations such as this affirm negotiations. One of the leaders in International Certification there is no need to send expensive laboratory tests overseas, is the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of as Jamaican technologists are quite capable of performing Certification (BOC). complex laboratory testing. The Jamaican Government needs to acknowledge the hidden treasure of Jamaica. After all, the skills ASCP BOC international certification is available worldwide to that abound in the human resources of Jamaica are unique, and applicants who meet predetermined eligibility requirements. the technologists quietly working behind their microscopes are Since Jamaica’s two main universities meet these criteria, not to be taken for granted; they are a vital part of the Jamaican many Jamaican applicants have successfully qualified for the healthcare system. ASCP BOC examinations, which are offered at the reduced examination fee rate of $95USD for applicants trained and Submitted by: By Kameaka J. Duncan, 13 currently residing in Jamaica. Additionally, the ASCP BOC has (B.Sc.MT(Hon.),CASMET,AMT International Certification Report

Indian Laboratorians Crave Certification

From October to late On Nov. 14, 2010, at the Indian Association Hall in December 2010, Ms. Kolkata, ASCP BOC supported and participated in the Alokananda Chatterjee, AIMLTA 37th West Bengal Annual State Conference & ASCP BOC Regional Scientific Seminar. During the conference, Mr. Surya Representative, Middle Dev of AIMLTA, Delhi communicated the value of ASCP East and Africa region, BOC international certification in terms of international spoke to over one accreditation and better job prospects abroad. “It was a well thousand MLT students planned and extremely fruitful seminar,” said Chatterjee— and professionals across referring to the organizational skills of Mr. Subhasish and Ms. Alokananda Chatterjee, ASCP BOC Regional Representative, India on the benefits Smt Aloka Roy of AIMLTA of Kolkata, who organized the Middle East and Africa of the ASCP BOC’s seminar. international certification examinations. At these speaking engagements, Ms. On Nov. 27, 2010, at the Third Delhi Annual State Chatterjee presented an overview of ASCP BOC certification Conference of AIMLTA & Scientific Seminar held in the opportunities followed by a Q&A session and a quiz. Sir Shankar Lal Concert Hall Mr. Surya Dev, AIMLTA of Overall, Chatterjee noted participants as being enthusiastic Delhi, attended with Ms. Chatterjee as a co-presenter. regarding international certification, with some concern The conference, as indicated by Ms. Chatterjee, was about fees required for transcript evaluation; a process expertly arranged by AIMLTA of Delhi and proved extremely currently required of all applicants from India. beneficial to the participants. The first of these speaking-engagements took place in partnership with Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of The Twentieth National Congress on Biomedical Laboratory Pharmacy, the All India Medical Laboratory Technologists Science & Scientific Seminar of the All India Institute of Association (AIMLTA) and the State Unit of Chandigarh at Medical Technologists (AIIMT) took place from December a seminar on the ASCP BOC’s International Certification 18-19, 2010, at St Joseph’s College in Trichy. With over Examination in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) on 550 in attendance, the event was a grand success. ASCP Oct. 12, 2010, in Chandigarh, India. BOC brochures, International Certification Reports and spiral notebooks were distributed from the ASCPi table outside the seminar hall to students, professionals, and all the directors of the various institutes under the affiliation of AIIMT. According to Ms. Chatterjee, AIIMT of Tamil Nadu and West Bengal did an exceptional job of organizing the conference. At the conclusion of the congress, Ms. Chatterjee met with delegates from Sri Lanka, representing the Forum of Professional & Educational Development of Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka Association of Medical Laboratory Technologists. According to Chatterjee, the Sri Lankan delegates are interested in introducing ASCP BOC international certifications in Sri Lanka, with the possibility Alokananda Chatterjee with volunteers and participants at the Third Delhi Annual State of the Sri Lankan government Conference of AIMLTA & Scientific Seminar, held in collaboration with the ASCP BOC mandating ASCPi certification at all MLT institutes.

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Gynecologic Cytology Examination Available February 2011

International Technologist in Gynecologic Cytology, CTgyn(ASCPi)

Available February 2011 Worldwide!

The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Applicants must qualify through one of the Routes as listed below: is the largest association of laboratory professionals in the world with over 450,000 individuals certified Route 1: Minimum of a two year diploma or by the ASCP Board of Certification. Join your equivalent from an accredited/approved* educational institution AND successful colleagues as they work to improve patient safety, completion of a Cytotechnology program and earn the respect and recognition of your in which the program of study incorporates theory and practice in gynecologic cytology. peers around the globe! Route 2: Current employment in the field of cytology; AND one year of experience in “In many areas of the world cervical cancer is still gynecologic cytotechnology immediately prior the number one cancer killer due to a woman’s lack to application; AND successful completion of the national examination in countries where a of access to available Pap testing as well as qualified national registry for cytotechnology exists. individuals that are necessary to analyze these Route 3: CT(IAC) certification AND six months Pap tests. The ASCP is committed to reducing the experience in gynecologic cytotechnology. burden associated with this cancer by providing a new international certification dedicated to measuring *Accredited/approved by a governing regulatory association or Ministry. Countries without a the competency of individuals educated and trained prevalent system of accreditation/approval solely in interpretation of PAP tests. An ASCP must have programs/educational institutions approved by an International Advisory Board credential helps ensure that patients receive appointed by the ASCP Board of Certification, gold standard medical care and allows our or eligibility will be determined by transcript evaluation. Training programs which do not physician partners across the world to feel grant university credit as part of a Cytotech- confident in their laboratory results.” nology program will be counted as experience.

-E. Blair Holladay, PhD., SCT(ASCP)CM Executive Vice President American Society for Clinical Pathology

Testing centers are Learn More and Apply Today! available worldwide! www.ascp.org/international 15 International Certification Report International Certification Report

Examinations Available Now: Coming Soon: International Medical Technologist, MT(ASCPi) International Cytotechnologist, CT(ASCPi) Tecnólogo Médico Internacional, MT(ASCPi) en español International Technologist in Chemistry, C(ASCPi) International Medical Laboratory Technician, MLT(ASCPi) International Technologist in Microbiology, M(ASCPi) International Technologist in Molecular Biology, MB(ASCPi) Bridge Exam (U.S. Regulatory Exam), ASCPi to ASCP International Phlebotomy Technician, PBT(ASCPi) International Technologist in Gynecologic Cytology, CTgyn(ASCPi)

Qualifications Available Now: International Qualification in Laboratory Operations, QLO

Congratulations to our newest ASCPi International Certificants! Certified August 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010

International Medical International Technologist, MT(ASCPi) Technologist in Molecular Biology, MB(ASCPi) John Charles Papa Lazaro Shamirdana Angeles Chantae Shavonda Glenn Maricon Venzon Yap Teddy Zuniga Andres Rhogenie Baselly Pamatian Sauza Emmanuel Dumaran Albar Hyo Jin Kwon Sachin Gupta Regginald Tirso I Morales Madelle Pulanco Ordonez Yu-Bie Weng Marcelo Jr Bulauitan Imasa Qamra M Al-Qahtani Mary Jane Valdez Ecal Kristina Faye Sta Rita Bryan Babiera Jumuad Charlene Gael Nery Areopagita Ghulam Murtaza Pilita A Bruce Jeanalyn Tabajonda Riener Janice Mamsaang Claudio Ethyl Grace Soriso Basadre Hyekyung Yang Analyn D Magsombol Lovely Sana Mendoza April Crisanta Jadormio Ragunjan Indra Yunda Mohammad Moustafa Mohammad Ethellyn Panta Daisy Vivien Flores Goco Ruby Mae Alcover Vargas Ernesto Jose Jorge Sy An Kyongnae Yu Ronald Onofre Rojas Dahyun Hwang Joanna Marie Dimaculangan Caguicla Patsara Lekawipat Maridel Dagsuan Landanganon Jeong Ro Gil Christopher Carlos International Medical 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