ASCCP

What ASCCP does

ASCCP (American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology), founded in 1964 and headquartered in Clarksburg, Maryland, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) professional medical society serving clinicians involved in the prevention, diagnosis, and management of anogenital and HPV-related diseases. The organization operates with a lean staff of 1–10 employees and functions as the de facto national authority on cervical cancer screening standards in the United States, with its 2019 Risk-Based Management Consensus Guidelines and 2023 Colposcopy Standards endorsed by roughly 20 major medical societies including ACOG, ACS, SGO, ASCP, NPWH, and IGCS.

Its product portfolio centers on the ASCCP Management Guidelines App (iOS, Android, and web) delivering real-time risk-based cervical cancer screening algorithms, alongside the peer-reviewed Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease, the Colposcopy Education Program certification exam, and a catalog of CME-accredited courses covering colposcopy, LEEP, and High-Resolution Anoscopy, delivered online (in English, Spanish, and Chinese) and in-person across U.S. cities. Supporting resources include Practice Pearls, EMR templates, case studies, a member image archive, and webinars.

ASCCP monetizes through tiered annual membership dues ($15–$250 per clinician), pay-as-you-go course fees ($395–$1,595), journal subscriptions, and the annual scientific meeting, targeting OB-GYNs, gynecologic oncologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pathologists, and medical trainees primarily in North America while extending international outreach to 40+ countries.

Name

ASCCP

Legal name

American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology

Website

https://asccp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ASCCP is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) professional medical society, founded in 1964, that sets U.S. cervical cancer screening and colposcopy standards for OB-GYNs, nurse practitioners, PAs, pathologists, and trainees, monetizing through membership dues, CME courses, and its JLGTD journal.

Ownership category

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Product category

Medical Professional Society — Cervical Cancer Prevention and HPV Management

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare & Clinical Professional Development (CME/CE) (EDAGANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Healthcare Clinical Professions (CME/CE for Nurses, Allied Health, Pharmacy) (EDAAALAC), Healthcare & Medical Licensure Exam Prep (USMLE/COMLEX, NCLEX, Dentistry, Pharmacy, PA) (EDANAIAA), Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAF)

Keywords

• Cervical cancer screening
• Colposcopy education
• Clinical practice guidelines
• HPV management
• Continuing medical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Clarksburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, researchers, and trainees. Provides access to journals, case studies, webinars, discounts on courses, and member resources.
2. Educational Courses and CME: Revenue from comprehensive colposcopy courses (online and in-person), LEEP courses, HRA courses, and other clinical training programs. These provide AMA PRA Category 1 Credits for continuing medical education.
3. Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease: Official quarterly publication with online access for members. Emeritus and Trainee members can purchase subscriptions for additional cost.

Pricing tiers

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Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ASCCP is a professional medical society that delivers risk-based clinical guidelines, continuing medical education (CME) courses, certification programs, and a peer-reviewed journal focused on cervical cancer prevention and the management of anogenital and HPV-related diseases. Its flagship digital offering is the ASCCP Management Guidelines App (iOS, Android, web), which gives clinicians point-of-care access to the society's consensus algorithms, complemented by colposcopy, LEEP, and HRA training courses, webinars, and the Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease.

Product overview

ASCCP offers a portfolio of clinical decision-support tools and professional education products centered on cervical cancer prevention and HPV management. The flagship digital product is the ASCCP Management Guidelines App (available as native iOS/Android mobile apps and a web application at app.asccp.org), which provides clinicians with evidence-based risk calculation algorithms derived from the 2019 Risk-Based Management Consensus Guidelines. Supporting the app is the peer-reviewed Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease (JLGTD). ASCCP's educational offerings include Comprehensive Colposcopy Courses (online on-demand and in-person formats), LEEP in Practice procedural courses, and Comprehensive HRA Courses—all offering CME credit. Additional products include Practice Pearls (expert guidance documents), Clinical Guidelines and EMR Templates, the Colposcopy Education Program (CEP) Exam, an Image Archive, and Webinars. The portfolio is designed for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and researchers in women's health and cervical disease management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ASCCP Management Guidelines App Mobile (iOS/Android) and web application providing clinicians streamlined access to the ASCCP Risk-Based Management Consensus Guidelines for point-of-care cervical cancer screening and management decisions.
• Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease (JLGTD) Quarterly peer-reviewed medical journal delivering research on HPV-related conditions and lower genital tract disease; online access included with membership, with additional subscription purchases available for emeritus and trainee members.
• Comprehensive Colposcopy Course CME-accredited comprehensive colposcopy training delivered online (on-demand, 24/7) and in-person at multiple U.S. locations (e.g., Atlanta, GA; Orlando, FL), priced from $395 (trainee) to $1,595 (non-member physician).
• LEEP in Practice Course In-person CME-accredited course for clinicians at intermediate to advanced practice levels covering Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) technique, equipment, and complication management, priced at $375 member / $425 non-member.
• Comprehensive High-Resolution Anoscopy (HRA) Course Online CME-eligible course providing an overview of High-Resolution Anoscopy (HRA), covering equipment, technique, lesion recognition, and biopsy principles for anal transformation zone evaluation.
• Colposcopy Education Program (CEP) Exam Certification exam assessing competency in colposcopic practice and lower genital tract disease management for clinicians completing the comprehensive colposcopy curriculum.
• ASCCP Membership Annual professional membership tiered by role ($15 trainee to $250 physician), providing journal access, member pricing on courses, webinars, case studies, and clinical resources.
• ASCCP Webinars (CME and Non-CME) On-demand live and recorded educational webinars, offered in CME-accredited and non-CME formats, covering current guidelines and clinical practices in colposcopy and HPV management.
• ASCCP Annual Scientific Meeting Annual in-person scientific meeting featuring clinical education sessions, hands-on workshops, and professional networking for colposcopy and cervical pathology clinicians.

Quantifiable outcome

• Real-time guideline updates accessible via mobile app for point-of-care use
• +1 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACOG endorses ASCCP Colposcopy Standards recommendations and ECC guidelines. ASCCP supports ACOG Screening Guidelines for Cervical Cancer as the official screening statement endorsed by the society.
• American Cancer Society (ACS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACS co-endorses the 2023 Colposcopy Standards: Guidelines for Endocervical Curettage at Colposcopy. ASCCP supports ACS cervical cancer screening guidelines.
• Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSGO endorses both the ASCCP Colposcopy Standards recommendations and the 2023 ECC guidelines. Collaborates on consensus guideline development.
• International Gynecologic Cancer Society (IGCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIGCS co-endorses the 2023 Colposcopy Standards: Guidelines for Endocervical Curettage at Colposcopy.
• Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health (NPWH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNPWH endorses ASCCP Colposcopy Standards and 2023 ECC guidelines, supporting the society's initiatives for advanced practice providers.
• 40+ International Partner OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASCCP maintains international outreach partnerships with organizations in over 40 countries, including regional webinars and best practices sharing programs for cervical cancer prevention.
• American College Health Association (ACHA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerACHA endorses ASCCP Colposcopy Standards recommendations for cervical cancer prevention practices in college health settings.
• American Sexual Health Association (ASHA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASHA endorses ASCCP Colposcopy Standards recommendations, supporting sexual health-focused cervical cancer prevention initiatives.
• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASCP endorses ASCCP Colposcopy Standards, supporting pathology-based quality standards in cervical cancer screening.
• Association of Reproductive Health Professionals (ARHP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerARHP endorses ASCCP Colposcopy Standards, contributing to reproductive health-focused cervical disease prevention guidelines.
• Women's Preventive Services Initiative (WPSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASCCP supports WPSI updated cervical cancer screening guidelines as part of its commitment to evidence-based preventive care recommendations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO): SGO is a subspecialty society for gynecologic oncologists that co-endorses ASCCP's Colposcopy Standards and ECC guidelines. It operates a similar member-society model with annual meetings, CME, and journal publications for a closely overlapping audience.
• American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG): ACOG is the largest U.S. OB/GYN professional society and a core endorsing partner of ASCCP's guidelines. Both organizations serve overlapping clinician audiences with CME, clinical guidelines, and practice resources, making ACOG the most directly comparable society peer.
• American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS): AUGS is a focused OB/GYN subspecialty society offering CME courses, fellowship training resources, and clinical guidelines. It is structurally analogous to ASCCP in operating a member-driven society model around a narrow women's health subspecialty.
• International Gynecologic Cancer Society (IGCS): IGCS is an international professional society focused on gynecologic cancer that co-endorses ASCCP's 2023 ECC guidelines. It mirrors ASCCP's international outreach and CME-driven society model, with a similar member and meeting structure.

Broad incumbents

• American Sexual Health Association (ASHA): ASHA is a nonprofit that endorses ASCCP's Colposcopy Standards and operates in overlapping HPV and cervical health education space. It is comparable as a mission-aligned, CME- and education-focused sexual health organization.
• National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN): NCCN develops widely-adopted oncology clinical practice guidelines and offers CME-accredited educational programming. It is comparable to ASCCP as a guideline-anchored, multi-stakeholder oncology organization that monetizes guidelines, education, and member access.
• American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM): ASRM is an established women's health professional society offering CME, certification, and a peer-reviewed journal (Fertility and Sterility). It illustrates the broader professional-society model ASCCP operates within, though in reproductive medicine rather than cervical disease.
• American College Health Association (ACHA): ACHA is a national professional association providing CME-accredited guidelines and resources to college health clinicians. It endorses ASCCP standards and shares a similar professional-society, guideline-distribution, and CME business model, though across a broader preventive care scope.
• American College of Physicians (ACP): ACP is a large internal medicine society known for MOC modules, IM-ITE, and Annals of Internal Medicine — a peer in the professional-society CME and clinical-guideline publishing model, though at a substantially larger scale and broader specialty scope.
• American Cancer Society (ACS): ACS co-endorses ASCCP's ECC guidelines and produces its own cervical cancer screening recommendations. It is comparable as a large, guideline-influencing, education- and CME-oriented cancer organization that overlaps with ASCCP's mission and audience.

Market position

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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