August 21 - 23, 2009
Overview
This course has been designed to provide a comprehensive and practical update of diagnostic surgical pathology. The course is primarily designed for practicing surgical pathologists, particularly those involved in community practice. The course should also be of interest for pathologists-in-training, surgeons, oncologists, and other healthcare professionals.
Agenda topics that will be presented throughout the duration of the course include:
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Urologic Pathology
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Pancreatic Tumors & the Ampullar of Vater
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Liver Disease
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Hematopathology
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Small Bowel & Esophageal Pathology
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Pulmonary Pathology
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Dermatopathology
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Musculoskeletal & Joint Pathology
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Breast Pathology
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Endocrine Pathology
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Cytopathology & Pathology of Head/Neck
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Problem Cases in Surgical Pathology
Objectives
At the conclusion of the course, the participants should be able to:
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Evaluate current criteria for diagnosis in various subspecialty areas of surgical pathology;
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Recognize the proper application of immunohistochemical and other ancillary techniques for the diagnosis of problematic cases; and
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Become familiar with advances in terminology and classification of neoplastic and non-neoplastic disorders.
Location
The course will be held at the InterContinental Hotel Milwaukee, 139 E. Kilbourn Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202. A block of rooms has been reserved at a reduced convention rate of $159 (plus taxes) per night. In order to receive this reduced rate, reservations must be made before Tuesday, July 21, 2009, or prior to the room block filling up.
To make reservations, please contact the hotel directly at 414.276.8686 or visit their website at www.intercontinentalmilwaukee.com. When calling for room reservations, indicate that you are registering for the Midwestern Conference Update Course to obtain the reduced rate. Individuals canceling reservations after 4:00 p.m. on the day of your arrival will incur a charge of your first night’s room rate, as well as tax. For more information on alternate accommodations, as well as Milwaukee area attractions, dining, and events, please visit www.visitmilwaukee.org.
Transportation
The InterContinental Hotel Milwaukee is located in downtown Milwaukee approximately 20 minutes from General Mitchell International Airport. Taxi, limousine, and shuttle services are available at the airport. To reserve a shared van service from the airport to the hotel, contact Airport Connection at 414.769.2444 or 800.236.5450, or visit goairportconnection.hudsonltd.net.
Brochure
To read more information, download the brochure (PDF).
More Information
If you have any questions or need more information, please email Jamie VanDeLoo or call (414) 805-8449.