2015 Cytology Conference June 6, 2015 8:00 am — 5:30 pm Thomas E. Starzl Biomedical Science Tower—South Room S120 200 Lothrop Street Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Program overview: Trending topics; such as, EBUS and Navigational bronchoscopic procedures, cell block optimization and molecular testing will be discussed. Learning objectives: Attendees will enhance diagnostic and technical skills related to a number of nongynecologic cytology cases. Target audience: cytotechnologists, cytotechnology students, cytopathologists, fellows and residents. CME Accreditation and Designation Statement : The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Other health care professionals are awarded 0.7 continuing education units (CEU’s) which are equal to 7.7 contact hours. The University of Pittsburgh is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution. Participation by all individuals is encouraged. Advance notification of any special needs will help us provide better service. Please notify us of your needs at least two weeks in advance of the program by calling 412-623-2331. Program Schedule 8:00 - 9:00 FNA Cytology of Metastases of Unknown Primary—Jan Silverman MD 9:00 - 9:30 What the New American Thyroid Association (ATA) Guidelines Will Mean to Cytopathology N. Paul Ohori, MD 9:30-10:30 Pre Analytical Issues in Non-gynecological cytopathology in the era of personalized medicine Sara Monaco, MD 15 minute break 10:45-11:00 Cytotechnologist Case Presentation-Sue Unen 11:00-12:00 Endobronchial Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA): Adequate Samples and Ancillary Testing –Donna Russell MS, SCT (ASCP) Lunch 1:00—2:00 A Walk Around the Block—Donna Russell MS, SCT (ASCP) 2:00—3:00 Cytopathology of Soft Tissue: A Practical Approach –Liron Pantanowitz, MD 15 minute break 3:15-3:30 Cytotechnologist Case Presentation-Karyn Varley 3:30 - 4:30 The Paris System for Reporting Urinary Cytopathology - Juan Xing, MD Registration Fees: Physician: $125 Cytotechnologists/ resident/fellow: $100 Students: $75 Payments can be made via VISA/MASTERCARD or personal check **All cancellations must be in writing and sent to us via U.S. mail, email or fax (see contact information below). Tuition for cancellations postmarked or date stamped before May 15th will be refunded in full. After May 15,th a $10.00 administrative fee will be assessed, the remaining amount refunded, and no refunds will be made after May 25th. Sponsored by; University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences Mail cancellations to : UPMC Shadyside Attention Jackie Cuda 5230 Centre Ave Room WG04.10 Pittsburgh, PA 15232 E-mail questions to: Jackie Cuda: [email protected] 4:30-5:15 Urinary Cytology Team Challenge- Dorothy Albright, BS, SCT (ASCP) Adjournment 5:15 Beth Mosley: [email protected] Nancy Mauser: [email protected] Accommodations Our Presenters Donna Russell, MS SCT (ASCP) Supervisor, Cytopathology Residency Teaching University of Rochester Liron Pantanowitz, MD Director of Cytopathology UPMC Shadyside N. Paul Ohori, MD Director of Cytopathology UPMC Presbyterian Sara Monaco, MD A variety of accommodations are located in Oakland area: Best Western University Center Hotel 3401 Boulevard of the Allies Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (Oakland) 412-683-6100 Hampton Inn Hotel 3315 Hamlet St. Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (Oakland) 412-681-1000 Holiday Inn Select Hotel 100 Lytton Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (Oakland) 412-682-6200 University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Cytology Department 2015 Cytology Conference Hilton Garden Inn Forbes Avenue at McKee Place Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (Oakland) 412-683-2040 Marriott Residence Inn Pittsburgh 3896 Bigelow Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (Oakland) 412-621-2200 Associate Professor, Cytopathology UPMC Shadyside Jan F. Silverman, MD Director, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Allegheny General Hospital Attractions Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh 4400 Forbes Ave. 412-622-3131 Cathedral of Learning University of Pittsburgh Fifth Avenue and Bigelow Boulevard 412-624-6000 Juan Xing, MD Assistant Professor , Cytopathology UPMC Shadyside Dorothy Albright, CT (ASCP) Hologic Representative Karyn Varley, MS, SCT (ASCP) Cytotechnologist Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC Susan Unen, BS SCT (ASCP) Specialty Cytotechnologist UPMC Shadyside Faculty Disclosure: All individuals in a position to control the content of this education activity are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with any proprietary entity producing, marketing, re-selling, or distributing health care goods or services, used on, or consumed by, patients. Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens Schenley Park 412-622-6914 The Pittsburgh Playhouse 222 Craft Ave. (one block south of Forbes Avenue) 412-621-4445 June 6, 2015 Time: 8:00am—5:30pm Date: Thomas E. Starzl Biomedical Science Tower South Room S120 200 Lothrop Street Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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