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21st Congress of the International Academy of Pathology- Arab Division (IAPAD)
Arab Division IAP- Bahrain In Collaboration with Bahrain Association of Pathologists
6-8th December 2009
Venue: Bahrain Exhibition Centre, Kingdom of Bahrain
http://www.iapad09-bahrain.org/index.html
The Bahrain Association of Pathologists, a subsidiary of the Bahrain Medical Society is organizing the 21st Congress of the International Academy of Pathology-Arab division (IAPAD) to be held in the Kingdom of Bahrain from December 6-8, 2009, in Bahrain exhibition center.
The Arab Division is one chapter of the International Academy of Pathology with the following objectives:
To promote of communication between pathologists in the Arab region in particular and pathologists worldwide.
To coordinate with allied sciences.
To encourage research in pathology and pathologic techniques.
To publish of journals and reports for dissemination of scientific work in the different fields of pathology, both on the regional and international levels.
To hold meetings and congresses for exchange of scientific information and ideas.
To promote teaching of pathology at the undergraduate level and postgraduate education to pathologists and other members of the medical and paramedical professions.
Therefore, it has been the tradition of the Arab division to hold annual congresses in the Middle East inviting speakers mainly from UK, USA and France. It is also the tradition of the IAPAD to alternate annually between the eastern and western part of the Middle East as far as the hosting country is concerned (example IAPAD 2005 in Jordan & IAPAD 2006 in Morocco and so on). Last year’s congress was held in Algiers and this year is due to be held in Bahrain for the first time ever!
The organizing committee of the Bahrain IAPAD has put together a highly informative program of presentations spanning a number of crucial subspecialties of pathology providing the recent advances of those fields emphasizing on the recent advances in cancer diagnosis and other major health issues. This is coupled by workshops focusing on sharpening the diagnostic skills of pathologists in the various fields of pathology including an array of ancillary techniques such as molecular diagnostics, immunohistochemistry and fluorescent in situ hybridization. This congress is expected to attract around 300 hundred pathologists from in and out of Bahrain, mainly the Middle East.
The following is a list of speakers, country of their practice and subspecialty:
Dr. Awatif Al-Nafussi-UK, Gynecologic & Soft tissue pathology.
Dr. Clive Wells-UK, Breast Pathology.
Dr. Dean Daya – USA, Gynecological Pathology.
Dr. Fouad Al-Dayel- KSA, Molecular Pathology.
Dr. Hiam Ali-UK, Breast Pathology.
Dr. Kristin Henry, UK, Lymphoreticular pathology.
Dr. Mary Leader- Ireland, Soft tissue Pathology,
Dr. Michael Farrell- Ireland, Neuropathology.
Dr. Moody-USA, Cytopathology.
Dr. Mousa Al-Abaddi- USA, Cytopathology.
Dr. Najeeb Haboubi-UK, GI Pathology.
Dr. Nayef Aql-UK, Lymphoreticular Pathology.
Dr. Raja Rabah-USA, Pediatric pathology.
Dr. Suhail Baithon-UK, Urologic Pathology.
For further information, please visit the following websites:
Official website for the 21st Congress of IAP-AD in Bahrain 2009:
http://www.iapad09-bahrain.org/index.html
IAP-AD website:
http://www.adiap.info
NATIONAL HEART AND LUNG INSTITUTE
in collaboration with Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Trust
ADULT CARDIOVASCULAR PATHOLOGY
5th - 6th October 2009
Course Organiser: Dr Mary Sheppard
This course approaches the practical problems that face the diagnostic pathologist when dealing with cardiovascular pathology, which is the most common cause of death in the western world today. The approach to a cardiac autopsy and sudden death will be emphasised. Other topics covered include: Valvular Heart Disease, Cardiomyopathies, cardiac tumours and transplantation.
Slides and museum specimens will be available for study.
The course is aimed at trainees studying for the MRCPath and also senior pathologists who wish to update their knowledge.
Course fee: £325.00 (£175.00 daily rate) SpRs: £225.00
For further information & a registration form, please contact:
Karina Dixon, Events Office, Education Centre, Imperial College London,
Dovehouse Street, London SW3 6LY UK
E-mail: k.dixon@imperial.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)20 7351 8172 Fax: +44 (0)20 7351 8246
http://www1.imperial.ac.uk/medicine/about/conferences/nhli_events/shortcourses/events/acp/
TUTORIAL ON PATHOLOGY OF THE GI TRACT, PANCREAS AND LIVER
November 9th – November 13th, 2009
Boca Raton Marriott
Boca Raton, Florida
The Tutorial, sponsored by The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, will be held under the direction of Dr. Rhonda Yantiss, Associate Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The program will consist of lectures and case presentations. The Tutorial faculty will prepare an extensive notebook and CD comprised of lecture notes and reference citations covering all of the topics presented at the Tutorial. The registration fee is $1,200, after October 1, 2009 $1,300. For further information, please contact: Ms. Jessica Pfeifer, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, WMC Room-302, 1300 York Avenue, New York, N.Y., 10065. Telephone (212) 746-6464; Fax (212) 746-8192;
e-mail: jep2018@med.cornell.edu
The course will include the following medical faculty:
Henry Appelman, M.D. Elizabeth M. Brunt, M.D.
University of Michigan Hospitals Washington University School of Medicine
Jerome S. Burke, M.D. John. R. Goldblum, M.D.
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine
Joel K. Greenson, M.D. Stanley R. Hamilton, M.D.
University of Michigan Hospitals MD Anderson Cancer Center
John Hart, M.D. David S. Klimstra, M.D.
University of Chicago Medical Center Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Laura W. Lamps, M.D. Elizabeth Montgomery, M.D.
University of Arkansas Medical Center Johns Hopkins University
Robert D. Odze, M.D., F.R.C.P.C. Marie E. Robert, M.D.
Brigham & Women’s Hospital Yale University School of Medicine
Wade S. Samowitz, M.D. Rhonda K. Yantiss, M.D.
University of Utah School of Medicine Weill Cornell Medical College
Neil D. Theise, M.D.
Beth Israel Medical Center of Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Elizabeth M. Brunt, M.D.
Washington University School of Medicine
John. R. Goldblum, M.D.
Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine
Stanley R. Hamilton, M.D.
MD Anderson Cancer Center
David S. Klimstra, M.D.
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Elizabeth Montgomery, M.D.
Johns Hopkins University
Marie E. Robert, M.D.
Yale University School of Medicine
Rhonda K. Yantiss, M.D.
Weill Cornell Medical College
NEW SPECIAL COURSE AT USCAP
Dear Friends, here is an announcement about a new special course.
I am writing to tell you about a special course at the upcoming USCAP meeting. I think it could be useful and enjoyable for your research-oriented trainees to attend. The course is called "Careers in Pathology Investigation: The Road Less Travelled," and it will be offered from 2-4pm on Monday March 9th. I'm teaching in the course, along with a nice mix of successful investigators from academia and industry. We will discuss our own experiences in building an investigative career in Pathology while dispensing useful tips and advice for junior people in our field. It should be highly interactive, with a panel discussion focussed on questions from the audience.
Below you will find a brief overview of the course along with a list of course faculty. We will have a more formal announcement available soon and can send it on if you're interested.
COURSE DIRECTORS:
Massimo Loda, MD
Director, Center for Molecular Pathology, Professor of Pathology & Medical Oncology
Brigham and Women's Hospital and Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA
David Berman, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Pathology, Urology, and Oncology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Baltimore, MD
Course Description:
This course is designed to enhance career development of clinically trained individuals considering a career in investigative pathology. We have arranged for a special discounted fee for admission. Since the course content is directed toward residents, fellows and junior faculty, CME credit will not be available. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged. Pathologists in training can attend for a discounted fee of only $40.00.
Opportunities in pathology investigation have never been better. Recent developments in information technology, the sequencing of the human genome, and the advent of rational/targeted drug design put the pathologist at the center of a revolution in the classification and treatment of disease. These changes will take shape over the next few years in unfamiliar territory as collaborations between academia and industry. This course, designed for residents, fellows, and junior faculty, will present vignettes from the careers of successful investigative pathologists, along with their visions of current and future opportunities to in the field. Participants will be encouraged to ask questions of the panelists during an interactive panel discussion and after the course through an electronic message board.
Course Objectives:
To provide real-life examples of successful academic and industrial career trajectories in investigative pathology.
To explore different forms of academic-industrial collaborations in disease research.
To discuss practical ways to address issues with special relevance to pathology research, including:
• Choosing an investigative focus
• Getting the most from research collaborations
• Balancing service responsibilities with research
• Funding sources for research
• Career pathways for pathologists in academia and industry
• To create a forum for ongoing discussion of career development strategies in pathology investigation.
Introduction:
Drs. Massimo Loda and David Berman
Speakers:
Marcus Bosenberg, MD, PhD - Associate Professor of Dermatology and Pathology, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
Beth Thurberg, MD, PhD - Vice President of Pathology, Genzyme Corporation, Framingham, MA
Resident or Fellow to be selected from Pathobiology abstract submissions
Giulio Draetta, MD - Deputy Director, Center for Applied Cancer Science, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, and former Vice President/Worldwide Franchise Head of Oncology, Merck Research Laboratories, Rahway, NJ
Christopher Fletcher FRCPath, MBBS, MD - Director of Surgical Pathology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Professor of Pathology, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
Questions from audience and panel discussion.
David M. Berman, MD-PhD
Associate Professor of Pathology, Oncology, and Urology
The Johns Hopkins University Medical School
1550 Orleans St., CRB2 Room 545
Baltimore, MD 21231
URL: http://pathology.jhu.edu/berman
Phone: 443-287-0878
email: berman@jhmi.edu
Pathology Update 2009 in conjunction with XXV WASPaLM
13-15 March 2009
Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia.
More information at: www.rcpa.edu.au/pathologyupdate
March 2009 will see pathologists from around the globe converge on Sydney, Australia for the XXV Congress of the World Association of Societies of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (WASPaLM) hosted by The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia annual scientific meeting Pathology Update 2009.
The three day program not only offers exposure to the latest in research and thinking across all disciplines of the specialty but also provides the opportunity to experience one of the world’s most beautiful cities at its most perfect.
Key to the Congress’ appeal will be its powerful scientific and educational program including, as it does, presentations from many well-known pathologists and scientists.
Innovations program
Right from the word go, the Congress promises to stimulate and challenge with the Innovations Program, focusing on current international trends in the practice of pathology scheduled for day one.
Talks about cutting-edge issues such as ‘Why Pathology Testing is Soon to Cross New Clinical Boundaries’ by the Editor In Chief of THE DARK REPORT, Mr Robert Michel as well as ‘Translation of Genetic Information into Healthcare Use’ by well-known US genetics expert and author, Dr Michael Watson, are destined to be as informative as they are relevant.
Another of the many highlights of Friday’s Innovations Program, no doubt, will be the David Rothfield Memorial Oration being delivered by internationally recognised climate change expert and 2007 Nobel Peace Prize winner, Professor Stephen Schneider from Stanford University in the US.
Professor Schneider has authored over 500 papers, testimonies, books and other writings including The Patient from Hell: How I Worked with My Doctors to Get the Best of Modern Medicine and How You Can Too, describing his experience with treatment for a rare, aggressive cancer, and his observations as a patient and scientist about clinical decision analysis and the practice of medicine.
After such a stimulating first day, delegates will be able relax and mingle with colleagues at the Welcome Cocktail Reception in the evening. The Reception is to be held at the New South Wales Parliament House in historic Macquarie Street, a venue noted for hosting interesting discussion debate, and perhaps, camaraderie.
Over the ensuing two days of the conference, discipline-specific sessions will be running simultaneously allowing delegates a virtual smorgasbord of choices of talks which they might attend.
Anatomical pathology
In the anatomical pathology program, the range of topics has been designed to suit both the general anatomical pathologist as well as those with special interests, and includes symposia on breast, liver and lymphoma pathology. Of particular note, will be presentations given by US head, neck and endocrine pathology expert, Dr Lester Thompson, including a session on the challenges associated with diagnosing neoplasia of the salivary glands.
Dr Thompson will also present at one of the cross-discipline sessions, a feature of the WASPaLM programme. His talk entitled ‘What is a small round blue cell tumour anyway?’ will cater for those delegates with an interest in anatomical pathology and/or oral pathology.
Similarly, another session will see the interests of Anatomical and Paediatric pathology combined.
This session, featuring an approach to placental examination will be presented by the world-renowned, Associate Professor of Pathology and Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Alabama, Ona Marie Faye-Petersen .
Associate Professor Faye-Petersen is well-recognised for her expertise in fetoplacental pathology and evaluation of pregnancy complication and loss, and her talk is expected to be a highlight of the anatomical pathology program.
Chemical pathology
The chemical pathology stream offers an array of noteworthy local and international speakers presenting a wide variety of session topics ranging from recent developments in biological markers of diabetes mellitus to the impact of pharmacogenetics on Therapeutic Drug Monitoring.
Included in the program are presentations by thyroid expert, Dr Carole Spencer.
Dr Spencer is the Professor of Medicine at the University of Southern California and a past President of the American Thyroid Association. As a recipient of a number of Outstanding Speaker Awards from the American Association for Clinical Chemistry her presentations on various aspects of thyroid disease including thyroid cancer are expected to generate considerable interest among Congress delegates.
Forensic pathology
Forensic pathology is always a popular conference stream, and WASPaLM’s 2009 line-up of sessions is unlikely to disappoint. Presentations include advances and controversies in paediatric forensic pathology, pandemics and bioterrorism, recreational deaths, sudden death, and the use of CT imaging in forensics to name a few.
The Congress committee is especially delighted to have Dr Michael Pollanen, Chief Forensic Pathologist of Ontario, Canada as a speaker.
Dr Pollanen has been directly involved in forensic investigation of war crimes and miscarriage of justice including the appeal of the Steven Truscott case that resulted in a wide ranging review of the Canadian approach to forensic paediatric cases. Among other topics, Dr Pollanon will be discussing anthrax autopsies of which he has had personal experience.
Genetics
The sessions related to genetics in the program bear testimony to the fact that genetics is pervading all areas of pathology with a number of cross-discipline sessions scheduled. Included will be a discussion about genetic testing for rare disorders, which individually can be difficult to access and afford, however collectively such testing represents a common problem.
The Director of the Screening Collaboratives in the US, Dr Michael Watson will be talking about some of the challenges associated with testing for rare disorders including how to manage expectations and costs.
The genetics stream will also include sessions dedicated to the ethical, practical, potential challenges of genetic testing.
Associate Professor Jon Jonsson, from the University of Iceland has a long-standing interest in the role of genetics in society and has been involved in international discussions on the ethics of human genetics research.
Associate Professor Jonsson will be one of a panel of experts discussing the desirability and liability of a $1000 genome, which is expected to generate considerable debate.
Haematology
For those with an interest in haematology, WASPaLM 2009 offers an exciting program with local and international experts covering a variety of topics ranging from interesting case studies and diagnostic dilemmas to emerging threats to the safety of the blood supply.
Of particular note will be the presentations by Professor Adrian Newland, current President of the Royal College of Pathologists in the UK.
Professor Newland who developed the leukaemia and bone marrow transplant unit at Barts in the early 1980s, has a particular interest in immunohaematology and is currently researching the molecular basis of autoimmune disease. The Congress program will provide a valuable opportunity to hear Professor Newland’s expertise on topics including ‘Diagnosis and treatment of thrombocytopaenia in 2009’.
Immunopathology
The immunopathology program also promises sessions of interest including presentations on autoimmune testing, allergy, immunodeficiency and HIV from both Australian and international experts.
Included among the presenters is well-known immunopathologist, Dr Xavier Bossuyt from the University Hospitals Leuven in Belgium who will be talking on the laboratory evaluation of antibody deficiency and evidence based autoimmune testing.
Dr Bossuyt has published more than 100 papers including many on serological markers in autoimmune diseases and his presentation will provide the latest information on the topic.
Many and varied aspects of immunopathology are covered in this program, with the symposia on both HIV and allergy expected to be particularly relevant and interesting to a broad range of pathologists.
Microbiology
The microbiology program provides a look into the current most exciting areas within the discipline.
Presentations on internationally important issues emerging within microbiology will include a state of the art lecture on congenital infections by Professor Gerhard Jahn.
Professor Jahn who is the head of Medical Virology at the University of Tuebingen, Germany is a renowned expert in research into cytomegalovirus and HIV. His interests currently focus on cell tropism of HCMV and antiviral resistance.
As well as talking on new solutions for the problems in diagnosing and treating congenital infections, Professor Jahn will also be contributing to a combined microbiology and haematology session with a presentation about the detection of blood-borne viruses.
Also in the program is a symposium on public health and the prevention of infection in transplantation, which will address the important issue of how immunosuppression contributes to opportunistic infection and damage to some allograft transplant recipients.
Climate change and its relationship with infection will be included as part of the microbiology program with presentations on the likely impact of climate change on health in general and another focusing on the implications for mosquito-borne disease, in particular.
Social program
While Pathology Update 2009 in conjunction with XXV WASPaLM offers a powerful educational and scientific program packed with interesting and informative sessions, it is also provides the opportunity to visit the beautiful city of Sydney.
The Congress is being held at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, only a 10 minute walk to the heart of the city.
The social program has been designed to showcase Sydney in all its glory. As well as the Welcome Cocktail Reception on the Friday night, the Gala Dinner, to be held on the Saturday night will take place at Luna Park, a spectacular harbourside location at the foot of the Harbour Bridge with stunning views of the city including Sydney’s iconic Opera House just across the water.
Such an occasion in such surroundings offers the ideal opportunity to increase collegiality among pathologists and scientists from around the world, another of the key goals of this international congress.
XXV WASPaLM 2009 with its exciting program and unique location promises to be a memorable experience and the organisers, including the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia are looking forward to welcoming delegates ‘Down Under’ to share it with them.
Media Contacts:
Dr Debra Graves
RCPA CEO
+61 417 218 258
Ms Andrea Plawutsky
S2i Communications
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6th Asia Pacific IAP Congress
20 -23 August 2009
Le Meredian Resorts & Convention Center, Kochi, Kerala, India
Website: www.apiap2009.com
22nd European Congress of Pathology
4 - 9 September 2009, Florence, Italy
Website: http://www.ecp2009.org
United States Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP)
98th Annual Meeting
Sheraton Boston Hotel & Hynes Convention Center, Boston, MA
7-13 March 2009
Website: www.uscap.org
Senior Lecturer in Molecular and Cellular Pathology
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE (Queensland, Australia)
Engage in undergraduate teaching, postgraduate supervision and advanced training in pathology, and further development of the School’s MBBS Program.
Come and join Australia’s largest medical degree program
The School of Medicine is acknowledged as a leading provider of medical education and research in Australia, with one of the country’s largest graduate entry, integrated, case-based/PBL four year MBBS Programs and a wealth of internationally-recognized research programs. The School operates over multiple sites, with Queensland Health as a major partner. It includes several academic disciplines spanning the Brisbane metropolitan area, and South-West and Central Queensland, with links to major teaching hospitals and the broader University.
The Role: In the role of Senior Lecturer you will engage in undergraduate teaching, development of the School’s MBBS Program, postgraduate supervision as well as performing research, administrative and other activities associated with the School. The successful candidate will also be expected to undertake clinical diagnostic responsibilities in association with Queensland Health or in the private sector.
The Person: You should possess medical and pathology qualifications and registrable in Queensland as a specialist pathologist. You will have demonstrated teaching skills at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Remuneration: This is a full-time, fixed-term appointment for 5 years at Academic Level C (Senior Lecturer). The remuneration package will be in the range of $145,145 to $160,115 per annum, including a clinical loading and employer superannuation contributions of 17%. The appointee will also have the right of private practice.
Contact: Obtain the position description and selection criteria http://www.uq.edu.au/jobs/2007documents/healthsciences/3018948.doc online or contact Ms Rachael Richards on (07) 3365 5501 or email r.richards1@uq.edu.au. Telephone Professor Sunil R Lakhani, Head, Molecular & Cellular Pathology on (07) 3365 5340, to discuss the role.
Send applications to the Human Resource Advisor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Edith Cavell Building, Royal Brisbane Hospital, Herston Qld 4029, or email applications.health@uq.edu.au
Closing Date for Applications: 30 October 2008
Reference Number: 3018948
TUTORIAL ON NEOPLASTIC HEMATOPATHOLOGY
January 25th - January 30th 2009
Marco Island Florida Resort & Spa
Marco Island, Florida
The Tutorial, sponsored by The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, will be held under the direction of Dr. Daniel M. Knowles, Professor and Chairman of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The program will consist of lectures and case presentations. The Tutorial faculty will prepare an extensive CD Rom comprised of lecture notes and reference citations covering all of the topics presented at the Tutorial. In addition we will provide a notebook comprised of all power point presentations.
The registration fee is $1,200, after December 28, 2008 $1,300. For further information, please contact: Ms. Jessica Pfeifer, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, WCMC Room C-302, 1300 York Avenue, New York, N.Y., 10065. Telephone (212) 746-6464; Fax (212) 746-8192; e-mail: jep2018@med.cornell.edu
Company: Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
Location: Cambridge, MA
PATHOLOGY LEADER
The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard seeks a PATHOLOGY LEADER, Broad Institute-Biological Samples Platform (BSP), to focus on the creation of standardized tissue collection protocols, quality control, and diagnostic evaluation for tissue-based projects. Will oversee the dissection and processing of human tissue biological samples and their derivatives. The human tissue and tissue sample derivatives collected by the platform may include fresh or snap-frozen human tissue samples, whole blood, DNA, RNA, and human tissue in formalin fixed paraffin embedded blocks. Will work closely with BSP director, manager, and software engineers to develop standardized tissue collection protocols and processing for projects involving a wide range of normal and diseased human tissues; collaborate with internal researchers, particularly those within the Cancer Program, to provide pathology support and intellectual input during project planning, tissue collection, results interpretation, and validation phases of projects; and oversee the processing and storage of slides and/or tissue sections from all incoming tissue.
REQUIREMENTS: a M.D. in pathology or related field, residency training in anatomical pathology, and research experience. Genomic and/or molecular biology experience a plus. Must have experience with manual and automated tissue processes (LCM, slide and section prep, flow cytometry, RNA/DNA isolation from formalin fixed paraffin embedded blocks, immunohistochemistry, and in situ hybridization). Excellent organization and time management skills required, as are excellent communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff. Must be able to handle a variety of tasks, shift priorities quickly, and skillfully solve problems.
Interested applicants may apply online at http://www.broad.mit.edu/info/careers/ and reference job number MIT-00005385. Please indicate that you located this position on the International Academy of Pathology website. *EOE*.
PROFILE: the Broad Institute was founded to empower scientists of all kinds to work together on difficult, diverse, critical genomic and biomedical challenges. The Institute is a unique collaboration between the MIT and Harvard academic and medical communities, and it offers comprehensive benefits including:
* Competitive pay
* Medical, dental, life insurance plans
* 401(k) plan with matching contributions
* Tuition assistance plan
* Four weeks of vacation after one year
* T-Pass subsidy program
Join a team that works the way you’ve always wanted to work.
USCAP Diagnostic Pathology Update 2008
July 12 - 18 2008
Hyatt Regency Maui Resort, Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii
This course is designed to provide updated knowledge for practicing surgical pathologists, academicians, and
residents. It addresses the resolution of diagnostic problems relative to each of the major organ systems. The
course fee includes a comprehensive syllabus and a CD-ROM containing an illustrative powerpoint presentation
for each topic presented, totaling over 3,500 images. This course provides a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere for
learning from an outstanding faculty lecturing on important topics. There is time for 1:1 interaction with the
faculty. The ample free time in the schedule makes this a great opportunity for a family experience.
Save $$$ - Early Registration now available on the website until June 13th
Course information and registration forms as well as hotel information is posted on the USCAP website:
www.uscap.org.
The course will be held in Hawaii at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa. See more information on their
website: www.maui.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/
PRACTICAL PULMONARY PATHOLOGY
London, 29 July – 1 August, 2008
This course is designed to provide histopathology and cytopathology trainees
and consultants with an opportunity to study diagnostic lung pathology in
a comprehensive manner. It comprises lectures and practical microscopy sessions,
the latter making up roughly half the time and consisting of individual study
of a unique collection of cases.
Further details and application forms are available from Professor B Corrin,
Brompton Hospital, London SW3 6NP. Fax +44 20 7 351 8293.
E-mail: b.corrin@imperial.ac.uk
AFIP Upcoming Courses 2008
44th Annual FORENSIC DENTAL IDENTIFICATION AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES (Lectures and Mini Workshops)
Date: March 10 - 14, 2008
Location: Hyatt Regency Hotel / Bethesda, Maryland
This is a 5-day course designed to include lectures and workshops. The course is open to both civilians and military. The primary focus of the course is to expose the experienced forensic scientists, and to introduce the novice, to state-of-the-art techniques for forensic endeavors, with an emphasis on mass disaster and dental identification. Speakers from diverse organizations such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, US Army, National Museum of Health and Medicine and various universities across the nation are featured. The laboratory session integrates digital radiology, photographic capture and computer database with a mock mass disaster identification exercise. Other laboratories include bite mark analysis, skeletal anthropology, and radiographic age assessment. The primary emphasis of the course is forensic odontology; however, overviews of allied disciplines are provided to complete attendees' knowledge base. http://www.askafip.org
For more information, contact course coordinator Mr. Mark Hovland. Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Department of Medical Education, Washington, DC 20306-6000, Tel: (202) 782-2637, Toll Free Tel: (800) 577-3749 (within the US), Fax: (202) 782-5020,
Toll Free Fax: (800) 441-0094, Email: came@afip.osd.mil, Website: http://www.askafip.org.
18TH Annual ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY COURSE
Date: March 24 -29, 2008
Location: Hyatt Regency Bethesda Hotel / Bethesda, Maryland
• New Lecture Schedule
• One-week intensive review of anatomic pathology
• Internationally recognized lecturers in all fields of anatomic pathology
• New topics added, including Ophthalmology
• The only anatomic course with exceptional slides to self-review, microscopes provided
• Revised course syllabi on CD
• 35 hours of lectures
• 25 hours of microscope time
• 60 AMA Category 1 credits
Computer access to slides for one year following course. Computers available during course for electronic slides
For more information, contact course coordinator Mr. Ricky Giles. Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Department of Medical Education, Washington, DC 20306-6000, Tel: (202) 782-2637, Toll Free Tel: (800) 577-3749 (within the US), Fax: (202) 782-5020, Toll Free Fax: (800) 441-0094, Email: came@afip.osd.mil, Website: http://www.askafip.org
6th Annual Soft Tissue Tumors – A Microscopy Workshop
Date: April 7 – 9, 2008
Location: Lister Hill Auditorium, National Library of Medicine / Bethesda, Maryland
This course will feature microscopy sessions and short lectures on specific tumor groups, including new entities such as fibromas, small round cell tumors, vascular tumors, nerve sheath tumors, and new immunohistochemical and molecular diagnostic test. Slides of more than 400 soft tissue tumors will be available for review. Soft tissue lymphomas and histiocytic proliferations are included. Unknown cases will also be available for self-evaluation. Microscopes and refreshments will be provided.
For more information, contact course coordinator Mr. Ricky Giles. Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Department of Medical Education, Washington, DC 20306-6000, Tel: (202) 782-2637, Toll Free Tel: (800) 577-3749 (within the US), Fax: (202) 782-5020, Toll Free Fax: (800) 441-0094, Email: came@afip.osd.mil, Website: http://www.askafip.org
34th Annual Orthopedic Pathology
Date: April 10 – 11, 2008
Location: Lister Hill Auditorium, National Library of Medicine / Bethesda, Maryland
The 34th Annual Orthopedic Pathology Course, originally restricted to uniformed services orthopedic surgery training program participants, is now open to all military, federal or civilian orthopedic and pathology related specialties. Orthopedists, pathologists, radiologists, rheumatologists and podiatrists should find this course of benefit.
For more information, contact course coordinator Mr. Ricky Giles. Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Department of Medical Education, Washington, DC 20306-6000, Tel: (202) 782-2637, Toll Free Tel: (800) 577-3749 (within the US), Fax: (202) 782-5020, Toll Free Fax: (800) 441-0094, Email: came@afip.osd.mil, Website: http://www.askafip.org
SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE TEAM TRAINING PROGRAM (Open to Civilians and Military)
Date: April 21 - 25, 2008
Location: Bethesda Marriott / Bethesda, Maryland
This program is design for health care personnel (officer, enlisted and civilian) desiring education and training in performing sexual assault examinations. In addition, chaplains, investigators, law enforcement, mental health care workers, sexual assault victim advocates, and persons from other disciplines who wish to have an increased understanding of the sexual assault examination and to provide a multidisciplinary approach to sexual assault care and the medicolegal process may attend. This course will include laboratory sessions to introduce sexual assault forensic examination techniques, forensic photography, documentation and physical evidence collection. Lectures will provide medicolegal insight to identify and preserve the biological, psychological and social health of the survivor of sexual assault or abuse. This program also satisfies the International Association of forensic Nurse (IAFN) national standard requirements for the didactic component of the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) certification process. A separate clinical preceptorship must be completed in conjunction with the didactic portion in order to sit for the SANE certification exam. Requirements for the clinical preceptorship will be covered in the program.
For more information, contact course coordinator Mr. Ricky Giles. Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Department of Medical Education, Washington, DC 20306-6000, Tel: (202) 782-2637, Toll Free Tel: (800) 577-3749 (within the US), Fax: (202) 782-5020, Toll Free Fax: (800) 441-0094, Email: came@afip.osd.mil, Website: http://www.askafip.org
17th Annual Descriptive Veterinary Pathology
Date: June 4 – 8, 2008
Location: Doubletree Hotel / Bethesda, Maryland
This course is designed to teach attendees how to describe gross and microscopic lesions in a variety of major organs in numerous animal species. Both written and oral descriptive techniques will be taught. The course will also include lectures on interpretation and description of electron micrographs and immunohistochemical preparations, the correlation of gross, microscopic, cytological and clinic pathologic data, and a review of basic molecular techniques. Practice tests (gross and microscopic) will be given and graded to provide feedback. Microscopes will be provided, and gross lesions will be demonstrated by means of digital images.
The objective of the course is to increase the attendees’ skill at describing gross and microscopic lesions in animal tissues. Additional lectures will illustrate basic concepts in general and applied diagnostic pathology.
For more information, contact course coordinator Mr. Ricky Giles. Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Department of Medical Education, Washington, DC 20306-6000, Tel: (202) 782-2637, Toll Free Tel: (800) 577-3749 (within the US), Fax: (202) 782-5020, Toll Free Fax: (800) 441-0094, Email: came@afip.osd.mil, Website: http://www.askafip.org
21st Annual Forensic Anthropology Course
Date: June 9 – 13, 2008
Location: National Transportation Training Center / Ashburn, VA
Course Description:
This 5-day course uses hands-on lab sessions to teach basic techniques of skeletal analysis. Lectures provide the methodological basis of human osteology and introduce applications used by anthropologists in their work. Forensic pathologists, death investigators, forensic dentists, attorneys and other specialists engaged in multidisciplinary forensic investigations will find this courser an excellent introduction to the field.
The objectives are to:
Learn the basic anthropological methods to determine age, sex, race and stature from the human skeleton
Discern the fundamental differences between human and non-human skeletons.
Identify the ways forensic anthropology can assist in interpreting skeletal trauma.
Understand the methods used by forensic anthropologists to identify burned remains.
Comprehend methods used in body search and excavation techniques.
Understand the theoretical considerations related to personal identity and evidence and the methods used by forensic anthropologists to establish personal identity from human remains.
Understand the contribution of DNA analysis and forensic odontology to victim identification.
Determine how forensic anthropology is integrated into the response to mass disasters.
For more information, contact course coordinator Mr. Mark Hovland. Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Department of Medical Education, Washington, DC 20306-6000, Tel: (202) 782-2637, Toll Free Tel: (800) 577-3749 (within the US), Fax: (202) 782-5020, Toll Free Fax: (800) 441-0094, Email: came@afip.osd.mil, Website: http://www.askafip.org
42nd Annual Urological Pathology
Date: July 14 – 19, 2008
Location: Doubletree Hotel / Bethesda, MD
Course Description:
This nationally acclaimed course has prepared urology residents for the board exam for 41 years. The six-day program is taught by nine uropathologists and two uroradiologists. The program caters to the learning styles of the individual resident by offering instruction in numerous formats including lectures, individual and small group activities with carousels and computers studying over 5000 cases, and one-on-one study of virtual slides with faculty.
The objectives are to:
Prepare residents for board examination
Provides an understanding of those modern concepts in urological pathology that will enable the urologist to resolve any discrepancies between the diagnosis and clinical findings
Present a practical overview of all imaging modalities used in uroradiology, with emphasis on magnetic resonance, computed tomography, ultrasound and nuclear medicine
Review the basic radiologic patterns encountered in diseases of the genitourinary tract, emphasizing principles of differential diagnosis.
For more information, contact course coordinator Mr. Mark Hovland. Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Department of Medical Education, Washington, DC 20306-6000, Tel: (202) 782-2637, Toll Free Tel: (800) 577-3749 (within the US), Fax: (202) 782-5020, Toll Free Fax: (800) 441-0094, Email: came@afip.osd.mil, Website: http://www.askafip.org
Ophthalmic Pathology for Ophthalmologists
Date: August 25 – 29, 2008
Location: Hyatt Regency Hotel / Bethesda, Maryland
Course Description:
This course is designed to enhance the basic education of ophthalmologists (residents, general practitioners, and specialists) with respect to the normal and pathologic structure of ocular tissues. This five-day course consists of a comprehensive survey of pathologic conditions affecting the eye and ocular adnexa. The lectures will be richly illustrated by x-rays, scans, gross photographs, photomicrographs, electron micrographs, etc., and supported by outlines and references.
Participants in this course will gain:
Enhanced knowledge of the pathology of common ocular diseases.
Updates on basic concepts and factual data concerning the pathologic anatomy of the eye and ocular adnexa.
Improved understanding of basic histopathologic, histochemical, immunohistochemical, and ultra structural features of ophthalmic disorders
For more information, contact course coordinator Mr. Mark Hovland. Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Department of Medical Education, Washington, DC 20306-6000, Tel: (202) 782-2637, Toll Free Tel: (800) 577-3749 (within the US), Fax: (202) 782-5020, Toll Free Fax: (800) 441-0094, Email: came@afip.osd.mil, Website: http://www.askafip.org
Message from the USCAP
Draft Minutes of the IAP Meetings at the USCAP Conference
in San Diego are available
Please find the draft Minutes here
All of the 24 Companion Societies and 17 evening Specialty
Conference Educational Materials are now up on the USCAP Website: http://www.uscap.org
for free (right hand side--USCAP Bulletin: 2007 Annual Meeting).
All of the IAP Centennial Congress/Montreal Educational
Materials are also up, including the three Plenary Lectures ("100th
IAP Congress").
Take a look at our "eAcademy": "Sample
APECS Case". It is a great case.
In addition to the USCAP scientific abstracts presented at our Annual Meeting
last week, many of the abstracts in toto can be viewed "View
Posters Online"
Thank you for letting your house staff/fellows/colleagues know about these
free educational opportunities.
Fred Silva, USCAP
BRITISH DIVISION OF THE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY
OF PATHOLOGY
President: Prof C Cuvelier
Treasurer & Membership Secretary: DR R F T McMahon
Secretary: Prof N A Shepherd
Administrative Secretary: Mrs C Harris
P O Box 73
Westbury on Trym
BRISTOL BS9 1RY
Tel: +44 (0) 117 907 7940
Meetings Secretary: Dr B Warren
Fax: +44 (0) 117 907 7941
Email: bdiap@blueyonder.co.uk
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Hepatic and Pancreato-Biliary Pathology
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Meetings
21st Congress of the International Academy of Pathology- Arab Division (IAPAD)
ADULT CARDIOVASCULAR PATHOLOGY
TUTORIAL ON PATHOLOGY OF THE GI TRACT, PANCREAS AND LIVER
Pathology Update 2009 in conjunction with XXV WASPaLM
United States Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP) 98th Annual Meeting
22nd European Congress of Pathology
TUTORIAL ON NEOPLASTIC HEMATOPATHOLOGY
Executive Committee Meeting 2008. Vice-Presidential Reports
Pathology Visions Conference 2009
AFIP Upcoming Courses 2008 UPDATE
USCAP Diagnostic Pathology Update 2008
BRITISH DIVISION OF THE INTERNATIONAL
ACADEMY OF PATHOLOGY
FORTHCOMING MEETINGS
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE: Senior Lecturer in Molecular and Cellular Pathology
Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard - Pathology Leader
International Academy of Cytology Exchange Scheme
The International Academy of Cytology is trying to establish
an exchange scheme between First and Third World countries to help with the
development of Cytology Laboratories. Could anyone who wishes to assist in
this scheme please contact Dr Volker Schneider, Secretary of the International
Association of Cytology, Freiburg, Germany at email: Schneider@cytology-iac.org
Ph +49 761 30522
Fax +49 761 36733
News
IAP International News No 2 2009
IAP Australasian News No 1 2009
IAP International News No 1 2009
IAP International News No 4 2008
IAP Indian Division News No 2 2008
IAP International News No 3 2008
Laboratory Investigation Appoints its Sixth Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Gene P. Siegal
Australasian Division News No 2 2008
IAP International News No 2 2008
Australasian Division News No 1 2008
IAP International News No 1 2008
IAP International News No 4 2007
IAP International News No 3 2007
IAP International News No 2 2007
Australasian Division News No 1 2007
IAP International News No 4 2006
IAP Australasian Division News No 2 2006
IAP International News No 3 2006
IAP International News No 2 2006