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ForwardPathologists' Assistant Symposium at Mayo Clinic 2016 - Thursdays on First Social
Course Directors: Jennifer Boland, M.D., R. Ross Reichard, M.D.
Attendance at this course is by invitation only.
This first annual course covers pathology instruction and advances relevant to Pathologists' Assistants and Pathologists. Topics include: GYN; breast; head/neck; forensics; digital pathology; research and molecular. There will be specialized workshops focusing on ophthalmology and cardiac specimens.
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Course Program
AMA Credit
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Target Audience
This course is designed for: Pathologists' Assistants, Pathologists, and Anatomic Pathology Residents.
Learning Objectives
Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:
- Describe the use of shave vs perpendicular margins on breast surgical specimens and its impact to patient cost.
- Identify the future, broader utilization of PA skills within research settings.
- Demonstrate ability to orient complex eye resections and margins.
- Practice gross assessments of complex cardiac specimens.
Attendance at this Mayo course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught in this course.