Stay current with changes in classification systems and emerging ancillary diagnostic tools! This three-day course will provide you with helpful diagnostic pathways and hints for meeting new challenges and solving problematic cases. You will gain new knowledge about diverse pathologic conditions in surgical pathology and new developments in diagnostic tools. The expert faculty will answer your questions and instill confidence in your ability to diagnose challenging cases. The wide-ranging, practical content will include:

• Coverage of a variety of subspecialty pathologic conditions that often pose problems in interpretation and classification, including GYN, thyroid, thoracic, GI, head and neck, and hematopathology
• Answers to practical questions about communicating with treating physicians
• Hints for addressing complicating factors in arriving at appropriate diagnoses

Six cases representing each subspecialty will be presented, including respective ancillary studies and differential diagnosis, as well as clinical and treatment implications. You are invited to participate in discussions and interact with faculty.

Special Course Features!

• Glass slides that illustrate each entity
• Microscopes available throughout the course and optional evening independent study
• Bring your own cases for review with faculty
• Learner engagement using audience response system
• SAM credits (online pre- and posttest required)

Following this course, you will be able to:

• Diagnose challenging tumoral and pseudotumoral conditions.
• Evaluate and interpret ancillary studies related to diagnosis.
• Apply the current classification systems.

Core Competencies: PR, PC, MK, PBL, ICS
Intended Audience: Pathologists, Pathology Residents, Pathologists’ Assistants

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