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Dedicated to Clinical Practice Clinical Education Clinical Research George N. Papanicolaou 1883 -1962 PSC Annual Business Meeting 2017 March 4 th, 2017 San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter, Conference Room 7, 4: 00 – 5: 00 P. M. San Antonio, Texas USA

Welcome Tarik El Sheikh M. D. President Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology

Secretary’s Report Momin T. Siddiqui MD

PSC EB Nominations n n Position of President-Elect – Nominee(s) for President-Elect: 2 1 (2017 -2019) Claire Michael M. D. Position of Secretary – Matthew Zarka M. D. 1 (2017 -2020) n n n Momin T. Siddiqui M. D. Position of Member at Large – 2 (2017 -2020) Nominee(s) for Secretary – 1 n Nominees for Members at Large – 2 Binnur Onal M. D. Esther D. Rossi M. D.

PSC Election Results n President-Elect Matthew Zarka M. D. (63% of cast votes) n Secretary Momin T. Siddiqui M. D. (100% of case votes) n Members at Large Binnur Onal M. D. (87% of cast votes) Esther D. Rossi M. D. (97% of cast votes) n Election Results n 27 % of the membership voted

PSC Executive Board 2017 n President David Chhieng M. D. (2017 -2019) n President-Elect Matthew Zarka M. D. (2017 -2019) n Treasurer Britt-Marie Ljung M. D. n Members-at-Large n Claire Michael M. D. (2 nd term, 2017 -2019) n Andrew Field M. D. (1 st term, 2015 -2018) n Lester Layfield M. D. (1 st term, 2016 -2019) n Binnur Onal M. D. (1 st term, 2017 -2020) n Esther D. Rossi M. D. (1 st term, 2017 -2020) n Fernando Schmitt M. D. (2 nd term, 2016 -2019) n Laura Tabatabai M. D. (2 nd term, 2016 -2019) (2 nd term, 2017 -2019) n Secretary Momin T. Siddiqui M. D. (2 nd term, 2017 -2020) n Past President Tarik Elsheikh M. D. (2017 -2019)

Treasurer’s Report Britt-Marie Ljung MD

FINANCIAL ACTIVITY SUMMARY JANUARY 1, 2016 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2016 BEGINNING OF YEAR BALANCE SHEET ASSETS (CASH BALANCE) as of 12/31/2015 $3, 481. 81 LIABILITIES as of 12/31/2015 NONE INCOME Membership dues $24, 938. 85 139 members (2 Australians, 1 Belgian, 2 Brazilians, 4 Canadians, 1 Finn, 1 German, 2 Indian, 2 Italians, 1 Japanese, 1 Luxembourg, 1 New Zealander, 1 Portuguese, 1 South African, 1 South Korean, 1 Spanish, 114 Americans; 3 emeritus/fellow) US/Mexican members: price $160; cost $110; net revenue $50 less transaction fees Canadian member: price $170; cost $115. 00; net revenue $54. 50 less transaction fees ROW members: price $200; cost $170; net revenue $30 less transaction fees Residents, fellows, emeriti: price $25, cost $0; net revenue $25 less transaction fees

FINANCIAL ACTIVITY SUMMARY Year Membership Cash Balance at End of Year 2016 139 $ 5, 252. 42 2015 129 $ 3, 481. 81 2014 122 $ 10, 032. 51 2013 160 $ 17, 062. 52 2012 204 $ 20, 437. 30 2011 135 $ 15, 543. 09 2010 256 $ 16, 671. 93 2009 235 $ 26, 907. 39

2016 TOTAL INCOME: $24, 938. 85 EXPENSES Wiley $18, 764. 71 2016 PSC Board luncheon $612. 30 2016 PSC AV equipment $1902. 06 2016 PSC cocktail reception $76. 72 Visual Flair Design (website) $705. 00 ICPI $150. 00 Bank Fees $662. 72 Illinois Secretary of State $ 36. 00 Illinois INCORP Services, Inc $ 99. 00 Miscellaneous $159. 73 2016 TOTAL EXPENSES: $23, 168. 24 2016 NET INCOME: $1770. 61 END OF YEAR BALANCE SHEET ASSETS (CASH BALANCE) as of 12/31/2016 $5252. 42 LIABILITIES as of 12/31/2016 NONE

Scientific Program Committee Zubair Baloch MD

2017 PSC Business Meeting Scientific Program Committee Zubair Baloch, MD (chair) Matthew A. Zarka, MD Rana Hoda, MD Susan D. Rollins, MD Esther Diana Rossi, MD, Ph. D Nicole A. Massoll, MD Andre L. Moreira, M. D. , Ph. D. Liron Pantanowitz, MD Deb Chute, MD Tarik Elsheikh, MD David Chhieng, MD

2016 USCAP PSC Companion Meeting Small Specimens vs. Big Questions in the Era of Precision Medicine and Cost Containment • Diagnosing Mesothelioma In Limited Tissue Samples - Sanja Dacic MD • Do’s And Don’ts Of Immunohistochemistry Of Limited Tissue Samples - Andrew Bellizi, MD • Update On Molecular Testing Of Cytology Samples - Dara L. Aisner, MD. , Ph. D • Regulatory And Cost Containment Issues Affecting Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory - Jennifer L. Hunt, MD

USCAP PSC Meeting Evaluations • Total positive responses for speakers and content 95 -100% • Evaluation: – Was the program content current and evidence-based? – Yes 100% – Were the handouts appropriate, current, and did they correspond to the actual slide presentation? - Yes 95% – Overall, did this activity meet its educational objectives? Yes-100 • Faculty Evaluations: – Overall, was this a high-quality presentation? 99 -100%

2016 ASC Annual Meeting – New Orleans PSC Sponsored Panel Luncheon Proposal – Quantitative Cytology and its Emerging Role in Daily Practice. Liron Pantanowitz & Sara Monaco (awaiting evaluations)

2016 ASCP Annual Meeting – Las Vegas PSC Sponsored Session Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology Companion Session: Diagnosis “Atypical”: Criteria, Controversies & Aftermath: A Case Seminar Faculty Michael J Thrall, Christopher Griffith, Momin T. Siddiqui, Rana Hoda & Lester Layfield

ASCP 2016 Companion Session Evaluations Average Evaluation Score 4. 4 – 4. 7 (scale of 1 -5) What did you find valuable, or how did you benefit from this activity? Use knowledge In the Interpretation of cases. Update criteria for atypical cells in multiple sites Use the diagnosis of “atypia” where appropriate and don't overuse It Learn atypical categories in Cytopathology Diagnostic acumen The Paris System

2017 PSC Companion Session Proposals Submitted • ASC 2017 – The Current State and Future of Pancreaticobiliary Cytology. Martha Pitman & Lester Layfield (submitted awaiting acceptance) • ASCP 2017 - Chicago – Surprises and Conundrums During the Everyday Practice of Cytopathology ": A Slide Seminar (accepted for presentation) • • Momin Siddiqui, MD Andre Moreira, MD Lester Layfield, MD Guliz Barkan, MD

USCAP 2018 PSC Companion Session Proposal • To be discussed by: – Dr. Layfield – Chair of the Scientific Program Committee (2017 -2019)

Nominating Committee • Zubair Baloch, MD (Chair) Binur Onnul, MD Martha Pitman, MD Tarik Elsheikh, MD • Charges: – The Nominating Committee shall make at least two (2) nominations for President-Elect and at least one (1) nomination for each of the remaining positions on the Board of Directors eligible to be filled by vote of the voting members.

Nominations for Election Ballot • President-elect – Claire Michael, MD – Mathew Zarka, MD • Secretary – Momin T. Siddiqui, MD • Member-at-Large: – Binnur Onal, MD – Esther Diana Rossi, MD

International Scientific Program and Relations Committee Fernando Schmitt MD

ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING 2017 International Scientific Program and Relations Committee Fernando Schmitt

International Scientific Program and Relations Committee Fernando Schmitt, M. D. (Chair) Andrew Field, MD B Cochand-Priollet, MD, MIAC, Ph. D Eric J. Suba, M. D. Philippe Vielh, M. D. Salwa El-Haddad, MD Lester J. Layfield, MD Guido Fadda, MD Binnur Önal, MD, FEBP, FIAC Ravi Mehrotra, MD, Ph. D, FRCPath Ben Yang, MD Tarik Elsheikh, MD

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 Satellite Symposia in 2016 Fine-Needle Aspiration of Cystic Lesions of Head and Neck: Challenges Encountered and Lessons Learned. A Diagnostic Slide Seminar. Organizers: Fernando Schmitt (Lux) & Zubair Baloch (USA) • • • Fna of cystic squamous lesions of the head and neck – Bill Faquin (USA) Thyroid – benign cystic lesions – David Chhieng (USA) Salivary gland – cystic lesions – Marc Pusztaszeri (Switzerland) Cystic metastasis to the neck – Sule Canberk (Turkey) Thyroid - malignant cystic lesions – Soonwon Hong (South Korea)

International Scientific Program and Relations Committee Satellite Symposia in 2016 40 th European Congress of Cytology 2 nd - 5 th October 2016 Liverpool- UK PSC Sponsored Slide Seminar Title: Cytologic Diagnosis “Atypical”: Criteria and Controversies Organizers: Fernando Schmitt (Lux) & Zubair Baloch (USA) • • Gynecologic: Ritu Nayar (USA) Salivary Gland: Bill Faquin (USA) Thyroid: Diana Esther Rossi (Italy) Pancreas: Martha Pitman (USA) Urine: Eva Wojick (USA) Effusion: Pinar Firat (Turkey) Pulmonary: Lester Layfield (USA)

The 41 th European Congress of Cytology will be held in Madrid, Spain, 10 -14 June 2018 The committee already contact the organizers and scheduled our satellite symposia with EFCS.

Membership Committee Claire Michael M. D. (Co-chair, USA & Canada) Esther Diana Rossi M. D. (Co-chair, International) Angelique W. Levi M. D. Tamar Giorgadze M. D. Momin Siddiqui M. D. Beatrix Cochand-Priollet M. D. Michael Yang M. D. Sule Canberk M. D.

Membership 2016 n Total Members 2016 : 139 Members + 3 emeritus/fellow USA (114), Canada (4), Australia (2), Belgium (1), Brazil (2), Italy (2), Luxembourg (1), Finland (1), Germany (1), India (2), New Zealand (1), Portugal (1), South Africa (1), South Korea (1), Spain (1), Japan (1); 3 emeritus/fellow Previous years Membership 2015 - 129 Members n Membership 2014 - 122 Members n Membership 2013 - 160 Members n Membership 2012 - 204 Members n Membership 2011 - 135 Members n Membership 2010 - 256 Members n Membership 2009 - 235 Members

16. 2. 2017 79 paying members!

Membership Committee Charges 1. Flyer distributed at the 2016 Meetings and international meetings in different countries 2. Having Sponsored the USCAP 2016 PSC Evening Companion Meeting ( Seattle, USA) 3. Communication with membership regarding PSC initiatives and announcements 4. Membership updates for renewal of membership

Membership Committee • Changing in the flyer from the previous format • Our committee focused on distributing the society flyers with all the cytological and pathological societies and organizations • We foster these flyer distribution with pathology organizations in order to increase memberships • We evaluated the number of paying members

Membership Committee n Under evaluation the attempts to favor the distribution of PSC flyers in cytological journals (contacts with Cytopathology and Cancer Cytopathology) n We prepared a letter and are ready to contact previous members who are/were not renewing their membership n Under Evaluation ( from the Excutive board) the decision about the not-paying members and their possible position in the committees

Membership Committee Possible ideas n Our major goal is to assure that, as happens for ALL the scientific societies, members who want to be lively and active part of the society, regularly pay the annual fee n we can suggest/propose some PSC section or short courses in the different national/international meetings which can be included as part of the annual PSC membership

PSC Website Committee USCAP PSC Business Meeting March 4, 2017

+ PSC Website Committee Chair: Liron Pantanowitz Director of Cytology UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburgh My only member: Emilio Madrigal Pathology PGY-4 Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, NYC

Website Updates

Website Analytics 2015 2016

Website Analytics December 2016 Thyroid Image Atlas

New Twitter Account n Handle: @Pap. Society n Created: May 20, 2016 n Number of followers: 653

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Twitter Analytics • Impressions: number of times users saw the Tweet on Twitter • Engagements: total number of times a user interacted with a Tweet • Engagement rate: Number of engagements divided by impressions

List of Cytopathologists on Twitter

You. Tube Channel n Created on May 20, 2016 to make Dr. Ljung’s FNA videos accessible to all users n Previously not available beyond browsers using legacy versions of Quick. Time n Videos: 17 n Current subscribers: 50 n Total views: 1, 700 n Integrated in website

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2016 Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology Awards Committee n Lester J. Layfield, M. D. (Chair) n Oscar Lin, M. D. n Philippe Vielh, M. D. , Ph. D. n Fernando Schmitt, M. D. n Andrea Abati, M. D. n Dan Kurtycz, M. D. n Jordan Reynolds, M. D.

2016 Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology Awards The awards committee developed a list of potential candidates for the Yolanda Oertel Interventional Cytopathologist, L. C. Tao Educator of the Year, and Lifetime Achievement Award. Between two and four candidates were suggested for each award. This list of candidates was submitted to the executive board for review and selection of the recipient of the award.

L. C. Tao Educator of the Year 2017 Daniel Kurtycz, M. D.

Yolanda Oertel Interventional Cytopathologist 2017 Susan Rollins, M. D.

Lifetime Achievement Award 2017 Dorothy Rosenthal, M. D.

Research Awards Committee Jennifer Brainard MD

Committee Members Jennifer Brainard, M. D. (Chair) Edmund Cibas, M. D. Phillip Bomeisl, D. O. Claire W. Michael, M. D. Vinod Shidham, M. D. , Ph D. Philippe Veilh, M. D. , Ph. D. Qing Kay Li, M. D. , Ph. D. Paolo Gattuso, M. D. Jay Wasman, MD Aziza Nassar, MD

Research Awards: Pathologists in Training n Increased difficulty accessing all abstracts submitted by residents/fellows due to changes made by vendor n USCAP staff able to send cytology abstracts submitted for Stowell-Orbison Award n 32 total abstracts submitted to judges

Research Awards: Pathologists in Training First place award: Abstract # 362 Orthopedia Homeobox (OTP) Is Preferentially Expressed in Typical Carcinoids of the Lung Zachary Dureau MD Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA Co-Authors: Gabriel Sica, Cynthia Cohen, Taofeek K Owonikoko, Krisztina Z Hanley.

Research Awards: Pathologists in Training Second Place Award: Abstract # 342 Fluorescence In-Situ Hybridization of Thyroid Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Distinguishes Neoplastic and Non-Neoplastic Hϋrthle Cells Scott Bibbey MD Washington University, St. Louis, MO Co-Author: Brian Collins

Research Awards: Pathologists in Training Third Place Award : Abstract # 438 Next Generation Sequencing Adds Value to Cytology and Fluorescence In-Situ Hybridization in the Diagnosis of Bile Duct Brushing Specimens Matthew Rosenbaum MD Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA Co-Authors: Jonathan S England, Raza S Hoda, Ronald Arpin, Long Le, David G Forcione, Anthony Iafrate, Martha B Pitman.

Education and Training Taskforce Committee Rana Hoda MD

Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology Education & Training Taskforce Committee Report Business Meeting 2017

Committee Chair & Members § § § Chair: Rana S. Hoda, MD, FIAC rhoda@med. cornell. edu Members Aylin Simsir, M. D, aylin. simsir@nyumc. org Gordon Yu, MD, gordonyu@mail. med. upenn. edu Darshana Jhala, MD, Darshana. Jhala@uphs. upenn. edu Joan F. Cangiarella, M. D, joan. cangiarella@nyumc. org Guoping Cai, M. D, guoping. cai@yale. edu Andre L. Moreira, M. D. , Ph. D. , moreiraa@mskcc. org Malini Harigopal, MD, malini. harigopal@yale. edu Xin Jing, MD, xinjing@umich. edu Fadi Abdul-Karim, MD, Fadi. Abdul. Karim@UHhospitals. org

Education & Training Task Force Committee- Charges § This committee evaluates the effectiveness of the overall PSC CME & CE Programs with scientific program committee: § The Committee is also responsible for reviewing the evaluations from the PSC educational activities and relaying any topics, changes, or improvements for the overall CME Program to scientific program committee. § The members of this committee are also responsible for soliciting educational content for pathology trainees (residents and fellows) for the PSC newsletter. § We have not seen any evaluations from PSC companion meetings yet. Kindly provide so we can have an input.

Education & Training Taskforce Committee- Scheduled Activities § Case of the Month § Working with Mr. Earle Barnes § Several cases were published online. Others are awaited. § A schedule for future contributions from the members have been made § PSC Scientific Program Committee: § Our committee did not have an opportunity to work with the Scientific Program committee § Lung Working Group Guidelines Project: Published Michael CW, Hoda RS, Saqi A, Kazakov J, Elsheikh T, Azar N, Paul Ohori N. Committee I: Indications for pulmonary cytology sampling methods. Diagn Cytopathol. 2016 Dec; 44(12): 1010 -1023.

PSC committee- Case of the Month Bi-monthly Schedule • • Sep/2015 - Gordon (published online) Nov/2015 - Aylin Simsir Jan/2016 Rana Hoda (published online) March/2016 -Yin Jing (published online) June/2016 - Fadi Abdul-Karim Aug/2016 -Guoping Cai Oct/2016 - Andre Moreira Dec/2016 - Jhala Darshana

Education & Training Taskforce Committee- Other Educational Aspects to Pursue § Work with our new President to pursue § § § Work closely with Website Committee No work done Prepare an online thyroid atlas for the PSC No work done Reviewing the evaluations of all programs offered by PSC at USCAP, other PSC companion meetings and make changes accordingly § Evaluations were not provided

Education & Training Taskforce Committee- Other Educational Aspects to Pursue § Work with our new President to pursue § § § Working closely with PSC Focus Volunteer for the PSC Newsletter Work closely with Website Committee Prepare an online thyroid atlas for the PSC Reviewing the evaluations of all programs offered by PSC at USCAP, other PSC companion meetings and make changes accordingly

Tarik Elsheihk PSC President 2015 -2017 “Thank you for your commitment and a great job to Pap Society!!”

PSC Cocktail Reception Salon L San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter 101 Bowie Street 5: 00 – 7: 00 pm - after the PSC Business Meeting