Career Planning and Growth
Career Planning and Growth: Valuable for Today, Tomorrow and Beyond
Residents, fellows, cytotechnologists and student cytotechnologists are invited to participate in this new session, which is devoted to career development as you enter the field. The session offers tips and suggestions on how to prepare for your future and make the most of your careers in cytopathology. The session is included in the Basic Registration Fee, but you must register for this session as there is limited space.
Session Moderator: Shirley Greening, MS, JD, CFIAC
November 7, 2011
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
| Topic #1 | Contract Negotiations for Pathologists
Philip T. Valente, MD
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• Continuing Medical Education Requirements and Opportunities
• Salary, Employee Benefits and Liability Insurance
• Responsibilities
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| Topic #2 | Contract Questions for Cytotechnologists
Mary Levin, SCT(ASCP) & Po Chu Fung, MBA, SCT(ASCP)
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• Continuing Education Requirements and Opportunities
• Salary, Employee Benefits and Liability Insurance
• Responsibilities
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| Topic #3 | Interview Process for Pathologists and Cytotechnologists
Patricia Wasserman, MD
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• Communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to think critically
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| Topic #4 | Preparation of Curriculum Vitae for Pathologists
Aziza Nassar, MD
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• What information to include, personal information, education, summary of professional skills and/or expertise, summary of relevant work experience, publications |
| Topic #5 | Preparation of Resume for Cytotechnologists
Jennifer A. Brainard, MD & Dawn Underwood, MS, CT(ASCP)
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• What information to include: personal information, education, summary of professional skills and/or expertise, summary of relevant work experience, publications |
| Topic #6 | Job Search for Pathologists
Lourdes Ylagan, MD
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• Academic vs. Private (Pros and Cons)
• Workload
• Advancement Opportunities
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| Topic #7 | Job Search for Cytotechnologists
Stephanie Hamilton, EdD, MB, SCT(ASCP) & Robert A. Goulart, MD
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• Academic vs. Private (Pros and Cons)
• Workload
• Advancement Opportunities
• Relocation issues
• National search for CT jobs
• Job opportunities in commercial labs
• Job opportunities as product reps
• Job opportunities in research
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| Topic #8 | Long Range Career Planning for Pathologists
Lydia P. Howell, MD
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• Complimentary Fellowship
• Leadership
• Other opportunities |
| Topic #9 | Long Range Career Planning for Cytotechnologists
Marilee M. Means, PhD, SCT(ASCP)
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• Looking for your 1st job and fitting it to where you want to go in your career
• Additional Certifications (SCT, MB, CM, etc.)
• Additional Degrees (Masters, PhD)
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