
This online CME program, led by Christopher J. VandenBussche, MD, PhD, is designed to improve the general pathologist’s understanding and confidence in the diagnosis of cytopathology specimens. Masters of Pathology Series – Cytopathology is divided by specimen type, with experts in each area sharing short, high-yield lectures. Additionally, editors of four major reporting systems participate in informal, podcast-type discussions of their systems with a pathologist. It’s continuing medical education that will help you to:
Thyroid I: Updates in The Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology - Christopher J. VandenBussche, MD, PhD
Thyroid II: Benign and Indeterminate Findings - Christopher J. VandenBussche, MD, PhD
Thyroid III: Neoplasia - Christopher J. VandenBussche, MD, PhD
Thyroid Cytopathology – Current Status and Future Directions - Syed Z. Ali, MD, FIAC and Kristen E. Natale, DO
Salivary Gland I: Introduction to The Milan System for Reporting Salivary Gland Cytopathology - Christopher J. VandenBussche, MD, PhD
Salivary Gland II: Updates on Specific Entities & Pitfalls - Christopher J. VandenBussche, MD, PhD
Salivary Gland FNA and the Milan System - Conversation with the Expert - William C. Faquin, MD, PhD and Kristen E. Natale, DO
Hepatobiliary Cytopathology - M. Lisa Zhang, MD
Pancreas I - Current Concepts and Benign/Reactive Findings - Christopher J. VandenBussche, MD, PhD
Pancreas II - Solid Lesions - Christopher J. VandenBussche, MD, PhD
Pancreas III - Cystic Lesions - Christopher J. VandenBussche, MD, PhD
Serous Fluids I: Current Concepts and The International System for Reporting Serous Fluid Cytopathology (TIS) - Christopher J. VandenBussche, MD, PhD
Serous Cavity II – Pleural Fluids: Can We Diagnose Mesothelioma on a Cytology Specimen? - Paul A. VanderLaan, MD, PhD
Serous Cavity III – Pelvic Washings - Christopher J. VandenBussche, MD, PhD
The International System for Reporting Serous Fluid Cytopathology – Conversation with the Expert - Ashish Chandra, FRCPath, DipRCPath, (Cytol) and Kristen E. Natale, DO
Bone and Soft Tissue I: Adipocytic and Myxoid Neoplasms - Vickie Y. Jo, MD
Bone and Soft Tissue II: Spindle Cell Tumors - Vickie Y. Jo, MD
Bone and Soft Tissue III: Round Cell Sarcomas - Vickie Y. Jo, MD
Bone and Soft Tissue IV: Epithelioid and Pleomorphic Neoplasms - Vickie Y. Jo, MD
Lymph Node Cytology Part 1: Benign and Infectious - Sara Monaco, MD
Lymph Node Cytology Part 2: Malignant Lymphomas and Beyond - Sara Monaco, MD
Cerebrospinal Fluid – What Not to Miss - Christopher J. VandenBussche, MD, PhD
Gynecologic Cytology Part 1: The Papanicolaou Test and Squamous Lesions - Michael J. Thrall, MD
Gynecologic Cytology Part 2: Glandular Cells and Abnormalities, Rare Malignancies, and Organisms - Michael J. Thrall, MD
Gynecologic Cytology Part 3: Human Papillomavirus Testing and Clinical Management - Michael J. Thrall, MD
Pulmonary I – Cytology of NSCLC: Morphology Still Matters! - Paul A. VanderLaan, MD, PhD
Pulmonary II – Pulmonary Neuroendocrine Tumors: Not Every Lung Cancer is an Adeno or a Squam - Paul A. VanderLaan, MD, PhD
Pulmonary III – Ancillary Testing in NSCLC: What Information Does Your Oncologist Need? - Paul A. VanderLaan, MD, PhD
Pulmonary IV – Non-Neoplastic Pulmonary Cytology: Bugs, BALs, and Beyond - Paul A. VanderLaan, MD, PhD
Kidney – Fine Needle Aspiration - Christopher J. VandenBussche, MD, PhD
Adrenal Gland and Kidney/Adrenal Unknowns - Christopher J. VandenBussche, MD, PhD
Breast I - Christine Noga Booth, MD
Breast II - Christine Noga Booth, MD
Urine I – Introduction to The Paris System and Current Concepts - Christopher J. VandenBussche, MD, PhD
Urine II – Applying The Paris System - Christopher J. VandenBussche, MD, PhD
The Paris System for Reporting Urinary Cytology: The Long Road to Paris and Beyond – Conversation with the Expert - Dorothy L Rosenthal, MD and Kristen E. Natale, DO
Associate Professor of Pathology and Oncology
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Baltimore, MD
Professor of Pathology and Radiology
Director of Cytopathology
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Baltimore, MD
Associate Professor
Co-Section Head, Cytopathology
Department of Pathology
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH
Lead Consultant for Cytopathology & Urological Histopathology
Guy's & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
London, England
Professor of Pathology
Harvard Medical School
Director of Head and Neck Pathology
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
Division of Head and Neck Pathology & Cytology
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
Associate Professor of Pathology
Harvard Medical School
Department of Pathology
Brigham & Women's Hospital
Boston, MA
Director of Anatomic Pathology
Holy Cross Hospital
Silver Spring, MD
System Director of Cytopathology
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Geisinger Medical Center
Danville, PA
Professor Emerita of Pathology
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Baltimore, MD
Professor of Pathology and Genomic Medicine
Cytopathology Fellowship Director
Houston Methodist Hospital
Houston, TX
Associate Professor of Pathology
Harvard Medical School
Director of Cytopathology and Thoracic Pathology
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, MA
Graduate Assistant in Cytopathology
Clinical Fellow in Cytopathology
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
Oakstone Publishing is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Oakstone Publishing designates this enduring material for a maximum of 24 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: November 30, 2020
Date Credits Expire: November 30, 2023
CME credit is awarded upon successful completion of a course evaluation and post-test.
This activity has been registered as a Lifelong Learning (Part II) and Self-Assessment Module (SAM) to offer credits in the American Board of Pathology's (ABPath) Continuing Certification program.
At the conclusion of this course, the participant will be able to do the following:
This educational activity is geared towards the pathologist in practice or training or cytotechnologist to provide a comprehensive review of cytopathology.
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 a maximum of 24 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
SKU: PAV355E0