With the exploding technological advances in ancillary studies in pathology, there is excitement for the new era in precision diagnostics; however, morphological appraisal remains a fundamental skill needed to practice hematopathology. Skilled morphologic interpretation of blood smears, bone marrows, and lymph nodes is still the basis for classification in the 5th edition World Health Organization and International Consensus Classification systems, despite the usual educational focus on sophisticated ancillary studies in training programs and continuing medical education activities. The interpretation of ancillary studies is skilled as well, with interpreters requiring knowledge of limitations and pitfalls of molecular and flow cytometric studies. In this education session, the faculty will discuss challenging patient cases that require strong morphologic assessment to aid in the diagnosis and appropriate utilization of relevant ancillary studies. The education session will focus on morphologic differential diagnosis and utilization and pitfalls of ancillary studies in hematopathology.

Faculty/Authors

Alexandra M. Harrington, MD, FASCP, MLS(ASCP)cm
Steven Kroft, MD, MASCP

Physician Competencies: Patient Care, Medical Knowledge, Professionalism, Interpersonal Skills Communication

CME/CMLE Credit: 1.0
Estimated Completion Time: 1 hour
Format: Online Educational Activity

Accreditation Statement: The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).

Credit Designation Statement: The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) designates this journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Instructions

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1. Review the Technical Considerations.
2. Review the Faculty Disclosures.
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5. Submit the course Evaluation.
6. Enter the maximum number of credits offered and click Claim CME to register credit.

Faculty Disclosure

Technical Considerations

Release Date: 04/09/2024
Review Date:
Expiration Date: 03/06/2025