2008 Pathology Update

Date: July 8-12, 2008
Location: Chicago, IL

Directors:
Virginia A. LiVolsi, MD, FASCP
Jennifer L. Hunt, MD, MEd, FASCP

Learn about state-of-the-art pathology from internationally renowned specialists in anatomic pathology! You will be guided through organ-specific lectures, from controversial diagnoses, to challenging differential diagnoses, to specialized tumor-specific testing. Each faculty member presents the most up-to-date thinking, including:

• Changing or controversial criteria for differentiating benign from malignant diseases
• Important variants of tumors in subspecialty areas
• Appropriate ancillary staining or molecular assays to aid in the workup of your cases

Following this course, you will be able to:

• Define the modern classification of breast neoplasms and demonstrate appropriate handling of different types of breast biopsies.
• Recognize diagnostic criteria for inflammatory lesions of the gastrointestinal tract
• Differentiate the diagnosis of bladder neoplasia and preneoplasia and their mimics
• Recognize and discuss the controversies in thyroid follicular tumors
• Evaluate and select molecular methodologies for testing of solid tumors

The ASCP designates these educational activities for a maximum of 37.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activities.

These activities meet MOC Part II Lifelong Learning requirements.