USCAP From the Internet to In-Person: Surgical Pathology Cases from Six Social Media Educators 2024

Overview

USCAP From the Internet to In-Person: Surgical Pathology Cases from Six Social Media Educators 2024 is an interactive digital course that delivers expert-level updates in surgical pathology. This course integrates insights from six social media-based educators and focuses on practical updates in the diagnosis and molecular testing of neoplasms across multiple organ systems, including bone, soft tissue, thyroid, and endometrium.

On-demand pathology education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Agenda

This course features a series of presentations with accompanying documents designed to strengthen diagnostic skills and clinical knowledge in surgical pathology. Topics cover challenging histologic distinctions, molecular correlations, and best practices in specimen evaluation.

• To LAMN … and Beyond! Mucinous Lesions of the Appendix and Peritoneum, and Mimics — Raul S. Gonzalez, MD
• Immunostaining of GI Tract Biopsies: How To Make Your Life Easier, Not Harder — Raul S. Gonzalez, MD
• Bone Tumors: Juggling Difficult Entities — Valerie Fitzhugh, MD
• Soft Tissue Tumors: Step-By-Step Processes to Arriving at the Right Diagnosis! — Valerie Fitzhugh, MD
• Endometrial Enigmas: Approaching Endometrial Carcinoma in the Molecular Era — Anne Mills, MD
• Uncommon Uterine Tumors: How Not to Miss Meaningful Mesenchymal Diagnoses — Anne Mills, MD
• Thyroid Cyto-Histo-Molecular Correlation — Xiaoyin (Sara) Jiang, MD
• #PathPitfalls in Head, Neck, and Endocrine — Xiaoyin (Sara) Jiang, MD
• Renal Masses on Biopsy: Diagnostic Dilemmas and How to Approach Them — Ankur Sangoi, MD
• Bladder Tissue an Issue? Learn Tricks of the Trade! — Ankur Sangoi, MD
• Upgrade Your Thoracic Pathology Skills: Ten Tumors You Must Have in Your Toolbox — Sanjay Mukhopadhyay, MD
• Frozen Sections on Thoracic Cases: How to Stay Out of Trouble — Sanjay Mukhopadhyay, MD

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this educational activity, learners will be able to:

• Appreciate subtle gross and histologic clues to resolve differential diagnoses for appendiceal mucinous lesions.
• Use histologic features to guide selection of immunohistochemical markers and genetic studies to arrive at the appropriate diagnosis of bone and soft tissue tumors.
• Synthesize histologic features with ancillary findings to optimize recognition of clinically meaningful gynecologic cancers with molecular signatures.
• Recognize key scenarios in which thoracic sections are performed, key histopathologic findings in these scenarios, and how to word the frozen section report to effectuate optimal intraoperative management.

Speakers

• Raul S. Gonzalez, MD
• Valerie Fitzhugh, MD
• Anne Mills, MD
• Xiaoyin (Sara) Jiang, MD
• Ankur Sangoi, MD
• Sanjay Mukhopadhyay, MD

Target Audience

Practicing academic and community pathologists, as well as pathologists-in-training, will find this course relevant for enhancing diagnostic confidence and practical skills in surgical pathology.

Why This Topic Matters

USCAP From the Internet to In-Person: Surgical Pathology Cases from Six Social Media Educators 2024 addresses critical diagnostic challenges encountered in surgical pathology, offering updates that enhance practitioners’ interpretative accuracy. This course provides specialty-specific insights across multiple organ systems, improving the practical integration of histologic, immunohistochemical, and molecular data.

Offered through MedHub Central, this pathology education resource supports ongoing professional development with expert content that reflects current clinical practice. Strengthening expertise in these areas contributes to improved diagnostic processes and optimized patient care.