Breast Pathology CME: Mastering Diagnostic Criteria and Ancillary Studies

Directed by renowned pathologist Laura C. Collins, MD, this comprehensive breast pathology continuing medical education (CME) course is designed to enhance your skills in specimen handling, reporting, and diagnostic criteria interpretation. Stay updated on the latest advances in ancillary studies, including immunohistochemistry and molecular testing.

Learning Objectives:

• Evaluate diagnostic criteria and clinical significance of various common and uncommon benign, in situ, and malignant lesions of the breast in both core needle biopsy specimens and surgical excision specimens.
• Describe differential diagnostic problems commonly encountered in breast pathology and develop strategies to resolve them in the practice environment.
• Utilize the latest information on the uses and limitations of immunohistochemistry in resolving diagnostic problems in breast pathology.
• Understand the updated guidelines for ER, PR, and HER2 testing and reporting.
• Understand the applications of molecular testing in breast cancer.

Expert-Led Topics:

• Intraductal Proliferative Lesions by Rachel Factor, MD
• Papillary Lesions of the Breast by Edi Brogi, MD, PhD
• Contemporary Considerations for Breast Core Needle Biopsies by Hannah Gilmore, MD
• Lobular Carcinomas of the Breast by Gregor Krings, MD, PhD
• Breast Fibroepithelial Tumours: An Update by Puay Hoon Tan, MD
• Mucinous Lesions of the Breast by Paula Ginter, MD
• Spindle Cell Lesions of the Breast by Gabrielle Baker, MD
• Vascular Lesions of the Breast by Gregory Bean, MD
• Epithelial-Myoepithelial Lesions of the Breast by Patrick McIntire, MD
• Small Glandular Proliferations and Mimics of Breast Carcinoma by Laura C. Collins, MD
• Inflammatory and Reactive Conditions in the Breast by Laura C. Collins, MD
• The Spectrum of Triple Negative Breast Cancers by Hannah Wen, MD, PhD
• Breast Pathology in the Era of Genomics by Hannah Wen, MD, PhD
• Updates in Immunohistochemistry in Diagnostic Breast Pathology by Ashley Cimino-Mathews, MD
• Applications of Digital Pathology in the Field of Breast Pathology by Matthew Hanna, MD

This CME activity is designed for practicing pathologists, pathology assistants, and residents. Stay current with the latest advancements in breast pathology and enhance your diagnostic skills with this comprehensive course.

Original Release Date: March 1, 2023 | Credits Expire: February 28, 2026