Association for Molecular Pathology, Outreach course

by webmasterPosted on October 3, 2015 Posted in Meetings

Location: Austin, Texas

Date: November 4, 2015

Link: (link no longer functional) http://www.amp.org/meetings/2015/mpoc/

Note: This course will provide an overview of techniques used in molecular testing from the framework of the “Molecular Pathology/Molecular Diagnostic Toolkit.” There will be case discussions to demonstrate how these tools are employed in the molecular testing laboratory. Emphasis will be placed on molecular testing in the areas of clinical genetics, solid tumors, hematopathology, and infectious diseases.

United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP) Interactive Microscopy

by webmasterPosted on October 3, 2015 Posted in Meetings

Location: USCAP Interactive Center, Palm Springs, CA

Date: October 31-November 1, 2015

Link: http://www.uscap.org/meeting/862527

Note: The focus of this meeting is gastrointestinal and liver pathology from a stimulating, contemporary perspective. Faculty offer expert mentoring in an intimate, interactive learning environment.

Faculty: Drs. John Goldblum, Christopher Fletcher, Wendy Frankel, Rhonda Yantiss, John Hart, Jason Hornick, Alyssa Krasinskas, Audrey Lazenby.

American Society of Clinical Pathology: Annual Meeting 2015

by webmasterPosted on September 1, 2015 Posted in Meetings

Location:  Long Beach, California

Dates:  October 28 – 30, 2015

GI Speakers and Topics:

Total CME and SAM: 10.5 CME / 7.5 SAM

Registration & Pricing:

Advance                                                                                                                                              Registration     Regular

by July 31       Registration

Pathologists

Full Pass, Member                                          $899    $1099

Full Pass, Non-Member                                  $1249  $1499

1-Day Pass, Member                                     $399    $499

1-Day Pass, Non-Member                             $499    $599

General Sessions Pass +, Member                $299    $399

General Sessions Pass +, Non-Member        $399    $499

Laboratory Professionals

Full Pass, Member                                          $399    $599

Full Pass, Non-Member                                  $599    $799

1-Day Pass, Member                                     $199    $299

1-Day Pass, Non-Member                             $299    $399

General Sessions Pass +, Member                $299    $399

General Sessions Pass +, Non-Member        $399    $499

Residents                                Full Pass                                 $199    $199

Fellows in a Fellowship           Full Pass, Member                  $199    $199

Guest Fee                                                                               $299    $299

Website:  http://www.ascp.org/ascp2015

Future Meeting Dates and Locations:

2016    Sept 14-17      ASCP Annual Meeting            Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV

United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP) Interactive Microscopy

by webmasterPosted on September 1, 2015 Posted in Meetings

Location: Four Seasons Hotel, St. Louis, MO

Date: September 19-20, 2015

Link: http://www.uscap.org/meeting/198035

Note: This course is designed to update practicing pathologists with advances in general surgical pathology including GI pathology. Limited to 27 registrants, this course assures a personal learning experience. Course registrants will review a series of cases at microscopes provided at the event – followed by a multi-head scope tutorial and discussion with comparison lesions presented by the experts to hone your diagnostic skills. 18 CME/SAMs credits can be earned.

Registration Pricing

There will be no discounted rates for Junior Members or Pathologists-in-Training.

Rhonda Yantiss, M.D.

Sep 19: 1:15-4:15 pm and 4:30-6:00 pm: Sneaky Cancers and Their Mimics in Small Biopsies (Location: Laclede Room)

Sep 20: 1:15-4:15 pm and 4:30-6:00 pm: Things To Think About When Celiac Disease and IBD Are On The Table (Location: Laclede Room)