American Society of Dermatopathology (ASDP) 55th Annual Meeting

American Society of Dermatopathology (ASDP) 55th Annual Meeting is organized by American Society of Dermatopathology (ASDP) and will be held from Nov 08 - 11, 2018 at Hilton Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 35 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

Learning Objectives:
The educational mission of the American Society of Dermatopathology is to teach, aid in the dissemination of knowledge and encourage research to improve the quality of the practice of dermatopathology. The annual meeting is primarily an educational one, offering members, fellows, residents and medical students lectures on current topics in dermatopathology, interactive sessions at the microscope, a self-assessment course, and opportunities for poster and abstract presentations.

After attending the 2018 Annual Meeting, participants should be able to:
• Diagnose a wide spectrum of tumors and dermatoses.
• Demonstrate a practical approach to handling challenging cases, such as lymphoproliferative disorders and melanocytic lesions.
• Identify potential confocal technology models in dermatopathology practice that can improve patient care and outcome.
• Understand the importance of self-care skills such as work-life balance, ergonomics, and wellness strategies.
• Describe the relevance of advocacy and policy development as it relates to dermatopathology. Apply updated AJCC criteria and evidence based guidelines to optimize cost effective care.
• Identify and address professional practice gaps in diagnoses and approaches to everyday challenging and/or ambiguous cases with colleagues and experts.
• Recognize opportunities and areas of potential contribution in personal growth and evolution of the practice of dermatopathology.
• Utilize clinical, morphologic, immunophenotypic and molecular parameters to accurately diagnose B-cell lymphoproliferative diseases.

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.