All applicants must have an Associate’s Degree or greater from a regionally accredited college/university, with mathematics and a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both).
Applicants with International degrees must have their transcripts verified via an ASCP Acceptable Evaluation Agency for US Associate’s Degree equivalency.
Science coursework must be completed within 7 years prior to enrollment.
All applicants must be/have either:
The applicant must possess at least a 2.5 GPA cumulative from all colleges/universities attended and at least a 2.5 GPA in the sciences which is calculated from the required biology and chemistry courses.
Personal qualifications
Personal qualifications for a career in Histopathology include an interest in science and medicine, analytical thinking, problem-solving skills and a genuine desire to help others. Other requirements include good communication skills, good judgment, a sense of personal responsibility and the ability to work cooperatively with others.
In addition, good general health, endurance, and a willingness to work long hours, both in school and on the job, are essential.
Applicants must submit the following:
Inova Team Members interested in applying to the Histology Program cannot be in active progressive discipline when they are applying. Exceptions to this policy statement require the approval of the senior leader for the department and the approval of the business unit's Human Resources Leadership Team.
After reviewing the applications, the program’s Admissions Committee will select applicants to be interviewed. Only those applicants whose application files are complete will be considered for an interview. Interviews are conducted in the month of March. Applicants are selected based on a point system which takes into consideration the following: overall GPA which is calculated by looking at the GPA across all institutions where an applicant has earned credit, science GPA which is calculated by looking at only those courses required for admission, college major, affiliate status which is determined by whether or not an applicant is a student or graduate of one of our academic affiliates, relevant coursework, incidence of course repeats and withdrawals, strength of recommendation letters, interview performance, motivation/interest, work experience, communication skills/etiquette, ability to follow directions, and overall knowledge and understanding of the profession.
The information obtained during the interview process will be examined and applicants are then chosen for enrollment in the program for that year. Applicants are evaluated without regard for gender, age, race, color, creed, religion, pregnancy, or related medical conditions, marital status, national origin, mental or physical disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Applicants selected are notified of their admission status via phone, an email and a follow-up letter. Notification of acceptance letters requires a response within 2 weeks of the date of the letter. If the student decides to accept the position within the program they must sign enrollment agreement and submit an acceptance letter along with a $100 tuition deposit to reserve their position. The entire fee is applied toward tuition.
Admission is contingent on applicant evaluation and drug screening conducted by an Inova Team Member Health Office, as well as clearance by Inova Human Resources to include a criminal background check. Evaluation and clearance by Inova’s Team Member Health and Human Resources offices must take place no later than one month prior to the start date of the program. Failure to satisfactorily complete these evaluations by this deadline will result in revocation of the conditional admission. In such a case, the applicant must reapply in the next admission cycle to be considered for future acceptance.
Admission may be conditional on completion of pre-requisite coursework. Satisfactory completion of this coursework must be documented by official transcript at least 1 month prior to the start of the program. Failure to satisfactorily complete or provide evidence of completion by this deadline will result in revocation of the conditional admission. In such a case, the applicant must reapply in the next admission cycle to be considered for future acceptance.
Tuition and Fees
NOTE: For application and tuition payments, you may use our online payment system; checks or money orders are also accepted. (For checks or money orders, make the check or money order payable to "Inova Histology Program" and write “Code 135512519” on the memo line.)
Application fee of $50 (non-refundable).
Tuition for the program is $6,000 and is paid according to the following schedule:
A 14-day grace period from the date each payment is due will be granted. After the grace period, a late penalty of $20 a day will be charged for a maximum of 7 days. Students are responsible for fulfilling all financial obligations to Histology. Students who do not meet their financial responsibilities are subject to withdrawal from school.
Refund Policy
An enrolled student is a person who has been offered a position in the program and has paid the $100 tuition deposit and signed the enrollment agreement. Once the agreement and fee has been returned, the enrolled student has three business days to cancel their enrollment for a full refund of the tuition deposit. If the student decides to cancel their enrollment within the month prior to the start date they will not be entitled to a refund of the tuition deposit.
If a student chooses to withdraw, they must submit a formal written notice to include the expected last date of attendance and be signed by the student. In the absence of a formal written notice, the withdrawal is defined as fourteen calendar days after the student’s last day of attendance. If a student is in any way financially indebted to Inova Histology Program, the student will not be able to graduate which includes the graduation ceremony and certification exam eligibility.
The National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences requires Inova Histology Program to publish the essential functions of the program. This information is to be used to become aware and informed of the skills required in the performance of the duties of a Histotechnician and to assess your ability to complete such duties. These essential requirements reflect performance abilities and characteristics that are necessary to successfully complete the requirements of Inova Histology Program. These standards are not conditions of admission to the program. Prior to admission each student must agree that they can, and are prepared to meet these requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.
Inova Histology Program is an equal opportunity employer. Inova Laboratories and its program does not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, race, color, creed, religion, pregnancy, or related medical conditions, marital status, national origin, mental or physical disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
The Program will provide reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified students with disabilities.
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Myong "Lucy" Nam, MD
Program Medical Director
Nicholas Hoo-Fatt, MS, HTL(ASCP), DP
Program Coordinator
703-645-6128
Inova Histology Program does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.
