PSC Annual Business Meeting 2015 March 21st, 2015.
Dedicated to Clinical Practice Clinical Education Clinical Research
George N. Papanicolaou1883-1962
Welcome
Zubair Baloch M.D.
President Report
PSC involvement in various committees. Cytotechnology Education and Technology Consortium (ASC,
ASCP, CAP, ASCT, IAC) – PSC represented by David Chhieng ASC & PSC Utilization of Molecular Tests in Cytology Specimens
Task Force – lead by Michael Roh, MD & Amy Clayton, MD White paper published on ASC website
ASC & PSC representation at the Fellowship Directors Ad Hoc Committee – Association of Pathology Chairs – Christine Booth Survey – Cytopathology Fellowship Match
President Report
PSC Sponsored Companion Session with ASC (Eva Wojcik) Slide seminar at ASCP 09/2014 - Surprises
and Conundrums During the Daily Practice of Cytopathology ": A Slide Seminar. Excellent Evaluations
PSC Companion Society Session – 90 minutesStep Towards Pulmonary Pathology
Guidelines. Accepted for 10/2015
Successful Binford Dammin Society Companion Meeting in Collaboration with
Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology USCAP 2014
Dr Pamela Michelow -University of the Witwatersrand and National Health Laboratory Service. Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Andrew Field FRCPA, FIAC, DipCytopath(RCPA) -Deputy Director and Senior Consultant, Department of Anatomical Pathology. St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney, Australia.
Andre L. Moreira MD, PhD -Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY.
Steve C. Schmechel MD, PhD - Department of Pathology, University of Washington Medical Center. Seattle, WA.
PSC Endorsement of
Guidelines for Cytopathologic Diagnosis of Malignant MesotheliomaComplementary Statement from the International Academy of Cytology and the International Mesothelioma Interest Group
Hjerpe A, Ascoli V, Bedrossian C, Mathilde Boon, Creaney J, Davidson B, Dejmek A, Dobra K, Fassina A, Firat P, Kamei T, Kobayashi T, Michael CW, Önder S, Segal A, Vielh P
Strong Relationship with Cancer Cytopathology
PSC Book SeriesSeries Eds: Martha B. Pitman & Kim Geisinger
Gupta and Baloch: Cytohistology: Essential and Basic Concepts - Feb 2011. 369 print sales; 19 e‐sales
Layfield: Musculoskeletal Cytohistology -February 2012; 142 print sales; 23 e‐sales
Ali and Yang: Lung and Mediastinum Cytohistology -April 2012. 278 print sales; 12 e‐sales
Cangiarella et al: Breast Cytohistology -Sept 2013. 127 print sales; 2 e‐sales
Field and Geddie: Lymph Node and Spleen Cytohistology - Feb 2014. 143 print sales
Baloch et al: Head and Neck Cytohistology - Feb 2014. 143 print sales
Wee at al: Cytohistology of Focal Liver Lesions - March 2014. 113 print sales
Michael et al: Cytohistology of the Serous Membranes -Due to be published in July 2015
Centeno et al: Pancreatic Cytohistology -Due to be published in July 2015
2015 PSC Business Meeting
Scientific Program Committee
Matthew A. Zarka, MD (Chair)Zubair Baloch, MD
Britt-Marie Ljung, MDRana Hoda, MD
Susan D. Rollins, MDEsther Diana Rossi, MD, PhD
Nicole A Massoll, MDFulvio Basolo, MD
Andre L Moreira, MD, PhDLiron Pantanowitz, MD
USCAP PSC Companion Meeting 2014
• Reinventing Our Profession: Challenges and Experiences– Britt-Marie Ljung, MD : “Ultrasound Guided FNA by
Pathologists in an Academic Setting”– Susan D. Rollins, MD: “Nuts and Bolts of Running a USFNA
Clinic in the Community Setting”– Yuri E. Nikiforov, MD, PhD: “Emerging Technologies for
Molecular Analysis of FNA Samples: Next Generation Sequencing for Cancer Diagnosis in Thyroid Nodules”
– Dara L. Aisner, MD, PhD: “Current and Emerging Molecular Markers in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Applications in Cytopathology”
– Liron Pantanowitz, MD: Next Generation Sequencing and Current Biomedical Informatics Challenges”
2014 ASC Annual Meeting:PSC Sponsored Panel Luncheon
• Approach to Pancreaticobiliary Cytology: A Step Towards Recommendations and Guidelines– Martha B. Pitman, MD– Lester J. Layfield, MD
2014 ASCP Annual Meeting
• Surprises and Conundrums During the Daily Practice of Cytopathology ': A Slide Seminar Co-Sponsored by ASC & PSC – Zubair W. Baloch, MD– Eva M. Wojcik, MD– Dina R. Mody, MD– Durgesh N. Rana, MD– Rana Hoda, MD, PhD
2015 USCAP PSC Companion Meeting
• Small Biopsy Specimens of Head and Neck with Emphasis on Cell Cytology and the Role of Special Studies.”– “Salivary Gland FNA: New Markers and New
Opportunities for Improved Diagnosis” William C. Faquin, MD,PhD– “Lumps and Bumps of The Oral Cavity and Oropharynx”
Raja R. Seethala, MD– “SRBCT: Sinonasal Region Biopsies: Cytology of Tumors”
Lester D. Thompson, MD– “Challenging Squamoid Biopsies” Margaret Brandwein-Gensler, MD
2015 ASC Annual MeetingPSC Sponsored Panel Luncheon Proposal
• Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology Pulmonary Cytology Guidelines: An Approach to Pulmonary Cytology: A Step Towards Classification and Diagnostic Criteria– Zubair Baloch, MD– Lester J. Layfield, MD– Matthew A. Zarka, MD
2015 ASCP Annual MeetingPSC Sponsored Session
• Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology Pulmonary Cytology Guidelines: An Approach to Pulmonary Cytology: A Step Towards Classification and Diagnostic Criteria– Zubair Baloch, MD– Lester J. Layfield, MD
Standards of Practice Guidelines Committee Zubair Baloch, M.D. (Chair)Lester J. Layfield, MDJohn S. Abele, M.D.Miguel A. Sanchez, M.D.Rana Hoda, MDMartha Bishop Pitman, MDMaureen Zakowski, M.D.
Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology Guidelines and Recommendations for Pulmonary Cytopathology Specimens
Committee I - Indications for Pulmonary Cytology: Sputum, Bronchial Brushing, Washings and FNA
Committee II - Techniques for Cytologic Diagnosis of Pulmonary Lesions
Committee III - Diagnostic Terminology and Morphologic Criteria for the Cytologic Diagnosis of Pulmonary Lesions
Committee IV - Ancillary Testing in the Study of Pulmonary Cytology Specimens
Committee V - Post-Cytologic Diagnosis Testing and Treatment Options
ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETINGInternational Scientific Program
and Relations Committee
Fernando SchmittFernando Schmitt
Fernando Schmitt –ChairAndrew Field (Australia)B.Cochand-Priollet (France)Eric J Suba (US)Philippe Vielh (France)Salwa el Haddad (Egypt)Lester J Layfield (US)Zubair Baloch (US)Guido Fadda (Italy)Binnur Onal (Turkey)Ravi Mehrotra (India)
International Scientific Program and Relations Committee
• This committee will focus on developing companion scientific programs with international pathology societies and organizations.
• It will also foster strong relationships with pathology organizations as well as organizations which focus on providing/improving the quality of much needed basic cytology screening services and education.
International Scientific Program and Relations Committee
International Scientific Program and Relations Committee2014
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 8, 3 to 5 PM
PROPOSAL FOR STANDARDIZED TERMINOLOGY AND NOMENCLATURE FOR PANCREATOBILIARY CYTOLOGY FROM THE PAPANICOLAOU SOCIETY OF CYTOLOGYMartha Pitman (USA)Lester Layfied (USA)
Treasurer’s Report
Britt-Marie Ljung MD
FINANCIAL ACTIVITY SUMMARY JANUARY 1, 2014 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2014BEGINNING OF YEAR BALANCE SHEETASSETS (CASH BALANCE) as of 12/31/2013 $17,062.52LIABILITIES as of 12/31/2013 NONE INCOMEMembership dues $19,005
122 members (5 Australians, 1 Belgians, 6 Canadians, 1 Finn, 1 French, 1 Indian, 1 Italian, 1 Mexican, 1 New Zealander, 1 Puerto Rican, 1 Saudi, 1 South African, 1 Spanish, 100 Americans; 9 emeritus/fellow); down from 160 members in 2013, 204 members in 2012; up from 135 members in 2011; down from 256 in 2010 and 235 in 2009US/Mexican members: price $160; cost $110; net revenue $50 less transaction feesCanadian member: price $170; cost $115.50; net revenue $54.50 less transaction feesROW members: price $200; cost $170; net revenue $30 less transaction feesResidents, fellows, emeriti: price $25, cost $0; net revenue $25 less transaction fees
2014 TOTAL INCOME: $19,005 EXPENSESWiley $14,0212014 PSC Board luncheon $5782014 PSC AV equipment $6582014 PSC cocktail reception $3,572Resident research award 1st place $500Resident research award 2nd place $250Visual Flair Design (website) $1,035Cytopathology Foundation $1,500Minuteman Press (FOCUS newsletter fees) $1,418ICPI $150Miscellaneous $1,6102014 TOTAL EXPENSES: $26,035 2014 NET INCOME: $(7,030) END OF YEAR BALANCE SHEETASSETS (CASH BALANCE) as of 12/31/2014 $10,032.51LIABILITIES as of 12/31/2014 NONE
Secretary’s Report
Momin T. Siddiqui MD
PSC EB Nominations
Position of President Elect –
1 (2015-2017)
Position of Member at Large –
2 (2015-2018)
Nominating Committee Chair
Lester Layfield M.D.
Nominees for President Elect – 2
Drs. D. Chhieng and M. Zarka
Nominees for Members at Large – 5
Drs. A. Abati, G. Fadda, A. Field, R. Hoda, A. Nassar
PSC Election Results
President Elect (2015-2017)
David Chhieng M.D.
Members at Large (2015-2018)
Andrea Abati M.D.
Andrew Field M.D.
PSC Executive Board 2015-2017 President
Tarik Elsheikh M.D.
President-Elect
David Chhieng M.D.
Treasurer
Britt-Marie Ljung M.D.
Secretary
Momin Siddiqui M.D.
Past President
Zubair Baloch M.D.
Members-at-Large
Andrea Abati M.D.
Beatrix Cochand-Priollet M.D.
Andrew Field M.D.
Claire Michael M.D.
Fernando Schmitt M.D.
Laura Tabatabai M.D.
Philippe Vielh M.D.
Membership Committee
Momin T. Siddiqui M.D. (Chair)Angelique W. Levi M.D.Tamar Giorgadze M.D.Esther D. Rossi M.D.Beatrix Cochand-Priollet M.D.Michael Yang M.D.
Membership 2014
Total Members 2014 - 122 Members
USA (100), Canada (6), Australia (5), Puerto Rico (1), Belgium (1), Italy (1), France (1), Finland (1), India (1), Mexico (1), New Zealand (1), Saudi Arabia (1), South Africa (1), Spain (1)
Membership 2013 - 160 Members
Membership 2012 – 204 Members
Membership 2011 – 135 Members
Membership 2010 – 256 Members
Membership 2009 – 235 Members
Membership Committee Charges 1. Flyer distributed at the
ASC, ASCP and
CAP 2014 Meetings
2. USCAP 2014 PSC Evening Companion Meeting
3. Communication with membership regarding PSC initiatives and announcements
4. Membership updates for renewal of membership
5. Journal subscriptions
Membership Committee
Incoming Membership Committee Chairs 2015-2017
Claire Michael M.D. (USA Membership)
D. Esther Rossi M.D. (International Membership)
Awards Committee
Lester J. Layfield, M.D. (Chair)
Oscar Lin, M.D.
Maureen F. Zakowski, M.D.
Philippe Vielh, M.D., Ph.D.
Fernando Schmitt, M.D.
Andrea Abati, M.D.
Dan Kurtycz, M.D.
Lifetime Achievement Award 2015
Britt-Marie Ljung, M.D.
L.C. Tao Educator of the Year 2015
Celeste Powers, M.D.
Yolanda Oertel Interventional Cytopathologist Award 2015
David Kaminsky, M.D.
Nominating Committee
Lester J. Layfield, M.D.
Andrea Abati, M.D.
Kim R. Geisinger, M.D.
Anjali Saqi, M.D.
William C. Faquin, M.D.
Candidate Slate for 2015-2017 Positions
President-Elect: David Chhieng M.D. Matthew Zarka, M.D.
Member-at-Large Candidates: Andrea Abati, M.D. Andrew Field, M.D. Aziza Nassar, M.D. Guido Fadda, M.D. Rana Hoda, M.D.
PSC Executive Board 2015-2017 President
Tarik Elsheikh M.D.
President-Elect
David Chhieng M.D.
Treasurer
Britt-Marie Ljung M.D.
Secretary
Momin Siddiqui M.D.
Past President
Zubair Baloch M.D.
Members-at-Large
Andrea Abati M.D.
Beatrix Cochand-Priollet M.D.
Andrew Field M.D.
Claire Michael M.D.
Fernando Schmitt M.D.
Laura Tabatabai M.D.
Philippe Vielh M.D.
PSC Research Awards Committee
Claire W. Michael, M.D. (Chair)
Edmund Cibas, M.D
Phillip Bomeisl, D.O
Jennifer Brainard, M.D
Vinod Shidham, M.D., Ph D
Philippe Veilh, M.D.. PhD
Qing Kay Li, M.D., Ph.D
Paolo Gattuso, M.D
Jay Wasman, MD
• This year the Research Committee reviewed a total of 81 abstracts submitted by first authors in training in the category of “Cytopathology”.
• This year (2015) we have reviewed the highest number of abstracts as a result of skipping the step where we ask the authors to submit their application for the award and having the program director signature (only 20-30 authors responded in the past).
First Place - Research Award
[336] Methylation Markers of Pancreatic Carcinoma and Their Usefulness in Pancreatic FNA Cytology
Georgios Deftereos, Qinghua Feng, Melissa P Upton, Joshua Stern, Stephen E Hawes, Nancy B Kiviat.
University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Second Place Research Award
[430] The Diagnostic Implications of GNAS Point Mutation in Pancreaticobiliary Neoplasia in FNA and Brush Cytology Specimens
Christopher Vytlacil, Jan F Silverman, Sydney D Finkelstein.
Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA; Red Path Integrated Pathology, Pittsburgh, PA
PSC Reception
Sheraton Boston Hotel Hampton Room5:00 pm - after the business meeting