Who Are We?
The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science – Michigan (ASCLS–MI) is a constituent society of ASCLS. ASCLS-Michigan is the preeminent professional society for laboratory professionals, educators, and students in Michigan. ASCLS-Michigan strives to provide a wide range of opportunities for its members, including advancement of the clinical laboratory profession, legislative advocacy, professional development, networking, and educational programs.
ASCLS-Michigan endeavors to:
- promote standards in clinical laboratory methods and research, and in affiliated fields;
- enhance the professional status and image of its members;
- create mutual understanding and cooperation among the society and its members and all others who are engaged in the interests of individual and public health;
- be responsible for providing educational programs in the clinical laboratory and related sciences and to assist at maintaining standards of competence at all levels;
- represent the interests of the clinical laboratory and affiliated professions and the members of the Society in all government and other forums that affect those interests;
- establish and promote ethical standards for the professions represented; and
- provide aid and benefit to all members of said professions.
ASCLS Vision
ASCLS is committed to excellence in the practice of laboratory medicine by advancing the expertise of medical laboratory professionals who, as members of interprofessional healthcare teams, deliver quality clinical services that prevent, diagnose, monitor and treat disease for the benefit of patients and communities.
ASCLS Mission
ASCLS is a collaborative, mutually supportive community empowering laboratory professionals to excel and advance our field by expanding and exchanging knowledge and advocating for medical laboratory professionals and the patients they serve.
ASCLS Believes:
- Medical laboratory professionals independently lead and define the future state of the profession.
- A diverse, credentialed clinical laboratory workforce is critical to the delivery of equitable and quality healthcare.
- Universally available, quality clinical laboratory services are essential to the health and wellness of patients and communities.
- A diverse and inclusive professional community corrects historical marginalization and builds a sense of belonging that enhances advocacy and knowledge.
- A constantly expanding body of knowledge requires lifelong learning and scholarly endeavors.