July 24 - 30, 2004
Banff, Alberta, Canada
Banff Park Lodge

Course is now closed.

Course Description
This course is designed to provide updated knowledge for practicing surgical pathologists, academicians, and residents. It addresses the resolution of diagnostic problems relative to each of the major organ systems. This course is presented in a lecture format by a distinguished faculty with time allowed for questions at each session as well as during the breaks. Registrants will receive a comprehensive syllabus and a CD-ROM containing an illustrative powerpoint presentation for each topic presented, totaling over 3,000 images.

The intent of this course is to provide a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere for learning from an outstanding faculty lecturing on important topics. The setting is informal and there is time for 1:1 interaction with the faculty. The schedule provides for ample free time, making this a great opportunity for a family experience.

This is the 17^th year the course has been given and it has consistently received outstanding evaluations by the participants. Comments from registrants on last year's evaluation forms included: * The syllabus and the CD are an invaluable resource! Making these available to participants clearly indicates the USCAP's commitment to education. * This was an all around excellent course. It was well designed for the experienced community hospital pathologist. Bravo! and Thank You! * The focus on common problems was great. * The information on practical uses for new technologies was a great help. * I am extremely grateful for the CD-Roms which will enable me to jog my memory of the topics in the future. * The CDs make this USCAP course stand out from all other courses and puts this organization at the leading edge. * All the speakers were eloquent. The question and answer sessions yielded much practical information. * The single best course in diagnostic surgical pathology that I've ever attended! * The best conference I've attended in my 31 years of practice. * Speakers were uniformly excellent! * A great course in a great location! I will recommend it to my partners. * Outstanding speakers and topics for the practicing pathologist! A virtual "pearl utopia"! * A great benefit of this course for me was the ability to personally interact with the expert faculty.

Faculty and Highlights of the Course

Course Outline and Daily Schedule

Course Learning Objectives

	To sharpen existing diagnostic expertise in the 14 organs/subspecialities presented and to show how newly acquired information, recent technological advances and updated concepts are used in the daily practice of diagnostic pathology.
	To provide an understanding of current standards, techniques, criteria, classifications, etc. in areas where training and self-study may give less than ideal exposure.
	To stimulate interest in new developments and to assist in recognition of the benefits and limitations of new technologies.

CME Credits
Up to 34 hours of CME credits are available at this course. The USCAP is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Academy takes responsibility for the content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity. This course provides up to 34 hours in Category 1 credit towards the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spends in the educational activity.

Accommodations
The course will be held at the Banff Park Lodge Resort Hotel and Conference Centre - a 4 star, full service hotel located in the heart of historic downtown Banff. Visit their website for complete information about the hotel. Several other hotels are a few blocks away. Click here for more details on all the hotels.

Recreation/Leisure Activities


Banff, located in the center of Banff National Park, is a great place for a "working vacation" with spectacular mountain scenery and dozens of world-class restaurants, nightspots and brew pubs. There is a wide range of activities, events and entertainment. The world famous Banff Centre for the Arts offers many performance events and festivals.

Visit the web site: www.discoverbanff.com for complete information on the area as well as additional details about transportation and alternate hotel choices.

The closest airport is located in Calgary, Alberta. The Banff Airporter provides daily service to Banff from the airport and has a link on the Banff Park Lodge website. Most major Car Rental Agencies are located in Calgary and visitors are encouraged to make rental arrangements at least three weeks prior to departure. The drive from Calgary to Banff is approximately 1 1/2 hours. Visitors must pay an entrance fee to enter the park.

Registration

NOTE: This course is now closed. The course registration fee includes course tuition, a comprehensive syllabus and a CD with representative Powerpoint presentations for each lecture, continental breakfasts, break refreshments, lunch on Sunday and Thursday. There are evening receptions on Saturday and Sunday and accompanying persons are invited to these receptions.

Cancellation Policy
Refunds of fees, less $50 administrative fee, will be made until June 30, 2004. Refunds after that date will be subject to a 50% penalty, but registrants will receive course materials.