Current Topics in Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology

Overview

Gastrointestinal Pathology CME: A Practical Overview

A practical, case-based overview for those who encounter GI and liver specimens in their daily practice, this online CME program addresses interpretation of upper GI tract mucosa and liver biopsies, along with recent advances in pancreatic and biliary pathology.

Current Topics in Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology — led by renowned pathologist Lysandra Voltaggio, MD — includes case-based continuing medical education lectures designed to help you better interpret mucosal and liver biopsies, enhance your understanding of pancreatic and biliary disorders, and apply modern techniques to gastrointestinal disorders.

Topics / Speakers

Challenges in the Diagnosis of IBD-Associated Dysplasia - Cathy Changqing Ma, MD, PhD

Pearls in the Diagnosis of Colon Cancer - Cathy Changqing Ma, MD, PhD

A GI Medical Oncologist’s Perspective – What are the Biomarkers We Care About - Valerie Lee, MD

Next Generation Cancer Screening for the GI Pathologist - Benjamin L. Mazer, MD, MBA

Post-Treatment Pathology – Pearls and Pitfalls - Jacqueline Birkness-Gartman, MD

Sexually Transmitted Infections – Epidemiologic Trends and Aerodigestive Manifestations - Lysandra Voltaggio, MD

Updates in Molecular Diagnostics for Malignancies of the Digestive Tract - Jason Park, MD, PhD

Inflammatory Disorders of the Pancreas - Elizabeth Thompson, MD, PhD

Hepatocellular Tumors – Virtual Sign Out - Robert Anders, MD, PhD

The Horses and Zebras of Gastrointestinal Lymphoma - Laura M. Wake, MD

Common Issues and Diagnostic Challenges with Biliary Neoplasms - Kiyoko Oshima, MD

Neuroendocrine Tumors of the GI Tract - Kevan Salimian, MD, PhD

Spindle Cell Lesions of the GI Tract – Just Like Real Estate, it’s all about Location - Elizabeth Montgomery, MD

Precancerous Lesions of the Pancreas – More than just PanINs - Ralph Hruban, MD

Current Topics in Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology – Q/A Session - Faculty

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Accreditation

Accreditation Statement

The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement

The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 12.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Date of Original Release: December 28, 2023
Date Credits Expire: December 28, 2026

How to Obtain CME Credit

• Once the enduring material is completed, you must pass the post-test and complete the evaluation to receive CME credit.
• To register for the post test, click on the Start/Resume Quiz above the video player and complete the registration.
• Upon completing registration a $45 processing fee is required BEFORE taking the online post-test.
• Once registered, click “Tests” to complete the post-test and evaluation.

Policy on Presenter and Provider Disclosure

It is the policy of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine that the presenter and provider globally disclose conflicts of interest. The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine OCME has established policies that will identify and resolve conflicts of interest prior to this educational activity. Detailed disclosure will be made prior to presentation of the education.

Learning Objectives

After participating in this activity, the learner will demonstrate the ability to:

• Discuss the differential diagnosis between dysplasia and reactive non-neoplastic atypia
• Discuss practical and clinically relevant issues in the diagnosis and staging of colorectal carcinoma
• Discuss new targetable options in biliary and colon cancer
• Recall the current performance and uncertainties of “liquid biopsy” multi-cancer early detection tests
• Explain the clinical significance of response to neoadjuvant treatment
• Recognize recently described patterns of inflammation associated with STI of the digestive tract
• Discuss the role and advances in circulating tumor DNA
• Discuss the use of special stains and immunohistochemical stains in the work up of liver tumors
• Differentiate between indolent and aggressive lymphoproliferative disorders of the GI tract
• Recognize challenges in small biopsies, frozen sections, and grossing of biliary neoplasms
• Discuss various neuroendocrine tumors across the length of the GI tract
• Discuss several types of GI mesenchymal tumors, with emphasis on their location and depth in the GI tract
• List the criteria used to classify the three main mass-forming precancerous neoplasms of the pancreas (Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms, intraductal oncocytic papillary neoplasms, and Intraductal tubulopapillary neoplasms)

Intended Audience

This activity is intended for community pathologists, gastrointestinal specialists, hepatologists and gastrointestinal and hepatology fellows and residents.

Confidentiality Disclaimer for CME Conference Attendees

• I certify that I am participating in a Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine CME activity for accredited training and/or educational purposes.
• I understand that while I am participating in this capacity, I may be exposed to "protected health information," as that term is defined and used in Hopkins policies and in the federal HIPAA privacy regulations (the "Privacy Regulations"). Protected health information is information about a person's health or treatment that identifies the person.
• I pledge and agree to use and disclose any of this protected health information only for the training and/or educational purposes of my visit and to keep the information confidential. I agree not to post or discuss this protected health information, including pictures and/or videos, on any social media site (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, etc.), in any electronic messaging program or through any portable electronic device.
• I understand that I may direct to the Johns Hopkins Privacy Officer any questions I have about my obligations under this Confidentiality Pledge or under any of the Hopkins policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulations related to confidentiality.

For CME questions, please contact the CME Office
(410) 955-2959 or e-mail cmenet@jhmi.edu
For CME certificates, please call (410) 502-9634.

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Education
Turner 20/720 Rutland Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21205-2195

Reviewed & Approved by:
General Counsel, Johns Hopkins Medicine (4/1/03)
(Updated 4/09 and 3/14)

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Quick Facts

Provider: The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Course Director:
Lysandra Voltaggio, MD
Associate Professor of Pathology

Credits: Earn a maximum of 12.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™