12th Annual Midwestern Conference: Update Course in Diagnostic Pathology

12th Annual Midwestern Conference: Update Course in Diagnostic Pathology is organized by Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and will be held from Oct 04 - 06, 2019 at Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America.

Target Audience:
This course is applicable to practicing surgical pathologists, surgeons, oncologists and pathologists-in-training. Healthcare professionals who work in other areas of research and diagnostic surgical pathology will also find this course beneficial.

Accreditation:
AMA Credit Designation
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 21.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Hours of Participation for Allied Health Professionals
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 21.0 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.

American Board of Pathology Self-Assessment Modules (SAMs)
The Medical College of Wisconsin is a provider for Self-Assessment Modules as defined by the American Board of Pathology, and has designated this educational activity for a maximum of 12.0 SAMs credits

Course Overview:
This three-day course has been designed to provide a comprehensive and practical update of diagnostic surgical pathology, with a special focus on women’s health pathology. It is primarily designed to enhance the knowledge of practicing surgical pathologists, particularly those involved in community practice. The activity will include lectures containing the latest in research and diagnosis, and complex surgical pathology cases, each session providing time for questions and answers. Case presentations are selected to highlight unusual presentations of rare and common conditions, to demonstrate key points in diagnosis and potential pitfalls, and will emphasize application of evidence-based medicine and up-to-date references.

Fireside Chat (Optional Bonus Session)
Join course Co-Director, Dr. Juan Felix for an intimate interview-style session with Dr. Debra Bell as they discuss pathology issues specific to women. Audience questions and interaction will be encouraged. Light refreshments will be provided. Seating is limited! (Separate sign-up and fee apply.)

Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
• Evaluate current criteria for diagnosis in various subspecialty areas in diagnostic pathology
• Discuss the proper application of immunohistochemical and other special studies in problematic cases
• Explain advances in terminology and classification of neoplastic and non-neoplastic disorders