HomePathology48th Annual Seminar, Pathology Review: Surgical Pathology in the Mountains—A Contemporary Update on Breast, Genitourinary, and Hepatobiliary Pathology
48th Annual Seminar, Pathology Review: Surgical Pathology in the Mountains—A Contemporary Update on Breast, Genitourinary, and Hepatobiliary Pathology
February 28 - March 5 , 2027
The Hythe, A Luxury Resort Vail | Vail, CO
Keywords: Breast, Gynecologic, Genitourinary, and Hepatic Pathology
Product ID: PATH27
This seminar has been designed to provide a comprehensive overview of some of the most common areas of diagnostic difficulty encountered by practicing pathologists in the areas of breast, genitourinary, and hepatobiliary pathology. The course will provide details of some of the most important diagnostic features which allow pathologists to make accurate diagnoses in each of these subspecialty areas, as well as how to assess essential diagnostic clues and avoid the most common diagnostic pitfalls. Each lecture will also provide a discussion on the use of ancillary diagnostic techniques, including immunohistochemistry and molecular pathology. Some of the lectures will also include case-based discussions. There will be sufficient time for interactive discussions between all of the faculty members and all participants.
This CME activity is primarily intended and designed to educate practicing pathologists.
Attendees should, at the completion of this course, be able to:
Recognize the most common benign mimickers of prostate cancer
Identify prostatic lesions with cribriform architecture, including both benign and malignant lesions
Describe the pitfalls in prostatectomy evaluation and staging
Recognize flat and deceptively bland urothelial lesions, as well as papillary urothelial lesions
Describe the most common diagnostic pitfalls in testicular biopsy analysis, including impact on clinical management
Identify the most useful immunohistochemical markers in daily practice of breast pathology
Recognize the prognostic and predictive markers in breast pathology
Review the essential diagnostic features of intraductal epithelial proliferations of the breast
Discuss the differential diagnostic features of papillary lesions of the breast
Recognize what every surgical pathologist needs to know when evaluating sentinel lymph node pathology in breast cancer
Identify the most important diagnostic and immunohistochemical features of primary liver neoplasms and how to distinguish these from metastatic lesions
Recognize the most common epithelial lesions of the gallbladder
Discuss the diagnostic features of the various pancreatic cystic lesions
Review the most important diagnostic features to evaluate in every medical liver biopsy
If you have a disability and wish to request assistance, please inform Educational Symposia at (813) 806-1000.
Educational Symposia (ESI) as planner and presenter of this meeting, and Professional Travel as the official travel agency for this meeting, claim no liability for the acts of any suppliers or the safety of any attendees while in transit to, from, or during this event or any optional activities. The total amount of liability, if any, for the meeting organizer is limited to a refund of the registration fee, and Professional Travel's responsibility is limited to that of an agent.
This program is planned and organized by Educational Symposia, a leader in accredited continuing education since 1975.
Educational Symposia appreciates our corporate supporters and exhibitors. A list of industry supporters will be provided and acknowledged at the meeting.
Cancellations must be received in writing by sending an e-mail to cancel@edusymp.com. There is a $100 processing fee applied to all cancellations. Cancellations made in writing prior to February 14, 2027. will be issued a refund for the amount of tuition paid less the $100 processing fee. No refunds will be made on or after February 14, 2027.
Educational Symposia appreciates our corporate supporters and exhibitors. A list of industry supporters will be provided and acknowledged at the meeting.
Tuition for live conference includes all course materials, an electronic color course syllabus (printed color syllabus available for $150, advanced purchase only), daily continental breakfasts and coffee breaks. Early registration is strongly suggested. There will be a $100 surcharge for anyone registering after February 14, 2027. Minimum and maximum attendance levels have been established for this meeting. If your registration cannot be accepted, you will be issued a full tuition refund.
Tuition for live webcast includes participation for one registrant. Each registrant must sign-in on a separate computer to receive credit. Prior to the meeting we will send you further information about the log in process. We will also send you an electronic color course syllabus via email. If you have any questions or issues logging into the meeting we will have support personnel available at (813) 806-1000. There will be a $100 surcharge for anyone registering after February 14, 2027
Scientific Sponsor
Educational Symposia
Accreditation StatementPhysicians: Educational Symposia is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Educational Symposia designates this live activity for a maximum of 20.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
All course participants will also have the opportunity to critically evaluate the program as it relates to practice relevance and educational objectives.
This program is planned and organized by Educational Symposia, a leader in accredited continuing education since 1975.
This activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essential Areas and Elements.
Credit(s) for this activity will be available to virtual participants as long as sessions are viewed in real time (i.e., viewing recorded sessions at a later date/time does not qualify for credit).
Faculty
Program Chair: John R. Goldblum, M.D.
Mohamed El Hag, M.D., MS
Staff Pathologist
Gastrointestinal & Hepatobiliary Pathology
Associate Medical Director Immunohistochemistry Laboratory
Division of Anatomic Pathology
Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Diagnostics Institute
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH
John R. Goldblum, M.D.
Chairman, Department of Anatomic Pathology
Professor of Pathology
Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine
Cleveland, OH
Carmen Gomez-Fernandez, M.D.
Professor of Pathology, Otolaryngology, and Ophthalmology
Vice Chair of Education
Director of ENT Pathology Service
Co-Director of Breast Pathology Service
University of Miami Health System
Miami, FL
Merce Jorda, M.D., Ph.D., MBA
Professor and Chair
Academic & Service Chief of Pathology, Jackson Health System
Joseph R. Coulter, Jr. Endowed Chair
Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Miami, FL
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2027
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Registration and Welcome Reception
MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2027
6:30 AM
Registration and Breakfast for Registrants
Diagnostic Immunohistochemistry in Breast Pathology: Tools for Daily Practice
Carmen Gomez-Fernandez, M.D.
8:45 AM – 8:50 AM
Coffee Break
Prognostic and Predictive Breast Markers in Daily Practice: Getting It Right for Patient Care
Carmen Gomez-Fernandez, M.D.
Prostate Cancer Diagnosis: Prostatectomy Evaluation and Staging
Merce Jorda, M.D., Ph.D., MBA
10:45 AM
End of Session
TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2027
6:30 AM
Breakfast for Registrants
Pitfalls and Near Misses in Neoplastic Liver Pathology
Mohamed El Hag, M.D., MS
Intraductal Epithelial Proliferations of the Breast: Taming the Grey Zone (1)
Carmen Gomez-Fernandez, M.D.
8:45 AM – 8:50 AM
Coffee Break
Practical Approach to Primary Liver Tumors and Risk Stratification of Well-Differentiated Hepatocellular Neoplasms
Mohamed El Hag, M.D., MS
Intraductal Epithelial Proliferations of the Breast: Taming the Grey Zone (2)
Carmen Gomez-Fernandez, M.D.
10:45 AM
End of Session
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2027
6:30 AM
Breakfast for Registrants
Kidney Cancer Diagnosis: Classification and Morphology
Merce Jorda, M.D., Ph.D., MBA
Cystic Lesions of the Pancreas: Benign to Malignant
Mohamed El Hag, M.D., MS
8:45 AM – 8:50 AM
Coffee Break
Kidney Cancer Diagnosis: Staging, Prognosis, and Therapeutic Implications
Merce Jorda, M.D., Ph.D., MBA
Tumors and Tumor-Like Conditions of the Gallbladder
Mohamed El Hag, M.D., MS
10:45 AM
End of Session
THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2027
6:30 AM
Breakfast for Registrants
Papillary Lesions of the Breast: A Practical Diagnostic Approach
Carmen Gomez-Fernandez, M.D.
Bladder Cancer Diagnosis: Integrated Pathology, Molecular Testing, and Clinical Impact
Merce Jorda, M.D., Ph.D., MBA
8:45 AM – 8:50 AM
Coffee Break
Inflammatory Liver Lesions in Routine Practice: What Your Clinician Is Really Asking
Mohamed El Hag, M.D., MS
Breast Carcinoma Following Neoadjuvant Therapy: Pathologic Assessment and Reporting
Carmen Gomez-Fernandez, M.D.
10:45 AM
End of Session
FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 2027
6:30 AM
Breakfast for Registrants
Sentinel Lymph Node Pathology in Breast Cancer: What the Surgical Pathologist Needs to Know
Carmen Gomez-Fernandez, M.D.
Testicular Cancer Pathology: From Microscope Findings to Clinical Management
Merce Jorda, M.D., Ph.D., MBA
8:45 AM – 8:50 AM
Coffee Break
Slide Session: From the Consultant’s Bench
Mohamed El Hag, M.D., MS
Clinical Perspectives on Penile Neoplasms: Diagnosis and Management
Call Central Reservations Luxury Collection: 1-800-648-0720 and identify yourself as a registrant of “Educational Symposia Conference” to at The Hythe in Vail, Colorado.
About The Resort
Conveniently nestled at the base of Vail Mountain in Lionshead is The Hythe, A Luxury Collection Resort, Vail. The Eagle Bahn Gondola, the fastest way to the top of Vail Mountain, is just 150 yards away. The full-service Hythe Vail is a 344-room property, minutes from Vail Square at Lionshead and features 25,000 square feet of event space. For more information on the resort visit The HytheVail.com
ROOM RATES
Run of the House............$519.00/nt.
Condo rate starts at:........$940.00/nt.
Hotel cut-off date: February 5, 2027
Call Professional Travel for group rate off site condo reservations: (813) 806-1000
All hotel room rates are subject to state and local taxes (currently 10.8%) and a Discounted Daily Resort Fee of $25 per room, per day is in effect at the time of check in.
Discounted Valet Parking rate to $40 per car, per night, for all attendees staying at the hotel over program dates.
Deposit Policy: All hotel reservation requests will require a credit card guarantee to confirm. Full payment of room and tax will be charged on the cut-off date of February 5, 2027
Cancellation Policy: Reservations cancelled after February 5, 2027 is fully nonrefundable. No-shows are considered guaranteed bookings and will be charged the entire length of stay (room and tax). Any no-show reservations will be cancelled for all remaining room nights. Early departures will forfeit all remaining room night’s room & tax charges).
Check in time is: 4:00 PM; Check out time is: 11:00 AM.
How to Get There
Flights:
Fly to directly Vail/Eagle County Airport, located just 40 minutes west of Vail. Daily non-stop flights are available to Denver for major national and international carriers; a beautiful 2-hour drive through the mountains
SPECIAL DISCOUNTED GROUP CONDO RATES
ANTLERS AT VAIL
680 Lionshead Place, Vail, Colorado 81657
Studio
$ 450.00/nt.
Studio Platinum
$ 500.00/nt.
Studio Diamond
$ 550.00/nt.
One bedroom Platinum
$ 580.00/nt.
One bedroom Diamond
$ 630.00/nt.
One bedroom with bunks Platinum
$ 700.00/nt.
One bedroom with bunks Diamond
$ 750.00/nt.
Two Bedroom Two Bathrooms Platinum
$ 1100.00/nt.
Two Bedroom Two Bathrooms Diamond
$ 1150.00/nt.
Two Bedroom Two Bathrooms (1000 sq ft.) Platinum
$ 1,250.00/nt.
Two Bedroom Two Bathrooms (1000 sq ft.) Diamond
$ 1,350.00/nt.
Three bedroom Two Bathrooms Platinum
$ 1,450.00/nt.
Three bedroom Two Bathrooms Diamond
$ 1,550.00/nt
Three bedroom Three Bathrooms Platinum
$ 1,650.00/nt
Three bedroom Three Bathrooms Diamond
$ 1,750.00/nt
Four bedroom Four Bathrooms Platinum
$ 2,000.00/nt.
Rates are available pre and post.
5-night minimum stay.
The rates above do not include tax, currently at 10.8% and subject to change. The rates above will be guaranteed until February 27,2027.
Additional adults add $15 per person, per night. No charge for children 15 and under staying with parents. Antlers at Vail is a pet friendly resort allowing up to 2 pets per room at a charge of $50/night plus tax. There are a limited amount of pet friendly rooms, advance notice is required to guarantee a pet friendly room.
Check-in Time:
4:00 PM and check-out time is 10:00 AM.
The above rates are available on a space available basis. No shows, late arrivals and early departures will be billed for the entire room amount.
Call 970-476-1350 and ask for the Hot Topics Conference group rate
Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm (MT)
Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (MT)
Rates will be made avilable 3 days pre and 3 days post upon availability.
Resort Fee and Tax:
CoralTree Residence Collection Vail properties charge a 6.5% Resort Fee, non-commissionable and taxable at 10.8%.
Cut-off:
Discounted room rates will be honored up to 30 days prior to date of arrival based on availability.
Deposit / Cancellation Policy:
Peak Winter Holiday
December 22, 2024 - January 1, 2025
February 14, 2025 - February 19, 2025
2-night non-refundable deposit at time of booking. Non-refundable balance taken 60 days prior to arrival. Reservation fully NON-REFUNDABLE 60 days prior to check in.
Winter
January 2, 2025 - February 13, 2025
February 20, 2025 - March 31, 2025
1-night non-refundable deposit at time of booking, Non-refundable balance taken 30 days prior to arrival. Reservation full NON-REFUNDABLE 30 days prior to check in.
Individuals are responsible for all nights reserved. No refund or credit will be given for unused days resulting from late arrivals or early departures.
Deposit and Cancellation policy above is current as of May 22, 2024. Policy is subject to change and reservation will be subject to deposit and cancellation policy at the time of booking.
SPECIAL DISCOUNTED GROUP CONDO RATES CORALTREE RESIDENCE COLLECTION VAIL
Call 970-476-1350 or 855-228-2596 and ask for the Pathology Conference group rate
7 days a week from 9AM - 5PM MST
Rates will be made avilable 3 days pre and 3 days post upon availability.
Residence Protection Plan:
Coral Tree Residence Collection Colorado charges a Residence Protection Plan fee of $69 per stay plus tax for all new bookings at our condo properties including Landmark in Vail, Montaneros in Vail, Vantage Point, Vail 21, Enzian, Westwind, Chateau Christian. This fee covers accidental damage to a unit caused by a guest during their stay. To be eligible for coverage, the damage must be reported to the property prior to departure, with a maximum coverage amount of $1,500. Please note that this mandatory fee is in addition to our current property resort fees.
Resort Fee and Tax:
CoralTree Residence Collection Vail properties charge a 6.5% Resort Fee, non-commissionable and taxable at 10.8%.
Cut-off:
Discounted room rates will be honored up to 30 days prior to date of arrival based on availability.
Deposit / Cancellation Policy:
10% non -refundable deposit due at time of booking. Nonrefundable balance taken 30 days prior to arrival.
Reservation fully NON-REFUNDABLE 30 days prior to check in.