Anatomic Pathology Electronic Case Series (APECS) [Cme]
Course sponsor: United States & Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP)
The Anatomic Pathology Electronic Case Series (APECS) Program is an interactive, online continuing medical education activity which is sponsored by the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP). It is intended for practicing pathologists and pathologists in training. Content is provided by the membership of the Academy, and individuals interested in becoming an author are encouraged to submit proposals.  4-8 credit hour(s)  

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ASH Self-Assessment Program, Fourth Edition, Standard Version (Online Access Only) [Cme, Sam]
Course sponsor: American Society of Hematology (ASH)
Hematologists and others working in hematology-related fields need to stay current with the latest advances in the rapidly evolving disciplines of adult and pediatric hematology. The American Society of Hematology Self-Assessment Program (ASH®-SAP) with Maintenance of Certification Module (ASH-SAP/MOC) is the only comprehensive educational resource available that fulfills this need, while also providing medical knowledge points as well as AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™  Variable credit hour(s)  

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Astrocytomas (NP101) [Cme, Sam]
Course sponsor: American Association of Neuropathologists, Inc. (AANP)
Astrocytomas constitute the largest group of primary central nervous system neoplasms in adults, and a very significant percentage of neoplasms in children. The current WHO classification scheme recognizes a group of neoplasms under this category. This 1-hour SAM aims to present the most critical components of this diverse group of neoplasms. At the end of this module, the participant will be able to: 1. Describe the critical clinical and pathological features of pilocytic astrocytoma; 2. Recognize similarities and differences between pilocytic and pilomyxoid astrocytoma; 3. Define pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma and designate a WHO grade for this neoplasm; 4. Describe the CNS lesions seen in the setting of Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, and recognize critical features of Subependymal Giant Cell Astrocytoma; 5. List different morphological variants of diffuse astrocytoma; 6. List the critical histological components in grading infiltrating astrocytomas; 7. Describe differences and similarities between anaplastic astrocytoma and glioblastoma; 8. List the different and pertinent variants of glioblastoma; 9. Define gliomatosis cerebri and recognize its distinguishing features.  1 credit hour(s)  

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Small Specimen Management in a Large-Volume World [Cme]
Course sponsor: American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Upon completion of this program, you will be able to: Examine the shifting trend in anatomic pathology toward small specimen biopsies Evaluate microtechniques used with small tissue specimens Demonstrate small specimen microtomy techniques including optimal knife angles Review the imperative of effective communications, particularly between the embedder and the microtomist  1 credit hour(s)  

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