Peer-Reviewed Publication
J Am Soc Cytopathol2026;15(3):214-222.January 1, 2026Journal Article
Comprehensive assessment of cytologist workplace needs and evolving professional landscape.
Vanda F Torous1, Nathalie Andon2, Abha Goyal3, Jennifer Kernodle-Zimmer4, Jeffrey K Mito5, Valentina Robila6, Mauro Saieg7, Jinous Saremian8, Aziza Nassar9
1Department of Pathology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts. Electronic address: vtorous@mgh.harvard.edu.
2Department of Pathology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.
3Department of Pathology, Weill Cornell Medicine/New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York.
4LabCorp Drug Development Cytopathology Department, Indianapolis, Indiana.
5Department of Pathology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.
6Department of Pathology, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Richmond, Virginia.
7Department of Pathology, Jewish General Hospital and McGill University, Montréal, Québec, Canada.
8Department of Pathology, University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida.
9Department of Pathology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Jacksonville, Florida.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The cytology profession is experiencing a period of evolution marked by both workforce challenges and opportunities with new emerging roles and rapid integration of new technologies. The goal of this study was to comprehensively assess the current state of and trends in the cytotechnology practice to identify potential challenges for cytologists and areas of improvement.
MATERIALS A…
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