A win for all: clinical affiliation with cytology training programs
January 2025—It is well documented that the cytologist/cytotechnologist workforce is diminishing and the number of training programs has declined. According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, CT participation in gynecologic proficiency testing has decreased by 27 percent since 2005. New board certifications of CTs or specialists in CT(SCT) decreased by about 56 percent over the same period. CT(ASCP) and all SCT(ASCP) certifications are now recognized by the CMS and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention per 42 CFR §493.1483.