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The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Allegheny General Hospital Allegheny Health Network Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

22nd Annual Seminar in PathologyThursday – Sunday, April 23-26, 2015Sheraton Station Square Hotel Pittsburgh, PA

Conference overviewThis four-day extensive review of multiple systems in anatomic pathology will allow anatomic pathologists to become for proficient in different fields of pathology. The didactic presentations from leading national experts in the field of pathology will provide in-depth discussions of problems in diagnoses that practicing pathologists face in their hospitals in day-to-day activities while the seminar will help residents and fellows with their specialty boards.

Intended Audience and Conference objectivesThis seminar is intended primarily for practicing pathologists, fellows, residents and other health care professionals.

At the conclusion of this seminar, participants should be able to:• demonstrate improvement in diagnostic skill in problematic areas of anatomical

pathology• identify, classify and differentiate benign, premalignant and malignant lesions in

different organs• apply special immunostains and molecular testing in the evaluation of non-neoplastic

and neoplastic diseases• communicate results effectively with the clinician and better appreciate the importance

of clinicopathologic correlation

AccreditationphysiciansAllegheny General Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Allegheny General Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 26 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

nursesFor the purpose of recertification, the American Nurses Credentialing Center accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME.

non-physiciansAllegheny General Hospital certifies participation in this educational activity, which has been designated for a maximum of 26 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Conference Chairman Jan F. Silverman, MD

Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Drexel University College of Medicine and Temple University School of Medicine System Chair, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Allegheny Health Network Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

FacultyAdam Bagg, MD

University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania

Edi Brogi, MD Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center New York, New York

Samson Fine, MD Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, New York

Joel Greenson, MD University of Michigan Health SystemAnn Arbor, Michigan

Peter Humphrey, MD Yale University School of Medicine New Haven, Connecticut

Dina Mody, MD Houston Methodist Hospital Houston, Texas

Jeffrey Myers, MD University of Michigan Health System Ann Arbor, Michigan

Brigitte Ronnett, MD Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Baltimore, Maryland

Paul Wakely, MD Ohio State University College of MedicineColumbus, Ohio

disclosure of significant relationships with relevant Commercial CompaniesIn accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the policy of Allegheny General Hospital, presenters must disclose all relevant financial relationships, which in the context of their presentation(s), could be perceived as a real or apparent conflict of interest, (e.g., ownership of stock, honoraria or consulting fees). Any identifiable conflicts will be resolved prior to the activity. Any such relationships will be disclosed to the learner prior to the presentation(s).

Conference scheduleThursday, April 23, 20157:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast7:50 a.m. Introduction • Jan F. Silverman, MD8:00 a.m. – Noon Pulmonary Pathology • Jeffrey Myers, MD 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. BreakNoon Lunch • Visit Exhibits1:00-5:00 p.m. Breast Pathology • Edi Brogi, MD2:15 - 2:45 p.m. and 3:45 - 4:00 p.m. Break5:30 p.m. Reception for Registrants, Faculty and Guests

Pathology and Humanities Event: Rock and Roll Show staring The Lost in Processing Band featuring Drs. Jeffrey Myers and Joel Greenson!

Friday, April 24, 20157:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast8:00 a.m. - Noon GI Pathology • Joel Greenson, MD9:30 - 10:00 a.m. BreakNoon Lunch • Visit Exhibits1:00-5:00 p.m. Core Needle Biopsy of Prostate • Peter Humphrey, MD &

Samson Fine, MD2:15 - 2:45 p.m. and 3:45 - 4:00 p.m. Breaksaturday, April 25, 20157:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast8:00 a.m. - Noon Cytology • Dina Mody, MD9:30 - 10:00 a.m. BreakNoon Lunch • Visit Exhibits1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Hematologic Malignancies • Adam Bagg, MD 2:15 - 2:45 p.m. and 3:45 - 4:00 p.m. Breaksunday, April 26, 20157:00 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast8:00 a.m. – Noon Gyn Pathology • Brigitte Ronnett, MD9:30 - 10:00 a.m. BreakNoon Lunch • Visit Exhibits12:45 - 3:45 p.m. Head and Neck Pathology • Paul Wakely, MD 2:00 - 2:30 p.m. Break4:00 p.m. Adjournment

seminar Location and parkingSheraton Station Square Hotel 300 West Station Square Drive Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219

(412) 261-2000 Telephone

The seminar will be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, one of the most beautiful cities in the country. It’s revitalized downtown and excellent neighborhoods have earned Pittsburgh recognition as one of the most livable cities in the country. The seminar will take place at the Sheraton Station Square Hotel, located a bridge away from Pittsburgh’s Golden Triangle. Downtown and other areas can be reached by trolley, just a few yards from the hotel, which is located in the renowned Station Square, one of the nicest areas of Pittsburgh with some of the finest restaurants. Also located there is the Gateway Clipper Fleet which offers sightseeing, dining and dancing cruises.

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Sheraton Station Square Hotel at $169 + tax for single/double occupancy.

Reservations may be made by calling (412) 261-2000 or (800) 325-3535 or online at https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/book/2015seminarofpathology. Please indicate that you are attending the Allegheny General Hospital Pathology Seminar in order to receive the special group rates. Reservation deadline is at 5 PM March 20, 2014. Airport van/bus transportation to and from the hotel is available. The hotel can also be reached from the airport by taxi or rental car.

driving directionsFrom the pittsburgh International AirportTake 60 South (Pittsburgh) to Interstate 279 North to Exit 5-C (West End). Bear right and continue for approximately one mile. At the second light, turn right onto Carson Street (Route 837). The hotel is approximately 1.5 miles on the left. From the eastTake Interstate 376 West to the Grant Street Exit (1C). Turn left at the first light onto Fort Pitt Boulevard. Stay in the left lane and go one block to Smithfield Street. Turn left at the light onto the Smithfield Street Bridge, and the Station Square entrance is at the end of the bridge. From the northTake Interstate 79 South to I-279 South to Fort Pitt Bridge. Stay in the far right lane and exit 5-C (West End) just before the tunnel. This will put you on Carson Street. (Route 837).Turn right at the first light and follow the access road to the hotel. From the southTake Route 79 North to I-279 North (Pittsburgh). Take Exit 5-C (West End) and bear to the right. Continue for approximately one mile and at the second light, turn right onto Carson Street (Route 837). The hotel is approximately 1.5 miles on the left.

refund policyA refund of the registration fee, less a $75 processing fee, will be made when a written request or a telephone request followed by a written confirmation is received prior to April 6, 2015. After this date, refunds cannot be made. Fees will not be refunded for failure to attend. registration InformationEarly registration is suggested due to limited space in the ballroom. The registrationfee includes the course materials, continental breakfast, lunch, break refreshments. deAdLIne: April 6, 2015.(Registrations will be taken after the deadline date on a space-available basis.) TO REGISTER: To register online, please go to www.aghcme.org. To mail or fax your, registration, please complete the registration form and return it with the registration fee or fax to:

Continuing Medical educationAllegheny General Hospital320 east north Avenuepittsburgh, pennsylvania 15212-4772Fax (412) 359-8218

The preferred method of payment is by VISA, MasterCard, American Express or Discover; however checks will be accepted made payable to Allegheny General Hospital. Additional InformationFor additional information concerning the conference, please contact the Continuing Medical Education office by e-mail at rmiglior@wpahs.org, by telephone at (412) 359-4952.

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Registration Form22nd Annual seminar in pathology

Fee: Full Course❏ Pathologists/Physicians $900

❏ Repeat Pathologists/Physicians* $800

❏ Fully Retired Physician $500

❏ Fellows**, Residents**, Other Health Care Professionals $500

❏ Repeat Fellows*(**) and Residents*(**) $400

* Attended any previous seminar(s).** Registration must be accompanied by a letter from Chief of Service.

Any single day (no discount)❏ Pathologists/Physicians $250 ❏ Thursday ❏ Friday ❏ Saturday ❏ Sunday

❏ Fellows**, Residents**, Other Health Care Professionals $150 ❏ Thursday ❏ Friday ❏ Saturday ❏ Sunday

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