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Cytopathology

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Cytopathology

Anticipated Release Date: Feb. 15, 2026

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Cytopathology CME to Refine Diagnostic Skills

Take your diagnostic skills to the next level with this engaging, practice-focused online CME course. Cytopathology — part of our Masters of Pathology Series — reviews the latest updates to WHO reporting systems and explores how molecular testing and other ancillary studies are transforming the way small biopsy and cytopathology specimens are assessed.

 

Geared towards those who may not have formal training in cytopathology, the succinct, high-yield lectures in this continuing medical education program are divided by specimen type and will help you to:

  • Gain a deeper understanding of how The Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology has reduced unnecessary surgical interventions
  • Consistently generate standardized reports that are more useful and better understood by clinicians
  • Avoid common pitfalls like overinterpreting benign findings or relying too heavily on surgical pathology when results are discordant
  • Confidently identify benign and reactive findings in cytopathology specimens
  • And more…

Topics / Speakers

The Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology Third Edition - Paul A. VanderLaan, MD, PhD

Molecular Testing in Thyroid FNA Specimens - Michiya Nishino, MD, PhD

Thyroid Cytomorphology Part I - Christopher J. VandenBussche, MD, PhD

Thyroid Cytomorphology Part II - Christopher J. VandenBussche, MD, PhD

Instructive Thyroid FNA Cases - Christopher J. VandenBussche, MD, PhD

The Milan System for Reporting Salivary Gland Cytopathology Second Edition - William C. Faquin, MD, PhD

Instructive Salivary Gland FNA Cases - Zahra Maleki, MD

FNA of Lateral Neck Lesions – A Case-Based Approach - Darcy A. Kerr, MD

Approach to Liver Cytopathology and Small Biopsies - M. Lisa Zhang, MD

Update on the WHO Reporting System for Pancreaticobiliary Cytopathology - Martha Bishop Pitman, MD

FNA Cytology of Solid Pancreatic Lesions - Monica T. Garcia-Buitrago, MD, FCAP

Approach to Pancreatic Cyst Cytology - M. Lisa Zhang, MD

Instructive Pancreas FNA Cases - Christopher J. VandenBussche, MD, PhD

Serous Cavity I – The International System for Serous Fluid Cytopathology - Ashish Chandra, FRCPath, DipRCPath (Cytol)

Serous Cavity II – Pleural Fluid – Malignant Tumors and Mimickers - Peter Illei, MD

Serous Cavity III – Pelvic Washing Specimens - Christopher J. VandenBussche, MD, PhD

Serous Cavity IV – Challenges Cases – Pelvic Washing Specimens - Christopher J. VandenBussche, MD, PhD

Bone and Soft Tissue (BST) I – The WHO Reporting System for Soft Tissue Cytopathology - Ivan Chebib, MD, FRCPC

Bone and Soft Tissue (BST) II – A Pattern-Based Approach - Vickie Y. Jo, MD

Bone and Soft Tissue (BST) III – An Update on Immunohistochemical Markers - Vickie Y. Jo, MD

Cytopathology of Bone Tumors - Valerie A. Fitzhugh, MD

Cytopathology of Soft Tissue Tumors - Valerie A. Fitzhugh, MD

The International System for Reporting Lung Cytopathology - Fernando Schmitt, MD, PhD, FIAC

Pulmonary I – Cytology of NSCLC – Does Morphology Matter? - Peter Illei, MD

Pulmonary II – Lung Tumors other than NSCLC - Peter Illei, MD

Pulmonary III – Ancillary Testing in NSCLC: Why, When, and How to Perform? - Peter Illei, MD

Pulmonary IV – Non-Neoplastic Pulmonary Cytology: Bugs, BALs, and Beyond - Peter Illei, MD

Kidney I – Fine Needle Aspiration and Small Biopsy Specimens - Madelyn Lew, MD

Kidney II – Fine Needle Aspiration and Small Biopsy Specimens - Madelyn Lew, MD

Breast I – Introduction to the Yokohama System - Gary Tse, MBBS

Breast II – Challenging Cases in Breast Cytology - Christine Noga Booth MD

Urine I – The Paris System for Reporting Urinary Cytology - Christopher J. VandenBussche, MD PhD

Urine II – Benign and Reactive Findings in Urine Specimens - Christopher J. VandenBussche, MD PhD

Urine III – Neoplastic Findings in Urine Specimens - Christopher J. VandenBussche, MD PhD

Urine IV – Instructive Urine Cytology Cases - Madelyn Lew, MD

Miscellaneous FNA Challenge Cases - Christopher J. VandenBussche, MD PhD

HPV Biology and Testing in Pap Test Specimens - Michael J. Thrall, MD

ASCCP Guidelines and the Role of Cytology in Screening - Michael J. Thrall, MD

Pap Test Cytomorphology I – Squamous Lesions - Donna K. Russell, MEd, CT(ASCP)HT, CFIAC

Pap Test Cytomorphology II – Glandular and Rare Lesions - Donna K. Russell, MEd, CT(ASCP)HT, CFIAC

Instructive Pap Test Cases - Donna K. Russell, MEd, CT(ASCP)HT, CFIAC

Cerebrospinal Fluid and Vitreous Fluid Specimens - Cheng-Ying Ho, MD, PhD

Lymph Node Cytology – A Case Based Approach in Small Biopsies of Lymph Nodes - Sara E. Monaco, MD

Faculty

Course Director

Christopher J. VandenBussche, MD, PhD

Speakers

Christine Noga Booth, MD

Ashish Chandra, FRCPath, DipRCPath (Cytol)

Ivan Chebib, MD, FRCPC

William C. Faquin, MD, PhD

Valerie A. Fitzhugh, MD

Monica T. Garcia-Buitrago, MD, FCAP

Cheng-Ying Ho, MD, PhD

Peter Illei, MD

Vickie Y. Jo, MD

Darcy A. Kerr, MD

Madelyn Lew, MD

Zahra Maleki, MD

Sara E. Monaco, MD

Michiya Nishino, MD, PhD

Martha Bishop Pitman, MD

Donna K. Russell, MEd, CT(ASCP)HT, CFIAC

Fernando Schmitt, MD, PhD, FIAC

Michael J. Thrall, MD

Gary Tse, MBBS

Paul A. VanderLaan, MD, PhD

M. Lisa Zhang, MD

Accreditation

Accreditation Statement

Oakstone Publishing is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation

Oakstone Publishing designates this enduring material for 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: TBD
Date Credits Expire: TBD

 

CME credit is awarded upon successful completion of a course evaluation and post-test.

 

This activity meets the American Board of Pathology's (ABPath) Continuing Certification program requirements for Part II (CME) Lifelong Learning.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

  • List ancillary tests that should be ordered on lung specimens when a new diagnosis of non-small cell carcinoma is made
  • Describe changes made in the newest version of The Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology
  • Name the diagnostic categories used in The Paris System for Reporting Urinary Cytology
  • Understand situations in which a diagnosis of Salivary Gland of Uncertain Malignant Potential (SUMP) can be made
  • Recognize the cytomorphologic features of common bone and soft tissue tumors on fine needle aspiration
  • Compare different methodologies used for human papillomavirus (HPV) testing

Intended Audience

Pathologists needing to improve their understanding and confidence in the diagnosis of cytopathology specimens.

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a CMEinfo video production

Masters of Pathology Series Provider: Oakstone CME

Course Director:
Christopher J. VandenBussche, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Pathology and Oncology
Cytopathology Fellowship Program Director
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Credits: Earn AMA PRA Category 1 Credits

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