{"id":3299,"date":"2023-06-28T17:29:37","date_gmt":"2023-06-28T17:29:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abpath.org\/?page_id=3299"},"modified":"2025-06-11T12:53:43","modified_gmt":"2025-06-11T12:53:43","slug":"cytopathology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/abpath.org\/subspecialty-certification\/cytopathology\/","title":{"rendered":"Cytopathology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Cytopathology Exam Description<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The examination in cytopathology is a one-day, computer-based examination consisting of combined Written and Practical sections and Virtual Microscopy (VM) sections. There are no glass slides, only VM. The examination is administered as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cytopathology Exam<\/strong><\/td>Total Number of Questions<\/strong><\/td>Total Time<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
 Written\/Practical Sections <\/td>220<\/td>4 Hrs. 4 Mins<\/td><\/tr>
Virtual Microscopy<\/td>70<\/td>3 Hrs. 48 Mins<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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All questions are multiple-choice, single-best answer format. The questions assess the candidate\u2019s body of knowledge, judgment and problem-solving ability. The practical questions include interpretive and problem-solving aspects of cytopathology, including clinical, radiologic and histologic correlation and management guidelines. The written questions include factual, administrative, technical, and regulatory aspects of cytopathology, systems-based practice, and patient care. The virtual microscopy examination requires using locator skills, diagnostic interpretation, and correlation with histologic findings. Typically, the cervical\/anal cytology slides will be dotted; FNA and non-gynecologic slides are usually not dotted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Exam content areas include, but are not limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gynecologic\/Anal Cytopathology<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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