The 11th Annual Surgical Pathology Update: Focus on Gastrointestinal, Head and Neck, Breast, Gynecologic, Genitourinary, and Hepatic Pathology

October 26 - 28, 2026
Aria Resort & Casino | Las Vegas, NV


AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™17.75

Keywords: Pathology CME Surgical Pathology Soft Tissue Gastrointestinal Hepatobiliary Endocrine Genitourinary Virtual In-Person


Product ID: PATHF26
Aria Casino and Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada

 
REGISTER TODAY • In Person or Live Webcast


In order to obtain credit each person must be registered under their own account.
 

CME Meeting Announcements

  • All meeting registrants have access to review the lectures for 6 months post meeting.
  • In order to obtain CME credit each meeting registrant must have and be registered under their own account.
  • Credit(s) for this activity will be available to virtual participants as long as sessions are viewed in real time (i.e., viewing recorded sessions at a later date/time does not qualify for credit).
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Register for In-Person Meeting ⇩  
Physicians$ 1595
Scientists$ 1595
Company Representatives$ 1595
Active Military *$ 1095
VA Physicians *$ 1095
Retired Physicians$ 1095
Residents *$ 898
Fellows *$ 898
Allied Health$ 898
Register for Live Webcast ⇩  
Physicians$ 1595
Scientists$ 1595
Company Representatives$ 1595
Active Military *$ 1095
VA Physicians *$ 1095
Retired Physicians$ 1095
Residents *$ 898
Fellows *$ 898
Allied Health$ 898

Syllabus

Syllabus typeProduct Group IDPriceQuantity
Electronic Syllabus (Registrants ONLY)283$ 0
Full Color Printed Syllabus In-person (Advanced Purchase Only)283$ 150
Full Color Printed Syllabus + Shipping LIVE WEBCAST ATTENDEES (Advanced Purchase Only)283$ 160

Syllabus for Registrants

This course has been designed to provide a comprehensive overview of some of the most common problem areas of diagnostic pathology in the areas of gastrointestinal, head and neck, breast, gynecologic, genitourinary, and Hepatic pathology, with particular attention paid to the most common problems encountered by practicing pathologists. This course will provide a detailed discussion of some of the most important diagnostic features which allow pathologists to arrive at an accurate diagnosis in each of these problem areas, as well as how to assess essential diagnostic clues to avoid the most common diagnostic pitfalls.

In each lecture, there will be a thorough discussion on the use of appropriate ancillary diagnostic techniques, including both immunohistochemistry and molecular pathology. In addition, some lectures will include case-based discussions including digital slides. There will be sufficient time for interactive discussions between all of the faculty members and the participants.

This CME activity is primarily intended and designed to educate practicing pathologists.

Attendees should, at the completion of this course, be able to:

  • Discuss the most common diagnostic pitfalls in grading dysplasia in Barrett’s esophagus
  • Identify the accepted variants of ulcerative colitis
  • Describe the pitfalls in diagnosing squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck
  • Recognize the essential features of triple-negative breast cancers
  • Discuss how to make an accurate diagnosis with appropriate subclassification of endometrial carcinoma in biopsy material
  • Identify the most common pitfalls in recognizing prostate cancer in biopsy specimens
  • Describe the pitfalls in frozen section diagnosis of liver specimens
  • Recognize the most common tumors of the sinonasal tract
  • Discuss the most common small glandular proliferations encountered in breast biopsies
  • Identify the variants of vulvar squamous neoplasia
  • Describe the pitfalls in biopsy diagnosis of urothelial carcinoma
  • List the most common patterns seen in drug-induced liver injury
  • Describe the essential features of prognostic and predictive testing in breast cancer
  • Recognize the most common uterine mesenchymal neoplasms

No special educational preparation is required for this CME activity.

If you have a disability and wish to request assistance, please inform Educational Symposia at (813) 806-1000.

Educational Symposia (ESI) as planner and presenter of this meeting, and Professional Travel as the official travel agency for this meeting, claim no liability for the acts of any suppliers or the safety of any attendees while in transit to, from, or during this event or any optional activities. The total amount of liability, if any, for the meeting organizer is limited to a refund of the registration fee, and Professional Travel's responsibility is limited to that of an agent.

This program is planned and organized by Educational Symposia, a leader in accredited continuing education since 1975.

Educational Symposia appreciates our corporate supporters and exhibitors. A list of industry supporters will be provided and acknowledged at the meeting.

Cancellations must be received in writing by sending an e-mail to cancel@edusymp.com. There is a $100 processing fee applied to all cancellations. Cancellations made in writing prior to October 24, 2026 will be issued a refund for the amount of tuition paid less the $100 processing fee. No refunds will be made on or after October 24, 2026.

Tuition for live conference includes all course materials, an electronic color course syllabus (printed color syllabus available for $95, advanced purchase only), daily continental breakfasts and coffee breaks. Early registration is strongly suggested. There will be a $100 surcharge for anyone registering after October 24, 2026 Minimum and maximum attendance levels have been established for this meeting. If your registration cannot be accepted, you will be issued a full tuition refund.

Tuition for live webcast includes participation for one registrant. Each registrant must sign-in on a separate computer to receive credit. Prior to the meeting we will send you further information about the log in process. We will also send you an electronic color course syllabus via email. If you have any questions or issues logging into the meeting we will have support personnel available at (813) 806-1000. There will be a $100 surcharge for anyone registering after October 24, 2026.

Scientific Sponsor
Educational Symposia

Accreditation Statement
Physicians: Educational Symposia is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Educational Symposia designates this live activity for a maximum of 17.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

All course participants will also have the opportunity to critically evaluate the program as it relates to practice relevance and educational objectives.

This program is planned and organized by Educational Symposia, a leader in accredited continuing education since 1975.

This activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essential Areas and Elements.

Credit(s) for this activity will be available to virtual participants as long as sessions are viewed in real time (i.e., viewing recorded sessions at a later date/time does not qualify for credit).

Faculty

Program Chair: John R. Goldblum, M.D.
 
 
Laura C. Collins, M.D.
Professor of Pathology
Chief of Breast Pathology
Vice Chair, Oncologic Pathology
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Breast Cancer Research Lead
Meyer Cancer Center
Weill Cornell Medicine, New York Presbyterian Hospital
New York, NY


Karuna Garg, M.D.
Staff, Department of Pathology
Professor of Pathology
Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case
Western Reserve University
Cleveland OH


John R. Goldblum, M.D.
Chairman, Department of Anatomic Pathology
Professor of Pathology
Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine
Cleveland, OH


Christopher Griffith, M.D., Ph.D.
Subspecialty Director, Head and Neck Pathology
Staff Pathologist
Cleveland Clinic
Associate Professor of Pathology
Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine
Cleveland, OH


John Hart, M.D.
Professor and Vice Chair of Anatomic Pathology
University of Chicago Medical Center
Chicago, IL


Cristina Magi-Galluzzi, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor and Chair of Pathology
The Robert and Ruth Anderson Endowed Chair in Pathology in the
Heersink School of Medicine
Section Head, Genitourinary Pathology
Director, Genitourinary Pathology Fellowship Program
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2026


7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Registration and Continental Breakfast for Registrants
8:00 AM – 8:10 AM  Welcome and Introduction
John R. Goldblum, M.D.
8:10 AM – 9:10 AM Barrett’s Esophagus and Barrett’s-Related Dysplasia
John R. Goldblum, M.D.
9:10 AM – 10:10 AM Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Variants and Challenges
Christopher Griffith, M.D., Ph.D.
10:10 AM – 10:30 AM Coffee Break for Registrants
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Triple-Negative Breast Cancers: Special Types, Special Considerations
Laura C. Collins, M.D.
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Endometrial Carcinomas in Biopsy Material: Classification and Biomarkers
Karuna Garg, M.D.
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Lunch on Your Own
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Digital Slide Seminar: Esophageal Pathology
John R. Goldblum, M.D.
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Challenging Lesions in Prostate Pathology: Recognition and Clinical Significance
Cristina Magi-Galluzzi, M.D., Ph.D.
3:30 PM – 3:45 PM Coffee Break for Registrants
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM Frozen Sections of Liver Specimens (Sometimes in the Middle of the Night!)
John Hart, M.D.
4:45 PM – 5:45 PM Tumors of the Sinonasal Tract
Christopher Griffith, M.D., Ph.D.
5:45 PM End of Session

 

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2026


7:30 AM – 8:00 AM Continental Breakfast for Registrants
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM IBD and IBD-Related Dysplasia
John R. Goldblum, M.D.
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Small Glandular Proliferations
Laura C. Collins, M.D.
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM Coffee Break for Registrants
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM Vulvar Squamous Neoplasia: Classification and Biomarkers
Karuna Garg, M.D.
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM Urothelial Pathology: Key Concepts for the Practicing Pathologist
Cristina Magi-Galluzzi, M.D., Ph.D.
12:15 PM – 1:00 PM Drug-Induced Liver Injury: An Extremely Common Diagnostic Consideration
John Hart, M.D.
1:00 PM End of Session

 

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2026


7:30 AM – 8:00 AM Continental Breakfast for Registrants
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Prognostic and Predictive Testing in Breast Cancer
Laura C. Collins, M.D.
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Uterine Mesenchymal Tumors: Not-to-Miss Entities
Karuna Garg, M.D.
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM Coffee Break for Registrants
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM Mastering the Classification of Common Renal Tumors: A Pattern-Based
Approach
Cristina Magi-Galluzzi, M.D., Ph.D.
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM Biopsy Diagnosis of Hepatic Mass Lesions
John Hart, M.D.
12:15 PM – 1:00 PM Thyroid Follicular Epithelial Cell Neoplasms: A Simplified Approach
Christopher Griffith, M.D., Ph.D.
1:00 PM End of Session

BOOK YOUR STAY TODAY!
Hotel Cut-off Date: October 5, 2026
Rooms and rates are subject to availability



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About The Resort
The contemporary architecture of the ARIA tower is complemented by the resort's lavish accommodations. Guestroom corridors streaming with natural light open to areas of enclosed glass, delivering spectacular city or mountain views. Within ARIA's 4,004 guestrooms, including 568 suites, panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows offer magnificent views of Las Vegas' striking skyline. ARIA's tower is uniquely designed to deliver corner-window views from every guestroom.  Shop among the world's most exclusive retailers and dine on creations by world-renowned chefs. From a luxurious spa where you can relax, to the extraordinary artistry of Cirque du Soleil, ARIA offers you a world of captivating experiences that continually inspire and amaze. 
 
ROOM RATES
Group Room Rates (Saturday 10/24)……………..…………...…$299.00/nt. (single/double occupancy) 
Group Room Rates (Sunday 10/25)……………………………..…$339.00/nt. (single/double occupancy) 
Group Room Rates (Monday & Tuesday 10/26 & 10/27).$239.00/nt. (single/double occupancy) 
Group Room Rates (Wednesday 10/28)………………………….$119.00/nt. (single/double occupancy) 
 
Call Professional Travel at 813-806-1000 for further assistance.
 
 
Tax applies to both the room rate and resort fee: 13.38
 
Resort fee: $44.00 per room, per day applies. 
 
Hotel cut-off date: October 5, 2026
 
DEPOSIT POLICY: One (1) night’s room rate plus tax will be charged at time of reservation.  Resort Fee is charged at check-in.
 
CANCELLATION POLICY: All cancellations, arrival and departure date changes must be made 72 hours or more prior to scheduled arrival date/time to avoid penalties. 
 
Check in time is: 3:00 PM; Check out time is: 11:00 AM.
 
How to Get There
FLIGHTS:
Fly directly to McCarran International Airport, located just 10 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip.  Daily non-stop flights are available to Las Vegas for major national and international carriers.  

HOTEL:
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