February 2021
Coffee and Compatibility
Did you miss the first episode of Coffee & Compatibility? No need to worry! All of our podcast episodes can be heard at any time on one of the platforms listed below.

In the first episode, you’ll hear from ASHI President, Dr. William "Willie" Hildebrand as he discusses his career path in HLA, his vision for ASHI, and the additional directions in HLA including immuno-oncology, autoimmune therapies, and infectious disease. Listen now on your mobile device or computer!

If you have ideas for podcast topics, email us today at info@ashi-hla.org.
ASHI Quarterly
Check out the 4Q 2020 issue of the ASHI Quarterly! The 4Q ASHI Quarterly quiz is available on ASHI University! Take the quiz, earn a passing score, and receive your certificate immediately. ABHI CE Center users will have their credits automatically recorded to their accounts. We hope you enjoy this issue! View Now
ASHI Career Center
The ASHI Career Center now features a Career Planning Portal. This interactive career destination allows members to research, plan, and develop their career path. It includes three key elements:
  1. Career Insights – detailed data, trends, and forecasts about a specific occupation
  2. Career Advice – career planning resources and coaching
Career Pathing – explore potential career paths including job descriptions, relevant skills, and required courses and certifications

Start your career plan today! View Now
Committee Corner
Technologist Affairs

Join the Technologists' Affairs Committee on Wednesday, February 10 at 7PM ET for a virtual Valentine's Day happy hour! This virtual event will be held via zoom and will feature a panel answering questions on how to be a successful supervisor.


Discussion will include:
  • non-monetary ways to reward your employees
  • interviewing tips
  • supervising techniques during COVID
  • succession planning
  • and much more!

Participants will have the opportunity to earn 1.0 contact hours CEC's and win door prizes!
ASHI mentor programs are now open to our international membership
The ASHI Technologists' and Directors' Affairs committees have restructured their mentor programs to include international mentors and mentees. The mentor programs are designed to provide one-on-one guidance to members interested in professional development. If you are interested in joining as a mentor or mentee, visit the Volunteer Portal on the ASHI Website and click on the mentor program of your choice for more information. Learn More
Proficiency Testing
The HT Survey is scheduled to ship on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. Results for this survey will be due Friday, March 26th. The 2021 shipping schedule for the first half of 2021 is below. The full schedule, along with other important PT information, is posted on the ASHI PT page.

Survey & Ship Dates
HT-1: 2/16/2021
EMO-1: 4/6/2021
AC-1: 5/11/2021
Free 1-year International ASHI Membership
The International attendance & engagement at ASHI’s 1st ever Virtual Annual Meeting benefitted our society so much that we would like to reach out to additional international colleagues in this field and offer a 1-year free membership to new international members.
To apply, please click on the link below. Applications must be received by February 26, 2021 and notification of acceptance will occur in March. Learn More
ASHI Spotlights
ASHI Member Spotlight
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ASHI Volunteer Spotlight
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