Thoracic Pathology course 2023 – On Demand (Videos)

Overview

Thoracic Pathology Course 2023 – On Demand (Videos) provides a comprehensive review of thoracic pathology with detailed clinical, radiologic, and molecular correlations. This on-demand program features a series of expert presentations covering lung cancer, interstitial lung disease, and non-neoplastic lung conditions, emphasizing a multidisciplinary diagnostic approach.

On-demand pulmonology education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Format: 30+ recorded video lectures and PDFs of faculty presentations (slides)
Total size: Not specified

Content

This on-demand course includes over 30 recorded lectures originally delivered live from September 29 to October 1, 2023. The curriculum covers updates on the 2021 WHO Classification of Lung Tumors, the 8th Edition TNM Staging Classification, the ATS/ERS Classification of Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonias, and Guidelines for Diagnosis of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis.

• Clinical, radiologic, and molecular pathology correlations in thoracic disease
• Multidisciplinary sessions on lung cancer, interstitial lung disease, and non-neoplastic lung pathology
• Updates on lung tumor classification and staging systems
• Advances in molecular pathology relevant to lung cancer diagnosis
• Importance of lung biopsy and multidisciplinary evaluation in interstitial pneumonias and hypersensitivity pneumonitis
• Differential diagnosis of mediastinal and pleural lesions
• Role of cytology in pulmonary, pleural, and mediastinal diagnoses

Objectives

• State current concepts in lung, pleural, and mediastinal pathology
• Recall clinically relevant advances and technologies in molecular pathology of lung cancer
• Define the importance of correlating clinical, radiologic, and pathologic data in diagnosis and management of interstitial lung disease
• Recognize the significance of lung biopsy and multidisciplinary correlation for diagnosing non-neoplastic lung disease, focusing on interstitial pneumonias, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, and acute lung injury
• Comprehend updated histologic concepts in lung cancer diagnosis and classification, including issues related to spiral CT screening
• Recognize the differential diagnosis of mediastinal and pleural lesions
• Describe the usefulness of cytology in pulmonary, pleural, and mediastinal diagnoses

Speakers

This course features expert lung pathologists alongside thoracic clinicians and radiologists, contributing multidisciplinary perspectives on thoracic disease. Presentations reflect collaboration between pathology, pulmonology, thoracic surgery, and radiology specialists. The program is co-sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital and endorsed by the Pulmonary Pathology Society.

Target Audience

This program is designed for pathologists, pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons, and radiologists, as well as physicians in training in these specialties seeking to update and reinforce their expertise in thoracic pathology.

Why This Topic Matters

Thoracic Pathology Course 2023 – On Demand (Videos) addresses the critical need for integrated knowledge of thoracic pathology in clinical practice. Advances in lung tumor classification, interstitial lung disease, and molecular diagnostics are essential for accurate diagnosis and patient management in pulmonology and thoracic surgery.

Provided through MedHub Central, this course supports healthcare professionals in strengthening their diagnostic confidence and fostering multidisciplinary collaboration necessary for managing complex thoracic diseases.