Program Description: 

This educational activity is based on case presentations and subsequent small group discussions of patients with hematologic malignancies that are being evaluated, treated and followed in the Department of Hematology and Oncology, and that have diagnostic or follow-up material evaluated in the Division of Hematopathology.  The goal of this multimodality approach is to ensure that the best patient care is being delivered by both Hematologists/Oncologists and Pathologists.

Key Words: CME, MCW, Pathology, Clinical Pathology, Molecular Pathology, Hematologic Neoplasms, Hematologic Tests, Hematologic Diseases, Morphological and Microscopic Findings, Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures, Clinical Laboratory Techniques, Hemic and Immune Systems, Differential Diagnosis, Pathological Processes, Neoplastic Cell Transformation

Target audience: 
  • Hematologists
  • Oncologists
  • Hematopathologists
Learning objectives: 

Participants who engage in this educational intervention will be able to: 

Hematologists/Oncologists:

  • Appropriately order ancillary diagnostic testing
  • Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams integrating diverse perspectives into case presentations of the salient morphologic, immunophenotypic, cytogenetic and molecular features of common hematologic malignancies

Hematopathologists:

  • Discuss emergent therapeutic options and availability of clinical trials, and how they apply to patients diagnosed in our service
  • Utilize and constantly update themselves with the clinical practices of the Department of Hematology and Oncology, in order to continue to improve outcomes and provide optimal patient care
Faculty & credentials: 

 

Activity Director

Alexandra Harrington, MD, MT(ASCP)CM
Professor of Pathology
Director of Hematopathology
Department of Pathology
Medical College of Wisconsin
Faculty Pillar Director, Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Institute for the Transformation of Medical Education
 
Committee Members
 
John Astle, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Pathology
Medical College of Wisconsin
 
Karen-Sue B. Carlson, MD, PhD
Associate Professor
Division of Hematology and Oncology
Medical College of Wisconsin
 
Alexandra Harrington, MD, MT(ASCP)CM
Professor of Pathology
Director of Hematopathology
Department of Pathology
Medical College of Wisconsin
Faculty Pillar Director, Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Institute for the Transformation of Medical Education
 
Kelly Simarski
Education Program Coordinator III
Department of Pathology
Medical College of Wisconsin
 
Lyndsey Runaas, MD
Assistant Professor
Hematology and Oncology - Medicine Bone Marrow Transplant
Medical College of Wisconsin
 

In accordance with the ACCME® Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, Standard 3, all in control of content must disclose any relevant financial relationships. The following in control of content had no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

John Astle, MD, PhD
Karen-Sue B. Carlson, MD, PhD
Alexandra Harrington, MD, MT(ASCP)CM
Lyndsey Runaas,MD
Kelly Simarski
 

Contact

Name: 
Kelly Simarski
Phone number: 
+1 (414) 805-6938
Email: 
ksimarski@mcw.edu
Series date: 
01/01/2023 - 8:00am CST to 12/31/2023 - 9:00am CST
ACCME Accreditation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this Live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Hours of  Participation for Allied Health Professionals
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 1.0 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.
 
 
 
 
Group description: 
Hematologic Malignancy Conference 2023
Series location: 
Medical College of Wisconsin, Department of Pathology
9200 West Wisconsin Avenue
18 Headed Scope Room
Milwaukee, WI 53226
United States
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Sessions

Session Date
Hematologic Malignancy Conference 2023 12/20/2023 - 8:00am to 9:00am CST
Hematologic Malignancy Conference 2023 12/27/2023 - 8:00am to 9:00am CST

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