23rd Annual Seminar in Pathology Thursday Sunday, April 28 May 1, 2016 Sheraton Station Square Hotel Pittsburgh, PA sponsored by The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Allegheny General Hospital Allegheny Health Network Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conference Overview This four-day extensive review of multiple systems in anatomic pathology will allow anatomic pathologists to become more proficient in different fields of pathology. The didactic presentations from leading national experts in the field of pathology will provide in-depth discussions of problems in diagnoses that practicing pathologists face in their hospital day-to-day activities while the seminar will help residents and fellows with their specialty boards Intended Audience and Conference Objectives This seminar is intended primarily for practicing pathologists, fellows, residents and other health care professionals. At the conclusion of this seminar, participants should be able to: demonstrate improvement in diagnostic skills in problematic areas of anatomical pathology identify, classify and differentiate benign, premalignant and malignant lesions in different organs apply special immunostains and molecular testing in the evaluation of non-neoplastic and neoplastic diseases communicate results effectively with the clinician and better appreciate the importance of clinicopathologic correlation Accreditation Physicians Allegheny General Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Allegheny General Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 26.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nurses For the purpose of recertification, the American Nurses Credentialing Center accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME. Non-Physicians Allegheny General Hospital certifies participation in this educational activity, which has been designated for a maximum of 26.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
Conference Chairman Jan F. Silverman, MD Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Drexel University College of Medicine and Temple University School of Medicine System Chair, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Allegheny Health Network Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Faculty Jason L. Hornick, MD, PhD Director of Surgical Pathology and Director of Immunohistochemistry Brigham and Women s Hospital Associate Professor of Pathology Harvard Medical School Boston, Massachusetts W. Dwayne Lawrence, MD, MSC (Path.) Chief of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Women & Infants Hospital of RI Professor & Vice Chair Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Alpert Medical School of Brown University Providence, Rhode Island Gladwyn Leiman, MBBCh, FIAC, FRCPath Director of Cytopathology, University of Vermont Medical Center Professor of Pathology, University of Vermont Burlington, Vermont Rish K. Pai, MD, PhD Associate Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology Mayo Clinic College of Medicine Mayo Clinic Arizona Scottsdale, Arizona Aysegul A. Sahin, MD Professor of Pathology Section Chief of Breast Pathology MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, Texas Lester D. R. Thompson, MD Consultant Pathologist Southern California Permanente Medical Group Woodland Hills, California Thomas M. Ulbright, MD Emeritus Professor of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Indiana University School of Medicine Pathologist, Indiana University Health Partners Indianapolis, Indiana Mark R. Wick, MD Professor of Pathology Division of Surgical Pathology & Cytopathology University of Virginia Health System Charlottesville, Virginia Disclosure of Significant Relationships with Relevant Commercial Companies In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the policy of Allegheny General Hospital, presenters must disclose all relevant financial relationships, which in the context of their presentation(s), could be perceived as a real or apparent conflict of interest, (e.g., ownership of stock, honoraria or consulting fees). Any identifiable conflicts will be resolved prior to the activity. Any such relationships will be disclosed to the learner prior to the presentation(s).
Conference Schedule Thursday, April 28, 2016 7:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast 7:50 a.m. Introduction Jan F. Silverman, MD 8:00 a.m. Noon Head and Neck Pathology Lester Thompson, MD 9:30-10:00 a.m. Break Noon Lunch Visit Exhibits 1:00-5:00 p.m. Mediastinal Pathology Mark Wick, MD 2:15-2:45 p.m. and 3:45-4:00 p.m. Break 5:30 p.m. Reception for Registrants, Faculty and Guests Pathology and Humanities Event: Generational Differences in Pathology Mark Wick, MD Friday, April 29, 2016 7:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:00 a.m. - Noon GU Pathology Thomas Ulbright, MD 9:30-10:00 a.m. Break Noon Lunch Visit Exhibits 1:00-5:00 p.m. Breast Pathology Aysegul Sahin, MD 2:15-2:45 p.m. and 3:45-4:00 p.m. Break Saturday, April 30, 2016 7:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:00 a.m. - Noon GYN Pathology Dwayne Lawrence, MD, MSC (Path.) 9:30-10:00 a.m. Break Noon Lunch Visit Exhibits 1:00-5:00 p.m. Soft Tissue Pathology and IHC Jason Hornick, MD, PhD 2:15-2:45 p.m. and 3:45-4:00 p.m. Break Sunday, May 1, 2016 7:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:00 a.m. Noon GI Pathology Rish Pai, MD, PhD 9:30-10:00 a.m. Break Noon Lunch Visit Exhibits 12:45-3:45 p.m. Cytopathology Gladwyn Leiman, MBBCh, FIAC, FRCPath 2:00-2:30 p.m. Break 4:00 p.m. Adjournment
Seminar Location and Parking Sheraton Station Square Hotel 300 West Station Square Drive Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219 412.261.2000 Telephone The seminar will be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, one of the most beautiful cities in the country. Its revitalized downtown and excellent neighborhoods have earned Pittsburgh recognition as one of the most livable cities in the country. The seminar will take place at the Sheraton Station Square Hotel, located a bridge away from Pittsburgh s Golden Triangle. Downtown and other areas can be reached by trolley, just a few yards from the hotel, which is located in the renowned Station Square, one of the nicest areas of Pittsburgh with some of the finest restaurants. Also located there is the Gateway Clipper Fleet which offers sightseeing, dining and dancing cruises. A block of rooms has been reserved at the Sheraton Station Square Hotel at $179 + tax for single/double occupancy. Reservations may be made by calling 412.261-2000 or 800.325.3535 or online at https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/book/23rdannualseminarofpathology. Please indicate that you are attending the Allegheny General Hospital Pathology Seminar in order to receive the special group rates. Reservation deadline is April 7, 2016. Airport van/bus transportation to and from the hotel is available. The hotel can also be reached from the airport by taxi or rental car. Driving Directions From the Pittsburgh International Airport Take 60 South (Pittsburgh) to Interstate 279 North to Exit 5-C (West End). Bear right and continue for approximately one mile. At the second light, turn right onto Carson Street (Route 837). The hotel is approximately 1.5 miles on the left. From the East Take Interstate 376 West to the Grant Street Exit (1C). Turn left at the first light onto Fort Pitt Boulevard. Stay in the left lane and go one block to Smithfield Street. Turn left at the light onto the Smithfield Street Bridge, and the Station Square entrance is at the end of the bridge. From the North Take Interstate 79 South to I-279 South to Fort Pitt Bridge. Stay in the far right lane and exit 5-C (West End) just before the tunnel. This will put you on Carson Street. (Route 837). Turn right at the first light and follow the access road to the hotel. From the South Take Route 79 North to I-279 North (Pittsburgh). Take Exit 5-C (West End) and bear to the right. Continue for approximately one mile and at the second light, turn right onto Carson Street (Route 837). The hotel is approximately 1.5 miles on the left.
Refund Policy A refund of the registration fee, less a $75 processing fee, will be made when a written request or a telephone request followed by a written confirmation is received prior to April 7, 2016. After this date, refunds cannot be made. Fees will not be refunded for failure to attend. Registration Information Early registration is suggested due to limited space in the ballroom. The registration fee includes the course materials, continental breakfast, lunch, break refreshments. DEADLINE: April 7, 2016. (Registrations will be taken after the deadline date on a space-available basis.) TO REGISTER: To register online, please go to www.aghcme.org. To mail or fax your, registration, please complete the registration form and return it with the registration fee or fax to: Continuing Medical Education Allegheny General Hospital 320 East North Avenue Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15212-4772 Fax 412.359.8218 The preferred method of payment is by VISA, MasterCard, American Express or Discover; however checks will be accepted made payable to Allegheny General Hospital. Additional Information For additional information concerning the conference, please contact the Continuing Medical Education office by e-mail at rmiglior@wpahs.org, by telephone at 412.359.4952.
Registration Form 23rd Annual Seminar in Pathology Fee: Full Course Pathologists/Physicians $900 Repeat Pathologists/Physicians* $800 Fully Retired Physician $500 Fellows**, Residents**, Other Health Care Professionals $500 Repeat Fellows*(**) and Residents*(**) $400 * Attended any previous seminar(s). ** Registration must be accompanied by a letter from Chief of Service. Any Single Day (No discount) Pathologists/Physicians $250 Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Fellows**, Residents**, Other Health Care Professionals $150 Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Name Degree Affiliation Address City State Zip Telephone ( ) E-mail Address Method of Payment: Credit Card Type: Credit Card Check Visa MasterCard American Express Discover If you require assistance with hearing, vision or mobility to make this conference accessible to you, please check this box and contact the CME office at 412.359.4952 at least two weeks prior to the conference date. Total Amount Credit Card # Exp. Date Name on Card Signature* * By signing this form, I authorize Allegheny General Hospital to charge my credit card for the above amount. My signature also indicates that I will not dispute this charge in the future through my credit card company.
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