2017 Practical Pathology Seminars

October 20, 2017 to October 22, 2017
USCAP Interactive Center, Palm Springs, California

Course Description

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Practical Pathology Seminars is a USCAP gem that reprises several superlative short courses from Annual Meeting 2017 and introduces an exciting new one on thyroid. These courses represent relevant and diverse topics that are repeated to give comprehensive exposure to community practitioners (who might not have been able to attend the Annual Meeting) and pathologists-in-training. They will be recorded live at the USCAP Interactive Center studio and conference theater to create digital products in modular packets that can be accessed on demand, extending their informational life span and global availability. The highly-respected faculty provides a charismatic and contemporary look at diagnostic challenges in prostate pathology, non-invasive perplexing breast lesions, the varied patterns of soft tissue tumors, and the interaction of cytomorphology, architecture and molecular diagnostics in thyroid assessments.

Palm Springs is a desert oasis and world class resort destination that offers geography, culture, mid-century modern architecture, art, food, spirits, tennis, golf, and hiking. It is accessible by direct flights from about 17 domestic and Canadian cities and is located at an easy driving distance from Los Angeles, San Diego and Phoenix.

Still the play land for Hollywood stars, Palm Springs is becoming the haven for pathology rock stars!

COURSE DIRECTOR

David B. Kaminsky, M.D, FIAC
Executive Vice President, USCAP
 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

    •  Recognize mimics, variants and pitfalls in prostate pathology; distinguish primary from secondary
        cancers; understand utility and pitfalls of immunohistochemical stains; know the importance of
        recent changes in Gleason grading
    •  Improve performance and reduce diagnostic errors in the analysis of problematic non-invasive
        breast lesions, incorporating strategies that combine morphology, ancillary studies and informed
        analytic approaches
    •  Recognize the predominant cytologic patterns exhibited by commonly encountered soft tissue
        tumors; formulate differential diagnoses; understand the clinical context of histologic findings;
        integrate ancillary tests and understand their strengths and limitations
    •  Provide a combined approach to contemporary thyroid diagnosis utilizing cytomorphology,
        histologic architecture and molecular studies

The United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Physicians can earn a maximum of 11 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ by participating in the CME activities within the October 20-22, 2017 Practical Pathology Seminars course.

USCAP is approved by the American Board of Pathology (ABP) to offer Self-Assessment credits (SAMs) for the purpose of meeting the ABP requirements for Maintenance of Certification (MOC). Registrants must take and pass the post-test in order to claim SAMs credit. Physicians can earn a maximum of 11 SAM credit hours.

COURSE LOCATION

USCAP Interactive Center
500 South Palm Canyon Drive
Suite 307
Palm Springs, CA 92264
760.327.6777

USCAP records courses at the Interactive Learning Center for future educational purposes. By registering for this course, you consent that your likeness may be used by USCAP.

Registration Pricing

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations received on or before September 22, 2017, a $50 administrative charge will be due. After that date, cancellations will be assessed an administrative charge of 25% of the total registration fee.

There will be no refunds for cancellations after October 13, 2017.

The Academy is not responsible for travel expenses incurred as a result of an event cancellation.