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

Course Overview

Social media has revolutionized pathology education, providing unprecedented access to expert knowledge. However, the core of surgical pathology learning remains anchored in in-person microscopy, where nuanced insights and clinical experience converge. This course bridges these educational modes, offering an interactive microscopy experience led by six respected educators well known in digital and traditional platforms.

Focused on enhancing daily surgical pathology practice, this course covers critical updates in molecular testing and histologic interpretation across various tissue types. Participants will engage with challenging diagnostic scenarios involving bone, soft tissue, thyroid, endometrial, gastrointestinal, bladder, renal, thoracic, head and neck, and endocrine lesions. Emphasis is placed on improving practical diagnostic skills, optimizing frozen section evaluations, and managing limited biopsy material effectively.

What You’ll Learn

This course delivers a comprehensive, case-based approach to surgical pathology, promoting confident clinical decision-making and patient safety. Participants will refine their diagnostic accuracy using a structured framework that integrates morphology, immunohistochemistry, molecular findings, and ancillary techniques.

• Recognize subtle gross and histologic clues to differentiate appendiceal mucinous lesions and mimics.
• Interpret histologic patterns to guide immunohistochemical and genetic testing in bone and soft tissue tumors.
• Synthesize morphology with molecular data to evaluate gynecologic malignancies accurately.
• Assess key thoracic frozen section scenarios to produce actionable intraoperative reports.
• Apply best practices in the workup of limited biopsy specimens from gastrointestinal, thyroid, bladder, and renal sites.

Who This Course Is For

This course is designed for pathologists seeking to deepen their expertise in surgical pathology through a blend of cutting-edge molecular insights and classic morphologic evaluation. It caters to both academic and community pathologists aiming to enhance their diagnostic confidence in complex cases.

It also supports pathologists-in-training who wish to solidify their foundational skills with advanced knowledge from leading educators in the field, preparing them for diverse clinical challenges.

• Practicing academic pathologists striving for continuous professional development.
• Community pathologists managing a wide range of surgical pathology specimens.
• Pathology residents and fellows focusing on hematopathology and surgical pathology subspecialties.

How You’ll Learn

The course utilizes an interactive, microscopy-centered format accessible anytime, anywhere, exemplifying World-Class Medical Learning — Accessible anytime, anywhere. Learners will engage with a step-by-step process to analyze complex surgical pathology cases using real-world clinical scenarios.

This self-paced program integrates focused presentations with case discussions that foster critical clinical reasoning, differential diagnosis, and risk stratification. Emphasis is placed on interpretation skills, report communication, and escalation planning for patient safety.

• Case-based learning emphasizing clinicopathologic correlation and molecular pathology integration.
• Interactive microscopy sessions to enhance morphology assessment and diagnostic precision.
• Practical guidance on immunohistochemistry selection and molecular testing strategies.
• Detailed review of frozen section pitfalls and best practices.
• Flexible on-demand format allowing individualized pacing and review.

Speakers

The faculty consists of six distinguished educators recognized for their expertise in surgical pathology through active engagement on social media and traditional academic channels. They bring diverse subspecialty knowledge in bone, soft tissue, endocrine, thoracic, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary pathology.

The speakers focus on delivering authoritative content that supports enhanced diagnostic judgment and patient outcomes. Their combined experience ensures an educational experience that is both current and clinically essential for practicing pathologists and trainees alike.

Educational content only. Not medical advice.