First Annual Cleveland Clinic Multispecialty Pathology Symposium:
A Practical Diagnostic Approach to Surgical Pathology & Cytology
February 1-2, 2014
Cleveland Clinic Florida | Weston, Florida
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
This program will focus on practical and evidence based aspects of managing commonly encountered
dilemmas in Gastrointestinal, Urological surgical Pathology, and Cytopathology. This one and a half day
symposium will provide guidance to the attendees on diagnosing and handling challenging cases in
clinical practice including esophageal diseases, inflammatory bowel disease, colon and rectal cancer, and
prostate neoplasia. Cytopathology will emphasize diagnostic challenges in EBUS, pancreatic, and thyroid
FNAs, including the role of molecular testing. Each session will offer a didactic presentation that will
allocate time for questions from the audience. This course will assist practicing pathologists and
residents in maintaining, developing and increasing knowledge, competence and professional
performance with the intent to improve patient care and reduce disease impact.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
Pathologists and Pathology Residents and Fellows.
PROGRAM SESSIONS:
Barrett’s Esophagus
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Colon & Rectal Cancer
Prostate & Bladder Cancer
Cytology
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the conclusion of this educational activity attendees will be able to:
• Identify important pathological factors of prognosis in rectal and colon cancer that are not included
in the TNM staging system
• Analyze the impact of a meticulous lymph node dissection on prognosis and post-operative
treatment decisions
• Recognize the typical histopathological features associated with MSI-H colorectal tumors
• Distinguish intraductal carcinoma of the prostate from high-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia
• Recognize histologic variants of prostate cancer mimicking benign conditions
• Improve staging in TURBT based on knowledge of bladder microanatomy
• Recognize urinary bladder lesions that may have significant overlap with urothelial carcinoma
CREDITS:
Accreditation
Cleveland Clinic Florida is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
(ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation of Credit
CATEGORY 1 (AMA PRA)
Cleveland Clinic Florida designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.5 AMA PRA Category 1
CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the
activity.
SAMs
Cleveland Clinic Florida is an ABP-Approved SAMs Provider.
PROGRAM DIRECTORS:
John Goldblum, MD
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio
CLEVELAND CLINIC FACULTY:
Jesse McKenney, MD
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio
Mariana Berho, MD
Cleveland Clinic Florida
Weston, Florida
Jennifer Brainard, MD
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio
Cristina Magi-Galluzzi, MD, PhD
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio
Tarik Elsheikh, MD
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio
EXHIBIT FEE(S)
$1500 – One 6’ X 30” (NO Draped and Skirted Table) with 2 Chairs and a Wastebasket
FEES:
Standard, Late
Physician
Alumnus
Resident/Fellow
$550
$450
$200
$575
$470
$210
Accommodations
Individuals requiring hotel accommodations are responsible for making their own reservations.
Nearby options:
 Marriott Courtyard
 TownePlace Suites
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Residence Inn
Bonaventure Resort & Spa
TAXI FARES
For your convenience, please utilize the below link to help estimate the cost of your cab fare.
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CONTACT US:
Registration Inquiries
American Meetings
Pathology@americanmeetings.com
Domestic (toll free)
(855) 353-8731
International
(954) 556-8866
Fax
(954) 337-2476
Exhibitor and Speaker Inquiries
Cleveland Clinic Florida
Adrianna Brown
Email browna7@ccf.org
Phone (954) 659-5490
Fax
(954) 659-5491