American Society for Clinical Pathology
- American Society for Clinical Pathology
The American Society for Clinical Pathology is a professional association based in Chicago encompassing 130,000 pathologists and laboratory professionals.
Founded in 1922, the ASCP provides programs in education, certification and advocacy on behalf of patients, pathologists and lab professionals. In addition, the ASCP publishes numerous textbooks, newsletters and other manuals, and publishes two industry journals: "The American Journal of Clinical Pathology" (www.ajcp.com) and "LabMedicine" (www.labmedicine.com). [ [http://www.ascp.org/FunctionalNavigation/membership/AboutASCP.aspx History of ASCP] ]
The ASCP also promotes National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week (NMLPW) is a time of recognition for medical laboratory personnel and a chance to celebrate their professionalism and be recognized for their efforts.National Lab Week is held annually during the last full week of April.
References
External links
* [http://www.ascp.org American Society for Clinical Pathology website]
* [http://www.ajcp.com The American Journal of Clinical Pathology website]
* [http://www.labmedicine.com LabMedicine website]
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