Statement of Purpose
The educational content of this CME activity is intended for
pathologists, medical technologists, pathology assistants’, and
cytotechnologists. This
five day post graduate conference will focus on new developments in
molecular anatomic pathology with companion days in clinical
pathology and cytopathology.
This course is designed to provide a comprehensive update on
selected problematic areas. Emphasis will be placed on the
application of morphological criteria used to interpret most of the
usual and some unusual challenges encountered in every day practice.
The current diagnostic role of adjunctive techniques and evolving
technical procedures will be addressed by a distinguished faculty of
the nation’s experts.
The core competencies addressed in this
activity include patient care, medical knowledge, practice-based
learning and improvement, and systems-based practice.
Learning Objectives
This course will be a didactic presentation of practical and
critical issues in clinical and surgical pathology and
cytopathology.
Case-based presentations will highlight commonly encountered
problems in diagnosis.
Upon completion of this program, the course participants should be
able to:
·
Identify cases of non-small cell lung cancer in which appropriate
molecular pathology testing should be performed or recommended.
·
Evaluate and assess colorectal carcinoma histopathology and case
history in order to appropriately recommend applicable ancillary
testing modalities.
·
Discuss current testing practices for diagnosis and management of
cervical intraepithelial lesions.
Accreditation
The Medical University of South Carolina is accredited by the
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to
provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation
The Medical University of South Carolina designates this live
activity for a maximum of 35
AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)
TM.
Physicians should claim only the credits commensurate with
the extent of their participation in the activity.
Gadsden-Holbrook Symposium in Clinical Pathology - 7 contact hours
Pratt-Thomas Symposium in Surgical Pathology session - 18 contact
hours
McKee Cytology Seminar session - 10 contact hours
Applications for CME credit will be available at the registration
desk. Credit letters will be processed six weeks following receipt
of program information.
Disclosure Statement
In accordance with the ACCME Essentials and Standards, anyone
involved in planning or presenting this educational activity will be
required to disclose any relevant financial relationships with
commercial interests in the healthcare industry. This
information will be made available to participants at the beginning
of the activity. Speakers who incorporate information about
off-label or investigational use of drugs or devices will be asked
to disclose that information at the beginning of their presentation.
Self Assessment Modules (SAMs) for Pathologists
MUSC Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is approved by
the American Board of Pathology to provide Self Assessment Modules
(SAMs) for pathologists. Participants will receive a SAMs letter
which certifies successful completion of the assessment for each
activity.
The Medical University of South Carolina is accredited by the
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide
continuing medical education for physicians.
IMPORTANT:
The MUSC Office of CME (843-876-1925) will issue your CME credit
letter for all MUSC CME activities in which you have participated.
The MUSC Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine’s SAMs
letter documents those activities listed on the CME credit letter
for which you successfully completed an approved self-assessment.
Submit both the CME credit letter and the SAMs letter to the ABP at
the end of each two-year period within the MOC cycle to satisfy Part
II requirements.
Americans with Disabilities Act
It is the policy of the Medical University of South Carolina not to
discriminate against any person on the basis of disabilities.
If you require services or the auxiliary aids mentioned in
this act in order to fully participate in this continuing medical
education activity, please call Patty Houser at 843.792.8891 no
later than 14 working
days prior to the date of the activity or attach a note to your
registration.
Registration
Registration includes opening reception, breakfast buffet, breaks,
daily luncheon, conference materials, and credit processing.
Additional fees apply to guests. Registrants will receive written
confirmation of enrollment.
Cancellations
All cancellations must be made in writing and refunds must be
requested prior to April 20, 2012. A processing fee of $100.00 will
be withheld. No refunds will be made after April 20, 2012. We
reserve the right to cancel the program if necessary. Full
registration fees will be refunded in the event of a cancelled
program. The Medical University of South Carolina cannot be
responsible for reimbursement of airline or other transportation
fares, hotel or rental charges, including penalties.