Harvard Gastrointestinal, Liver, and Pancreatic Pathology 2025

The course is conducted by HMS faculty who are recognized experts in their respective fields and aims to provide a comprehensive overview of gastrointestinal, pancreas and liver pathology, with emphasis on new entities and recent advances in the discipline that will be of interest to trainees in pathology, and to community and academic pathologists. Selected guest speakers will also participate. Systematic approach to interpretation of biopsy and resection specimens, using standard gross and microscopic techniques, will be emphasized along with judicious use of ancillary methods, such as immunohistochemistry, and molecular pathology. The CME format includes didactic lectures, slide seminars and interactive learning sessions, with ample time for interaction with faculty and course directors. The course will assist participants in developing awareness about new entities, diagnostic tools and biomarkers of clinical significance, and assist them in using diagnostic strategies they can put in to use in their daily practice with the eventual goal of improved patient diagnosis, and management.
Who Should Attend

Nurse Practitioners
Specialty Physicians
Pathology Assistants

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

Discuss updates in the new WHO classification of tumors of the digestive system.
Identify newly described entities in the differential diagnosis of inflammatory disorders of the GI tract.
Evaluate morphological criteria and role of ancillary techniques (immunohistochemistry and molecular methods) in diagnosis of pre-neoplastic lesions of the GI tract.
Use screening methods for heritable cancers and standard of care biomarkers currently used for targeted therapy.
Recognize nuances of interpretation of morphological patterns in liver biopsy interpretation and how to integrate them with clinical findings to render a final diagnosis.
Recognize proper application and limitations of disease staging and grading systems.
Recognize common and uncommon hepatic tumors.
Recognize nuances of interpretation of morphological patterns in pancreatic biopsy interpretation and how to integrate them with clinical findings to render a final diagnosis.
Describe the spectrum of benign and neoplastic pancreatic disorders with emphasis on use of proper nomenclature and reporting findings of prognostic significance.

The Harvard Gastrointestinal, Liver, and Pancreatic Pathology 2025 course is designed for physicians specializing in pathology, particularly those focused on gastrointestinal, liver, and pancreatic diseases. The target audience includes:

Trainees in pathology: Those looking to deepen their expertise in GI, liver, and pancreatic pathology.
Community and academic pathologists: Professionals seeking updates on new entities and recent advances.
Specialty physicians: Those involved in diagnosing and managing digestive system disorders.
Nurse practitioners and pathology assistants: Supporting roles in clinical and diagnostic settings.

The course covers biopsy interpretation, molecular pathology, and diagnostic strategies to enhance patient care.
 
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May 12 Barrett’s Esophagus and Associated Neoplasia Mark Redston, MD.mp3
May 12 Barrett’s Esophagus and Associated Neoplasia Mark Redston, MD.mp4
May 12 Barrett’s Esophagus and Associated Neoplasia Mark Redston, MD.pdf
May 12 Biopsy Diagnosis of Colitis Mark Redston, MD.mp3
May 12 Biopsy Diagnosis of Colitis Mark Redston, MD.mp4
May 12 Biopsy Diagnosis of Colitis Mark Redston, MD.pdf
May 12 Celiac Disease and its Differential Diagnosis Jeffrey Goldsmith, MD.mp3
May 12 Celiac Disease and its Differential Diagnosis Jeffrey Goldsmith, MD.mp4
May 12 Celiac Disease and its Differential Diagnosis Jeffrey Goldsmith, MD.pdf
May 12 Challenges in Colon Cancer Pathology and Staging Mark Redston, MD.mp3
May 12 Challenges in Colon Cancer Pathology and Staging Mark Redston, MD.mp4
May 12 Challenges in Colon Cancer Pathology and Staging Mark Redston, MD.pdf
May 12 Clinician’s Perspective- Upper GI Tract Kunal Jajoo, MD.mp3
May 12 Clinician’s Perspective- Upper GI Tract Kunal Jajoo, MD.mp4
May 12 Clinician’s Perspective- Upper GI Tract Kunal Jajoo, MD.pdf
May 12 Colon Polyps and Polyposis Jonathan N. Glickman, MD, PhD.mp3
May 12 Colon Polyps and Polyposis Jonathan N. Glickman, MD, PhD.mp4
May 12 Colon Polyps and Polyposis Jonathan N. Glickman, MD, PhD.pdf
May 12 Gastric Polyps and Precursor Lesions Stuti Shroff, MBBS, PhD.mp3
May 12 Gastric Polyps and Precursor Lesions Stuti Shroff, MBBS, PhD.mp4
May 12 Gastric Polyps and Precursor Lesions Stuti Shroff, MBBS, PhD.pdf
May 12 IBD Controversies and Challenges Michael G. Drage, MD, PhD.mp3
May 12 IBD Controversies and Challenges Michael G. Drage, MD, PhD.mp4
May 12 IBD Controversies and Challenges Michael G. Drage, MD, PhD.pdf
May 12 Slide Seminar Lower GI Jonathan N. Glickman, MD, PhD.mp3
May 12 Slide Seminar Lower GI Jonathan N. Glickman, MD, PhD.mp4
May 12 Slide Seminar Lower GI Jonathan N. Glickman, MD, PhD.pdf
May 12 Slide Seminar on Upper GI Tract Miranda Machacek, MD, PhD.mp3
May 12 Slide Seminar on Upper GI Tract Miranda Machacek, MD, PhD.mp4
May 12 Slide Seminar on Upper GI Tract Miranda Machacek, MD, PhD.pdf
May 12 Surgical Pathology of Pancreatic Tumors Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD.mp3
May 12 Surgical Pathology of Pancreatic Tumors Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD.mp4
May 12 Surgical Pathology of Pancreatic Tumors Mari Mino-Kenudson, MD.pdf
May 12 Upper GI Inflammatory Conditions Jonathan N. Glickman, MD, PhD.mp3
May 12 Upper GI Inflammatory Conditions Jonathan N. Glickman, MD, PhD.mp4
May 12 Upper GI Inflammatory Conditions Jonathan N. Glickman, MD, PhD.pdf
May 13 Anal Pathology Overview and Update Jonathan N. Glickman, MD, PhD.mp3
May 13 Anal Pathology Overview and Update Jonathan N. Glickman, MD, PhD.mp4
May 13 Anal Pathology Overview and Update Jonathan N. Glickman, MD, PhD.pdf
May 13 Appendiceal Tumors Michael G. Drage, MD, PhD.mp3
May 13 Appendiceal Tumors Michael G. Drage, MD, PhD.mp4
May 13 Appendiceal Tumors Michael G. Drage, MD, PhD.pdf
May 13 Cytology and Small Biopsy Diagnosis of Pancreatic Neoplasms Hannah H. Chen, MBCHB, PhD.mp3
May 13 Cytology and Small Biopsy Diagnosis of Pancreatic Neoplasms Hannah H. Chen, MBCHB, PhD.mp4
May 13 Cytology and Small Biopsy Diagnosis of Pancreatic Neoplasms Hannah H. Chen, MBCHB, PhD.pdf
May 13 Endocrine Tumors of the Tubal Gut Michael G. Drage, MD, PhD.mp3
May 13 Endocrine Tumors of the Tubal Gut Michael G. Drage, MD, PhD.mp4
May 13 Endocrine Tumors of the Tubal Gut Michael G. Drage, MD, PhD.pdf
May 13 Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Pathology Miranda Machacek, MD, PhD.mp3
May 13 Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Pathology Miranda Machacek, MD, PhD.mp4
May 13 Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Pathology Miranda Machacek, MD, PhD.pdf
May 13 GI Lymphomas Judith A. Ferry, MD.mp3
May 13 GI Lymphomas Judith A. Ferry, MD.mp4
May 13 GI Lymphomas Judith A. Ferry, MD.pdf
May 13 GISTs Jason L. Hornick, MD, PhD.mp3
May 13 GISTs Jason L. Hornick, MD, PhD.mp4
May 13 GISTs Jason L. Hornick, MD, PhD.pdf
May 13 Intraoperative Consultations in GI Pathology Stuti Shroff, MBBS, PhD.mp3
May 13 Intraoperative Consultations in GI Pathology Stuti Shroff, MBBS, PhD.mp4
May 13 Mesenchymal Tumors and Mesenchymal Polyps (other than GIST) David Papke, MD, PhD.mp3
May 13 Mesenchymal Tumors and Mesenchymal Polyps (other than GIST) David Papke, MD, PhD.mp4
May 13 Mesenchymal Tumors and Mesenchymal Polyps (other than GIST) David Papke, MD, PhD.pdf
May 13 Molecular Diagnostics in GI Tract Malignancies Jonathan Nowak, MD, PhD.mp3
May 13 Molecular Diagnostics in GI Tract Malignancies Jonathan Nowak, MD, PhD.mp4
May 13 Molecular Diagnostics in GI Tract Malignancies Jonathan Nowak, MD, PhD.pdf
May 13 Slide Seminar Instructive Cases in Pancreatic Pathology Esther Baranov, MD.mp3
May 13 Slide Seminar Instructive Cases in Pancreatic Pathology Esther Baranov, MD.mp4
May 13 Slide Seminar Instructive Cases in Pancreatic Pathology Esther Baranov, MD.pdf
May 14 Approach to Chronic Hepatitis Angela Shih, MD.mp3
May 14 Approach to Chronic Hepatitis Angela Shih, MD.mp4
May 14 Approach to Chronic Hepatitis Angela Shih, MD.pdf
May 14 Case Seminar Challenging Liver Cases Hannah H. Chen, MBCHB, PhD.mp3
May 14 Case Seminar Challenging Liver Cases Hannah H. Chen, MBCHB, PhD.mp4
May 14 Case Seminar Challenging Liver Cases Hannah H. Chen, MBCHB, PhD.pdf
May 14 Clinician’s Perspective on Liver Biopsies Daniel S. Pratt, MD.mp3
May 14 Clinician’s Perspective on Liver Biopsies Daniel S. Pratt, MD.mp4
May 14 Clinician’s Perspective on Liver Biopsies Daniel S. Pratt, MD.pdf
May 14 Drug-related Liver Injury Lei Zhao, MD, PhD.mp3
May 14 Drug-related Liver Injury Lei Zhao, MD, PhD.mp4
May 14 Drug-related Liver Injury Lei Zhao, MD, PhD.pdf
May 14 Granulomatous Disease in the Liver Angela Shih, MD.mp3
May 14 Granulomatous Disease in the Liver Angela Shih, MD.mp4
May 14 Granulomatous Disease in the Liver Angela Shih, MD.pdf
May 14 Updates in Primary Hepatic Neoplasms Lei Zhao, MD PhD.mp3
May 14 Updates in Primary Hepatic Neoplasms Lei Zhao, MD PhD.mp4
May 14 Updates in Primary Hepatic Neoplasms Lei Zhao, MD PhD.pdf