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Pathology Board Review Course (2011) (Sponsored Link) Last visited...2/2012. Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD. Credit hours...35. Awarded by....Oakstone Institute. Cost........... $1095. Purchase this course during February 2012, and receive a $100 Best Buy gift card.  Use coupon code BESTBUYA.  Instruction Type...Slide-Video Lectures. Format...Video DVD or Video MP4 DVD.  Target Audiences...PATH. Educational material last updated...May 15, 2011. Financial Support...None Stated.  Expiration of CME credit...May 15, 2014.

The Oakstone Institute’s Pathology Board Review Course (2011) is a comprehensive survey of current concepts and standards in pathology. This activity is an in-depth review, and provides pathologists and pathologists-in-training with current, relevant, and condensed information needed to pass certification, recertification, and maintenance of certification exams. It is also valuable if you are simply looking for a great way to keep up with key developments in pathology.  After viewing this activity, you should be able to: • Discuss relevant scientific and clinical information necessary to prepare for the American Board of Pathology Certification and Recertification examinations including principles of anatomical and clinical pathology; • Exhibit core competencies in pathology as outlined in the American Board of Pathology Maintenance of Certification Process; • Apply strategies for studying for the ABPATH examinations and review high-yield topics in question form; and • Demonstrate an increased comprehension of the current standards and concepts practiced in pathology.

Osler Pathology Board Reviews (Sponsored Link) Last visited...2/2012. Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD. Credit hours...Vary according to format. See ===> Awarded by....Osler Institute. Cost..........Vary according to format. See ===> Instruction Type... Live or audio recordings. Target Audience...PATH. Educational material updated on an ongoing basis. Financial Support...None Stated.

The Osler Pathology Board Reviews offer learning in a variety of venues and formats.  Find the date and location of the next Live Osler Pathology Board Review at Osler Pathology Board Reviews. Topics include all major areas of Pathology. This course has an optional day of glass-slides before and after the seven-day seminar. The first four days are anatomic pathology which overlaps, by one day, the last four days of clinical pathology. Credit Hours...70. Prices vary considerably, depending on your level of training and various other options. See site for details. The Osler Pathology Course on 8 MP3 CDs w/Electronic Syllabus. Each CD includes a full days' lectures from the most recent live meeting in MP3 format which you can play on your MP3 player, computer or CD player. Credit Hours...None for this format. Price...$475. The Osler Pathology Course on Creative MP3 Player Preloaded with the Course Review Audio MP3s. The player contains selected lectures from the most recent live meeting. Credit Hours...None for this format. Price...$545. There are a number of other options in audio and print format. See site for details

Cytopathology for the Practicing Pathologist (Sponsored Link)  Last visited...2/2012. Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD. Credit hours...14.5 hours Awarded by....Harvard Medical School. Cost...........$795. Purchase this course during February 2012, and receive a $100 Best Buy gift card.  Use coupon code BESTBUYA.  Instruction Type...Slide-Video Lectures. Format...Video DVD, Video MP4.  Target Audiences...PATH. Educational material last updated...2010. Financial Support...None Stated.  Expiration of CME credit...January 31, 2013.

Cytopathology for the Practicing Pathologist  focuses on specific selected topics covering some of the most challenging areas of cytopathology using a case-based format. Upon completion of this activity, you will have the tools needed to interpret common and uncommon cytological specimens encountered in everyday practice of pathology, including those procured by endoscopic ultrasound guided biopsy. These tools include specific cytological criteria, diagnostic algorithms, and awareness of specific diagnostic pitfalls and ways to prevent them. Ancillary tests are discussed where appropriate and incorporation of clinical and radiological information to refine the differential diagnosis is emphasized.

Current Topics in Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology (Sponsored Link) Last visited...2/2012. Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD. Credit hours....10.0. Awarded by....The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Cost..........$795. Purchase this course during February 2012, and receive a $100 Best Buy gift card.  Use coupon code BESTBUYA.  Instruction Type...Slide-Video Lectures. Instruction Type...Video DVD, Video MP4. Target Audience....PATH. Educational material last updated...April 1, 2011. Financial support...None Stated. CME Credit Expires...March 31, 2014.

Current Topics in Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology is intended as a practical overview for pathologists who encounter gastrointestinal and liver specimens in daily practice. Interpretation of biopsies of the upper GI tract mucosa and the liver is addressed, as well as recent advances in pancreatic pathology. Case presentations are featured to emphasize presented concepts. Viewers should come away with a better understanding of interpretation of mucosal and liver biopsies, pancreatic pathology, current concepts in staging, and the application of modern techniques to gastrointestinal disorders. After viewing this activity, you will demonstrate the ability to: • Recognize common pitfalls in the evaluation of esophageal biopsies; • Recognize commonly used molecular pathology tools for diagnosis and prognosis in GI pathology; • Present a logical approach towards the diagnosis of pancreatic endocrine tumors; • Summarize the basic concepts and histological changes associated with chronic hepatitis; and • Recognize the importance of accurate classification of colon polyps and anal lesions.

Osler Cytology Review Course (Sponsored Link) Last visited...2/2012. Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD. Credit hours...Vary according to format. See ===> Awarded by....Osler Institute. Cost..........Vary according to format. See ===> Instruction Type... Live or audio recordings. Target Audience...PATH. Educational material updated on an ongoing basis. Financial Support...None Stated.

The Osler Cytology Review Course offers learning in live meetings and audio recordings. Topics include: How to take the Exam; Bone and Soft Tissue; Endocervical Cytology; Lymphomas; Cytology Unknowns; Mediastinum; Fine needle aspiration (FNA) of the Pancreas, Kidneys and Adrenal, Salivary Glands, Ovary, Testes and Prostate, Thyroid and Liver; Cytology of Urine, Body Fluids, Breast,  Cerebrospinal Fluid and GI Tract.  Find the date and location of the next Live Osler Cytology Review Course at Osler Cytology Review Course.  Credit Hours...40.   Price... $580 for Residents; $870 for pathologists. Osler Cytology Course on 5 MP3 CDs with Electronic Syllabus. Each CD contains a full day's lectures from the most recent live meeting in MP3 format which you can play on your MP3 player, computer or CD player. Credit Hours...None for this format.     Price...$325. Osler Creative Zen MP3 Player Preloaded with the Cytology Course Audio MP3s The player contains selected lectures from the most recent live meeting. Credit Hours...None for this format.     Price...$395.

OncologyCareLive – Lymphoid Leukemia Education Summit Conversations and Controversies in Hematologic Malignancies and Hematology (Sponsored Link) Live Online on September 7, 2011, and then available on demand through March 7, 2012. Last visited...2/2012. Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD. Credit hours...4.5. Awarded by....Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Cost...........Free. Instruction Type...Slide- Video Lectures, Q & A, Live Chat. Target Audiences...Hematologists, oncologists, pathologists, oncology nurses, advanced practice nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals who care for lymphoid leukemia patients. Educational material last updated...September 7, 2011. Financial Support...Various pharmaceutical companies.  Expiration of CME credit...March 7, 2012.

OncologyCareLive – Lymphoid Leukemia Education Summit was presented live Online on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, and is now available on demand through March 7, 2012. Presentations include: • The State of Cancer Care in the Coming Decade;  • Multiple Myeloma; • CLL-- Treatment of High-Risk Disease in a Young Patient; • New Agents in NHL: Where Do They Fit in the Treatment Paradigm?; and  • Debate: ALL in Adolescents and Young Adults – Is It a Different Disease? After participating in OncologyCareLive – Lymphoid Leukemia Education Summit, you will be able to: • Explain the role of newer agents in the treatment of patients with lymphoid leukemia; • Evaluate novel therapeutic regimens as induction therapy for patients considering stem cell transplantation; • Identify patient- and disease-associated factors that impact the choice of therapeutic agents; • Formulate patient management strategies using a risk-adapted approach to the treatment of lymphoid leukemia; • Integrate novel therapeutic regimens that improve outcomes in patients ineligible for stem cell transplantation; and • Discuss the unique management needs of clinically important patient subgroups including those with asymptomatic, advanced, and refractory disease.

Risk Management Rounds: Pathology  - MedRisk (Sponsored Link) Last visited...2/2012. Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD.  Credit hours...5.0. Awarded by....Medical Risk Management, Inc. Cost for Credit....$75. Instruction Type....Text-Only. Target Audience...PATHOLOGY. Educational material last updated...2007. Financial Support...None. CME Credit Expires...April 30, 2012. Learn More About Risk Management Rounds: Pathology

Risk Management Rounds: Pathology is designed for pathologists who want a solid overview of risk management techniques and patient safety issues unique to the practice of pathology.  Upon completion of this course, you should be able to: 1. Identify the major medical misadventures and associated issues that most commonly underlie medical malpractice suits against pathologists. 2. Discuss how better communication with the referring doctor can reduce medical errors, improve patient care, and reduce lawsuits. 3. Understand how the courts define a physician’s duty in a variety of situations common to the practice of pathology. 4. Discuss how to avoid communication errors with referring doctors. 5. Understand how medical record documentation and maintenance affects patient care and medical liability. 6. Discuss the legal duties and risks of testifying as an expert witness. Learn More About Risk Management Rounds: Pathology

Practical Reviews in Pathology (Sponsored Link) Last visited...2/2012. Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD. Credit hours...24 or 48 per year (2 or 4 per month). Awarded by....Johns Hopkins. Cost..........Varies from $299 to $699 according to the number of issues per year (14 or 28) and the audio format you choose. Format...Text Plus Audio (Online Audio Only or Online Audio plus Audio CD). Target Audience...PATH. Educational material updated monthly. Financial Support...None Stated. Expiration of CME credit...Two years after date of publication.

Practical Reviews in Pathology  keeps you informed of the most important research and clinical findings published in Pathology each month.  Receive up to 22 anatomical and clinical pathology articles articles summarized and reviewed per issue, including 10-12 in convenient audio format; downloadable PDF of written reviews with Take-Home Pearls that reinforce the audio material and give you a valuable reference for instant recall by subject; and self-assessment online quizzes to highlight key points and reinforce what you've learned.

Practical Reviews On-Demand (Sponsored Link) Last visited...2/2012. Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD. Credit hours...Unlimited. See ==> Awarded by....Johns Hopkins. Cost..........$599 for Unlimited CME in 30+ Specialties for One year. Format...Text Plus Audio (Online and downloadable). Target Audience...30+ specialties. Educational material updated monthly. Financial Support...None Stated.

Practical Reviews On-Demand offers: • Unlimited online access to more than 30 specialties;  • Unlimited CME/CE credits with your one-year subscription; • Stay current on sub-specialty topics; • Search the Practical Reviews database; download that information to your computer and update with important articles for quick reference; • Review key points and strengthen what you’ve learned with online self-assessment quizzes.

Free CME Pathology. Some CME activities listed below offer Free Pathology CME. Look for "Cost...Free" on the left side of each entry.

Free CME Pathology. Some CME activities listed below offer Free Pathology CME. Look for "Cost...Free" on the left side of each entry.

ASCCP (American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology) Last visited....2/2012. Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD. Credit hours....8 activities each offering 1.0 hour. Awarded by....ASCCP. Cost...........Free. Instruction Type....Slide-Audio lectures. Target Audiences...FP, IM, OB/GYN, PATH. Educational material last updated....2010. Financial Support...Merck & Company, GlaxoSmithKline, Digene Corporation (now Qiagen), and Roche provided support for Targeting Cervical Cancer with the HPV Vaccines. All other lectures are free of commercial support.

Each lecture features PowerPoint presentations containing cytologic, colposcopic, and histologic images, as well as scrolling text and audio accompaniments, thumbnails and search functions. The HPV Series consists of: The Natural History and Epidemiology of HPV; Immune Response to HPV and Management of Genital Warts; and Targeting Cervical Cancer with the HPV Vaccines. The Consensus Guidelines Series consists of: Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines; The ASCCP Guidelines for Managing ASC, ASC-H, and LSIL; The ASCCP Guidelines for Managing AGC; The ASCCP Guidelines for Managing HSIL; and The ASCCP Guidelines for Management of Women with CIN or AIS.

American Society for Clinical Pathology - eLearning Last visited...2/2012. Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD. Credit hours...Unable to count activities or hours, but estimated at least 500. Awarded by....American Society for Clinical Pathology. Cost...........Most are $15 to 20 per hour. Instruction Type....Slide-Video, Text-Only, Case-Based Interactive. Target Audiences....PATH. Educational material last updated....2011. Financial support...None Stated.

You search for activities by putting in keywords and the name of the discipline you are interested in. For example, Keyword "SAM" and Discipline "Clinical Pathology" returns about 480 activities.

Forensic Drug Abuse Advisor (FDAA) Last visited...2/2012. Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD. Credit hours...13.0. Awarded by...American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) and the Forensic Drug Abuse Advisor. Cost.........$197. Instruction Type....Text-Only. Target Audience....PATH, Substance Abuse. Educational material last updated....Monthly. Financial Support...None Stated.

After reading and studying these articles, you should be able to: Identify the latest developments in the forensic toxicology of abused drugs; Interpret recent developments in drug-related forensic pathology; Describe new techniques and new regulations in workplace drug testing including: hair, urine, sweat, and saliva; Evaluate which products are appropriate for use in pre-employment and on-site testing; Discuss and explain the medical consequences of drug abuse; Identify and explain newly discovered problems with existing testing modalities; Explain new techniques and approaches in forensic drug testing methodology; Analyze the pitfalls, difficulties, and unique problems associated with postmortem toxicology; Define the issues associated with Doping in Sports (Drugs in Sports) including: testosterone, anabolic steroids, erythropoietin, human growth hormones, etc., and the problems of detection; and Identify and rank the current trends in drug use in various parts of the country.

LabUniversity (COLA) Last visited...2/2012. Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD. Credit hours...20. Awarded by....University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health. Cost for Credit....$450 Instruction Type...Text-and-Graphics Target Audiences....Physician with laboratory in practice office. Educational material last updated...Ongoing. Financial support....None Stated.

The COLA Lab Director Program is approved by CMS to qualify a physician to direct a moderate complexity laboratory, and includes these modules: CLIA '88 Requirements for the Medical Laboratory;  Laboratory Director Responsibilities;  Laboratory Personnel Requirements;  OSHA Requirements for the Medical Laboratory;  Proficiency Testing;  QMS: Introduction to Quality Management in the Medical Laboratory; and Quality Assessment Basics; and Quality Control for the Laboratory.

PILOT (Pulmonary fibrosis Identification: Lessons for Optimizing Treatment) Last Visited...2/2012. Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD. Credit Hours: 5 activities offering a total of 3.75 hours. (plus Point of Care, see ===>) Awarded by...The France Foundation. Cost….Free. Instruction Type…Text-Only, Slide-Only, Podcast, Case-Based-Interactive, Point of Care. Target Audiences…PULMO, RAD, PATH. Educational material last updated….2011. Financial Support…InterMune.

PILOT focuses on the early diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and disease intervention and management. Credit has expired for most activities. The current offerings include: 2 Interactive Cases, 1.0 hour each; 1 monograph: Assessment of IPF,  2.0 hours; Peer-to-Peer Dialogue: 3 audio-only discussions between experts, 0.25 hour each; Point of Care CME: structured, self-directed online learning that enables you to earn CME credit for researching questions relevant to your clinical practice, 0.5 hour per question.

Practical Reviews in Pathology   Last visited...2/2012. Reviewed by...Bernard Sklar, MD. Credit hours...24 or 48 per year (2 or 4 per month). Awarded by....Johns Hopkins. Cost..........Varies from $299 to $699 according to the number of issues per year (14 or 28) and the audio format you choose. Format...Text Plus Audio (Online Audio Only or Online Audio plus Audio CD). Target Audience...PATH. Educational material updated monthly. Financial Support...None Stated. Expiration of CME credit...Two years after date of publication.

Practical Reviews in Pathology keeps you informed of the most important research and clinical findings published in Pathology each month.  Receive up to 22 anatomical and clinical pathology articles articles summarized and reviewed per issue, including 10-12 in convenient audio format; downloadable PDF of written reviews with Take-Home Pearls that reinforce the audio material and give you a valuable reference for instant recall by subject; and self-assessment online quizzes to highlight key points and reinforce what you've learned.

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