American Society of Cytopathology
63rd Annual Scientific Meeting
Invited Speaker Sessions:
Non‐Microscopic Workshop (NWK) – a 1.5‐hour non‐microscopic session, preferably dedicated to an in‐
depth discussion of one topic which includes cytology histology correlations. A maximum of two
presenters is suggested and qualified for honorariums (unless previously discussed and approved).
‐ REQUIRE SAMs and HANDOUTS. Moderators and speakers of these sessions MUST provide QUALITY
SAMs questions/answers/explanations/references and PRE‐MEETING HANDOUT UPLOADS for attendees
to claim SAM credits for these sessions. Details for creating quality SAMs and how to upload handouts
will be available on the ASC Web site, along with Audiovisual forms to be submitted by the Moderator or
Lead Speaker.
‐ LAPTOP PCs ARE PROVIDED FOR THESE SESSIONS! Speakers will still be required to bring your
presentation on a memory stick to load.
Microscopic Workshop (MWK) – 1.5‐hour microscopic session consisting of a .5‐hour lecture followed
by a 1‐hour practicum of glass slides pertinent to the topic. Participants will have time to review the
cases independently and ask questions of the faculty as they review the glass slides. This format
provides ample time for background information and presentation of any changes in practice, pitfalls in
morphology, and ancillary studies as well as practical reinforcement of the material through self‐study
of slides with experts available to answer questions. A maximum of two presenters is suggested and
qualified for honorariums (unless previously discussed and approved).
‐ REQUIRE SAMs and HANDOUTS. Moderators and speakers of these sessions MUST provide QUALITY
SAMs questions/answers/explanations/references and PRE‐MEETING HANDOUT UPLOADS for attendees
to claim SAM credits for these sessions. Details for creating quality SAMs and how to upload handouts
will be available on the ASC Web site, along with Audiovisual forms to be submitted by the Moderator or
Lead Speaker.
‐ LAPTOP PCs ARE PROVIDED FOR THESE SESSIONS! Speakers will still be required to bring your
presentation on a memory stick to load.
Video Microscopy Tutorial (VMT) - a 1.5 hour session, with the speaker using a video microscope, which
is projected on a screen with an HD camera and projector. This session format is best with one speaker,
and reserved for experienced ASC members. The presentation is to be majority slide review, only using
Powerpoint as an aide to the presentation.
‐ REQUIRE SAMs and HANDOUTS. Speakers of these sessions MUST provide QUALITY SAMs
questions/answers/explanations/references and PRE‐MEETING HANDOUT UPLOADS for attendees to
claim SAM credits for these sessions. Details for creating quality SAMs and how to upload handouts will
be available on the ASC Web site, along with Audiovisual forms to be submitted by the Moderator or
Lead Speaker.
‐ LAPTOP PCs ARE PROVIDED FOR THESE SESSIONS! Speakers will still be required to bring your
presentation on a memory stick to load.
Roundtable Discussion (RT) – a 1.75‐hour format, at a pre‐registered single topic/table in which an area
is discussed with one facilitator and nine attendees. Allows more interaction and in‐depth discussion of
topics that may have a more limited scope of interest. Buffet lunch is offered.
- REQUIRE HANDOUTS, but do NOT offer SAMs.
- NO laptop or any audiovisual (power) provided for this session type (unless you bring a laptop powered
by battery only, which would not have the ability to project)
Sign‐out with the Professor Session (MHSP) – 1‐hour session, focusing on one area and the cases will be
presented in a sign‐out style at a 10‐headed microscope. This session format provides close contact
with an expert in the field doing what we all love, cytomorphology. Participants are encouraged to join
in the discussion and time permitting may bring their own challenging cases to foster discussion.
- REQUIRE HANDOUTS, but do NOT offer SAMs.
- NO laptop or any audiovisual (power) provided for this session type (unless you bring a laptop powered
by battery only, which would not have the ability to project)
Panel Luncheon (PL) – a 1.75‐hour session that lends itself to a conversational, interactive presentation
while the audience has lunch. A maximum of three presenters is suggested and qualified for
honorariums (unless previously discussed and approved). Plated lunch is served.
‐ REQUIRE SAMs and HANDOUTS. Moderators and speakers of these sessions MUST provide QUALITY
SAMs questions/answers/explanations/references and PRE‐MEETING HANDOUT UPLOADS for attendees
to claim SAM credits for these sessions. Details for creating quality SAMs and how to upload handouts
will be available on the ASC Web site, along with Audiovisual forms to be submitted by the Moderator or
Lead Speaker.
‐ LAPTOP PCs ARE PROVIDED FOR THESE SESSIONS! Speakers will still be required to bring your
presentation on a memory stick to load.