With the goal of helping hematologists around the world conquer blood diseases, the American Society of Hematology (ASH) is a global leader in efforts that foster the worldwide exchange of knowledge and resources, enhance clinical care through education and training, and further the understanding of hematology globally through international collaboration.
Many of these programs are made possible by support from the Wallace H. Coulter Foundation. You too can support global heath by making a gift to ASH.
News
European Hematologists Receive Award to Conduct Research in U.S. (March 30, 2009)
ASH and HVO Partner to Launch Hematology Program in Peru (March 27, 2009)
HVO Launches Hematology Program in Uganda in Partnership With ASH (March 28, 2008)
Membership
ASH encourages hematologists around the world to join the Society and take advantage of the many benefits that membership provides. Currently, about one-quarter of the Society’s members are based outside of North America. ASH's International Members Committee represents the interests of our International members.
Meetings
ASH offers a number of meetings and sessions of interest to hematologists in research and practice around the world and frequently partners with global health organizations to provide a wide array of educational opportunities. Meeting attendees may also be able to earn continuing medical education (CME) credit that will be recognized in their home countries.
- ASH Annual Meeting
- Submit an Abstract
- Health Volunteers Overseas Session and Booth
- CME for European Attendees
- Visa Application Process
- Highlights of ASH®
- Held in the United States and Latin America
- NCI-ASH Hematology Clinical Trials Workshop
Awards and Special Lectures
In order to continue advancing the study of hematology in the United States and around the world, ASH and its partner organizations provide a variety of awards and opportunities designed to recognize exemplary students, researchers, and practitioners throughout their careers.
- Honorific Awards
- Mentor Awards
- EHA-ASH Translational Research Training in Hematology
- EHA-ASH Research Exchange Award
- Merit and Travel Awards
Free Online Resources
The Society offers numerous free resources that are accessible online to hematology professionals around the world.
- Blood
- Hematology: The ASH Education Program Book
- The Hematologist, ASH's bi-monthly newsletter
- Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines
- ASH Image Bank
- ASH Teaching Cases
Publications
ASH has a number of publications available that provide high-quality information about hematology research and practice. ASH encourages all hematologists to consider submitting their work for publication. As part of their member benefits, ASH members receive print copies of the following publications:
- Blood
- Hematology: The ASH Education Program Book
- The Hematologist, ASH's bi-monthly newsletter
- ASH Self-Assessment Program
Outreach to Developing Countries
As part of a global initiative, ASH supports programs that promote cross-cultural education opportunities and facilitate high-quality research and patient care in developing countries.


