This two-day interactive course will address key updates in 4 topics: dermatopathology, gynecologic, gastrointestinal/hepatobiliary and genitourinary pathology. A stepwise approach to pathology diagnosis in these subspecialty topic areas in surgical pathology and cytopathology will be addressed. The course will also provide guidance in the use and interpretation of molecular and immunohistochemical testing in difficult diagnostic scenarios.

Specific topics that will be covered include: Melanocytic and inflammatory skin lesions, diagnostic issues, mimics and pitfalls in common skin neoplasms, prostate cancer classification and grading, renal neoplasms, handling background medical kidney in nephrectomies for renal cancer, liver masses (primary and metastatic), gallbladder and biliary dysplasia and neoplasia, cytology of solid and cystic pancreatic lesions, cytology of salivary gland, subtyping of endometrial carcinomas and avoiding pitfalls.

The format includes interactive didactic and video microscopy sessions presented by internationally recognized guest speakers and expert subspecialty faculty from the University of California San Diego.

Registration Fees:
MD/PhD                                                                                                    $495
Allied Health, Residents, Fellows & Active Duty Military                 $295