Harvard 46th Annual Current Concepts in Surgical Pathology 2025
Include: 57 videos + 48 pdfs, size: 17.6 GB Target Audience: pathologists, surgical pathologists, subspecialty pathologists, fellows, and residents Information:
Refine your diagnostic skills in surgical pathology with this expert-led five-day live virtual course from Harvard Medical School, featuring real cases, subspecialty insights, and practical strategies for clinical excellence.
Join us for a comprehensive five-day live online course in surgical pathology, led by esteemed faculty from Harvard Medical School. This course is perfect for both academic and community pathologists looking to stay at the forefront of their field. It is designed to provide practical insights and skills that you can apply directly to your practice.
What to Expect:
- Expert-Led Sessions: Learn from leading experts in multiple surgical pathology subspecialties.
- Cutting-Edge Updates: Stay informed about the latest advancements in surgical pathology, including new diagnostic techniques and contemporary applications of immunohistochemical and molecular studies.
- Engaging Formats: Benefit from didactic lectures, slide seminars, and question and answer sessions.
- Convenient Resources: Access downloadable PDF lectures and preview scanned slides for the case presentations online.
- Extended Access: Review recorded lectures at your convenience for up to 90 days after the live course.
Learning Objectives
- Appropriately apply criteria for pathologic diagnoses in multiple areas of surgical pathology.
- Recognize unusual entities, including those newly described.
- Evaluate the decision-making process used to arrive at specific diagnoses.
- Utilize contemporary tumor classification systems and reporting guidelines.
- Apply immunohistochemistry and/or molecular studies judiciously to establish or confirm diagnoses.
Who Should Participate
Pathologists
Topics:
Who Should Attend
- Practicing surgical pathologists seeking to sharpen diagnostic skills and stay updated on subspecialty advances
- Subspecialty pathologists in areas like breast, GI, GU, bone/soft tissue, pulmonary, ovarian, dermatopathology, and head & neck
- Residents and fellows in pathology preparing for board exams or subspecialty training
- Academic pathologists and researchers interested in translational applications of evolving diagnostic criteria
- Clinicians in multidisciplinary teams who rely on pathology for treatment planning
What You’ll Learn
This five-day live virtual course emphasizes real-world diagnostic challenges and subspecialty updates. Key highlights include:- Breast pathology: updates on common and uncommon neoplasms
- GI pathology: diagnostic challenges in inflammatory conditions and frozen section interpretation
- GU pathology: bladder pathology and related neoplasms
- Bone and soft tissue pathology: evolving classification and diagnostic pearls
- Pulmonary pathology: updates on neoplastic and non-neoplastic conditions
- Ovarian pathology: refinements in tumor classification
- Dermatopathology: practical updates for daily practice
- Head and neck pathology: diagnostic strategies for complex lesions
Monday, October 27, 2025
- 7:45-8:00 am Welcome and Introduction William Faquin; Melinda Lerwill; Esther Oliva
- 8:00-9:00 am Updates in the Classification of Thyroid FollicularPatterned Tumors William Faquin
- 9:00-10:00 am Challenging Intraductal Proliferations ofthe Breast Melinda Lerwill
- 10:00-10:15 am Break
- 10:15-11:15 am Benign versus Malignant Endocervical GlandularProliferations: Pearls and Professional, Corporate, and Continuing Education Pitfalls Esther Oliva
- 11:15 am-12:00 pm The Spectrum of Fatty Liver Disease Angela Shih
- 12:00-12:30 pm Midday Break
- 12:30-1:15 pm Slide Seminar: Breast Pathology Dennis Sgroi
- 1:15-2:00 pm Slide Seminar: Bladder Pathology Miranda Machacek
- 2:00-2:15 pm Break
- 2:15-3:00 pm Small Cell Lung Carcinoma: Differential Diagnosis and Updates Yin “Rex” Hung
- 3:00-4:00 pm Myeloproliferative and Myelodysplastic/Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Robert Hasserjian
- 4:00-4:10 pm Question Period Esther Oliva
- 4:10-4:20 pm Break
- 4:20-5:20 pm Interpretation of Tumor Biomarkers in Gynecologic Pathology Kyle Devins
- 5:20- 6:05 pm Salivary Neoplasia of Uncertain Biological Potential, Plus or Minus a Molecular Laboratory and Expert Subspecialists Peter Sadow
- 6:05-6:15 pm Question Period Esther Oliva
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
- 8:00-9:00 am Spectrum of Vulvar Squamous Neoplasia Kyle Devins
- 9:00-10:00 am Pathologist’s Role in Diagnosing Familial Tumor Syndromes Vania Nose
- 10:00-10:15 am Break
- 10:15-11:15 am Renal Cell Carcinoma: Lessons Learned from the Hereditary Syndromes Chin-Lee Wu
- 11:15 am-12:00 pm Cytology and Small Biopsy Diagnosis of Pancreatic Tumors Lisa Zhang
- 12:00-12:30 pm Midday Break
- 12:30-1:15 pm Slide Seminar: Diagnostic Challenges in Lower GI Inflammatory Conditions Jonathan N. Glickman
- 1:15-2:00 pm Slide Seminar: Uncommon Breast Neoplasms Melinda Lerwill
- 2:00-2:15 pm Break
- 2:15-3:00 pm Large B-Cell Lymphomas: A Practical Review and Update Aliyah Sohani
- 3:00-3:30 pm Role of Ancillary Studies in the Diagnosis of Cutaneous Adnexal Neoplasms Mai Hoang
- 3:30-4:00 pm Inflammatory Dermatoses: Most Commonly Encountered Diseases by Reaction Pattern Anna Stagner
- 4:00-4:10 pm Question Period Melinda Lerwill
- 4:10-4:20 pm Break
- 4:20-5:20 pm Molecular Pathology and Precision Oncology Care Charlotte Wang
- 5:20-6:05 pm Practical Approach to Non-Meningothelial Mesenchymal Neoplasms of the Central Nervous System David Meredith
- 6:05-6:15 pm Question Period Melinda Lerwill
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
- 8:00-9:00 am Hodgkin Lymphoma: Diagnosis and Differential Diagnosis Judith Ferry
- 9:00- 10:00 am What’s New in Esophageal and Gastric Neoplasia: Ancillary Testing and Pathology Jonathan N. Glickman
- 10:00-10:15 am Break
- 10:15-10:45 am Update in Appendiceal Pathology Michael Drage
- 10:45-11:15 am Essentials of Head and Neck Cytology William Faquin
- 11:15 -12:00 pm Practical Issues on the 9th Edition TNM Classification of Lung Cancer Mari Mino-Kenudson
- 12:00-12:30 pm Midday Break
- 12:30-1:15 pm Slide Seminar: Bone and Soft Tissue Pathology Ivan Chebib
- 1:15-2:00 pm Slide Seminar: Pulmonary Pathology Yin “Rex” Hung
- Break 2:00-2:15 pm
- Location is Key – Pathology ofthe Sellar Region Maria Martinez-Lage Alvarez 2:15-3:00 pm
- Fibroepithelial Lesions ofthe Breast: Diagnostic Pitfalls and Interpretation Pearls Gulisa Turashvili 3:00-4:00 pm
- Question Period Melinda Lerwill 4:00-4:10 pm
- Break 4:10-4:20 pm
- Granulomatous Lung Disease Mari Mino-Kenudson 4:20-4:50 pm
- Challenges in Adrenal Cortical Neoplasia: Pathologists as Drivers of Clinical Follow-Up Peter Sadow 4:50-5:20 pm
- Common Consult Conundrums in Obstetric and Perinatal Pathology Katelyn Dannheim 5:20-6:05 pm
- Question Period Melinda Lerwill 6:05-6:15 pm
Thursday, October 30, 2025
- 8:00-9:00 am Neoplastic and Non-Neoplastic Lesions ofthe Synovium Gunnlaugur Nielsen
- Making Sense of Papillary Breast Lesions Melinda Lerwill 9:00-10:00 am
- Break 10:00-10:15 am
- Evaluation of Breast Biomarkers Amy Ly 10:15-10:45 am
- Drug-Induced Disorders ofthe Gastrointestinal Tract Mari Mino-Kenudson 10:45-11:15 am
- Prostate CancerPathology: Updates and Controversial Issues Chin-Lee Wu 11:15 am12:00 pm
- Midday Break 12:00-12:30 pm
- Slide Seminar: Ovarian Pathology Lawrence Lin 12:30-1:15 pm
- Slide Seminar: Dermatopathology Ruth Foreman 1:15-2:00 pm
- Break 2:00-2:15 pm
- The Evolving Landscape of Sinonasal Pathology Adam Fisch 2:15-3:00 pm
- Neoplastic Lesions ofthe Biliary Tree and Gallbladder Stuti Shroff 3:00-3:30 pm
- 3:30-4:00 pm Cytology of Gynecologic Squamous Lesions Vanda Torous
- 4:00-4:10 pm Question Period William Faquin
- 4:10-4:20 pm Break
- 4:20-5:20 pm Practical Approach to Histotyping and Molecular Characterization of Endometrial Carcinoma Gulisa Turashvili
- 5:20-6:05 pm Update in Shifting Melanocytic Tumor Terminology Lyn Duncan
- 6:05-6:15 pm Question Period William Faquin
Friday, October 31, 2025
- 8:00-9:00 am The Clinical Significance of Placental Pathology Drucilla Roberts
- 9:00-10:00 am Atthe Intersection of Thoracic and MolecularPathology Lynette Sholl
- 10:00-10:15 am Break
- 10:15-10:45 am Testicular Germ Cell Neoplasia Esther Oliva
- 10:45-11:15 am Recent Advances in the Diagnosis of Mastocytosis Valentina Nardi
- 11:15-12:00 pm Plasma Cell Neoplasms: Diagnosis and Differential Diagnosis Megan Fitzpatrick
- 12:00-12:30 pm Midday Break
- 12:30-1:15 pm Slide Seminar: Head and Neck Pathology Bayan Alzumaili
- 1:15-2:00 pm Slide Seminar: Frozen Sections in Gastrointestinal Pathology Stuti Shroff
- 2:00-2:15 pm Break
- 2:15-2:45 pm Current and Future Landscape for Digital Pathology and Artificial Intelligence S. Joseph Sirintrapun
- 2:45-3:15 pm Practical Approach to Ancillary Immunohistochemistry forSoft Tissue Tumors Ivan Chebib
- 3:15-3:45 pm Pathology of Vasculitis James Stone
- 3:45-3:55 pm Question Period William Faquin
- 3:55-4:05 pm Break
- 4:05-4:35 pm Quality Assurance Challenges in Surgical Pathology Angela Shih
- 4:35-5:20 pm Gynecologic Pathology Mailbag Kyle Devins; Lawrence Lin; Esther Oliva; Gulisa Turashvili
- 5:20-5:30 pm Question Period William Faquin
- 5:30-5:35 pm Conclusion and Farewell Esther Oliva
Faculty
Harvard Medical School Continuing Education attracts the best and brightest faculty from all around the world. As a student in this course, you’ll have access to outstanding course directors and faculty.
William Faquin
MD, PhD | Course Director
Professor of Pathology, Harvard Medical School
Melinda Lerwill
MD | Course Director
Assistant Professor of Pathology, Harvard Medical School
Esther Oliva
MD | Course Director
Professor of Pathology, Harvard Medical School
Dr. Michael R., Academic Surgical Pathologist –
“This course is the single most efficient way to catch up on a year’s worth of critical literature. As a busy academic pathologist, I don’t have time to sift through hundreds of articles. Harvard faculty did the synthesis for us. The updates on urinary tract and prostate pathology were immediately applicable to my sign-out.”
– Dr. Susan L., Director of Anatomic Pathology –
“The gold standard. I attend every year, and the 2025 edition might be the most crucial yet with the impending WHO updates. The clarity provided on evolving entities in soft tissue and gynecologic pathology has prevented several potential misclassifications in my practice.”
Dr. Robert T., Private Practice Pathologist –
5. “This is my annual ‘reset button.’ In private practice, we see it all, but not always frequently. This course ensures my diagnostic criteria are sharp for those rare entities that walk in the door. The cost is justified by avoiding just one send-out consultation.”
Dr. Jennifer M., Breast Pathology Specialist –
6. “Practical and direct. No fluff. The downloadable PDF slides are my new quick-reference guide at the scope. The session on ‘Pitfalls in Breast Core Biopsy’ alone changed my approach to borderline lesions.”
Fellow, Hematopathology –
“Invaluable for board preparation and beyond. It organizes the must-know updates in a way that textbooks simply can’t. The pattern-based review of lymphoma and sarcoma classifications has been a game-changer for my confidence on frozen section and final diagnosis.” –
Chief Resident, Anatomic Pathology –
This course gave me the framework to understand why classifications change, not just what they changed to. That deeper understanding is what separates a technician from a diagnostician. Essential for any senior resident.”
Dr. Elena F., Pathologist –
“The Google Drive delivery is flawless. I downloaded all the lectures and PDFs for a long flight. The ability to pause, rewind, and review complex sections at my own pace made the learning stick much better than a live conference.”
Dr. Thomas B., Surgical Pathologist –
“This course pays for itself. By applying the updated criteria for mesothelioma and appendiceal tumors, I’ve increased the accuracy and specificity of my reports, which directly improves patient care and reduces liability.”
Dr. Priya N., Lab Medical Director –
“It’s more than education; it’s professional insurance. In a field where standards evolve rapidly, this course ensures my practice remains defensible and at the standard of care. I recommend it to every colleague.”
Dr. Mark S., Surgical Pathologist –
“The organization by organ system allows for targeted learning. When a challenging liver case came in, I was able to directly review the hepatobiliary module that evening. It’s like a just-in-time consultation resource.”
Dr. Alex C., Surgical Pathologist –
“The faculty’s ability to anticipate daily diagnostic struggles is uncanny. They address the exact questions and uncertainties that arise at the multi-head microscope. It’s the most relevant pathology course available.”