A Thursday evening social with dinner will be held for those that are arriving Thursday evening. Please check midatlanticpas.org for updates.

Course Agenda

Day 1 – Friday, June 5, 2009

8:30- 9:15AMREGISTRATION AND CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

9:15-9:30AMWELCOME AND INTRODUCTION

9:30-10:30AMAssessment of Margins in Colorectal

Resections for Adenocarcinoma

Holly Brunner, PA(ASCP)cm

Sibley Memorial Hospital

Washington, DC

This lecture will review the difference between mesenteric and radial margins and discuss the assessment of the radial margin of colorectal resections and its relevance to staging and treatment. A protocol for handling TME specimens will be outlined.

10:30-10:40AMBREAK

10:40-11:40AMTissue Banking—Infrastructure and

Operations

Rocky Ackroyd, PA(ASCP)cm

Maine Medical Center

Portland, Maine

An overview of a tissue banking program will be presented, including IRB requirements, operations, staffing need and funding. A group discussion over lunch will follow. Please sign up on the MAPA website.

11:40AM-1:00PMLUNCH

1:00-2:00PMThe Epidemiology of Head and Neck

Cancer

Scott Langevin, MHA CT(ASCP)cm, Doctoral Candidate

University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute

This lecture will discuss the incidence, mortality, risk factors, and biomarkers of the various cancers of the head and neck.

2:00-2:10PMBREAK

2:10-3:10PM Periampullary Tumors and the Dissection of the Whipple Resection

Edward L. Lee, MD, Chairman and Professor

Howard University College of Medicine

Howard University Hospital

Washington, DC

A review and discussion of the Whipple resection (pancreaticoduodenectomy) will be presented along with an overview of the ampullary tumors treated with the procedure and discussion of the evaluations of the various surgical margins, lymph nodes, and tumors.

Friday Evening Reception. Please check midatlanticpas.org for updates.

Day 2 – Saturday, June 6, 2009

8:30- 9:15AMREGISTRATION AND CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

9:15-9:30AMWELCOME AND INTRODUCTION

9:30-10:30AMUnderstanding and Reducing Risk

of Repetitive Stress Injuries

Brian Rouse, PT

Take Care Health Center

Reston, VA

This session will discuss the pathophysiology associated with repetitive stress injuries at multiple body segments, identifying risk factors for those injuries. Time will be taken to give basic instruction on workplace and task modifications, as well as specific exercises.

10:30-10:45AMBREAK

10:45-11:45AMOphthalmic Pathology

Emiko Furusato, MD

Dept of Neuropathology and Ophthalmic Pathology

Armed Forces Institute of Pathology

Washington, DC

Grossing of the globe and basic ocular histology will be reviewed along with the presentation of 10 representative cases.

11:45AM-1:00PMLUNCH

1:00-2:00PMTissue Triage and Special Studies for Tracking Mycobacterial Disease

Danny A. Milner, MD, FCAP

Brigham and Womens Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts

This lecture will discuss the basic steps of dealing with “necrotizing granulomas” on frozen section. It will include a discussion of safety, allocation for special studies, histology analysis, and additional molecular studies for achieving the diagnosis. An algorithm will be presented.

2:00-2:10PMBREAK

2:10-3:10PMGross Unknowns

Audra Williams, MD

Dept. of Pathology

Howard University Hospital

This session will be in the format of “gross unknown” conference. Several cases will be covered, displaying both macroscopic and microscopic photos. Formulating a differential diagnosis will be discussed.

MAPA Director

Jason Balliet, PA(ASCP)cm

MAPA 2009 Conference chair

Holly Brunner, PA(ASCP)cm

PANE Director

Rocky Ackroyd, PA(ASCP)cm

Target Audience

This program is designed for Pathologists’ Assistants.

Upon completion of the course participants should be able to:

• Describe the cancers common to various GI specimens, globes, and head and neck, along with performing grossing of specific specimens

• Implement safety precautions in grossing position and precautions with mycobacterium specimens

Accreditation

The Midatlantic Association of Pathologists’ Assistants (MAPA) is accredited by ASCLS PACE to provide continuing medical education for pathologists’ assistants.

Designation of Credit

MAPA designates this educational activity for a maximum of 8 certification maintenance program credits. Attendees should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosures

MAPA adheres to the ASCLS Standards for Commercial Support. Faculty disclosure information will be made available during the activity. Faculty members are also expected to disclose to participants any discussion of off-label and/or investigational use of pharmaceutical products or devices during their presentations.

Course Cancellation Policy

MAPA reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course due to unforeseen circumstances. In the event of cancellation or postponement by MAPA, we will refund registration fees, but are not responsible for any related costs, charges or expenses to participants, including cancellation fees assessed by airlines, travel agencies and hotels. If a participant must cancel his/her course registration, he or she may receive a refund if written notification is sent by May 15, 2009. Refunds will not be processed after this date. All refunds are subject to a $25.00 cancellation fee. Please fax or email your cancellation notification to Jason Balliet at .

Thanks to our sponsors Merrick Inc. and Mopec for their continued support.

Course Registration:

It is strongly recommended that you register early for this program. Registration is due by APRIL 15, 2009. If registering after May 15, 2009, please include a late registration fee of $25. Registrations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis according to the date registration forms and payments are received.

Standard Registration Fees:

All Lectures and Breakfast

$110 for Pathologists’ Assistants for both days

$60 for Pathologists’ Assistants for one day

$60 for students for both days

$35 for students for one day

Hotel Accommodations

Rooms are available at the Beacon Hotel for Thursday, June 4, 2009 through Saturday, June 6 at a special meeting rate of $150 per night (single or double) plus tax. Reservations can be made by calling (202) 296-2100. When making reservations be certain to identify yourself as a participant of the MAPA conference. Pleasebook your reservations by May 4, 2009.

For More Information:

Contact Holly Brunner, PA(ASCP)cm

Sibley Memorial Hosp. Pathology Dept

Phone: 202-537-4438

E-mail:

Web site:

To Register, please visit the Mid-Atlantic Pathologists’ website at

Back to the Bench

A Focus on Grossing in Surgical Pathology

A joint conference with Mid-Atlantic Pathologists’ Assistants and

Pathologists’ Assistants of New England

June 5-6, 2009

A PACE-Certified Course

The Beacon Hotel

1615 Rhode Island Ave NW

Washington, DC

This is the 4th annual conference for MAPA and the 6th annual conference for PANE