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Cytopathology CME to Refine Diagnostic Skills
Take your diagnostic skills to the next level with this engaging, practice-focused online CME course. Cytopathology — part of our Masters of Pathology Series — reviews the latest updates to WHO reporting systems and explores how molecular testing and other ancillary studies are transforming the way small biopsy and cytopathology specimens are assessed.
Geared towards those who may not have formal training in cytopathology, the succinct, high-yield lectures in this continuing medical education program are divided by specimen type and will help you to:
• Gain a deeper understanding of how The Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology has reduced unnecessary surgical interventions
• Consistently generate standardized reports that are more useful and better understood by clinicians
• Avoid common pitfalls like overinterpreting benign findings or relying too heavily on surgical pathology when results are discordant
• Confidently identify benign and reactive findings in cytopathology specimens
• And more…
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
- List ancillary tests that should be ordered on lung specimens when a new diagnosis of non-small cell carcinoma is made
- Describe changes made in the newest version of The Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology
- Name the diagnostic categories used in The Paris System for Reporting Urinary Cytology
- Understand situations in which a diagnosis of Salivary Gland of Uncertain Malignant Potential (SUMP) can be made
- Recognize the cytomorphologic features of common bone and soft tissue tumors on fine needle aspiration
- Compare different methodologies used for human papillomavirus (HPV) testing
Target Audience
Pathologists needing to improve their understanding and confidence in the diagnosis of cytopathology specimens.
Additional credit info
Oakstone Publishing is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation
Oakstone Publishing designates this enduring material for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.