September 11-13, 2008
Leighton Auditorium
Harold W. Siebens Medical Education Building
Rochester, Minnesota

Description

The Practical Surgical Pathology conference will address common but difficult diagnostic problems encountered by the pathologist in everyday practice. Every effort will be made to present cases of common practical value. Participants and faculty will review case histories, examine case images, and formulate the diagnosis. The unique subtleties and differentiating characteristics of each diagnosis are then highlighted. Faculty and participants will also discuss the strategy used for managing each patient’s case. Images of all cases presented will be provided on a DVD to be viewed by virtual microscopy.

The program format features multiple specialty areas each day. Throughout the two and one-half days of the conference, 32 cases will be presented and discussed. Audience participation is strongly encouraged.

The following areas have been selected for discussion:

Bone	Gastrointestinal	Pancreas
Bone Marrow	Genitourinary	Pulmonary
Brain	Gynecology	Skin
Breast	Liver	Soft Tissue
Endocrine	Lymph Node	Vascular
Ears, Nose and Throat	Ophthalmic Pathology

Learning Objectives

By the end of the conference, participants should be able to:

• Identify common diagnostic problems of pathologies selected for study
• Interpret appropriate ancillary tests for study cases
• Classify each case according to pathology type
• Enumerate the treatment options of each case diagnosis
• Integrate diagnostic, clinical, and pathological challenges in pathologist-clinician communication methods

Attendance at this Mayo course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught in this course.

Intended Audience

This course is designed for practicing surgical pathologists.

Credit

College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic designates this educational activity for a maximum of 16 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Date and Location

The Practical Surgical Pathology conference will be held September 11–13, 2008. Course headquarters will be located in the Leighton Auditorium foyer on the second floor of the Siebens Medical Education Building, Mayo Clinic, 100 Second Avenue SW, Rochester, Minnesota. Meeting facilities are easily accessible by skyway and pedestrian subway, which connect Mayo Clinic to shops, restaurants, and hotels.