Pathology CME

Viewing Gastrointestinal Pathology will help you to better:

• Discuss the most recent histopathological classifications of various gastrointestinal polyps and neoplasms that are currently recognized by the WHO in all areas of the gastrointestinal tract, including mesenchymal tumors
• Recognize multiple forms of nonneoplastic injury to the gastrointestinal tract, including iatrogenic injury, disorders of malabsorption, inflammatory bowel disease, autoimmune and infectious gastritis, and infectious conditions including sexually transmitted disease-associated injury to the anorectal area
• Decide what immunoreactions are most appropriate for validating the diagnosis of the main gastrointestinal tumors
• Describe the main molecular genetic alterations which occur in key gastrointestinal tumors, the knowledge of which are/would be essential for planning future target therapies
• Recognize common mimickers and avoid pitfalls encountered on a regular basis

Target Audience:
Pathologists and Gastroenterologists in practice, Pathology Residents, and Gastroenterology Fellows.

Topics covered in Current Topics in Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology include:
Helicobacter-negative Gastritis, Non-IBD Colitis, Colon Polyps, Esophagitis, Pediatric Pathology, Gastric Neoplasms, Small Bowel Neoplasms, Drug-Induced Liver Disease, Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Malignancies, Fatty Liver Disease, Pancreatic Pathology and many more.

After viewing Current Topics in Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology, you will be better able to:
• Evaluate liver biopsies for fatty liver disease
• Discuss histologic features associated with iatrogenic injury to the GI tract
• Summarize inflammatory patterns associated with esophagitis and discuss differential diagnosis
• Summarize the basic concepts of gastrointestinal lymphomas
• Identify the key components of the molecular analysis of colon cancer
• Summarize histologic features of selected pediatric gastrointestinal diseases
• Discuss genomic medicine as it relates to gastrointestinal malignancies
• Identify common and rare gastric and small bowel neoplasms
• Discuss an approach to problematic pancreatic pathology cases

Target Audience:
Community pathologists, gastrointestinal specialists, hepatologists, and GI and hepatology fellows and residents.

Risk Management Pathology CME Rounds 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:
• Identify the major medical misadventures and associated issues that most commonly underlie medical malpractice suits against pathologists.
• Discuss how better communication with the referring doctor can reduce medical errors, improve patient care, and reduce lawsuits.
• Understand how the courts define a physician’s duty in a variety of situations common to the practice of pathology.
• Discuss how to avoid communication errors with referring doctors.
• Understand how medical record documentation and maintenance affects patient care and medical liability.
• Discuss the legal duties and risks of testifying as an expert witness.

Target Audience: Pathologists

This pathology course is a comprehensive review of the updated WHO classification hematopoietic neoplasms with special emphasis on new and changed criteria. It is also a great resource for physicians looking to earn Lifelong Learning and SAM credits. 

Topics covered in this course include: 
• Acute Myeloid Leukemia
• Hodgkin Lymphoma
• Immunosecretory Disorder
• Overview of the Spleen

After completing this course, you will be able to: 
• Use results of immunophenotypic, genetic, and molecular studies when diagnosing hematopoietic neoplasms
• Interpret the diagnostic tests used to evaluate hemoglobinopathy, thalassemia, and selected hemostasis disorders
• Understand practical aspects of new developments and updates as you prepare for exams or certification

Target Audience: Practicing Pathologists and Pathologists in training 

This Dermatopathology CME course is a clinical update of dermatopathology covers key topics and emerging knowledge affecting this advanced subspecialty

Topics covered in the course include: 
• Histopathologic Evaluation of Scalp Biopsies
• Inflammatory Dermatoses
• B-Cell Lymphomas
• T-Cell Lymphomas
• Vascular Tumors

After completing this course, you will better be able to:
• Effectively use clinicopathologic correlations to diagnose inflammatory skin diseases and alopecia
• Apply immunohistochemical tools to diagnose melanocytic lesions and lymphoid infiltrates
• Use precise, uniform terminology in the diagnosis of melanocytic lesions

Target Audience: Dermatopathologists

This Pathology CME program is designed to enhance your understanding of molecular pathology and its role in targeted cancer therapy. It is also a great resource for earning Life Long Learning and SAM credits. 

Topics covered in this program include:
• Molecular Pathology of Brain Tumors
• Molecular Pathology of Colorectal Carcinoma
• Molecular Pathology of Head and Neck Carcinomas
• Molecular Pathology of Salivary Gland Tumors
• Molecular Pathology of Renal Tumor

After completing this course, you should better be able to:
• Identify molecular genetic alteration in a broad range of cancer types
• Understand the implications of molecular genetic testing results for cancer therapy
• Interpret the results and implications of PD-L1 immunohistochemistry and mismatch repair protein assessments

Target Audience: Pathologists, specifically Surgical Pathologists 

Head & Neck — Masters of Pathology Series course provides will help physicians discover leading-edge innovations in the diagnosis and management of Head and Neck Lesions. It is great for earning CME credits and Lifelong Learning and SAM Credits.

Topics covered in the course include:

• oral cavity pathology
• nose paranasal sinuses pathology
• pharynx pathology
• larynx pathology
• neck pathology
• thyroid pathology

After completing this course, physicians will better be able to:

• Attain the latest knowledge on core concepts and diagnostic work-ups
• List an accurate differential diagnosis for head and neck lesions
• Order appropriate immunostains to address diagnostic possibilities
• Identify the limitations and possible pitfalls of each diagnostic tool
• Discuss clinical implications of a given head and neck diagnosis

Target Audience: Hospital and laboratory based diagnostic pathologists, as well as academic pathologists and pathology residents, ENT and oral/dental surgeons and oncologists and their residents, and Medical oncologists and oncology fellows.

Breast Pathology – Masters of Pathology Series covers the latest advancements and emerging issues in Breast Pathology and will help physicians improve patient outcomes. It is also a great resource for earning Lifelong Learning and SAM credits

Topics covered in this course include:

• ER/PR/HER2 testing
• Contemporary issues in core needle biopsy
• deceptive patterns and mimics of invasive breast cancer

After completing this course, physicians will better be able to:

• Evaluate diagnostic criteria and clinical significance of common and uncommon benign, in situ, and malignant lesions
• Address differential diagnostic problems commonly encountered in breast pathology
• Gain the latest information on the uses and limitations of IHC in diagnostic breast pathology
• Understand the latest guidelines for ER, PR and HER2 testing and reporting

Target Audience: Pathologists