American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Test yourself with this week's question! Share your results in the comments. https://bit.ly/3Wj4Mfp

ASCP’s Summer Book #Sale is now here! From today until July 31, shop for all ASCP Press books and save 20% using discount code BK24SSM at checkout. Start saving now. https://bit.ly/4f3GKfF

Do you know the definitions and examples of urgent and significant/unexpected diagnoses in anatomic pathology? We’d like to hear your answers and even examples! Please share your answers and experiences in the comments. We’ll be going over the definition and examples during our live webinar “Promoting Diagnostic Excellence by Improving the Communication of Urgent and Unexpected Diagnoses in Anatomic Pathology” on July 16. Register at: https://bit.ly/dxexwebinar

A study recently published in AJCP shows that there is a burnout that is unique to the laboratory affecting laboratory professionals and pathologists: #DEI-related burnout. What does that mean and how can we best address it? Find out more: https://bit.ly/3WjKX7U

Laura Severs knew that no matter the career path she chose, it would be centered around what she could do for others. She shares her answers to three questions (and a bonus!) about her path to becoming a medical laboratory scientist and more. https://bit.ly/4bVfzBf #criticalvalues

ASCP members, do you want more coverage on topics that are interesting to you? Tell us on the #hottopics survey, which is used to curate member roundtables, online communities, webinars and so much more. The survey takes five minutes to complete and comes with a discount code for ASCP's online store upon submission: https://bit.ly/4cVJ06P

Ever find yourself dealing with a process gap in the communication of urgent and significant/unexpected findings in #anatomicpathology at your practice or institution? Let us know in the comments. Don’t forget to join us during our live webinar “Promoting Diagnostic Excellence by Improving the Communication of Urgent and Unexpected Diagnoses in Anatomic Pathology” on July 16 where we hope to address these concerns. Register today at: https://bit.ly/dxexwebinar

ASCP Online Communities are now available for ASCP Members! Members can navigate the communities home page to join exclusive Online Communities. Participate in the fun and connect with other like-minded members today! https://bit.ly/3SHyZmQ

New paper in AJCP: analysis of placental features and perinatal outcomes in pregnant patients with severe #COVID19. https://bit.ly/3VQKmZR

This Laboratory Medicine paper suggests several areas of improvement for educational programs, health care organizations, and professional organizations in supporting medical laboratory scientists to pursue graduate education. https://bit.ly/3xnTlcA