USCAP Navigating Challenging Entities in Head and Neck/Endocrine Pathology: WHO 5th Edition and Beyond 2025

Course Overview

Navigate the complex landscape of head and neck and endocrine pathology with cutting-edge insights grounded in the World Health Organization 5th Edition classifications and emerging concepts beyond 2025. This course addresses the diagnostic challenges posed by a diverse array of tumor types and introduces recent updates that impact practical pathology and patient management.

Designed to bridge the gap between evolving pathology standards and everyday clinical application, the program equips learners with critical knowledge to enhance diagnostic accuracy, prognostic assessment, and theragnostic reporting. Delivered through a collaboration between the North American Society of Head and Neck Pathology and USCAP, the content integrates digital slides for an engaging and immersive learning experience.

What You’ll Learn

Gain a structured understanding of new and uncommon entities within head and neck and endocrine pathology, focusing on their diagnostic features and clinical implications. Learn to apply recent WHO updates along with provisional entities into practical frameworks to improve clinical judgment and patient outcomes.

• Recognize key diagnostic criteria for squamous cell carcinoma subtypes and thyroid tumor variants.
• Interpret and differentiate challenging sinonasal glandular and small round blue cell tumors using algorithmic approaches.
• Assess prognostic and theragnostic markers essential for effective pathology reporting.
• Integrate molecular and clinical correlates to support precise diagnosis and targeted patient care.

Who This Course Is For

This course is tailored for practicing pathologists in both academic and community settings, as well as pathologists-in-training who seek to deepen their expertise in head and neck and endocrine pathology. It is an essential resource for those aiming to stay current with international tumor classification updates and their practical application.

• Academic pathologists pursuing advanced knowledge in tumor classification and reporting.
• Community pathologists looking to enhance diagnostic confidence and clinical utility.
• Pathology residents and fellows preparing for clinical practice or board certification.

How You’ll Learn

Through a combination of expert-led presentations and digitally enhanced case reviews, this course delivers a flexible, self-paced, and on-demand educational experience. Participants benefit from real-world scenarios that emphasize clinical reasoning, pathology interpretation, and decision-making within a clear, structured framework.

• Access to digital slide sets accompanying each case for hands-on practical learning.
• Algorithmic and step-by-step approaches to differential diagnosis and tumor classification.
• Case-based learning encourages application of concepts to clinical challenges and patient safety.
• World-Class Medical Learning — Accessible anytime, anywhere to fit diverse schedules.

Speakers

Our faculty consists of expert clinicians and educators specializing in head and neck and endocrine pathology. They bring extensive clinical experience, academic insight, and a commitment to advancing pathology education through clear communication and clinically meaningful content.

These specialists share practical knowledge grounded in the latest WHO classifications and emerging research, helping you develop confident diagnostic skills that translate directly into improved patient care.

Educational content only. Not medical advice.