Upcoming Medical Conferences in Palm Springs

Traps And Pitfalls To Avoid In Urologic Pathology is organized by United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP) and will be held from Sep 24 - 26, 2019 at USCAP West, Palm Springs, California, United States of America. Accreditation The United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology designates this live activity for a maximum of 15 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. USCAP is approved by the American Board of Pathology (ABP) to offer Self-Assessment credits (SAMs) for the purpose of meeting the ABP requirements for Continuing Certification (CC). Physicians can earn a maximum of 15 SAM credit hours. Course Description Specimens represented by prostate needle core biopsies, transurethral resection of prostate (TURP), radical prostatectomy, kidney biopsies, nephrectomy (radical or partial), bladder biopsies, cystectomy (radical or partial), cystoprostatectomy, testicular biopsies or orchiectomy are frequently handled by pathology residents/fellows, general surgical pathologists and/or urologic pathologists in academic institutions and private practices. These specimens are associated with potential diagnostic challenges and risks in day-to-day practice. This experienced faculty has selected exemplary cases from their expert consultation files (and routine in-house cases) that illustrate recurrent professional practice gaps in urologic pathology. Through intimate mentoring, you will learn how to approach them, make accurate diagnoses, and avoid traps and pitfalls that could cause diagnostic error. The course is pragmatic, clinically-oriented and stimulating. Course Objectives • Recognize the most common benign mimickers of prostate cancer, identify therapy-related changes in the prostate and be aware of traps and pitfalls • Identify secondary tumors involving the prostate, tumors arising from the prostatic urethra, and histologic variants of prostate cancer • Update pathologists on newly-described entities in renal neoplasia, including guidelines for using immunohistochemistry in the work-up of renal tumors • Develop a systematic approach to the diagnosis of bladder lesions, primary and secondary bladder tumors, benign mimickers of malignancy and staging criteria • Introduce the new concepts and entities presented in the WHO 2016 Classification of Testicular Tumors including differential diagnoses, morphologic mimics and prognostic significance Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

A Journey through Diagnostically Challenging Areas in Gynecologic Pathology: Updated with New Cases is organized by United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP) and will be held from Sep 27 - 29, 2019 at USCAP West, Palm Springs, California, United States of America. Accreditation The United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology designates this live activity for a maximum of 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. USCAP is approved by the American Board of Pathology (ABP) to offer Self-Assessment credits (SAMs) for the purpose of meeting the ABP requirements for Continuing Certification (CC). Physicians can earn a maximum of 16 SAM credit hours. Course Description The curated, extraordinary collection of Dr. Robert E. Scully is the legacy of one of the most influential anatomic pathologists of the last sixty years, particularly his work in gynecologic pathology. Drs. Robert H. Young and Jennifer Stall will present unique cases from this archive in an intimate mentoring experience at the USCAP Interactive Learning Center. The World Health Organization (WHO) has incorporated new, significant developments in various areas of diagnostic gynecologic pathology into its 2014 WHO Classification of Tumours of Female Reproductive Organs. This publication serves as a systemic educational tool for practicing pathologists to adopt new disease classifications and related diagnostic criteria, a guide to clinical management of patients and a disease framework for further investigations. This course parallels and reflects WHO updates and encompasses a broad review of diagnostically challenging areas in gynecologic pathology through intimate mentoring sessions around multi-head microscopes for interactive learning and real-time interchanges focused on the diagnostic experience. The faculty from Harvard, Yale and Stanford will enrich and stimulate you in an exceptional venue within a premiere resort destination (Palm Springs, CA). Course Objectives • Recognize new diagnostic criteria and disease classifications in gynecological pathology • Apply morphologic and immuno-histochemical criteria for differential diagnoses • Recognize uncommon/unusual gynecologic disease entities and their diagnostic criteria • Learn the clinical implication when applying new diagnostic knowledge in gynecological pathology Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

6th Annual Transplant Quality Institute Conference is organized by American Foundation for Donation and Transplantation (AFDT) and will be held from Oct 02 - 04, 2019 at Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa, Palm Springs, California, United States of America. Who Should Attend? The scope of this course is focused transplant quality training making it an ideal opportunity for: • Transplant program leadership with oversight responsibility for quality • TransplantPhysicians andSurgeons with responsibility for quality in transplant • Transplant Clinical, Data, and Operational Managers • Transplant Quality Coordinators/Officers • Transplant Compliance Coordinators/Officers • Transplant/Hospital Improvement Engineers/Staff • Transplant/Hospital Educators with responsibility to educate and engage staff in quality • Hospital Quality/Patient Safety/Risk Management • Hospital Administrators and Executives responsible for transplant programs • Transplant Administrators Purpose: In the midst of today’s ever-changing transplant landscape, its allocation systems, and complex regulatory processes, the 6th Annual Transplant Quality Institute remains committed to the founding mission of providing current and relevant education, resources, and tools necessary to remain focused, competitive, and compliant in today’s healthcare market while preserving our tradition of presenting foundational material for professionals new to transplant quality. Objectives: • Describe the intent of the SRTR 5-tier system. • Discuss current and future initiatives of OPTN/UNOS. • Describe the current state of CMS interpretive guidelines. • Identify perioperative quality metrics and monitoring techniques for capturing adverse events in the operating rooms. • Discuss methods for increasing engagement in responding to OPTN public policy proposals. • Evaluate potential impact of organ allocation based on broader geographic distribution principles. • Describe results of the ad hoc OPTN Systems Performance Committee. • Explain the effective use of organ offer tools in decision-making. • Analyze the effect of transplanting A2 to B donor kidneys on wait time and transplantation rate. • Analyze outcomes of transplanting Hepatitis C positive donors in hepatitis C negative recipients. • Discuss lessons learned from transplant centers surveyed under the revised interpretive guidelines. • Describe basic concepts of regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and performance improvement. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Common and Challenging Diagnostic Dilemmas On Frozen Section Service is organized by United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP) and will be held from Oct 04 - 07, 2019 at USCAP West, Palm Springs, California, United States of America. Accreditation The United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology designates this live activity for a maximum of 24 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.  USCAP is approved by the American Board of Pathology (ABPath) to offer Self-Assessment credits (SAMs) for the purpose of meeting the ABPath requirements for Continuing Certification (CC). Physicians can earn a maximum of 24 SAM credit hours. Course Description Frozen section diagnosis can be challenging, particularly when the pathologist is handling the case alone. This difficulty may be compounded by dramatic and irreversible surgical implications. Frozen section interpretation is totally based on the histologic features since ancillary testing, including immunohistochemistry and molecular studies are not available. Time is crucial to make a confident diagnosis because the patient is on the operating table under general anesthesia, and the surgeon needs to know a specific answer to make a decision on the subsequent procedure. This is one of the times that a pathologist guides the hands of a surgeon. The intra-operative consultation service is a critical component of a hospital-based pathology practice; it involves every sub-specialty surgery and almost every organ/system. A solid general pathology foundation is essential; keeping updated on new entities is extremely valuable. Although books and chapters on frozen section diagnosis are available, organized lectures are rarely focused on frozen section diagnostic skills and pitfalls, particularly in the molecular era. Intimate mentoring around the microscope mimicking real time frozen section analysis has not been previously used. This course addresses diagnosis under pressure and provides practicing pathologists and pathologists-in-training with guidance on how to handle diagnostic dilemmas on the frozen section service, avoid equivocation and effectively communicate with surgeons. Course Objectives • Understand the common clinical scenarios and indications that frozen section diagnoses aid in determining the surgical procedure. • Become familiar with the common and critical artifacts to avoid misinterpretation. • Improve diagnostic skills during the frozen section procedure with enhanced confidence, competence and efficiency, thereby reducing turn-around-time. • Understand that deferral is a valid option to avoid uncertain interpretation and potential errors. • Enhance communication with the operating surgeon, particularly when the histomorphology is uncertain, and there is potential for harmful error. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

An Oasis of Gastrointestinal Pathology is organized by United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP) and will be held from Oct 17 - 19, 2019 at USCAP West, Palm Springs, California, United States of America. Accreditation: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology and Rodger C. Haggitt Gastrointestinal Pathology Society. USCAP is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology designates this live activity for a maximum of 15 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. USCAP is approved by the American Board of Pathology (ABP) to offer Self-Assessment credits (SAMs) for the purpose of meeting the ABP requirements for Continuing Certification (CC). Physicians can earn a maximum of 15 SAM credit hours. Course Description: Diagnostic gastrointestinal pathology is experiencing dynamic, fluid changes that require the attention of surgical pathologists who specialize in this area or who sign-out biopsies from the GI tract and liver. There are updates in the AJCC staging of mucinous neoplasms of the appendix and conceptual changes in interpreting appendectomy samples containing luminal and extra-appendiceal mucin; there is confusion about the diagnosis and outcome of so-called goblet cell carcinoid, and a new classification scheme is available; Barrett''s esophagus is often over-diagnosed but a new method informs separation of reactive changes from low-grade and indefinite dysplasia; spindle cell tumors can be separated morphologically and by their molecular features; overlapping patterns of injury are encountered in disease and iatrogenic conditions, but can be separated; liver pathology has become more challenging in the context of treatment for Hepatitis C; certain infections may be mistaken for inflammatory disease, requiring criteria for identification and diagnosis. This faculty derived from the Rodger C.Haggitt Gastrointestinal Pathology Society (GIPS) is poised to provide the latest information in these challenging areas in a unique mentoring environment. Course Objectives • Recognize several types of appendiceal lesions and their biologic potential • Compare features of several types of gastrointestinal and hepatic lesions to their mimics • Understand the morphology and biology ofseveral types of gastrointestinal spindle cell lesions • Comprehend key features that separate reactive columnar cell proliferations from dysplasia • Assess endoscopic resection samples Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Interactive Microscopy with Authors of the Fascicles is organized by United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP) and will be held from Oct 23 - 26, 2019 at USCAP West, Palm Springs, California, United States of America. Accreditation There is ample time to explore Palm Springs from mid-century modern architecture to desert hikes, trendy restaurants, coffee houses and bars. First class mentoring in a world class destination! This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology and ARP Press. The United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology designates this live activity for a maximum of 26.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. USCAP is approved by the American Board of Pathology (ABPath) to offer Self-Assessment credits (SAMs) for the purpose of meeting the ABPath requirements for Continuing Certification (CC). Physicians can earn a maximum of 26.5 SAM credit hours. Course Description: Diagnostic surgical pathology is a rapidly evolving field, informed by discoveries in molecular genetics and improvements in tumor classification. Uterine, hepatic, bone, lymphoma, gastroesophageal and soft tissue tumor pathology are examples of subspecialty areas that have made dramatic changes in recent years. Surgical pathologists must become familiar with recent changes in tumor classification, recently developed diagnostic markers, recently discovered molecular genetic alterations and evolving diagnostic criteria for neoplastic and non-neoplastic disorders in surgical pathology. They must also be intuitively conversant with relevant differential diagnoses, ordering appropriate panels of markers and molecular tests, and applying diagnostic criteria to arrive at specific diagnoses. As a companion interactive microscopy course to the “Fascicles”, and with a superbly experienced and creative, visually motivated faculty, this USCAP-ARP experience promises unparalleled mentoring in an aesthetic ambiance, driven by the art of microscopic images. As a provider of continuing medical education accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), USCAP has a policy of ensuring that the content and quality of this educational activity are balanced, independent, objective, and scientifically rigorous. The scientific content of this activity was developed under the supervision of the USCAP Education Committee. The information presented in this activity represents the opinion of the faculty and is not necessarily the official position of USCAP. The American Registry of Pathology is a non-profit organization founded in 1921 and chartered by Congress to serve the medical scientific communities. ARP Press has been publishing the AFIP Fascicles of Tumor and Non-Tumor Pathology since 1990. ARP Press provides steep discounts on all its books to make them affordable to resident and fellow pathologists, and donates frequently to under-served countries. Course Objectives: • Develop a differential diagnosis for a wide range of tumor types • Apply immunohistochemistry to help resolve the differential diagnosis • Understand the role of molecular genetic testing for tumor diagnosis Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available

Second Edition: Modern Surgical Pathology Through the Expert Eyes of APSS-USCAP is organized by United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP) and will be held from Oct 27 - 30, 2019 at Palm Springs, California, United States of America. Accreditation This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology and the Arthur Purdy Stout Society of Surgical Pathologists. The United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology designates this live activity for a maximum of 24 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. USCAP is approved by the American Board of Pathology (ABP) to offer Self-Assessment credits (SAMs) for the purpose of meeting the ABP requirements for Continuing Certification (CC). Physicians can earn a maximum of 24 SAM credit hours. Course Description: This second-edition, co-branded interactive microscopy course presents the synergistic union of expert surgical pathologists from the prestigious Arthur Purdy Stout Society and from USCAP, collaborating (through the education of pathologists) to eliminate a variety of practice gaps in diagnostic surgical pathology. For example, there is a misdiagnosis rate of about 10% in breast biopsies, but for some notoriously problematic lesions, the rate is even higher. This faculty’s review of the literature and clinical experience as consultant surgical pathologists have clearly documented areas in diagnostic surgical pathology that remain problematic even for experienced pathologists. Examples include the categorization of proliferative breast lesions, bladder biopsies, small glandular proliferations in the prostate and inflammatory skin lesions. This course attempts to eliminate diagnostic error by highlighting pitfalls and approaches to resolve them using routine microscopic examination of H&E-stained sections and immuno-stains. The role of newer adjunctive molecular tests will also be discussed where appropriate. The intent is to address medical knowledge and competence with the goal of improving clinical practice. Engage this expert faculty and their relevant contemporary topics in an intimate learning environment by selecting Register to become immersed in this multi-organ approach to diagnostic accuracy! There is ample time to explore Palm Springs from mid-century modern architecture to desert hikes, trendy restaurants, coffee houses and bars. First class mentoring in a world class destination! Course Objectives • Discuss the uses and limitations of immunohistochemistry in diagnostic surgical pathology • Explore the role of newer adjunctive tissues and their appropriate use • Address medical knowledge and competence with the goal of improving clinical practice Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

UCSF Breast Imaging Update is organized by The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Office of Continuing Medical Education and will be held from Nov 11 - 15, 2019 at Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa, Palm Springs, California, United States of America. CME Credits: 25.25 SAM Credits: 20.25 Course Outline: This breast imaging course is designed for both the clinical radiologist who specializes in breast imaging and the radiologist who has general diagnostic clinical duties. A practical approach will be emphasized, providing an overview and update on clinically relevant topics in diagnostic imaging of the breast. The course will highlight recent developments, with a strong focus on procedures, as well as diagnostic challenges in mammography, ultrasound, MRI and tomosynthesis. There will be daily interactive panel question and discussion sessions with the opportunity for attendees to submit questions. Two small-group workshops will focus on interpretation and diagnosis of difficult cases. Included in the total credits are 8.0 in MR, 4.5 in US, 10.75 in Digital Mammography, 1.0 in Stereotactic Breast Biopsy, and 2.0 in Tomosynthesis. Registrants will review 20 mammography cases. Course Objectives: At the completion of this course, the attendee should be able to: • Apply and utilize BI-RADS categories as appropriate in all modalities; • Develop a skillful and practical approach to performing and interpreting mammography, breast US and MRI; • Understand the growing use of Tomosynthesis in the clinical setting; • Facilitate compliance with reporting guidelines and management of patient follow-up, including cancer screening and current breast density requirements.

Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) Course is organized by Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) Education Programs and will be held from Dec 03 - 04, 2019 at Desert Regional Medical Center, Palm Springs, California, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event is useful to physical therapists, paramedics, social workers, dietitians, respiratory therapists, speech and occupational therapists, LVNs/LPNs, and others who interact with the hospitalized trauma patient. Accreditation: Continuning Education Hours: Continuing education contact hours are provided through Visionem, a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 15483. In order to receive nursing contuing education contact hours learners must: • Attend: ○ full day (7 contact hours) ○ full days (14 contact hours) • Complete an online evaluation Course description: Through instruction and advocacy, the mission of TCAR Education Programs is to expand the knowledge base and clinical reasoning skills of nurses who work with injured patients anywhere along the trauma continuum of care, particularly in the post-resuscitation phase. By partnering with trauma centers and trauma systems, TCAR Education Programs provides adult and pediatric inpatient nurses an outstanding learning experience designed to meet educational goals, improve patient outcomes, and fulfill regulatory requirements. Unlike standardized trauma programs targeted at prehospital and emergency care providers, the Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) course was specifically created to meet the learning needs of INPATIENT trauma nurses. This live, 2-day educational offerings give hospital staff members the foundational, evidence-based information and critical thinking skills necessary to meet regulatory requirements and provide excellent care to this challenging patient population. The TCAR course offers emergency, perioperative, critical care, and acute care, and rehabilitation nurses the foundational, evidence-based information and critical thinking skills necessary to address the needs of the hospitalized trauma patient. TCAR covers a wide range of pathophysiologic and nursing concepts and is designed to be a broad, core-level program, rather than an advanced or specialty-specific course. Course Objectives: By the end of the class, participants will be able to: • Describe the trauma continuum of care. • Explain the biomechanics of common injuries. • Anticipate specific wounds and complications based on mechanism of injury information • Discuss the body's multisystem responses to traumatic insults • Incorporate physical assessment, imaging studies, and laboratory data to evaluate the hospitalized trauma patient • Describe appropriate medial, surgical, and nursing interventions for frequently encountered injuries Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Pediatric Pathology for General Surgical Pathologists is organized by United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP) and will be held from Dec 11 - 13, 2019 at USCAP West, Palm Springs, California, United States of America. Accreditation This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology and the Boston Children’s Hospital - Pathology. The United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology designates this live activity for a maximum of 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. USCAP is approved by the American Board of Pathology (ABPath) to offer Self-Assessment credits (SAMs) for the purpose of meeting the ABPath requirements for Continuing Certification (CC). Physicians can earn a maximum of 16 SAM credit hours. Course Description The practice of pediatric pathology differs significantly from that of adult surgical pathology: certain tumor types and medical conditions are much more common in the pediatric population (e.g., celiac disease, soft tissue sarcomas); the microscopic appearances of certain diseases common to pediatric and adult populations often differ (e.g., non-necrotizing granulomas are much more common in pediatric patients with Crohn’s disease compared with adults); and molecular techniques are more commonly employed in the workup of pediatric neoplasia. This course is intended to familiarize general surgical pathologists with pediatric specimens that occur less commonly in their practices. Highly skilled pediatric pathologists will share their expertise in an intimate mentoring experience at the USCAP Interactive Center where learning is an inevitability. Course Objectives: • Become familiar with common solid tumors that occur in the pediatric population • Recognize differences between adult and pediatric medical diseases of the gastrointestinal tract • Understand the approach to the pathologic analysis of tumors of the central nervous system, lymph nodes and bone marrow that occur in pediatrics • Learn about the contribution of molecular pathology to the proper diagnosis of solid tumors, tumors of the central nervous system, lymph nodes and bone marrow • Comprehend the clinically-significant patterns of placental injury that will affect the fetus, neonate and potential future pregnancies Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.