Masters of Pathology Series

This comprehensive review, aimed at practicing pathologists, trainees and cytotechnologists, reviews the clinical essentials of cytopathology. Earn Lifelong Learning and SAM credits.

Stay Current on Rapidly Changing Specialty

Cytopathology provides a broad introduction to the core concepts of cytopathology. This well-laid-out course highlights recent advances in the field alongside general principles of cytology and fine needle aspiration biopsy, thyroid cytology, cervicovaginal cytology, lymph node cytology, liver cytology etc. It will help you to better:

• Identify normal and abnormal findings in a variety of cytological specimens
• Comprehend standardized reporting system and key morphologic features to aptly render diagnostic interpretations
• Assess your knowledge and skills on the existing practice of cytopathology including latest diagnostic criteria, terminology, and techniques
• Effectively communicate your diagnostic findings to optimize patient care

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, the participant will be able to do the following:

• Identify key morphologic features of normal and abnormal findings in a variety of cytological specimens
• Apply standardized criteria, where applicable, to classify cytomorphologic findings
• Formulate and report findings using appropriate terminology

Intended Audience

This program is geared towards the pathologist in practice or training or cytotechnologist to provide a comprehensive review of cytopathology.

• General Principles of Cytology and Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy – Xiaoyin “Sara” Jiang, MD, FCAP

• Thyroid Cytology – Xiaoyin “Sara” Jiang, MD, FCAP

• Salivary Gland & Head/Neck Cytology – Danielle Elliott Range, MD

• Cervicovaginal Cytology – Xiaoyin “Sara” Jiang, MD, FCAP

• Lung and Respiratory Tract Cytology – Roseann I. Wu, MD, MPH

• Pancreaticobiliary Cytology – Xiaoyin “Sara” Jiang, MD, FCA

• Liver Cytology – Avani Pendse, MD

• Gastrointestinal Tract Cytology – Xiaoyin “Sara” Jiang, MD, FCAP

• Breast Cytology – Roseann I. Wu, MD, MPH

• Bone & Soft Tissue Cytology – Valerie Fitzhugh, MD

• Lymph Node Cytology – Xiaoyin “Sara” Jiang, MD, FCAP

• Kidney and Adrenal Gland Cytology – Kyle C. Strickland, MD, PhD

• Fluids: Pleural, Peritoneal, and Beyond – Xiaoyin “Sara” Jiang, MD, FCAP

• Urine and Urinary Tract Cytology – Xiaoyin “Sara” Jiang, MD, FCAP

• Regulatory Issues and Lab Management in Cytology – Xiaoyin “Sara” Jiang, MD, FCAP