Cytopathology and Small Biopsy Updates - February 20, 2027

Houston, TX US
February 20, 2027

Program Overview

Physicians and cytologists need the most up-to-date knowledge and strategies in pathology and cytopathology to provide the most appropriate ancillary testing for guiding patient management.  Attendees will be presented with cutting-edge information on many topics from experts in the field, including specimen optimization for ancillary and molecular studies, guidelines for HPV testing in head and neck and cervical cancers, digital cytology, and beyond.  By learning about the most recent advances in the field of cytopathology, attendees will be better able to render accurate diagnoses and more effectively guide patient management.

In-Person and Virtual attendance options are available. 

FEES

  Registration TypeFEE
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 specimen optimization for ancillary and molecular testing of cytologic specimens and small biopsies.
  • Discuss updates to HPV testing in head and neck carcinomas and anogenital lesions.
  • Describe applications of digital cytology and the role of artificial intelligence.
  • Discuss key issues in cytologist education.
Course summary
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
Course opens: 
07/08/2026
Course expires: 
03/20/2027
Event starts: 
02/20/2027 - 8:00am CST
Event ends: 
02/20/2027 - 5:15pm CST
Cost:
$300.00

TBD

Houston Methodist Research Institute
6670 Bertner Avenue
John F. Bookout Auditorium, 2nd Floor
Houston, TX 77030
United States

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

Cost:
$300.00
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REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

FEES

  Registration TypeFEE
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.