Welcome to the Australian Society of Cytology

The Australian Society of Cytology is the sole national body directed at enhancing diagnostic cytology. Our objectives are to foster an interest in the training and continuing education of cytologists within Australia, to achieve uniformity in the interpretation and reporting of cytological findings, and to advance the knowledge and standards of clinical, diagnostic and general cytology by means of seminars, lectures, case conferences and other activities.

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Newest Educational materials

Squamous Lesions of the Cervix 24 November 2023

At the time the Australian National Cancer Screening Program replaced Conventional Cytology as the primary screening test with Primary HPV Screening, teaching in Gynaecological Cytology all but ceased. Read more

Ways of Seeing 22 November 2023

This is a brief introductory course on Cytopathology. The focus is on diagnostic morphology. Read more

Academic Calendar 21 November 2023

Recordings of various topics presented by the Branches throughout the year. Read more

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Cytoletter - The Society's Journal!

Members can have the latest cytology news emailed directly to their inbox or, for a small fee, members may opt to have a hard copy posted to them. Issues are also uploaded to this site.

Newsletter - June 2024

In this issue of Cytoletter we have rare cases with varied differential diagnosis. Read more

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CEC Online Diary 2024

1 July 2024

Start entering your 2024 data now. Keep your diary here instead of paper format and add to it as you go. At the end of the year the totals are already done for you and you don't need to do anything. At the beginning of January 2025, your totals will be recorded as your submission and a certificate and report will be sent in early February. Those who wish to use the paper or Excel spreadsheet format are still able to do so, you can record your totals here in December by using the last option in each category. Read More

51st Annual Scientific Meeting & 2024 Tutorials

Cytopathology Focus - future directions

About the conference

The Australian Society of Cytology is proud to be holding the 51st Annual Scientific Meeting in Melbourne in October 2024. The meeting will be preceded by a basic Tutorial on the Friday afternoon and followed by a two-day advanced Tutorial on the Monday and Tuesday.

Conference Documents

Trade Opportunities
Abstract Submission
Abstract Guidelines
Downloadable Program

Where And When

Melbourne, AUS
11-15 October 2024

RACV City Club, Melbourne

485 Bourke Street. Melbourne, Australia

Educational Links

Branch Meetings

Recordings of online branch meetings are available for viewing with permission of the presenters. Many topics are covered.

CTASC Syllabus

CTASC Candidates are advised to follow this Syllabus as part of their studies prior to sitting the CTASC examination.

CTASC Exam Application

Members with more than 24 months membership prior to the June examination are eligible to sit either the Gynae, Non-Gynae or both examinations. The venue is decided by completing the Exam Information under the Qualifications tab in your individual member site.

Application Form Venue Survey

Fellowship of the ASC

The fellowship examination is a higher qualification offered by the Society to denote competency to direct the scientific practice of a large or complex cytology department and fulfil a senior diagnostic role.

Cytology Resource Links

eAtlas Education Centre

A temporary place for six extensive resources compiled by senior scientists and pathologists.

Planet Shield

Delayed content - will be available shortly.

Standardised Reporting Guidelines

The Australian Society of Cytology Board of Education recommends the use of the International Standardised Systems for Cytopathology Reporting.

RCPA eCases Library

With kind permission from the RCPA, ASC members may gain access to their eCases Library.

Become a certified medical laboratory scientist

ASC scientist members working in Australia who have met the requirements for the ASC CEC scheme for the previous 2 years, can now apply for CMLS certification at no cost.

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