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In February 2006, ASCP acquired the cytology product line of the Midwest Institute for Medical Education (MIME). [3] At the time, it was the only national cytology proficiency testing provider. [4] In 2009, ASCP acquired the medical technologist led National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel (NCA). [5]
Although Alaska, Delaware, and Wyoming are the only states that lack independent medical schools, Delaware is served by the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia through the Delaware Institute of Medical Education and Research, [3] and Alaska, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming are all served by the University of ...
The IAC was founded in 1957 in Brussels by a committee of 27 individuals from 19 countries. George N. Papanicoloau was installed as Honorary President. The IAC's first president was Dr. Hans-Klaus Zinser [3] The original name was International Academy of Gynecological Cytology, the IAC renamed itself International Academy of Cytology in 1961 to reflect advances in other fields.
Founded in 1979, the American Society for Cytotechnology is a professional organization dedicated to the field of cytotechnology. [1] The ASCT promotes cytotechnology through the development of practice standards, [ 2 ] and by staying up to date regarding emerging technologies and the legislative and regulatory issues within the field.
Cytotechnology is the microscopic interpretation of cells to detect cancer and other abnormalities. [1] This includes the examination of samples collected from the uterine cervix ( Pap test ), lung, gastrointestinal tract, or body cavities.
Chamberlain University is a private for-profit healthcare and nursing school with locations across the United States and online programs. It offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs in nursing and a public health master's degree. It is a subsidiary of Adtalem Global Education, formerly DeVry Education Group.
Imprint cytology is a preparation wherein the tissue of interest touches a glass slide, leaving behind its imprint in the form of cells on the slide. [ citation needed ] The imprint can subsequently be stained and studied.
The Bethesda system (TBS), officially called The Bethesda System for Reporting Cervical Cytology, is a system for reporting cervical or vaginal cytologic diagnoses, [1] used for reporting Pap smear results. It was introduced in 1988 [2] and revised in 1991, [3] 2001, [1] [4] [5] and 2014. [6]