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Cytopathology Conference

Welcome to the third annual Cytotechnology Educational Virtual Conference to be held on Saturday, March 6, 2021 via Zoom.

Registration opens February 10, 2021, and continues through March 6, 2021, ending at 8:30 am.

This conference is an educational collaboration with the American Society of Cytopathology and regional cytology communities of interest (alumni, practicing cytotechnologists, pathologists, clinical affiliates and employers.)

The conference is approved for three CMLE credits by the American Society of Cytopathology (Course #7002)

7:30 am to 8:30 am – Online Registration Desk
8:50 am to 9:00 am – Welcome and Introductions
9:00 am to 10:00 am – The Use of Immunohistochemistry to Diagnose Metastasis in Small Cytology Specimens
Speaker: Dr. Rachel Gentile
10:10 am to 11:10 am – Cervix: Neoplastic and Non-neoplastic Conditions and the role of Ancillary techniques
Speaker: Dr. Syed Hussain Abbas
11:10 am to 11:40 am – Breakout Sessions with Vendors/ Networking
11:45 am to 2:45 pm – ASCP Well-being, Job Satisfaction and Burnout among Laboratory Professionals
Speaker: Edna Garcia, MPH
12:45 pm to 1:00 pm – Networking and Conference Wrap Up


Learning Objectives:

The Use of Immunohistochemistry to Diagnose Metastasis in Small Cytology Specimens (1 hour)
Speaker: Dr. Rachel Gentile
After the lecture, attendees will be able to:
• Understand the major cytomorphologic features of metastatic malignancies
• Better understand how to formulate a differential diagnosis
• Describe the use of immunohistochemistry for the diagnosis of metastatic malignancy
• Identify indications for performing pertinent molecular testing

Cervix: Neoplastic and Non-neoplastic Conditions and the role of Ancillary Techniques
(1 hour)
Speaker: Dr. Syed Hussain Abbas
Upon completion of this lecture, participants will be able to:
• Describe the squamous lesions of the cervix and how to differentiate them from their benign mimics
• Describe atypical glandular cells and their differentials
• Understand the ancillary techniques used in gynecologic cytopathology specimens
• Summarize the screening and prevention of cervical cancer

ASCP Well-being, Job Satisfaction and Burnout among Laboratory Professionals
(1 hour)
Speaker: Edna Garcia, MPH
Upon completion of the lecture, participants will be able to:
• Examine job satisfaction, well-being, job stress, and burnout among laboratory professionals.
• Identify factors that affect job satisfaction, well-being, and burnout among laboratory professionals.
• Provide recommendations to promote well-being and prevent burnout among laboratory professionals.

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For more info, contact Program Director Nadine A Fydryszewski, PhD, MLS(ASCP)CM