Introduction

The Advanced Thoracic Pathology course is designed to enhance the competence and performance of practicing pathologists, and improve their understanding of thoracic pathology. This review, based on actual case data, will increase your knowledge and skills in immunohistochemistry, classification schema, and the impact of current treatment methodologies.

• Assess the distinction between different schemas and/or classifications that may impact patient care in terms of treatment
• Elaborate on the differential diagnosis among different entities with similar histology
• Determine the suitability of pursuing additional studies in particular cases
• Evaluate each case individually and recognize limitations on certain cases

Who Should Enroll

This educational activity was designed for practicing ABP certified pathologists seeking CME or looking for ways to improve their practice of surgical pathology.

Course Design

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Course Content

Histiocytic Lesions of the Lung - Neda Kalhor, MD
Salivary Gland Type Tumors of the Lung - Neda Kalhor, MD
Pulmonary Tumors of Uncertain Histogenesis (Lung Tumors) - Neda Kalhor, MD
Pleural Malignant Mesothelioma - César A. Moran, MD
Other Tumors of the Pleura Besides Mesothelioma - César A. Moran, MD
Thymic Carcinoma: An Update - César A. Moran, MD
Thymoma Current Concepts - César A. Moran, MD
Mediastinal Germ Cell Tumors - César A. Moran, MD
Neuroendocrine Carcinomas of the Lung - César A. Moran, MD
Neuroendocrine Neoplasms of the Mediastinum - César A. Moran, MD
Pulmonary Non-Small Cell Carcinoma - César A. Moran, MD
Commonly Encountered Mediastinal Tumors - César A. Moran, MD
Approach to Non-Neoplastic Lung Diseases - César A. Moran, MD
Vasculitis of the Lung - César A. Moran, MD
Infectious Diseases of the Lung - César A. Moran, MD
Thoracic Cytology Pt.1 - Neda Kalhor, MD
Thoracic Cytology Pt.2 - Neda Kalhor, MD
Clinical/Pathological Correlation of Pulmonary/Pleural Cases - César A. Moran, MD
Clinical/Pathological Correlation of Mediastinal/Pleural Cases - César A. Moran, MD
Lung Carcinoma Biomarkers - Neda Kalhor, MD
Sarcomatoid Carcinomas of the Lung - César A. Moran, MD
Vascular Tumors of the Lung - César A. Moran, MD

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

• Assess the distinction between different schemas and or classifications that may impact patient care in terms of treatment
• Explain the differential diagnosis among different entities with similar histology
• Decide the suitability of pursuing additional studies in particular cases
• Evaluate each case individually and recognize limitations on certain cases

Faculty

Course Director

César A. Moran, MD
Professor of Pathology
Director of Thoracic Pathology
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX

Faculty

Neda Kalhor, MD
Assistant Professor
Thoracic Pathology and Cytopathology
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX

Accreditation

Accredited according to HCPSA's Medical and Dental Board Guidelines for Healthcare Professionals for 30 Clinical CEUs on Level 2.

Kindly note that the accreditation will be completed by The Foundation for Professional Development (FPD) – a private higher-education institution and an accredited service provider under registration of the South African Medical Association (SAMA).

Certification

To qualify for the certificate of completion for this CPD/CME course, participants should successfully complete the course assessment process.

Assessment

Participants will be assessed by means of a multiple-choice questionnaire and have 3 months for completion from date of registration.

Contact

For more information contact:

School of Health Sciences