Following this course, you will be able to:
- Appreciate emerging technologies for the diagnosis of HPV infections and their current and future applications to clinical management algorithms.
- Differentiate between low grade and high grade ovarian serous carcinomas and describe the unique pathogenesis and natural history of each.
- Recognize when and how to apply molecular analytic techniques to the diagnosis of gestational trophoblastic neoplasia and their mimics.
Core competencies: PC, MK, PBL
Intended Audience:
Pathologists, Pathology Residents, and Pathologists’ Assistants
Features: Individual microscopes and glass slide study sets provided. Special video microscopy sessions. Audience Response System.
Course Fee:
List Price: $1624
Member Price: $1249
Residents: $625
Cancellation Policy: A full refund will be issued for cancellations received in writing no later than one week prior to the start date of the meeting. Refunds are not issued for cancellations received after that date. ASCP reserves the right to cancel a program due to circumstances beyond its control or for insufficient registration. Registrants will be notified immediately and allowed to substitute a session or obtain a full refund. The Society is not responsible for penalties incurred as a result of cancelled transportation. For further information, contact ASCP Customer Service at 800.267.2727, option 2; international callers: 312.541.4890; or
www.ascp.org/feedback.
Director:
Steven G. Silverberg, MD, MASCP
University of Maryland
Faculty:
New Faculty
Lee-May Chen, MD
University of California San Francisco
New Faculty
Karuna Garg, MD
University of California San Francisco
Michael R. Henry, MD, FASCP
Mayo Clinic
Olga B. Ioffe, MD, FASCP
University of Maryland Medical Center
Janice M. Lage, MD, FASCP
Medical University of South Carolina
New Faculty
Joseph T. Rabban, MD, MPH
University of California San Francisco
Charles Zaloudek, MD, FASCP
University of California San Francisco
Hotel & Travel Information
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
750 Kearny Street
San Francisco, CA 94104
Telephone: 1-415-433-6600
Reservations: 1-800-424-8292
Website: www.sanfranciscohiltonhotel.com
Business travelers, family vacationers, and couples looking for that perfect romantic getaway will be drawn to the recently renovated downtown hotel that raises the bar on luxury lodging. Experience spacious, amenity-rich guestrooms and suites, first-rate service, and upscale extras for the utmost in comfort. Distinctive amenities range from the Serenity Bed by Hilton and flat-screen HDTVs to oversized work-desks and high-speed Internet access. Savor a variety of memorable meals at our tempting onsite restaurants. Plus, a wide range of delectable dining establishments are within walking distance of this San Francisco financial district hotel.
Reserve your room by January 23, 2013, and mention ASCP/Gynecological Pathology to receive the special room rate of $179 single/double per night, plus applicable taxes. Availability is limited so be sure to book early! Room rate includes:
- Complimentary wireless Internet access in guest rooms and all public spaces
- Complimentary local and 1-800 phone calls
- Complimentary weekly local newspaper deliveries
- Complimentary access to the 24 hour fitness center
Overnight Guest Parking
- Valet - $60.00
- Self Parking - $35.00
Parking for Participants (attending the meeting only)
- Valet parking by the hour
- Self parking - $20.00
Ground Transport: From San Francisco International Airport
Sunday, February 10
Wednesday, February 1
8:00am–12:00pm
Ovary I/Neoplasia Overview/Epithelial Tumors/Metastatic Tumors
Steven G. Silverberg, MD, MASCP
1:30–5:00pm
Ovary II/Germ Cell Tumors/ Sex Cord-Stromal Tumors/ Steroid (Lipid)
Cell Tumors /Non-neoplastic Lesions
Charles Zaloudek, MD, FASCP
5:00–9:00pm
Glass Slide Self-study (optional)
Monday, February 11
8:00am–12:00pm
Uterine Corpus/Hormonal Pathology of the Endometrium/Endometrial Hyperplasia and Endometrioid Carcinoma
Steven G. Silverberg, MD, MASCP, and Olga B. Ioffe,MD, FASCP
1:30–5:00pm
Non-endometrioid Carcinomas/Endometrial Sarcomas and Mixed Tumors/Smooth Muscle Tumors of the Uterus
Steven G. Silverberg, MD, MASCP, and Olga B. Ioffe, MD, FASCP
New Topic
5:10 – 6:00 pm
Gynecologic Hereditary Cancer Syndrome
Lee-May Chen, MD
6:00–7:30pm
Video Microscopy Session
Tuesday, February 12
8:30am–12:30pm
Vulva and Vagina
Charles Zaloudek, MD, FASCP
Diagnostic Applications of Molecular and Immunohistochemical Techniques
Olga B. Ioffe, MD, FASCP
1:30–5:00pm
Uterine Cervix (Cytopathology and Histopathology)/Normal and Non-neoplastic Cervical Epithelium/Squamous Carcinoma and Precursor Lesions (including HPV-associated
Lesions and ASCUS)
Michael R. Henry, MD, FASCP
New Topic
5:00 – 5:30 pm
Undifferentiated Carcinomas of the Endometrium
Karuna Garg, MD
New Topic
5:30 – 6:00 pm
Uterine PEComa and Related Lesions: Diagnostic Update and Review of Morphologic Mimics
Joseph T. Rabban, MD, MPH
6:00–10:00pm
Glass Slide Self-study (optional)
Wednesday, February 13
8:30am–12:00pm
Histopathology of Glandular Lesions of the Cervix
Steven G. Silverberg, MD, MASCP
Squamous Carcinoma and Precursor Lesions (including HPV-associated Lesions and ASCUS) - Continued
Michael R. Henry, MD, FASCP
1:30–5:00pm
Placenta and Trophoblastic Diseases
Janice M. Lage, MD, FASCP
5:00–6:30pm
Video Microscopy Session
Thursday, February 14
8:30–11:00am
Female Peritoneum (Surgical and Cytopathology), Endometriosis, Fallopian Tube
Charles Zaloudek, MD, FSCP
