Scientific Symposiums International 11th Annual Dr. Richard L. Kempson Diagnostic Pathology Course Updates in GI, GYN, Endocrine, Head and Neck, and Soft Tissue Lesions 2026

July 13 2026 – July 16 2026

The 11th Annual Dr. Richard L. Kempson Diagnostic Pathology Course is presented by Scientific Symposiums International and focuses on practical updates in Gastrointestinal, Gynecologic, Endocrine, Head and Neck, and Soft Tissue pathology. The comprehensive four-day educational symposium is scheduled to take place from July 13 to July 16, 2026, at the Fairmont Orchid on the Kohala Coast of the Big Island, Hawaii.
Learning Objectives

Apply contemporary diagnostic criteria and tools for evaluating gastrointestinal lesions, including Barrett’s esophagus, gastritis, and sporadic gastric cancer.

Navigate the molecular classification and post-treatment evaluation of gynecologic conditions such as endometrial carcinoma and uterine mesenchymal tumors.

Enhance diagnostic accuracy for head and neck pathologies, including squamous cell carcinoma, viral-associated cancers, and salivary gland diseases.

Utilize immunohistochemistry and updated classification guidelines to accurately diagnose bone and soft tissue tumors.

Integrate morphologic assessment with molecular classification to improve practice guidelines, diagnostic reporting, and cancer staging.

Target Audience
This educational course is designed for practicing pathologists, pathology residents, fellows, and physician assistants (P.A.s) seeking comprehensive clinical updates in diagnostic pathology.
Best for Pathologists, Gastroenterologists, Gynecologists, Endocrinologists, Otolaryngologists, and Oncologists.

+ Topics:

What’s New in Cervical, Vaginal, Vulvar Dysplasia? (Teri Longacre M.D.)
Practical Approach to Vascular Lesions (Greg Charville M.D.)
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Upper Aerodigestive Tract (Bruce Wenig M.D.)
Barrett’s Esophagus and Dysplasia: Refining Our Diagnoses with Contemporary Tools (Gregory Lauwers M.D.)
AH/EIN: Diagnosis & Post Treatment Evaluation (Teri Longacre M.D.)
Gastritis: Beyond H. Pylori and Recognizing the Overlooked Histologic Patterns (Gregory Lauwers M.D.)
What’s New In Uterine Mesenchymal Tumors? (Teri Longacre M.D.)
Sinonasal Tract Pathology (Bruce Wenig M.D.)
What’s in a Name? Classification Controversies in Soft Tissue Pathology (Greg Charville M.D.)
Sporadic Gastric Cancer: An Integrated Approach to Morphologic Assessment, Molecular Classification and Practice Guidelines (Gregory Lauwers M.D.)
Applications of Immunohistochemistry in Bone Tumor Pathology (Greg Charville M.D.)
Viral-Associated Cancers of the Head and Neck (Bruce Wenig M.D.)
Colitis-Associated Dysplasia: A Contemporary Diagnostic Update (Gregory Lauwers M.D.)
What’s New in Extrauterine Serous Neoplasia? (Teri Longacre M.D.)
Muscling Up on Rhabdomyosarcoma and Its Mimics (Greg Charville M.D.)
Salivary Gland Pathology (Bruce Wenig M.D.)
The Persistent Hurdles in Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis and Staging (Gregory Lauwers M.D.)
Endometrial Carcinoma: Navigating the Molecular Classification (Teri Longacre M.D.)
Making Sense of Myxoid Soft Tissue Tumors (Greg Charville M.D.)
Follicular-Patterned Thyroid Lesions (Bruce Wenig M.D.)