Examination Schedule


EFCS_2026_Antwerp

4. October 2026 EFCS European Congress of Cytology Antwerp , Belgium

Hilton Antwerp Old Town, Groenplaats 32, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium. Sunday, October 4th 2026

Date: Sunday, October 4th 2026, Hilton Antwerp Old Town, Groenplaats 32, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium

Examination Date: Sunday, October 4th 2026

Application Receipt Deadline: Tuesday, September 8th 2026

Comprehensive CT(IAC) Exam

IAC Int. Board of Cytopathology Exam

Within the framework of the 46th European Congress of Cytology.
Deadline to receive applications: 8. September 2026.
 The examinations are planned for the morning and hopefully to finish at 2PM at the latest.

LINK FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE IAC INT. BOARD OF CYTOPATHOLOGY EXAMINATION
LINK FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE CT(IAC) EXAMINATION


24. October 2026 Kampala, Uganda

Makerere University, College of Health Sciences. Saturday, October 24th 2026

Date: Saturday, October 24th 2026, Makerere University, College of Health Sciences

Examination Date: Saturday, October 24th 2026

Application Receipt Deadline: Friday, October 2nd 2026

Comprehensive CT(IAC) Exam

Davis Lecture Theatre, Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Upper Mulago Hill Road, Kampala, Uganda

Deadline to receive applications: 2nd October 2026 LINK FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE CT(IAC) EXAMINATION


5. November 2026 ASC Seattle, USA

ASC 74th Annual Scientific Meeting. Thursday, November 5th 2026

Date: Thursday, November 5th 2026, ASC 74th Annual Scientific Meeting

Examination Date: Thursday, November 5th 2026

Application Receipt Deadline: Monday, October 26th 2026

Comprehensive CT(IAC) Exam

IAC Int. Board of Cytopathology Exam

Within the framework of the ASC 74th Annual Scientific Meeting.
Hyatt Regency Seattle, 808 Howell Street, Seattle, WA 9810,  USA

Both examinations will be held on Thursday, November 5th from 8:00AM. The deadline for receipt of applications is 26. October 2026.

  • Further information about the IAC comprehensive cytotechnology registry examination for CT(IAC) status can be found here
  • Further information about the IAC International Board of Cytopathology examination for IAC medical members of at least two years (MIAC) can be found here.

The two IAC examinations will be held digitally. It will be necessary for registrants to bring their own laptop in order to take the examination on-line. Please try out your hardware at the mock-exam.
https://www.cytology-iac.org/iac-mock-exams-have-a-go-at-the-new-digital-format/


Eastern Regional Hospital Koforidua, Ghana

3. December 2026 Koforidua, Ghana

Eastern Regional Hospital – Koforidua. Thursday, December 3rd 2026

Date: Thursday, December 3rd 2026, Eastern Regional Hospital – Koforidua

Examination Date: Thursday, December 3rd 2026

Application Receipt Deadline: Monday, November 23rd 2026

Comprehensive CT(IAC) Exam

Conference Hall 1, Opposite the I.T. Office
Eastern Regional Hospital, Koforudua
Central Hospital Street
Ghana
West Africa

Begin 08:30 AM

Information and criteria to sit  CT(IAC) examination


IAC Exams December 2026, Mexico

5 DE DICIEMBRE DEL 2026

Marista University of Mérida, Mérida Yucatán, México. Saturday, December 5th 2026

Date: Saturday, December 5th 2026, Marista University of Mérida, Mérida Yucatán, México

Examination Date: Saturday, December 5th 2026

Application Receipt Deadline: Monday, November 16th 2026

Comprehensive CT(IAC) Exam

IAC Int. Board of Cytopathology Exam

Marista University of Mérida, Faculty of Medicine
Periférico Norte tablaje catastral 139941
Colonia Temozón Norte C.P. 97302
Mérida Yucatán, México
LINK FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE CT(IAC) EXAMINATION
LINK FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE IAC INT. BOARD OF CYTOPATHOLOGY EXAM


Prince of Wales Hospital Hong Kong

7. December 2026 Shatin, Hong Kong

Prince of Wales Hospital. Monday, December 7th 2026

Date: Monday, December 7th 2026, Prince of Wales Hospital

Examination Date: Monday, December 7th 2026

Application Receipt Deadline: Tuesday, November 17th 2026

Comprehensive CT(IAC) Exam

IAC Int. Board of Cytopathology Exam

  • For further local information please email: hkiapsecretariat@gmail.com

Both examinations will be held on Monday, December 7th from 8:00AM. Deadline for receipt of application is November 17, 2026

  • Further information about the IAC comprehensive cytotechnology registry examination for CT(IAC) status can be found here
  • Further information about the IAC International Board of Cytopathology examination for IAC medical members (MIAC) can be found here.

The two IAC examinations will be held digitally. It will be necessary for registrants to bring their own laptop in order to take the examination on-line. Please try out your hardware at the mock-exam.
https://www.cytology-iac.org/iac-mock-exams-have-a-go-at-the-new-digital-format/


MD Anderson, Houston ,TX

12. April 2027 Houston, TX, USA

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA. Monday, April 12th 2027

Date: Monday, April 12th 2027, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA

Examination Date: Monday, April 12th 2027

Application Receipt Deadline: Monday, March 22nd 2027

Comprehensive CT(IAC) Exam

IAC Int. Board of Cytopathology Exam

Diagnostic Cytology Program Faculty
School of Health Professions
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Room: 1MC6.3430 (Classroom 6)
7007 Bertner Avenue
Houston, TX 77030

LINK FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE IAC INT. BOARD OF CYTOPATHOLOGY EXAMINATION
LINK FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE CT(IAC) EXAMINATION


Latest Dates

Event, Location
and Country
Examination Date Application Deadline Comprehensive
CT(IAC) Exam
IAC Int. Board of Cytopathology Exam
4. October 2026 EFCS European Congress of Cytology Antwerp , Belgium Hilton Antwerp Old Town, Groenplaats 32, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium Sunday,
October 4th 2026
Tuesday,
September 8th 2026
yes yes
24. October 2026 Kampala, Uganda Makerere University, College of Health Sciences Saturday,
October 24th 2026
Friday,
October 2nd 2026
yes not available
5. November 2026 ASC Seattle, USA ASC 74th Annual Scientific Meeting Thursday,
November 5th 2026
Monday,
October 26th 2026
yes yes
3. December 2026 Koforidua, Ghana Eastern Regional Hospital – Koforidua Thursday,
December 3rd 2026
Monday,
November 23rd 2026
yes not available
5 DE DICIEMBRE DEL 2026 Marista University of Mérida, Mérida Yucatán, México Saturday,
December 5th 2026
Monday,
November 16th 2026
yes yes
7. December 2026 Shatin, Hong Kong Prince of Wales Hospital Monday,
December 7th 2026
Tuesday,
November 17th 2026
yes yes
12. April 2027 Houston, TX, USA UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA Monday,
April 12th 2027
Monday,
March 22nd 2027
yes yes