Annual Conference

WSP 2021 Virtual Conference
Moving Pathology Forward
Saturday, February 6, 2021
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Approved for 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

You are invited to register for the WSP Virtual Conference taking place Saturday, February 6, 2021 from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom Webinar.

Or click here for a printable registration form

Schedule (subject to change)

8:00 - 8:05 am Welcome and Announcements

8:05 - 9:00 am Frozen Section Pitfalls
Stephanie McGregor, MD, PhD - University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Pathology

9:00 - 10:00 am Update on Molecular Analysis of Gliomas
Elizabeth Cochran, MD - Medical College of Wisconsin

10:00 – 10:30 am CAP Update: Advancing Pathology Through Advocacy and Laboratory/Member Programs
Patrick Godbey, MD, FCAP - CAP President

10:30 – 11:00 am Break

11:00 am - Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: Current Concepts and State in Pathology

12:00 pm Kabeer Shah, DO - Associated Pathologist, SC and University of Wisconsin

12:00 - 1:00 pm Pulmonary Pathology in COVID-19 Decedents
Juan Felix, MD - Medical College of Wisconsin

1:00 PM Conference Adjournment

Virtual Exhibit Hall (VEH): Exhibitor opportunities available! Please click here for more information or to register for the VEH.

Registration Fees

WSP Member: $50
WSP Resident Member: $0
WSP Retired Member: $0
Non-Member: $150

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Invited Faculty

Elizabeth Cochran, MD - Medical College of Wisconsin

Shelly Cook, MD - University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Pathology

Juan Felix, MD - Medical College of Wisconsin

Thomas Haas, DO, FCAP

Christopher Kinonen, MD - Associated Pathologists

Stephanie McGregor, MD, PhD - University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Pathology

Gabriela Rosa, MD - Associated Pathologists

Kabeer Shah, DO - Associated Pathologist, SC and University of Wisconsin

Accreditation Information

Learning Objectives

At the end of the activity participants should be able to:

Understand the new criteria and molecular testing for neuropathology diagnosis. Review and recognize the current classifications and terminology for brain tumors.
Appreciate the clinical impact of frozen sections, recognize potential pitfalls in performing frozen sections, develop strategy for avoiding pitfalls in frozen sections
Understand basic concepts of the current state of artificial intelligence-machine learning (AI/ML) for application in Pathology, Recognize the current applications and limitations of deployable solutions in AI/ML, Discuss future applications and concepts in AI/ML
Recognize patterns associated with SARS-COVID 19 lung injury at autopsy. Discuss the implications as it pertains to chronic lung injury in survivors

Joint Providership Accreditation Statement

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 College of American Pathologists and the Wisconsin Society of Pathologists. The College of American Pathologists is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement

The College of American Pathologists designates this internet live educational activity for a maximum of 4 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclaimer: The content of this CME activity does not necessarily reflect the view or policies of the College of American Pathologists.