26th Annual Seminar in Pathology

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1 26th Annual Seminar in Pathology Thursday, April 25 Sunday, April 28, 2019 Sheraton Station Square Hotel 300 W Station Square Drive Pittsburgh, PA Sponsored By The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Allegheny General Hospital Allegheny Health Network Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

2 Conference Overview This four-day extensive review of multiple systems in anatomic pathology will allow anatomic pathologists to become proficient in different fields of pathology. The didactic presentations from leading national experts in the field of pathology will provide in-depth discussions of problems in diagnoses that practicing pathologists face in their hospitals and day-to-day activities, while the seminar will help residents and fellows with their specialty boards. Intended Audience and Conference Objectives This seminar is intended primarily for practicing pathologists, fellows, residents, and other health care professionals. At the conclusion of this seminar, participants should be able to: Demonstrate improvement in diagnostic skill in problematic areas of anatomical pathology. Identify, classify, and differentiate benign, premalignant, and malignant lesions in different organs. Apply immunohistochemistry and molecular testing in the evaluation of neoplastic diseases. Communicate results effectively with the clinicians and better appreciate the importance of clinicopathologic correlation. Accreditation Physicians Allegheny General Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Allegheny General Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 26 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nurses For the purpose of recertification, the American Nurses Credentialing Center accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME. Non-Physicians Allegheny General Hospital certifies participation in this educational activity, which has been designated for a maximum of 26 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

3 Conference Chairman Jan F. Silverman, MD Professor, Drexel University College of Medicine Professor, Temple University School of Medicine System Chair, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Allegheny Health Network Director of Cytology Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Faculty Sylvia L. Asa, MD, PhD Professor Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology University of Toronto Toronto, Ontario, Canada Justin A. Bishop, MD Associate Professor and Jane B. and Edwin P. Jenevein, MD Chair in Pathology Director of Surgical Pathology and Head and Neck Pathology UT Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, Texas Ashley Cimino-Mathews, MD Associate Professor of Pathology and Oncology Director of the Breast Pathology Program The Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore, Maryland Ernest Hartwig, MSG ( USA SF RET) Social Studies Teacher East Forest HS Adjunct Instructor, Political Science Gannon University Erie, Pennsylvania Marisa R. Nucci, MD Vice Chair and Director Women s and Perinatal Pathology, Brigham and Women s Hospital Professor of Pathology Harvard Medical School Boston, Massachusetts Henry D. Tazelaar, MD Chair Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology Mayo Clinic Arizona Geraldine Colby Zeiler Professor of Cytopathology Mayo Clinic Axis School of Medicine Scottsdale, Arizona

4 Eva M. Wojcik, MD Chair Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Helen M. and Raymond M. Galvin Professors of Pathology & Urology Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Loyola University Medical Center Maywood, Illinois Rhonda K. Yantiss, MD Professor Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Chief Gastrointestinal Pathology Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Weill Cornell Medicine New York, New York Ming Zhou, MD, PhD Dr. Charles T. Ashworth Professor of Pathology Director of Anatomic Pathology Department of Pathology UT Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, Texas Disclosure of Significant Relationships with Relevant Commercial Companies In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the policy of Allegheny General Hospital, presenters must disclose all relevant financial relationships, which in the context of their presentation(s), could be perceived as a real or apparent conflict of interest, (e.g., ownership of stock, honoraria, or consulting fees). Any identifiable conflicts will be resolved prior to the activity. Any such relationships will be disclosed to the learner prior to the presentation(s).

5 Thursday, April 25, :00 7:50 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast 7:50 8:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Introduction Jan F. Silverman, MD Breast Pathology Ashley Ciminio-Mathews, MD (Break: 9:30 10:00 a.m.) 12:00 1:00 p.m. Lunch/Visit Exhibits 1:00 5:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Head and Neck Pathology Justin A. Bishop, MD (Breaks: 2:15 2:45 p.m. and 3:45 4:00 p.m.) Reception for Registrants, Faculty, and Guests Pathology and Humanities Event Green Beret Medicine Ernest Hartwig Friday, April 26, :00 8:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. GI Pathology Rhonda K. Yantiss, MD (Break: 9:30 10:00 a.m.) 12:00 1:00 p.m. Lunch/Visit Exhibits 1:00 5:00 p.m. GYN Pathology Marisa R. Nucci, MD (Breaks: 2:15 2:45 p.m. and 3:45 4:00 p.m.)

6 Saturday, April 27, :00 8:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Pulmonary/Thoracic Pathology Henry D. Tazelaar, MD (Break: 9:30 10:00 a.m.) 12:00 1:00 p.m. Lunch/Visit Exhibits 1:00 5:00 p.m. Endocrine Pathology Sylvia L. Asa, MD (Breaks: 2:15 2:45 p.m. and 3:45 4:00 p.m.) Sunday, April 28, :00 8:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. GU Pathology Ming Zhou, MD, PhD (Break: 9:30 10:00 a.m.) 12:00 12:45 p.m. Lunch/Visit Exhibits 12:45 3:45 p.m. Cytopathology Eva M. Wojcik, MD (Break: 2:00 2:30 p.m.) 4:00 p.m. Adjournment

7 Seminar Location and Parking Sheraton Station Square Hotel 300 West Station Square Drive Pittsburgh, PA The seminar will be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, one of the most beautiful cities in the country. Its revitalized downtown and excellent neighborhoods have earned Pittsburgh recognition as one of the most livable cities in the country. The seminar will take place at the Sheraton Station Square Hotel, located a bridge away from Pittsburgh s Golden Triangle. Downtown and other areas can be reached by trolley, just a few yards from the hotel, which is located in the renowned Station Square one of the nicest areas of Pittsburgh with some of the finest restaurants. Also located there is the Gateway Clipper Fleet, which offers sightseeing, dining, and dancing cruises. A block of rooms has been reserved at the Sheraton Station Square Hotel at $190 + tax for single/double occupancy. Reservations may be made by calling or Please indicate that you are attending the Allegheny General Hospital Pathology Seminar in order to receive the special group rates. Reservation deadline is April 9, Airport van/bus transportation to and from the hotel is available. The hotel can also be reached from the airport by taxi or rental car. Driving Directions From the Pittsburgh International Airport Take 60 South (Pittsburgh) to Interstate 279 North to Exit 5-C (West End). Bear right and continue for approximately one mile. At the second light, turn right onto Carson Street (Route 837). The hotel is approximately 1.5 miles on the left. From the East Take Interstate 376 West to the Grant Street Exit (1C). Turn left at the first light onto Fort Pitt Boulevard. Stay in the left lane and go one block to Smithfield Street. Turn left at the light onto the Smithfield Street Bridge, and the Station Square entrance is at the end of the bridge.

8 From the North Take Interstate 79 South to I-279 South to Fort Pitt Bridge. Stay in the far right lane and exit 5-C (West End) just before the tunnel. This will put you on Carson Street (Route 837). Turn right at the first light and follow the access road to the hotel. From the South Take Route 79 North to I-279 North (Pittsburgh). Take Exit 5-C (West End) and bear to the right. Continue for approximately one mile and at the second light, turn right onto Carson Street (Route 837). The hotel is approximately 1.5 miles on the left. Refund Policy A refund of the registration fee, less a $100 processing fee, will be made when a written request or a telephone request, followed by a written confirmation, is received prior to April 18, After this date, refunds cannot be made. Fees will not be refunded for failure to attend. Registration Information Early registration is suggested due to limited space in the ballroom. The registration fee includes the course materials, continental breakfast, lunch, and break refreshments. Deadline: April 18, (Registrations will be taken after the deadline date on a space-available basis.) To Register: Please go to and select Conference Schedule from the left, scroll to find the conference. Additional Information For additional information concerning the conference, please contact Rachel Phillips in the Continuing Medical Education office at rachel.phillips@ahn.org or call

9 Fees Full Course Pathologists/Physicians $925 Repeat Pathologists/Physicians* $825 Fully Retired Physician $500 Fellows**, Residents**, Other Health Care Professionals $500 Repeat Fellows*(**) and Residents*(**) $400 * Attended any previous seminar(s). ** Registration must be accompanied by a letter from Chief of Service. Any Single Day Pathologists/Physicians $250 Fellows**, Residents**, Other Health Care Professionals $150

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