FACULTY AND HIGHLIGHTS OF THE COURSE

Course Director:  Celeste N. Powers, M.D., Ph.D.

Faculty:

Tarik M. Elsheikh, M.D., Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, IN

FNA of Metastases of Unknown Primary Site: An algorithmic diagnostic approach utilizing cytomorphology and ancillary techniques
Effusion Cytology with Emphasis on Liquid Base Prep

William J. Frable, M.D., Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

Differential Diagnosis and Problem Lesions in FNA of the Salivary Glands
Medicolegal Issues in GYN Cytopathology and in Non-GYN Cytopathology

Ritu Nayar, MD, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL

Gynecologic Cytology Today: The Bethesda System, ALTS and ASCCP
Recognizing Patterns and Avoiding Pitfalls in Thyroid FNA

Celeste N. Powers, M.D., Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

Cytopathology of Infectious Diseases
Pitfalls and Mimics in Respiratory Cytopathology

Andrew A. Renshaw, MD, Baptist Hospital of Miami, Miami, FL

FNA of the Kidney
Common Diagnostic Pitfalls From the CAP Non-GYN Program: Lung, Liver and Thyroid FNA

Eva M. Wojcik, MD, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL

EUS With Emphasis on Deep Organs (Pancreas & Liver)
Urine Cytology

Earn 17 hours of CME credit over a long weekend or
take the exam after the course, achieve a qualifying score, and use this as a self-assessment unit
Ample opportunity for 1:1 interaction with the distinguished faculty
Audience Response system will be utilized
CD-ROM of illustrative images and a comprehensive syllabus for each topic is included in the course fee