Review and Update of Gynecologic Cytopathology

Date: May 14-16, 2009
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Credits: 18.75 CME/CMLE

Core Competencies: PC, MK, PBL, ICS, PR, SBP
Intended Audience: Pathologists, Residents, Cytotechnologists

What’s NEW in GyneCyto?

• The most up-to-date patient management algorithms
• The newest methods for HPV testing in the laboratory
• HPV vaccine and how it will affect not only cancer incidence, but also cancer screening programs
• The latest criteria for morphologic assessment in gynecologic cytology

Special COURSE FEATURES!

• More than 1,000 glass slides for study and review
• Case studies with tissue and cytologic specimens
• Microscope for your personal use throughout the course
• Self-assessment exercises throughout the course
• Mock CLIA proficiency test
• Comprehensive course manual
• Bring your problem cases with glass slides to discuss with the faculty
• Free CD ROM syllabus included
• Pre-and post-tests available on-line. New option: SAM credit offered for part of the course.

Keeping pace with emerging issues, technology, and science in diagnostic cytopathology of the female genital tract is a daunting challenge. This three-day course will quickly bring you up to speed on current laboratory standards and provide you with the latest information on reporting cervical/vaginal cytology, guidance for preparing your lab for compliance with CLIA and HIPAA regulations, and an update on CLIA-mandated proficiency testing requirements.

This is the best of both worlds – an opportunity to hone your interpretive skills and to gain the tools you need to ensure optimum accuracy in diagnosis. The expert faculty will guide you through some of the major challenges you face – avoiding cytologic interpretation problems when differentiating between benign reactive vs. neoplastic conditions, understanding new methodologies, minimizing unnecessary medical procedures, and communicating with clinicians.

Highlights: How can you keep up? This course will bring you the latest information about advances in the field, including –

• Findings to date from the ASCUS – Low Grade Triage Study (ALTS)
• HPV pathobiology
• High-risk HPV testing for triage of ASCUS results and primary screening
• Liquid-based technology, processes, and morphology
• Automated computerized screening
• ASCCP management guidelines
• New automation technologies
• New laboratory standards
• New CLIA proficiency testing requirements

Bring your challenging slides for discussions with the faculty and evaluate your knowledge with self-assessment options. You’ll receive a comprehensive course syllabus on site.

Following this course, you will be able to:

• Identify, classify, and differentiate benign, pre-malignant, and malignant lesions of the female genital tract.
• Describe automated technologies and preparatory techniques for gynecologic cytology.
• Identify key issues supporting an effective quality assurance program in the cytology laboratory.
• Communicate effectively with clinicians regarding cervical cytology specimens.

The ASCP designates these educational activities for a maximum of 18.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activities.

This activity meets MOC Part II Lifelong Learning requirements. A self-assessment option is available for pathologists attending this program to earn SAM credits for Maintenance of Certification, Part II Self-Assessment Modules (MOC-SAM) for part of the course. For MOC brochure, click here.

ASCP designates this activity for a maximum of 18.75 CMLE credits. This activity meets CMP and state licensure requirements for laboratory personnel.