Oakstone Need-to-Know Pathology – A Review for Physicians in a Hurry 2026

Need-to-Know Pathology: A Review for Physicians in a Hurry — a broad and extensive online video course — delivers the latest anatomic and clinical knowledge and the confidence needed to maintain certification-level performance in today’s evolving lab environment.

Using a methodical, case-based approach and high-quality images, experts from each discipline reinforce core laboratory principles across the major pathology subspecialties. Equip yourself with expert anatomical and clinical instruction that spans 30+ continuing medical education topic areas, including:

Digital and Molecular Pathology Integration. Practical implementation of molecular diagnostics, genomics, and digital standards (DICOM/FHIR)
Lung Carcinoma Updates. High-yield classification, biomarker testing, and neuroendocrine tumor distinctions
Aggressive B-Cell, T-Cell and Myeloid Neoplasms. Streamlined diagnostic algorithms, key markers, and ancillary testing strategies
Breast and Gynecologic Pathology. Core diagnostic criteria and challenging differentials across common and exam-favorite entities
Transfusion Medicine and Massive Transfusion Protocols. High-stakes scenarios, immunohematology essentials, and adverse event recognition

Date of Original Release: August 15, 2026
Estimated Time to Complete: 37 hours

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this course, you should be able to:

Recognize high-yield diagnostic features and subclassifications of neoplasms across major anatomic pathology subspecialties, including the breast, skin, gastrointestinal tract, hepatobiliary tract, soft tissue, bone, head and neck, heart, lung, kidney, reproductive organs, and brain
Apply key diagnostic criteria for mesenchymal and hematopoietic neoplasms, including those presenting in pediatric populations, and explain fundamental principles of placental pathology relevant to board preparation
Apply foundational and advanced concepts in clinical pathology laboratory management, including transfusion medicine, clinical chemistry, hematology (with hemoglobinopathies), coagulation, immunology, microbiology, and molecular diagnostics, to support accurate and efficient laboratory operations
Target Audience

This course is designed for pathology residents/fellows preparing for their specialty examinations, as well as practicing pathologists who wish to fulfill Lifelong Learning, or update their knowledge in general.

+ Topics:

Anatomic Pathology

Neuropathology Part 1 – Non-Neoplastic – Shino Magaki, MD, PhD

Neuropathology Part 2 – Neoplastic – Shino Magaki, MD, PhD

Head and Neck Pathology – I – Squamous Lesions – Lisa M. Rooper, MD

Head and Neck Pathology – II – Thyroid Tumors – Lisa M. Rooper, MD

Head and Neck Pathology – III – Sinonasal Tumors – Lisa M. Rooper, MD

Head and Neck Pathology – IV – Salivary and Miscellaneous – Lisa M. Rooper, MD

Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinomas – David Suster, MD

Neuroendocrine Tumors of the Lung – David Suster, MD

Thymoma and Thymic Carcinoma – David Suster, MD

Infectious Disease of the Lung – David Suster, MD

Cardiac Pathology – Gregory A. Fishbein, MD

High-Yield Breast Pathology – Part 1- Isabella Tondi Resta, MD

High-Yield Breast Pathology – Part 1- Isabella Tondi Resta, MD

Gynecologic Pathology – Uterine Corpus Endometrial Epithelial Lesions and Mesenchymal Tumors – Maryam Shahi, MD

Gynecologic Pathology – Vulvovaginal Lesions – Maryam Shahi, MD

Gynecologic Pathology – Uterine Cervix – Maryam Shahi, MD

Gynecologic Pathology – Adnexal Lesions – Maryam Shahi, MD

Gynecologic Pathology – Gestational Trophoblastic Diseases – Maryam Shahi, MD

Review of Commonly Encountered Placental Pathologies – Vascular Malperfusions and Select Inflammatory Disorders – Katte Carreon, MD

Fine Needle Aspiration of Superficial Lesions – Peter B. Illei, MD

Fine Needle Aspiration of Deep-Seated Lesions – Peter B. Illei, MD

Soft Tissue Pathology – Part 1 – John M. Gross, MD

Soft Tissue Pathology – Part 2 – John M. Gross, MD

Soft Tissue Pathology – Part 3 – John M. Gross, MD

Bone Pathology – Part 1 – John M. Gross, MD

Bone Pathology – Part 2 – John M. Gross, MD

Dermatopathology – Part 1 – Jaroslaw Jedrych, MD

Dermatopathology – Part 2 – Jaroslaw Jedrych, MD

Low-grade B-cell Lymphomas – A Pattern-based Approach That Will Leave You Feeling Like a Pro – Genevieve M. Crane, MD, PhD, FCAP

A Streamlined Approach to Aggressive B-cell Lymphomas, Key Markers, and Ancillary Testing – Genevieve M. Crane, MD, PhD, FCAP

Love It or Launch It – Practical Approach to T-cell Lymphomas – Genevieve Crane, MD, PhD, FCAP

Hodgkin Lymphomas and Their Mimics – Genevieve Crane, MD, PhD, FCAP

Patterns and Pitfalls in Infectious and Inflammatory Disorders – Genevieve Crane, MD, PhD, FCAP

Diagnostic Approach to Acute Myeloid Leukemia – Sanam Loghavi, MD

Diagnostic Approach to Myelodysplastic Syndromes – Neoplasms – Sanam Loghavi, MD

Diagnostic Approach to Myeloproliferative Neoplasms – Sanam Loghavi, MD

Introduction to Bone Marrow Pathology – Kamran M. Mirza, MD, PhD

Precursor Lymphoid Neoplasms – Kamran M. Mirza, MD, PhD

Plasma Cell Neoplasms – Kamran M. Mirza, MD, PhD

Pathology of the Esophagus – Kristen M. Stashek, MD

High-Yield Gastric Pathology – Kristen M. Stashek, MD

Inflammatory Conditions of the Small and Large Intestine – Kristen M. Stashek, MD

Neoplastic Conditions of the Small and Large Intestine – Kristen M. Stashek, MD

High-Yield Pancreas Pathology – Kristen M. Stashek, MD

Medical Liver Pathology Essentials – Kathleen Byrnes, MD

Neoplastic Liver Pathology – Fast-Track Review – Kathleen Byrnes, MD

Essentials of Bladder Pathology – Andres Matoso, MD

Prostate Pathology – What You Must Know – Andres Matoso, MD

Key Entities in Penile and Scrotal Pathology – Andres Matoso, MD

Renal Epithelial Neoplasms – Ezra Baraban, MD

Soft Tissue Issues in the Genitourinary Tract – Ezra Baraban, MD

Testicular Tumors – Ezra Baraban, MD

Pediatric Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology – Jenna Bodmer, MD

Pediatric Kidney and Lung Pathology – Jenna Bodmer, MD

Pediatric Small Round Blue Cell Tumors – Jenna Bodmer, MD

Pediatric Soft Tissue and Bone Pathology – Jenna Bodmer, MD

Medical Renal Pathology – Part 1 – Jonathan Zuckerman, MD, PhD

Medical Renal Pathology – Part 2 – Jonathan Zuckerman, MD, PhD

Forensic Pathology – Traumatic Deaths – Stephanie A. Dean, MD

Forensic Pathology – Natural Deaths – Stephanie A. Dean, MD

Clinical Pathology

Transfusion Medicine 1 – Component Manufacture and Donor Eligibility – Eric Gehrie, MD

Transfusion Medicine 2 – High-Yield Immunohematology – Eric Gehrie, MD

Transfusion Medicine 3 – Autoantibodies and Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia – Eric Gehrie ,MD

Transfusion Medicine 4 – Transfusion-Related Adverse Events – Eric Gehrie, MD

Transfusion Medicine 5 – Therapeutic Apheresis – Eric Gehrie, MD

Transfusion Medicine 6 – Massive Transfusion – Eric Gehrie, MD

Hematology – Red Blood Cell Membrane Disorders – Part 1 – Garrett S. Booth, MD

Hematology – Red Blood Cell Membrane Disorders – Part 2 – Garrett S. Booth, MD

Hematology – Benign White Blood Cell Membrane Disorders – Part 1 – Garrett S. Booth, MD

Hematology – Benign White Blood Cell Membrane Disorders – Part 2 – Garrett S. Booth, MD

Introduction to Hemostatis and Thrombosis – Christine Fuja, DO

Clinical Cytogenetics – Ying S. Zou, MD, PhD, FACMG

Need-to-Know Flow Cytometry – Laura M. Wake, MD

Molecular Pathology I – Molecular Genetics – Samuel E. Harvey, MD, PhD

Molecular Pathology II – Molecular Diagnostics – Samuel E. Harvey, MD, PhD

Chemistry I – Pre-Analytical Considerations and Instrumentations – Stefani Thomas, PhD, DABCC, NRCC

Chemistry II – Acid-Base, Electrolytes, Toxicology, and Liver – Stefani Thomas, PhD, DABCC, NRCC

Chemistry III – Endocrinology – Thyroid, Adrenal, and Pituitary – Stefani Thomas, PhD, DABCC, NRCC

Chemistry IV –Lipids and Proteins +A22 – Stefani Thomas, PhD, DABCC, NRCC

Chemistry V – Newborn Screening and Inborn Errors of Metabolism – Stefani Thomas, PhD, DABCC, NRCC

Chemistry VI – Catecholamines, Porphyrins, and Vitamins – Stefani Thomas, PhD, DABCC, NRCC

Medical Microbiology – Gram-Positives – Alexander J. Fenwick, MD, FCAP

Medical Microbiology – Gram-Negative Rods – Alexander J. Fenwick, MD, FCAP

Medical Microbiology – Gram-Negative Cocci, Others, and Agents of BT – Alexander J. Fenwick, MD, FCAP

Medical Microbiology – Acid-fast Bacilli – Alexander J. Fenwick, MD, FCAP

Mycology Endemic and Thermally Dimorphic Fungi – Alexander J. Fenwick, MD, FCAP

Medical Microbiology – Mucaroles, Hyaline Hyphyomycetes – Alexander J. Fenwick, MD, FCAP

Medical Microbiology – Dematiaceous Molds and Dermatophytes – Alexander J. Fenwick, MD, FCAP

Medical Microbiology – Parasitology – Alexander J. Fenwick, MD, FCAP

Medical Microbiology – Respiratory, GI, Hepatitis – Alexander J. Fenwick, MD, FCAP

Medical Microbiology – Mucocutaneous, HIV, Vaccines, Others – Alexander J. Fenwick, MD, FCAP

Medical Microbiology – Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing – Alexander J. Fenwick, MD, FCAP

Scalable Digital Pathology – Implementing DICOM and FHIR Standards in Practice – Emilio Madrigal, DO

Laboratory Management I – Regulatory Considerations – Stefani Thomas, PhD, DABCC, NRCC

Laboratory Management II – Operations and Finance – Stefani Thomas, PhD, DABCC, NRCC

Laboratory Mathematics and Statistics I – Comparative Measures and Quality Control – Stefani Thomas, PhD, DABCC, NRCC

Laboratory Mathematics and Statistics II – Reference Ranges and Diagnostic Test Performance – Stefani Thomas, PhD, DABCC, NRCC