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Cytopathology

Cytopathology

Geared towards general pathologists who seek to improve their understanding of modern diagnostic cytopathology, including classic cytomorphology, common pitfalls, and updates on reporting systems. Earn ABPath Lifelong Learning (CME) Continuing Certification credits.
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Overview

Learn Now CME: Advances in Cytopathology

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:

  • Gain familiarity with new reporting systems and the updates being made to existing systems
  • Compare methodologies and recognize cytomorphologic features
  • Generate standardized reports that are more useful clinically, and better understood by clinicians
  • Contribute to better patient outcomes and optimize patient care

Topics / Speakers

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

Faculty

Course Director

Christopher J. VandenBussche, MD, PhD

Associate Professor of Pathology and Oncology

The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Baltimore, MD

Speakers

Syed Z. Ali, MD, FIAC

Professor of Pathology and Radiology

Director of Cytopathology

The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Baltimore, MD

Christine Noga Booth, MD

Associate Professor

Co-Section Head, Cytopathology

Department of Pathology

Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland, OH

Ashish Chandra, FRCPath, DipRCPath (Cytol)

Lead Consultant for Cytopathology & Urological Histopathology

Guy's & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust

London, England

William C. Faquin, MD, PhD

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

Vickie Y. Jo, MD

Associate Professor of Pathology

Harvard Medical School

Department of Pathology

Brigham & Women's Hospital

Boston, MA

Kristen E. Natale, DO

Director of Anatomic Pathology

Holy Cross Hospital

Silver Spring, MD

Sara Monaco, MD

System Director of Cytopathology

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Geisinger Medical Center

Danville, PA

Dorothy L Rosenthal, MD

Professor Emerita of Pathology

The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Baltimore, MD

Michael J. Thrall, MD

Professor of Pathology and Genomic Medicine

Cytopathology Fellowship Director

Houston Methodist Hospital

Houston, TX

Paul A. VanderLaan, MD, PhD

Associate Professor of Pathology

Harvard Medical School

Director of Cytopathology and Thoracic Pathology

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Boston, MA

M. Lisa Zhang, MD

Graduate Assistant in Cytopathology

Clinical Fellow in Cytopathology

Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, MA

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 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.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, the participant will be able to do the following:

  • 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

This educational activity is geared towards the pathologist in practice or training or cytotechnologist to provide a comprehensive review of cytopathology.

Quick Facts

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™

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