Course Description
This course is designed to provide updated, pragmatic, problem-solving information for practicing anatomic pathologists. It will focus on the resolution of diagnostic pitfalls in an array of difficult areas of surgical pathology including endocrine, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecologic and obstetric, and hematopathology. This course is presented in a lecture format by distinguished faculty members with expertise in their respective fields and experienced in post graduate educational activities at the national and international levels. Time is scheduled for questions and answers utilizing an audience response system. A comprehensive syllabus and a CD-ROM containing illustrative PowerPoint presentations for each topic are included in the course fee. This course is intended to provide a pleasant, informal atmosphere for learning as well as opportunities for one-on-one interaction with the outstanding faculty. Continental breakfast is provided.

Course Schedule

Course Learning Objectives

To sharpen existing expertise in diagnostic surgical pathology and to present new information, recent technological advances and updated concepts that are useful in daily practice. To provide an understanding of current standards, techniques, criteria, classifications, etc. in areas where training and self-study may give less than ideal exposure.

Course Registration

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	Practicing Pathologist		Trainee
	Member	Non-member	Member	Non-member
November 1 - March 20	$650	$725	$550	$675
March 21 - April 29	$675	$750	$575	$700
April 30 and On Site	$700	$775	$600	$725

Online Registration is now available. Click here to register.

Cancellation Policy
Refunds of fees, less $50 administrative fee, will be made until April 17, 2009. Refunds after that date will be subject to a 50% fee, but registrants will receive course materials.

CME Credits
The USCAP is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The USCAP designates this educational activity for a maximum of 15.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ . Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Self-Assessment Units
The USCAP is also accredited by the American Board of Pathology to offer Self-Assessment Modules (SAMs) for the purpose of meeting the American Board of Pathology requirements for Maintenance of Certification. Registrants must take and pass the post-test in order to claim SAMs credit(s).

Hotel Information
Hyatt at Fisherman's Wharf
555 North Point Street
San Francisco, CA 94133
P: (415) 563-1234
F: (415) 563-2218

Rates: Single/Double $225.00
Available 3 days pre/post meeting dates

Taxes: 14% tax

Room Block to be released April 2, 2009

Check in: 4:00 pm Check out: 11:00 am

Reservations:
P: (415) 563-1234 (identify yourself with the USCAP group)
- or - you may make reservations online at the Hyatt Website.

Cancellation policy:
All reservation requests will require a one (1) night advance payment that will be refundable only if the reservation is canceled at least 72 hours prior to arrival date.

Travel Information

American Airlines
American Airlines is offering discounted airfares for attendees traveling to our meeting. For assistance with reservations and ticket purchase contact American Airlines Meeting Services Desk at 1-800-433-1790. Be sure to use our Authorization Number: A8449AC

IMPORTANT: For online ticket purchases, please include our Authorization Number in the Tour Code box of all tickets issued for this group.

Avis Car Rental
Avis is offering discounted car rentals for attendees during our meeting. The Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) Number is D005275. To book your reservation online, please visit the Avis Website or call toll free to 1-800-331-1600 and use the above discount number. The group discount is 25% and is available from 7 days before until 7 days after the event dates with unlimited free mileage.

With great discounts and the highest levels of service, there's never been a better reason to rent with Avis!

Airport Transfers

Cab Fare
Cab fare to/from the San Francisco airport/Hyatt is approximately $45.00 one way.
Cab fare to/from the Oakland airport/Hyatt is approximately $70.00 one way.

Airport Shuttle Service
SuperShuttle is offering a discounted rate of to USCAP meeting attendees. To book your reservation and prepay online, please visit their website at www.supershuttle.com and use the promotional code TGK5N.