The Associations Forum Hall of Fame inductees are individuals who have made an outstanding high-level contribution and commitment to the association sector over a long period of time. Associations Forum is pleased to announce that Jennifer Ross was inducted into the Associations Hall of Fame at the 2021 Awards Ceremony. Jenny was nominated by colleagues at the Australian Society … [Read more...]
Australian Society Of Cytology News
A/Prof Lyndal Anderson - Australian Society Of Cytology President
Latest news from the Australian Society Of Cytology (ASC)
Here you'll find the latest news and information from the ASC Executive.
Lung Reporting System Survey
The lung survey is live on the IAC website (Click on the link below). There is a lung steering committee brought together by the IAC Executive some 12 months ago to develop an international system for reporting lung cytopathology, and this survey is ‘fact finding’ as well as trying to solve one or two contentious issues. This survey is designed to gather information regarding the … [Read more...]
Professor Marion Saville Appointed As A Member (AM) Of The Order Of Australia
Congratulations to Professor Marion Saville on being appointed as a member (AM) of the Order of Australia. The Order of Australia recognises Australians who have demonstrated outstanding service or exceptional achievement. The AM recognises Marion’s important contribution to Australia’s world leading cervical cancer prevention programs and the success of VCS Foundation Ltd, making a … [Read more...]
Australian Council for Certification of the Medical Laboratory Scientific Workforce
Certification scheme now open for pilot testing – all non-medical members are encouraged to apply. The Australian Council for Certification of the Medical Laboratory Scientific Workforce (ACCMLSW) is the not for profit company established to administer the voluntary certification scheme for medical scientists and technical officers. Although the scheme officially launches in July … [Read more...]
The Australian Council for Certification of Medical Laboratory Scientific Workforce Limited
Certification of the Medical Laboratory Scientific Workforce a Step Closer. The independent entity set up to manage the medical laboratory scientific workforce certification scheme, “The Australian Council for Certification of Medical Laboratory Scientific Workforce Limited”, is now an officially registered company. The Australian Society of Cytology (ASC) will be a founding member of … [Read more...]
Proposed Principles & Structure Of A Medical Science Workforce Certification Scheme
Medical Science Workforce Certification Scheme Release Of The Position Paper. Dear Members, Throughout 2018, representatives from 14 medical laboratory science professional and industry groups have continued to work together to debate and refine what a certification scheme for the scientific workforce in those laboratories might look like and how it could operate to incorporate the … [Read more...]
ASC Invited To Participate In National Certification Scheme
ASC Participates In National Certification Scheme for Medical Laboratory Scientists and Technicians Project. The Australian Society of Cytology Inc. has been invited to participate in and contribute to the National Certification Scheme for Medical Laboratory Scientists and Technicians Project. Initiated jointly by AIMS and AACB and funded by the Australian Government Department of … [Read more...]
IAC Yokohama Breast FNAB Cytology Reporting System
Dear Members, At the request from the President Elect of the IAC, Dr Andrew Field, the ASC is passing on this link to all of our members. It is important that the IAC Breast Group gets international feedback from the broader cytology community on the draft stages of the development to this reporting system. Regards Jenny Ross ASC President Breast FNAB Cytology Reporting System … [Read more...]
RCPA NCSP Pathology Workforce Project Concluded
As a component of the project the RCPA has now developed a permanent, on-line website as a resource for laboratory medicine professionals who are required to understand and manage the role of laboratory medicine within the National Cervical Screening Program (NCSP). The new website provides a guide to the various components of the NCSP with emphasis on those areas which are of most … [Read more...]
National Certification Project for Medical Scientists and Technicians
Latest News From The ASC Executive. National Certification Project for Medical Scientists and Technicians Jenny Ross, ASC President, and Terese Boost, Chief Examiner, are representing the ASC on the National Certification Project for Medical Scientists and Technicians. In June 2017 Human Capital Alliance (HCA) was commissioned by AIMS, in partnership with the AACB, to explore the … [Read more...]
