A Comprehensive Guide to Gastrointestinal Pathology: Advances and Challenges

Stay updated with the latest developments in gastrointestinal pathology with our practical, case-based online CME program. This comprehensive course is designed for community pathologists, gastrointestinal specialists, hepatologists, and gastrointestinal and hepatology fellows and residents.

Interpretation and Diagnosis of GI and Liver Specimens

Gain expertise in interpreting upper GI tract mucosa and liver biopsies, and stay current with recent advances in pancreatic and biliary pathology. Our renowned faculty, led by Dr. Lysandra Voltaggio, will guide you through case-based lectures and discussions.

Learning Objectives

• Differentiate between dysplasia and reactive non-neoplastic atypia in mucosal and liver biopsies
• Enhance your understanding of pancreatic and biliary disorders, including diagnosis and staging of colorectal carcinoma
• Apply modern techniques to gastrointestinal disorders, including new targetable options in biliary and colon cancer
• Analyze the current performance and uncertainties of liquid biopsy multi-cancer early detection tests
• Recognize the clinical significance of response to neoadjuvant treatment and its impact on patient outcomes
• Identify recently described patterns of inflammation associated with STIs of the digestive tract
• Discuss the role and advances in circulating tumor DNA in gastrointestinal pathology
• Apply special stains and immunohistochemical stains in the workup of liver tumors
• Differentiate between indolent and aggressive lymphoproliferative disorders of the GI tract
• Overcome challenges in small biopsies, frozen sections, and grossing of biliary neoplasms

Expert Insights from Renowned Faculty

• Challenges in the Diagnosis of IBD-Associated Dysplasia – Dr. Cathy Changqing Ma
• Pearls in the Diagnosis of Colon Cancer – Dr. Cathy Changqing Ma
• A GI Medical Oncologist’s Perspective: What are the Biomarkers We Care About – Dr. Valerie Lee
• Next Generation Cancer Screening for the GI Pathologist – Dr. Benjamin L. Mazer
• Post-Treatment Pathology: Pearls and Pitfalls – Dr. Jacqueline Birkness-Gartman
• Sexually Transmitted Infections: Epidemiologic Trends and Aerodigestive Manifestations – Dr. Lysandra Voltaggio
• Updates in Molecular Diagnostics for Malignancies of the Digestive Tract – Dr. Jason Park
• Inflammatory Disorders of the Pancreas – Dr. Elizabeth Thompson
• Hepatocellular Tumors: Virtual Sign Out – Dr. Robert Anders
• The Horses and Zebras of Gastrointestinal Lymphoma – Dr. Laura M. Wake
• Neuroendocrine Tumors of the GI Tract – Dr. Kevan Salimian
• Spindle Cell Lesions of the GI Tract: Just Like Real Estate, it’s all about Location – Dr. Elizabeth Montgomery
• Precancerous Lesions of the Pancreas: More than just PanINs – Dr. Ralph Hruban

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills in gastrointestinal pathology. Register now and stay ahead in your career!

Original Release Date: December 28, 2023 | Credits Expiration Date: December 28, 2026