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Cytopathology and Small Biopsy Updates - February 20, 2027
Program Overview
Physicians and cytologists require the most current knowledge and evidence-based strategies in pathology and cytopathology to ensure appropriate ancillary testing and optimal patient management. This conference will feature expert-led presentations on a variety of timely topics, including updates in urinary tract cytology reporting and body fluid specimen classification, pancreaticobiliary, soft tissue, and pediatric cytopathology and small biopsy specimens, quality assurance and quality improvement in the cytopathology laboratory, emerging technologies in the field, and more. By learning about the latest advances in the field, attendees will gain practical insights and enhance their ability to render accurate diagnoses and provide informed guidance for patient care.
In-Person and Virtual attendance options are available.
FEES
| Registration Type | FEE | |
| Physicians (Houston Methodist) (HMSPG, HMCC ACO PCP, HMPAQ) | $25 | |
| Physician (Private physician located inside the Greater Houston Area)* | $300 | |
| Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area) | $150 | |
| Physician (Retired) | Complimentary | |
| Allied Health Care Professionals-Internal and External (includes nursing and cytotechs) | Complimentary | |
| Residents / Fellows / Students (Internal and External) | $10 | |
*In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.
Target Audience
Pathologists; residents and fellows; cytologists; subspecialty physicians, e.g. oncologists, endocrinologists, endocrine surgeons, head and neck surgeons; and cytotechnology students will benefit from this course
Learning Objectives
- Describe the latest classification system for reporting serous effusions and discuss practical applications.
- Discuss current updates in reporting of urinary cytology and small biopsy specimens.
- Describe updates in the latest classification system for reporting soft tissue cytopathology.
- Discuss key issues in reporting pancreaticobiliary cytology and small biopsies.
- Discuss tactics to optimize quality assurance and quality improvement in the cytopathology laboratory.
TBD
In-person attendance will be held in the Houston Methodist Research Institute, 6670 Bertner Avenue, Houston, Texas 77030).
Virtual information will be provided to registered learners.
Course Directors
Blythe Gorman, MD
Associate Professor of Clinical Pathology and Genomic Medicine
Academic Institute Member, Research Institute
Department of Pathology & Genomic Medicine
Houston Methodist Hospital
Weill Cornell Medical College
Elizabeth M. Jacobi, MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Pathology and Genomic Medicine
Academic Institute Member, Research Institute
Department of Pathology & Genomic Medicine
Houston Methodist Hospital
Weill Cornell Medical College
Faculty
TBD
Available Credit
- 8.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Houston Methodist designates this Live activity for a maximum of 8.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 0.50 Medical Ethics and/or Professional Responsibility
- 8.25 Attendance
Price
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
FEES
| Registration Type | FEE | |
| Physicians (Houston Methodist) (HMSPG, HMCC ACO PCP, HMPAQ) | $25 | |
| Physician (Private physician located inside the Greater Houston Area)* | $300 | |
| Physician (Private physician located outside the Greater Houston Area) | $150 | |
| Physician (Retired) | Complimentary | |
| Allied Health Care Professionals-Internal and External (includes nursing and cytotechs) | Complimentary | |
| Residents / Fellows / Students (Internal and External) | $10 | |