Additional Information
Level of Instruction: Intermediate
Intended Audience: Medical laboratory scientists, medical laboratory technicians, laboratory supervisors, and laboratory managers. This course is also appropriate for MLS and MLT students and pathology residents.
Author Information: George Girgis, MLS(ASCP)CM, has over 30 years of experience as a medical laboratory scientist, during which time he has been a trainer and instructor at Indiana University Health in the fields of hematology and hematopathology. George holds a Bachelor of Medicine and a Bachelor of Surgery from Ein-Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, and a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences from I.U.P.U.I., Indianapolis, IN.
Reviewer Information:
Joshua J. Cannon, MS, MLS(ASCP)CMSHCM, received his Bachelor
of Science and Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science from Thomas
Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA. He holds Medical Laboratory Scientist
and Specialist in Hematology certifications through the ASCP Board of
Certification. He was a professor at Thomas Jefferson University for seven
years before transitioning into his current role as Education Developer at
MediaLab. His areas of expertise and professional passions include clinical
hematology and interprofessional education.
Margaret Reinhart, MS, MLS(ASCP), is the MLS Program Director and Senior Lecturer in Biological Sciences at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, PA, where she teaches hematology, clinical immunology, parasitology, and other related courses. She is also an adjunct instructor in hematology at Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. She holds a master's degree in biology and in health care administration.
