62nd ASMS Conference on Mass Spectrometry and Allied Topics

The Fundamentals course offers instruction in the basic surgical, histopathology and laboratory skills necessary to perform Mohs surgery. This course will provide a solid foundation upon which physicians and Mohs technicians will build upon to become proficient Mohs practitioners. The physician session contains a wide variety of lecture topics specific to the Mohs surgical technique, office set-up and instruction, lab supervision, etc., richly combined with related histopathology discussions and hands-on dermpath intepretation practice.
Mohs technicians will be instructed in basic cryostat skills and related laboratory practices, as required for accurate and efficient processing of Mohs tissue specimens. A strong emphasis is placed on the production of high-quality slides for interpretation by the Mohs surgeon, as well as important troubleshooting skills. Safety and government compliance issues also are discussed throughout the program.