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The Old and The New: A Comprehensive Approach to the GI Tract



Original release date: October 30, 2021
Access to this course expires on:  October 5, 2024 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time
CME 16.5

Course Description
This comprehensive approach to the gastrointestinal system is designed to educate general pathologists, junior GI pathologists and pathologists-in-training on problematic areas of common and unusual lesions, the newest guidelines and how they impact the diagnostic process, and practical approaches and tips to avoid diagnostic pitfalls. The structure of this course, divided along the GI anatomic landscape, allows the faculty to emphasize key diagnostic features of inflammatory, infectious and neoplastic pathology as encountered in biopsy and resection specimens. The cases are selected to assist in developing an appropriate differential with emphasis on how to navigate to the correct diagnosis. Supplementary cases and special studies will augment the discussion to present the full morphologic spectrum and show how to incorporate ancillary studies effectively. At the conclusion of the course, participants will be able to develop and work through the differential diagnostic possibilities and render the best possible diagnosis. This is USCAP mentoring at its best!

Target Audience
Practicing academic and community pathologists, and pathologists-in-training

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this educational activity, learners will be able to:
  • Correctly classify dysplasia in Barrett esophagus, stomach and anus
  • Distinguish medication, infection and systemic disease involvement of the GI tract
  • Formulate a differential diagnosis for sprue-like lesions of the small bowel
  • Comprehend the proper classification of gastric and colonic polyps and mucinous appendiceal lesions
  • Evaluate the key features of colorectal staging

Continuing Medical Education
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology and the Gastrointestinal Pathology Society. The United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology designates this enduring material for a maximum of 16.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosures
The faculty, committee members, and staff who are in position to control the content of this activity are required to disclose to USCAP and to learners any financial relationship(s) that have occurred within the last 24 months with any commercial interest(s) whose products or services are related to the CME content. USCAP has reviewed all disclosures and mitigated all identified conflicts of interest, as applicable.

The following faculty reported no relevant financial relationships: Gregory Y. Lauwers, MD, Rondell P. Graham, MBBS, Laura W. Lamps, MD, Elizabeth A. Montgomery, MD, Nicole C. Panarelli, MD, Amitabh Srivastava, MD

The following IM Coordinator who planned and reviewed content for this activity reported no relevant financial relationships: Scott R. Owens, MD

USCAP staff associated with the development of content for this activity reported no relevant financial relationships.

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