Molecular Genetic Pathology VIDEO + PDF

Widen Your Knowledge Base

This course provides practicing pathologists with the most up-to-date information on the rapidly evolving field of molecular genetic pathology. The program features lectures from distinguished leaders in molecular pathology and human genetics including Course Director, Zoran Gatalica, M.D. of Caris Life Sciences, and will help you:

• Describe the common types of genetic testing in various aspects of anatomic and clinical pathology
• Recognize the need for molecular genetic testing in the context of daily practice
• Identify underlying genetic abnormalities in common diseases
• Discuss the impact of discovered genetic change with clinical colleagues or patients

Earn CME Credit

With this CME program, you will improve your skills at your own pace without any interference to your busy schedule or practice. Access unbiased, evidence based content and case based reviews in the comfort of your own home or office via online video or audio MP3 CD format. Upon completion of this course, you will earn up to 13.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™ and use your knowledge to integrate new guidelines into your daily practice. This activity meets the American Board of Pathology’s Maintenance of Certification (MOC) requirements for Part II (CME and SAMs) Lifelong Learning and self assessment.
 

• Influence of Genetic Variation on Drug Response – Gargi Basu, PhD
• Cancer Genetics 1 and 2 – Ryan Bender, PhD, FACMG; Anatole Ghazalpour, PhD
• Introduction to FISH, Conventional Cytogenetics and Arrays – Julia Bridge, MD
• Sarcoma – Julia Bridge, MD
• Molecular Genetics of Gastrointestinal Neoplasia – Allison M. Cushman-Vokoun, MD, PhD, FCAP
• Hematopathology I – Tina Edmonston, MD
• Hematopathology II – Tina Edmonston, MD
• Introduction to Molecular Genetics Methods in Pathology – Tina Edmonston, MD
• Microbiology – Tina Edmonston, MD
• Lung Cancer – Federico A. Monzon, MD
• Personalized Medicine – Federico A. Monzon, MD
• The Molecular Genetics of Hereditary Breast Cancer – Jeffrey Swensen, PhD
  

  Accreditation Statement

  Oakstone Publishing, LLC is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

  Designation

  Oakstone Publishing, LLC designates this enduring material for a maximum of 13.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  Date of Original Release: March 15, 2015
  Date Credits Expire: March 15, 2018
  Estimated time to complete: 13.5 hours

  CME credit is awarded upon successful completion of a course evaluation and post-test.

  This activity meets the American Board of Pathology’s Maintenance of Certification (MOC) requirements for Part II (CME and SAMs) Lifelong Learning and self assessment.

  Learning Objectives

  Upon completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

• Describe the common types of genetic testing currently in use in various aspects of anatomic and clinical pathology
• Recognize the need for molecular genetic testing in the context of daily practice
• Identify underlying genetic abnormalities in common diseases
• Apply the consensus diagnostic terms when using molecular genetic testing
• Discuss the impact of discovered genetic change with clinical colleagues or patients
• Apply the most updated knowledge to the principles of “personalized medicine”

• Intended Audience

  Pathology residents and practicing pathologists without formal molecular pathology training/fellowship.