American Society for Mohs Histotechnology
- 2008-2009 Board of Directors
- Board of Directors' Elections
- Annual Meeting
- Call for Abstracts
- Membership
- ACMS Mohs Histotechnology Quality Assurance Training Initiative
- Newsletters
Last updated: August 22, 2008
2008-2009 Board of Directors
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President Barbara S. Beck, HT (ASCP) |
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Vice President Cindy Rice, HT (ASCP) |
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Treasurer Linda R. Cesario, DPM, HT |
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Secretary Kim Brock, HT (ASCP) |
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Past President Beth Uri, HT (ASCP) |
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Mohs College Executive Member Andrew D. Montemarano, DO |
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Director Gina Ackley, HT (ASCP) |
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Director Maureen Gagnot, HT (ASCP) |
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Director Michael Tavares, HT |
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Director Jeanie Wade, HT (ASCP) |
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Mohs College Representative David Clark, MD |
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Mohs College Representative Suneel Chilukuri, MD |
Board of Directors' Elections
ASMH is holding an election in the 2009 year. One Secretary, one Treasurer and one Director will be elected to the Board of Directors by the membership for the next term. The Secretary and Treasurer serve two-year terms. Directors serve three-year terms.
Nominations for these positions will be accepted until November 21, 2008, and should be sent, faxed, or e-mailed to the ASMH office. Official ballots will be mailed in February 2009.
Annual Meeting
ASMH 15th Annual Meeting
April 24-25, 2009
Austin, Texas
Please watch for continued updates regarding the 15th Annual Meeting.
The American Society for Mohs Histotechnology's 15th Annual Meeting is held in conjunction with the Mohs College Meeting. The two-day meeting includes hands-on workshops, as well as presentations by Mohs College physicians, industry representatives and fellow histotechnicians.
ANNUAL MEETING LOCATION
Hilton Austin
500 East 4th Street
Austin, Texas 78701
Phone: (512) 482-8000
Fax: (512) 469-0078
Web site: www.austin.hilton.com
ANNUAL MEETING REGISTRATION INFORMATION
REGISTRATION IS NOT YET OPEN FOR THE MEETING.
Check back to this Web site in 2009 for updates.
| ASMH Member | $225 Early Registration | $250 Advanced Registration |
| Non-Member | $525 Early Registration | $550 Advanced Registration |
| Fellow (ACMS) | $150 Early Registration | $175 Advanced Registration |
ANNUAL MEETING EXHIBITS
The ASMH Exhibit/Workshop Area provides an invaluable resource for Mohs Histotechs, and other meeting participants, to learn about the newest equipment, supplies, and services related to Mohs Surgery. Please consider exhibiting at the ASMH 15th Annual Meeting. For more information, please contact Krista Perkins, Executive Director, at the ASMH office at 414-347-1103.
ANNUAL MEETING SPONSORSHIP
Sponsorship opportunities are available for the ASMH 15th Annual Meeting. Gain invaluable visibility of your products and services and provide your organization with exposure to over 200 Mohs technicians who work in Mohs laboratories every day. Sponsorship opportunities begin at $500 and can be tailored to meet your company's needs. For more information, please contact Krista Perkins, Executive Director, at the ASMH office at 414-347-1103.
ANNUAL MEETING CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
2009 ASMH Abstract Submission Instructions- Submission Deadline
Abstracts must be received by February 2, 2009 in their final form. - Abstract Content
Presentations of materials at this meeting are for the purpose of bringing new information to the membership. Abstracts should contain factual information, avoiding generalities. - Organization of Abstracts
The abstract should be organized as follows:
- Subject of the Study
- Methods: A brief statement of the methods used.
- Results: A summary of the results presented in sufficient detail.
- Conclusions: A statement of the conclusions reached. It is not satisfactory to state "the results will be discussed."
- Abstract Length
The maximum length of an abstract submitted for the 2009 ASMH Annual Meeting is 200 words. - Title and Author Listing
Type the title in CAPITAL letters followed by the author(s), affiliation(s), city, state or province and country. Do not use abbreviations in the title. - Format
Abstracts must be submitted to the ASMH Office via email in Word format to kperkins@execinc.com or via fax on the official abstract submission form to (414) 276-3349.
Choose a type size, such as 12 point, with no more than 12 characters per inch. Use single space, leaving double spacing between the title and text and between paragraphs. Use only standard abbreviations and symbols. - Award
The submitter of the top abstract selected for presentation at the Annual Meeting will receive $1,000 and be asked to give a 15 minute presentation at the meeting. Accepted abstracts will be included in the onsite Program Book. - Example of a Previous Award Winning Abstract
THE 20-MINUTE RAPID MART-1 IMMUNOSTAIN FOR MALIGNANT MELANOMA FROZEN SECTIONS.
Arash Kimyai-Asadi, M.D.; Gabriel B. Ayala, B.S., H.t.; Leonard H. Goldberg, M.D.; Justine Vujevick, M.D.; and Ming H. Jih, M.D., Ph.D.
Mohs surgery is the ideal procedure for malignant melanoma, particularly lentigo maligna on the head and neck because of significantly lower risk of recurrence. In recent years, the MART-1 immunostain has been used as an adjunctive method to the standard hematoxylin-eosin stain because it highlights individual melanocytes, facilitating the identification of smaller foci of residual melanoma at surgical margins. Previous investigators have developed protocols for reliable MART-1 immunostaining of frozen sections, but these protocols are time-consuming, and therefore not widely utilized in Mohs laboratories.
Our aim was to report a rapid 20-minute MART-1 immunostaining protocol for frozen sections. The protocol was utilized on 20 melanomas treated with Mohs micrographic surgery. The MART-1 stain clearly highlighted normal background melanocytes, as well as melanocytic hyperplasia and malignant melanoma. Our protocol is three times faster than the 1-hour MART-1 protocol that we had be using during the previous 3 years, yet it produces slides of equal quality.
The 20-minute protocol provides a rapid and reliable method for immunostaining of malignant melanoma. The availability of more rapid immunostaining methods has improved efficiency of our Mohs laboratory and significantly reduced patient and physician waiting time. Developemnt of a more rapid protocol may also promote wider utilization of immunostaining as an adjunctive method for melanoma detection at surgical margins, and thereby may aid Mohs surgeons in reducing recurrence rates from malignant melanoma.
Membership
The American Society for Mohs Histotechnology (ASMH) was founded in 1995 as an ancillary group to the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS). One of the requirements for membership in the ASMH is employment by an active ACMS member or membership in the ACMS.
Member benefits include: discounted registration fee for the Annual Meeting, quarterly newsletter with articles related to the field of histotechnology, histotechnician salary survey results, career listings, and the opportunity for peer interaction and information exchange throughout the year. See below for additional information on membership.
Bylaws of the American Society for Mohs Histotechnology
ASMH Membership Application
ACMS Mohs Histotechnology Quality Assurance Training Initiative
Purpose
The Mohs Histotechnology Quality Assurance (MHQA) Training initiative is designed to provide slide-preparation training to Mohs histotechnicians whose employers recommend and approve such training.
Description of Program
Training sessions will be offered each year at the ASMH Annual Meeting. In addition, Mohs College members may also make arrangements to have personalized training for their Mohs histotechnician(s). An MHQA Training Initiative Enrollment Form must then be completed and sent to the Mohs College along with payment. The standard tuition for training will be $500 for ASMH members and $750 for non-members. The amount of time spent for training will be left to the discretion of the participants; however, the Mohs College recommends an average duration of two days for each training session. Upon completion of training, the student will receive a certificate of participation from the Mohs College, and the MHQA Trainers and student will be required to fill out an assessment form to provide feedback to the College regarding the training experience. The students practice is responsible for all costs incurred (travel, food, lodging, etc.) during training. These costs are in addition to the standard tuition for training.
Click here for an Enrollment Form
MHQA Trainers
If you are interested in obtaining training from one of the trainers listed below, please call the Mohs College office 414-347-1103.
| Linda Cesario, DPM, HT Stephen Spates, MD The Dermatology Group, PC Verona, NJ 07044 |
Kristi L. Donaho Aaron Joseph, MD Pasadena, TX 77504 |
| Kimberly Emerick, HT (ASCP) David Pharis, MD GA Dermatologic Surgery Centers, PC Atlanta, GA 30342 |
Carlette Geddis, HTL Pearon G. Lang, Jr., MD Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, SC 29425 |
| Julia F. Jacobus, CMA David J. Watts, MD Dermatology Surgery Center Omaha, NE 68144 |
Jackie Marsing, HT (ASCP) Ivan D. Flint, MD Salt Lake City, UT 84121 |
| Marilyn McCulloch Desiree Ratner, MD Columbia University New York, NY 10032 |
Alexander O. Nieves David G. Latoni, MD Pavia Medical Plaza San Juan, PR 00909 |
| Theresa Nunnciato, HT (ASCP) Chrysalyne Schmults, MD University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA 19104 |
Donna L. Pelling, CAN David J. Watts, MD Dermatology Surgery Center Omaha, NE 68144 |
| Jennefer R. Polak Z. Christine Marcuson, MD Oyster Point Dermatology, Inc. Williamsburg, VA 23185 |
Ana Santos, CMA Nathan Howe, MD Fort Washington, PA 19034 |
| Carol Stewart, HT (ASCP) Armand Cognetta, Jr., MD Dermatology Assoc. of Tallahassee Tallahassee, FL 32308 |
Deborah Theis, HT (ASCP) Anna Clayton, MD The University of Texas Cancer Therapy & Research Center San Antonio, TX 78209 |
| Lynn Whitmore, HT (ASCP) Vandana S. Nanda, MD Advanced Dermatology Charlottesville, VA 22911 |
* The designation of "trainer" will be reviewed annually by the MHQA Training Committee. Renewal of this designation will be considered periodically.
Application for Trainer Designations (How to apply to be a Trainer)
Mohs histotechnicians who are applying to be a trainer must obtain permission from their Mohs surgeons prior to applying. To obtain an application, either print one from the link below, or contact the Mohs College office at 414-347-1103.
Click here for a Mohs Histotechnology Trainer Application
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Highlights of recent newsletters include:
- Technical Innovation in Tissue Mounting During Mohs Micrographic Surgery
- Tips from the Old Pro's
- 2008 Annual Meeting Information
- 2008 Board of Directors’ Election Information
- Mystery Artifact
- Ergo Thumb-Saving Tips
- Blood-Borne Infections in Mohs Lab
- Slide Fixation
- The Importance of Continuing Education
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