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Course Title
Course Description
Course Type
Dates
Hepatopathology Course (5212/HEPAT) This course provides a review of commonly encountered problems in diagnostic liver pathology at a level suitable for hepatologists, gastroenterologists, and gastroenterology/hepatology fellows.[Read More] Live Courses September, 01 2010
Gastrointestinal Pathology and Hepatopathology Courses (5212/COMBO) For GI:  This two-day course consists of a practical review of selected subjects in diagnostic surgical and endoscopic pathology of the gastrointestinal tract for pathologists, pathology residents, gastroenterologists, and gastroenterology fellows (preparing for boards).[Read More] Live Courses August , 30 2010
Gastrointestinal Surgical Pathology Course (5212/GI) This two-day course consists of a practical review of selected subjects in diagnostic surgical and endoscopic pathology of the gastrointestinal tract for pathologists, pathology residents, gastroenterologists, and gastroenterology fellows (preparing for boards).[Read More] Live Courses August , 30 2010
Ophthalmic Pathology for Ophthalmologists (5208) This course is designed to enhance the basic understanding of disease of the eye by examing tissue changes associated with common and important ophthalmic entities.[Read More] Live Courses August , 30 2010
Forensic Odontology - Washington Navy Yard This presentation will discuss forensic odontology and its importance in identification of remains.[Read More] Live Courses August , 06 2010
9th Annual European Descriptive Veterinary Pathology (5213) This course is designed to teach attendees how to describe gross and microscopic lesions in a variety of major organs in numerous animal species.[Read More] Live Courses August , 04 2010
Pseudoinvasive and Fibroepthial Lesions of the Breast The course will describe the normal breast architecture and how it varies cyclically and over time.[Read More] AFIP Videoteleconferences June , 24 2010
53rd Pathology of Laboratory Animals (POLA) (5211/POLA) This course is designed primarily for veterinarians and other allied scientists who are responsible for the recognition and interpretation of lesions in laboratory animals.[Read More] Live Courses June , 15 2010
12th Current Laboratory Animal Science Seminar (CLASS) & 53rd Pathology of Laboratory Animals (POLA) (5211/CLASC) CLASS This seminar provides an intensive and comprehensive review of selected topics in laboratory animal medicine and science.[Read More] Live Courses June , 14 2010
12th Current Laboratory Animal Sciences Seminar (CLASS) (5211/CLASS) This seminar provides an intensive and comprehensive review of selected topics in laboratory animal medicine and science.[Read More] Live Courses June , 14 2010
Forensic Odontology for 2290th US Army Hospital This presentation will discuss forensic odontology and its importance in identification of remains.[Read More] Live Courses June , 12 2010
Intraventricular Lesions This presentation will be a review of the imaging findings of intraventricular neoplasms (brain).[Read More] AFIP Videoteleconferences June , 10 2010
19th Annual Descriptive Veterinary Pathology & 53rd Pathology of Laboratory Animals (POLA) (5211/VETC) 19th Annual Descriptive Veterinary Pathology This coursse is designed to teach attendees how to describe gross and microscopic lesions in a variety of major organs in numerous animal species.[Read More] Live Courses June , 10 2010
19th Annual Descriptive Veterinary Pathology (5211/VET) This course is designed to teach attendees how to describe gross and microscopic lesions in a variety of major organs in numerous animal species.[Read More] Live Courses June , 10 2010
23rd Annual Forensic Anthropology Course (5209) Forensic anthropology is concerned with the scientific recovery, analysis and identification of human remains in the medicolegal context.[Read More] Live Courses June , 07 2010
2010 LTC (Ret) Kenneth L. Artiss Memorial Symposium THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY WALTER REED ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, WASHINGTON, DC,   Announces the 2010 LTC (Ret) Kenneth L.[Read More] Live Courses June , 02 2010
46th Annual Forensic Dental Identification and Emerging Technologies (5205) This is a 5-day course designed to include lectures and workshops.[Read More] Live Courses May , 03 2010
Birefringent particles in Pathology specimens: Foreign, domestic and artifactual Pathologists who examine tissue sections under polarized light frequently encounter birefringent particles.[Read More] AFIP Videoteleconferences April , 29 2010
Introduction to Inflammatory Dermatopathology Present an approach to inflammatory dermatopathology by pattern analysis.[Read More] AFIP Videoteleconferences April , 15 2010
20th Annual Anatomic Pathology Course (5207) New Lecture Schedule.[Read More] Live Courses April , 05 2010
Diagnosis of B Cell Lymphomas with Plasmacytoid Features To illustrate the complexity of plasmacytoid B cell lymphoma and discuss the updated 2008 WHO classification.[Read More] AFIP Videoteleconferences April , 01 2010
The Comparative Pathology of Select Skin Tumors in Animals and the Human Counterparts Three common neoplasms of the skin of domestic animals will be presented and described as each lesion relates to the similar condition in humans.[Read More] AFIP Videoteleconferences March , 18 2010
Neuromuscular Seminar (5206/MUS) Kenneth M.[Read More] Live Courses February , 26 2010
48th Annual Dr. Kenneth M. Earle Memorial Neuropathology Review (5206/NEURO) Kenneth M.[Read More] Live Courses February , 22 2010
25th Anniversary Washington Neuroradiology Review & 48th Annual Dr. Kenneth M. Earle M. Memorial Neuropathology Review (5206/COMBO) Neuroradiology:  This two-day weekend course is designed to offer radiologists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, and pathologists a basic review and update of selected neuroradiology topics.[Read More] Live Courses February , 20 2010
25th Anniversary Washington Neuroradiology (5206/RAD) This two-day weekend course is designed to offer radiologist, neurologists, neurosurgeons, and pathologists a basic review and update of selected neuroradiology topics.[Read More] Live Courses February , 20 2010
Diagnosis of Interstitial Lung Most of it is not that hard.[Read More] AFIP Videoteleconferences February , 18 2010
Primary Disease of Cardiac Muscle [Read More] AFIP Videoteleconferences February , 04 2010
Benign Bone Pathology Benign, reactive and inflammatory lesions of the jaw bones can present a unique clinical as well as histologic, challenge to diagnose.[Read More] AFIP Videoteleconferences January , 21 2010
The Theater of War: Using Sophocles’ “Ajax” and “Philoctetes” as Lessons Learned to Improve Military Health The two ancient plays, “Ajax” and “Philoctetes” by Sophocles timelessly depict the physical and psychological wounds inflicted by war on soldiers, families and their communities.[Read More] Live Courses January , 12 2010
Orthopedic Pathology Update 2009 [Read More] AFIP Videoteleconferences December , 17 2009
Lioness Film Documentary Historically, women have served in every American conflict.[Read More] Regularly Scheduled Conference (RSC) December , 11 2009
Common and Uncommon Lesions of the Non-Neoplastic Stomach This is a review of non-neoplastic gastric pathology.[Read More] AFIP Videoteleconferences December , 03 2009
Importance of Electron Microscopy in Kidney Biopsy Evaluation. The lecture will describe pathologic changes of common renal diseases with review of light and immunofluorescence microscopy and with detailed description of electron microscopy.[Read More] AFIP Videoteleconferences November , 19 2009
Clinical Significance of KIT or PDGFRA Mutations in GISTs, IFPs and Mucosal Malignant Melanomas. KIT and PDGFRA genes encode highly homologous transmembrane glycoproteins that belong to type III receptor tyrosine kinase (TK) family.[Read More] AFIP Videoteleconferences November , 05 2009
Infectious Diseases of the Oral Region To become familiar with some unusual presentations of infectious diseases in the oral region.[Read More] AFIP Videoteleconferences October , 22 2009
Suicide Assessment: Identifying and Managing Suicidal Behavior "Suicide is the #1 sentinel event for the Joint Commission and no patient behavior creates more stress and fear among clinicians.[Read More] Live Courses October , 07 2009
HIV and Cancer [Read More] AFIP Videoteleconferences September, 24 2009
30th Annual Hepatopathology Course (5196/HEPAT) This course provides a review of commonly encountered problems in diagnostic liver pathology at a level suitable for pathologists and pathology residents, as well as hepatologists, gastroenterologists, and gastroenterology/hepatology fellows.[Read More] Live Courses September, 23 2009
20th Annual Gastrointestinal Surgical Pathology & 30th Annual Hepatopathology Course (5196/COMBO) Registrants for this combined course will be participating in both the Gastrointestinal Pathology and Hepatopathology lectures over the course of five days.[Read More] Live Courses September, 21 2009
20th Annual Gastrointestinal Surgical Pathology Course (5196/GI) This two-day course consists of a practical review of selected subjects in diagnostic surgical and endoscopic pathology of the gastrointestinal tract for pathologists, pathology residents, gastroenterologists, and gastroenterology fellows (preparing for boards).[Read More] Live Courses September, 21 2009
36th Annual Orthopaedic Pathology (5203/ORTHO) The AFIP's 36th Annual Orthopaedic Pathology Course, originally restricted to uniformed services orthopaedic surgery training program participants, is now open to all military, federal or civilian orthopaedic and pathology related specialities.[Read More] Live Courses September, 15 2009
USASOC Special Operations Medical Indoctrination Course (SOMIC) This course provides an overview, perspective and knowledge of the following topics:  medical operations, intelligence, logistics and equipment, budget programming, public health humanitarian assistance, medical readiness requirements, command policies and programs.[Read More] Live Courses September, 14 2009
8th Annual Soft Tissue Tumors: A Microscopy Workshop and the 36th Annual Orthopaedic Pathology (5203/COMBO) Soft Tissue Tumors:  This course will features microscopy sessions and short lectures on specific tumor groups, including new entities such as fibromas, small round cell tumors, vascular tumors, nerve sheath tumors, and new immunohistochemical and molecular diagnostic tests.[Read More] Live Courses September, 12 2009
8th Annual Soft Tissue Tumors: A Microscopy Workshop (5203/SOFT) This course will features microscopy sessions and short lectures on specific tumor groups, including new entities such as fibromas, small round cell tumors, vascular tumors, nerve sheath tumors, and new immunohistochemical and molecular diagnostic tests.[Read More] Live Courses September, 12 2009
Unusual and Newly Reported Renal Call Carcinomas -The Classification of reneal cell carcinomas has greatly evolved in recent decades.[Read More] AFIP Videoteleconferences September, 10 2009
Ophthalmic Pathology for Ophthalmologists (5195) This course is designed to enhance the basic education of ophthalmologists (residents, general practitioners, and specialists) with respect to the normal and pathologic structure of ocular tissues.[Read More] Live Courses August , 24 2009
52nd Pathology of Laboratory Animals (POLA) (5204/POLA) This course is designed primarily for veterinarians and other allied scientist who are responsible for the recognition and interpretation of lesions in laboratory animals.[Read More] Live Courses August , 04 2009
11th Current Laboratory Animal Sciences Seminar (CLASS) & 52nd Pathology of Laboratory Animals (POLA) (5204/COMBO) CLASS: This seminar provides an intensive and comprehensive review of selected topics in laboratory animal medicine and science.[Read More] Live Courses August , 02 2009
11th Current Laboratory Animal Science Seminar (CLASS) (5204/CLASS) This seminar provides an intensive and comprehensive review of selected topics in laboratory animal medicine and science.[Read More] Live Courses August , 02 2009
43rd Annual F. K. Mostofi and COL C. J. Davis, Jr. Urological Pathology and Radiology Course (5194) Integrated discussion of pathologic and radiologic findings.[Read More] Live Courses July , 18 2009
Forensic Bone Histology Course (5197) Mass fatality incidents such as acts of terrorism and mass transit accidents often leave human remains fragmented and burned, making identification efforts problematic.[Read More] Live Courses July , 13 2009
Intraepithelial Lesions of the Breast Topics covered in the one hour lecture will be proliferative lesions of the breast, including fibrocystic changes, sclerosing adenosis, usual ductal hyperplasia and preneoplastic lesions including ductal carcinoma in situ and lobular intraepithelial neoplasia (atypical lobular hyerplasia and lobular carcinoma in situ).[Read More] AFIP Videoteleconferences June , 25 2009
Radiologic-Pathologic Correlation of Pediatric Liver Tumors The lecture will describe and illustrate the radiologic appearance of pediatric liver tumors with emphasis on radiologic-pathologic correlation.[Read More] AFIP Videoteleconferences June , 11 2009
Hematopathology 4th edition WHO classification of Tumours of Hematopoietic Presentation of an overview of the 4th edition WHO classification of Tumours of Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Tissues with changes and updates.[Read More] Regularly Scheduled Conference (RSC) June , 03 2009
18th Annual Descriptive Veterinary Pathology (5198) This course is designed to teach attendees how to describe gross and microscopic lesions in a variety of major organs in numerous animal species.[Read More] Live Courses June , 01 2009
22nd Annual Forensic Anthropology Course (5193) Forensic anthropology is concerned with the scientific recovery, analysis and identification of human remains in the medicolegal context.[Read More] Live Courses June , 01 2009
Amazing Advances in Coagulation Update 2009 - Part 2 In this lecture, we will discuss the thrombotic and bleeding disorders associated with coagulalopathy.[Read More] AFIP Videoteleconferences May , 28 2009
Hematopathology Presentation of an overview of the 4th edition WHO classification of Tumours of Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Tissues with changes and updates.[Read More] Regularly Scheduled Conference (RSC) May , 27 2009
8th Annual European Descriptive Veterinary Pathology (5199) This course is designed to teach attendees how to describe gross and microscopic lesions in a variety of major organs in numerous animal species.[Read More] Live Courses May , 18 2009
The Liver Society of Cells: Response to Injury A clinical case of a patient who suffered hepatic injury as a result of complications of severe trauma will be used to illustrate and explain how the various cells of the liver respond to injury and cause pathologic findings seen in liver biopsy specimens.[Read More] AFIP Videoteleconferences May , 14 2009
19th Annual Anatomic Pathology Updated Course (5190) New Lecture Schedule.[Read More] Live Courses April , 13 2009
45th Annual Forensic Dental Identification and Emerging Technologies (5192) This is a 5-day course designed to include lectures and workshops.[Read More] Live Courses March , 30 2009
The Effects of Combat Injury on Children and Families This presentation will discuss the complex disruptions that occur to families and children after a parent has been injured.[Read More] Live Courses March , 11 2009
47th Annual Dr. Kenneth M. Earle Memorial Neuropathology Review (5191/NEURO) Kenneth M.[Read More] Live Courses February , 23 2009
24th Annual Washington Neuroradiology Review and 47th Annual Dr. Kenneth M. Earle Memorial Neuropathology Review (5191/COMBO) 24th Annual Washington Neuroradiology Review:   This two-day weekend course is designed to offer radiologists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, and pathologists a basic review and update of selected neuroradiology topics.[Read More] Live Courses February , 21 2009
24th Annual Washington Neuroradiology Review (5191/RAD) This two-day weekend course is designed to offer radiologists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, and pathologists a basic review and update of selected neuroradiology topics.[Read More] Live Courses February , 21 2009
US Army Special Operations Command Surgeons Conference This conference will provide visibility, understanding, and information encompassing current medical operations, policies, and future initiatives within the Army Special Operations Command.[Read More] Live Courses December , 13 2008
Principles of Forensic Pathology (5185) Forensic pathology is an integral part of the medicolegal death investigation.[Read More] Live Courses November , 10 2008
Military-Connected Children and Grief This presentation will discuss children as overlooked grievers with an emphasis on grief factors that are compounded during wartime in a unique military culture.[Read More] Live Courses November , 05 2008
29th Annual Hepatopathology Course (5186/HEPAT) This course provides a review of commonly encountered problems in diagnostic liver pathology at a level suitable for pathologists and pathology residents, as well as hepatologists, gastroenterologists, and gastroenterology/hepatology fellows.[Read More] Live Courses September, 10 2008
19th Annual Gastrointestinal Surgical Pathology Course (5186/GI) This two-day course consists of a practical review of selected subjects in diagnostic surgical and endoscopic pathology of the gastrointestinal tract for pathologists, pathology residents, gastroenterologists, and gastroenterology fellows (preparing for boards).[Read More] Live Courses September, 08 2008
19th Annual Gastrointestinal Surgical Pathology & 29th Annual Hepatopathology Course (5186/COMBO) Registrants for this combined course will be participating in both the Gastrointestinal Pathology and Hepatopathology lectures over the course of five days.[Read More] Live Courses September, 08 2008
Ophthalmic Pathology for Ophthalmologists (5188) This course is designed to enhance the basic education of ophthalmologists (residents, general practitioners, and specialists) with respect to the normal and pathologic structure of ocular tissues.[Read More] Live Courses August , 25 2008
51st Pathology of Laboratory Animals (POLA) (5187) This course is designed primarily for veterinarians and other allied scientist who are responsible for the recognition and interpretation of lesions in laboratory animals.[Read More] Live Courses August , 05 2008
10th Current Laboratory Animal Sciences Seminar (CLASS) & 51st Pathology of Laboratory Animals (POLA)(5187) CLASS: This seminar provides an intensive and comprehensive review of selected topics in laboratory animal medicine and science.[Read More] Live Courses August , 03 2008
10th Current Laboratory Animal Science Seminar (CLASS) (5187) This seminar provides an intensive and comprehensive review of selected topics in laboratory animal medicine and science.[Read More] Live Courses August , 03 2008
42nd Annual Dr. F.K. Mostofi and COL C.J. Davis, Jr. Urological Pathology and Radiology Course (5179) This nationally acclaimed course has prepared urology residents for the board exam for 41 years.[Read More] Live Courses July , 14 2008
Supporting Young Children Through Challenging Times [Read More] Live Courses July , 09 2008
21st Annual Forensic Anthropology Course (5177) Forensic anthropology is concerned with the scientific recovery, analysis and identification of human remains in the medicolegal context.[Read More] Live Courses June , 09 2008
Electron Health Records: An AHLTA Support and Training Survey A discussion about the AHLTA System, DoD's electronic health records (EHR).[Read More] Regularly Scheduled Conference (RSC) June , 03 2008
17th Annual Descriptive Veterinary Pathology (5175) This course is designed  to teach attendees how to describe gross and microscopic lesions in a variety of major organs in numerous animal species.[Read More] Live Courses June , 02 2008
COMPLEMENTARY, ALTERNATIVE, AND INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE AND POTENTIAL POLICY AND LIABILITY ISSUES A lively discussion on the potential policy and legal liability issues that health care providers may encounter if they choose to offer complementary, alternative and integrative treatments.[Read More] Regularly Scheduled Conference (RSC) May , 19 2008
The Anatomy of Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Involving Clinical, Diagnostic and Forensic Pathology A discussion about the medical malpracitce lawsuits involving clinical, diagnostic and forensic pathology.[Read More] Regularly Scheduled Conference (RSC) May , 12 2008
34th Annual Orthopedic Pathology (5173) The 34th Annual Orthopedic Pathology Course, originally restricted to uniformed services orthopedic surgery training program participants, is now open to all military, federal or civilian orthopedic and pathology related specialities.[Read More] Live Courses April , 10 2008
6th Annual Soft Tissue Tumors: A Microscopy Workshop and 34th Annual Orthopedic Pathology (combo) (5173) This is the combined Soft Tissue and Orthopedic Course.[Read More] Live Courses April , 07 2008
6th Annual Soft Tissue Tumors: A Microscopy Workshop (5173) This course will feaure microscopy sessions and short lectures on specific tumor groups, including new entities such as fibromas, small round cell tumors, vascular tumors, nerve sheath tumors, and new immunohistochemical and molecular diagnostic tests.[Read More] Live Courses April , 07 2008
18th Annual Anatomic Pathology Updated Course (5172) New Lecture Schedule One-week intensive review of anatomic pathology Internationally recognized lecturers in all fields of anatomic pathology New topics added, including Ophthalmology The only anatomic course with exceptional slides for self-review, microscopes provided Revised course syllabi on CD 35 hours of lectures 25 hours of microscope time 60 AMA Category 1 credits Computer access to slides for one year following course  Computers available during course for electronic slides   Tuition/Fees Tuition is $1350 before 22 February 2008 and $1550 afterward.[Read More] Live Courses March , 24 2008
7th Annual European Descriptive Veterinary Pathology (5176) This course is designed to teach attendees how to describe gross and microscopic lesions in a variety of major organs in numerous animal species.[Read More] Live Courses March , 10 2008
44th Annual Forensic Dental Identification and Emerging Technologies (5174) This is a 5-day course designed to include lectures and workshops.[Read More] Live Courses March , 10 2008
46th Annual Dr. Kenneth M. Earle Memorial Neuropathology Review (5171) Kenneth M.[Read More] Live Courses February , 11 2008
23rd Annual Neuroradiology and 46th Annual Dr. Kenneth M. Earle Memorial Neuropathology Review (combo) (5171) 23rd Annual Neuroradiology Course: This two-day weekend course is designed to offer radiologists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, and pathologists a basic review and update of selected neuroradiology topics.[Read More] Live Courses February , 09 2008
23rd Annual Neuroradiology Course (5171) This two-day weekend course is designed to offer radiologists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, and pathologists a basic review and update of selected neuroradiology topics.[Read More] Live Courses February , 09 2008