Midwestern Conference: Update Course in Surgical Pathology 2014

Hours of Participation for Allied Health Care Professionals
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.
Target Audience
- Pathologists
- Pathologists-in-training
- Surgeons
- Oncologists
- Other Health Care Professionals
Learning Objectives
- Evaluate current criteria for diagnosis in various subspecialty areas in surgical pathology
- Recognize the proper application of immunohistochemical and other ancillary techniques for the diagnosis of problematic cases
- Become familiar with advances in terminology and classification of neoplastic and non-neoplastic disorders
A block of rooms has been reserved at a reduced convention rate of $179 (plus taxes) per night. In order to receive this reduced rate, reservations must be made before Monday, August 22, 2014, or prior to the room block filling up.
To make reservations, please contact the hotel directly at 414.276.8686 or visit their website at www.intercontinentalmilwaukee.com. When calling for room reservations, indicate that you are registering for the Midwestern Conference Update Course to obtain the reduced rate. Individuals canceling reservations after 4:00 p.m. on the day of your arrival will incur a charge of your first night’s room rate, as well as tax. For more information on alternate accommodations, as well as Milwaukee area attractions, dining, and events, please visit www.visitmilwaukee.org.
The InterContinental Hotel Milwaukee is located in downtown Milwaukee approximately 20 minutes from General Mitchell International Airport. Taxi, limousine, and shuttle services are available at the airport. To reserve a shared van service from the airport to the hotel, contact Airport Connection at 414.769.2444 or 800.236.5450, or visit
http://goairportconnection.hudsonltd.net/res
Presenters:
Guest Speakers
Thomas Krausz, MD, FRCPath / Professor of Pathology; Director of Anatomic & Surgial Pathology, University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
Rafael E. Jimenez, MD / Assistant Professor of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
Vania Nosé, MD, PhD / Director, Anatomic & Molecular Pathology; Associate Chief of Pathology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Gregory Y. Lauwers, MD / Vice Chairman, Department of Pathology; Director , Gastrointestinal Pathology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Alain C. Borczuk, MD / Professor of Clinical Pathology; Vice-Chairman , Department of Anatomic Pathology, Columbia University, New York, New York
MCW Speakers
Saul Suster, MD / Professor and Chairman, Department of Pathology, Medical College of Wisconsin
Irene Aguilera-Barrantes, MD / Assistant Professor of Pathology, Gynecological Pathology, Medical College of Wisconsin
Zainab Basir, MD / Associate Professor of Pathology, Breast Pathology, Medical College of Wisconsin
Elizabeth J. Cochran, MD / Professor of Pathology, Director of Neuropathology & Autopsy Services, Medical College of Wisconsin
Catherine Hagen, MD / Assistant Profesor of Pathology, Gastrointestingal Pathology, Medical College of Wisconsin
Paul Hosking, MD / Assistant Professor of Pathology, Hematopathology, Medical College of Wisconsin
Bryan Hunt, MD / Assistant Professor of Pathology, Head and Neck Pathology & Cytopathology, Medical College of Wisconsin
Kenneth A Iczkowski, MD / Associate Professor of Pathology, Genitourinary Pathology, Medical College of Wisconsin
Steven H. Kroft, MD / Professor of Pathology, Vice Chair, Clinical Pathology, Director of Hematopathology, Medical College of Wisconsin
Alexander C. Mackinnon, MD, PhD / Assistant Professor of Pathology, Director of Clinical & Translational Research Core Lab, Medical College of Wisconsin
Arjun Rao, MD / Associate Professor of Pathology, Director of Cytopathology, Medical College of Wisconsin
Name | Company | Role |
Gregory Lauwers, MD | Cosmo Pharmaceuticals | Consultant |
| Biogen Idec | Consultant |
Available Credit
- 18.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
- 18.50 Hours of ParticipationHours of Participation credit.