Thoracic Pathology
- Continuing Education
Provide a comprehensive overview of thoracic pathology by integrating clinical, radiologic, and molecular perspectives to enhance diagnostic accuracy. Highlight a multidisciplinary, case-based virtual learning approach that updates clinicians on modern techniques including morphologic analysis, immunohistochemistry, and molecular diagnostics.
- Live Online
This course is taught online in real time.
Additionally, all sessions will be recorded and made available to participants for online viewing for 90 days after the end of the course.
$400 Save with early registration
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Continuing Education
Earn up to:
15.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™
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Two Days
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Overview
This course, co-directed by Dr. Mino-Kenudson at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, and Dr. William Travis at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, presents a broad over-view of thoracic pathology with clinical, radiologic, and molecular correlation. It has been sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. The course is designed to provide updates on thoracic pathology and aids in diagnosis based on conventional morphologic analysis as well as immunohistochemistry and molecular analyses. The program features conventional didactic lectures with frequent and extensive discussion periods and case-based presentations, including some multidisciplinary sessions, in a virtual format.
The faculty consist of thoracic and molecular pathologists, thoracic radiologists, surgeons, and oncologists, and pulmonologists from Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and other academic medical centers, who have known expertise in the specific subject matter areas. The presentations will illustrate the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to solve difficult problems in thoracic disease. The target audience for this course includes pathologists, pulmonologists, thoracic surgeons, and radiologists, including physicians in training, in both academic and community settings.
Learning Objectives
- Evaluate individual tests and their tissue requirements for clinical management of advanced lung cancer patients.
- Apply the updated staging guidelines for lung cancer.
- Analyze current diagnostic criteria for mesothelioma, including a clinicopathological staging system.
- Determine when to apply the international guidelines for the care of patients with interstitial lung disease.
Developed and Offered By:
Continuing Education courses are developed by faculty from Harvard Medical School's teaching hospitals and accredited by Harvard Medical School. This course is offered by Massachusetts General Hospital.
Who Should Participate
Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Industry, and Specialty Physicians
Schedule
All agenda sessions are in Eastern Time.
Friday, October 2, 2026
Opening Remarks
7:50-8:00 am
Updates in Classification and Diagnosis in Lung Cancer
8:00-8:30 am
Updates in Lung Adenocarcinoma Variants and Squamous Cell Carcinoma
8:30-9:00 am
Staging of Lung Cancer
9:00-9:30 am
Q&A Session
9:30-9:45 am
BREAK
9:45-10:00 am
Immunohistochemistry for Lung Cancer Diagnosis
10:00-10:30 am
Diagnosis of Lung Cancer in Small Biopsies and Cytology
10:30-11:00 am
Clinically Relevant Molecular Profiles in Lung Cancer
11:00-11:30 am
Interactive Session
11:30 am-12:00 pm
Q&A Session
12:00-12:15 pm
LUNCH BREAK
12:15-1:15 pm
Neuroendocrine Tumors of the Lung
1:15-1:45 pm
Mesothelioma
1:45-2:15 pm
Mediastinal Tumors: Thymoma and Germ Cell Tumors
2:15-2:45 pm
Q&A Session
2:45-3:00 pm
BREAK
3:00-3:15 pm
Current Update in Thoracic Oncology: Implications for Pathologists
3:15-3:45 pm
What Does a Thoracic Surgeon Want to Know from Pathologists?
3:45-4:15 pm
Tumor Board Discussion
4:15-4:45 pm
Q&A Session
4:45-5:00 pm
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Pathology of Interstitial Lung Disease
8:00-8:30 am
Radiology of Interstitial Lung Disease
8:30-9:00 am
Clinical Profile of Interstitial Lung Disease
9:00-9:30 am
Q&A Session
9:30-9:45 am
BREAK
9:45-10:00 am
Bronchiolocentric Interstitial Pneumonia
10:00-10:30 am
The Pathologist's Role in Multidisciplinary Discussion for Interstitial Lung Disease
10:30-11:00 am
Diagnostic Approach to Acute Lung Injury
11:00-11:30 am
Multidisciplinary Approach to Interstitial Lung Disease
11:30 am-12:00 pm
Q&A Session
12:00-12:15 pm
LUNCH BREAK
12:15-1:15 pm
Pulmonary Infection Including COVID-Related Lung Disease
1:15-1:45 pm
Pathology of Lung Transplantation
1:45-2:15 pm
Pulmonary and Mediastinal Lymphomas
2:15-2:45 pm
Q&A Session
2:45-3:00 pm
BREAK
3:00-3:15 pm
Pitfalls in Intraoperative Consultation and QA Issues of Thoracic Diseases
3:15-3:45 pm
Thoracic Soft Tissue Tumors
3:45-4:15 pm
Mystery Cases
4:15-4:45 pm
Q&A Session and Course Conclusion
4:45-5:00 pm
Faculty
Harvard Medical School Continuing Education attracts the best and brightest faculty from all around the world. As a student in this course, you’ll have access to outstanding course directors and faculty.
Course Directors
Lida Hariri
MD, PhD | Course Director
Yin (Rex) Hung
MD, PhD | Course Director
Mari Mino-Kenudson
MD | Course Director
Natasha Rekhtman
MD, PhD | Course Director
William Travis
MD | Course Director
Hugh Auchincloss, MD, MPH
John Chambers, BS
Hildreth Curran, BA
Sanja Dacic, MD, PhD
Ibiayi Dagogo-Jack, MD
Subba Digumarthy, MD
Michael Lanuti, MD
Andre Moreira, MD, PhD
Robert Padera, MD, PhD
Zofia Piotrowska, MD
Amita Sharma, MD
Barry Shea, MD
Angela Shih, MD
Lynette Sholl, MD
Aliyah Sohani, MD
Paul VanderLaan, MD, PhD
Marina Vivero, MD
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Course Fees
Registration Details
You may register through our secure online environment and will receive an email confirmation upon receipt of your payment. Prices include CME credit, electronic syllabus, and most recording are available for 90 days. At the end of the registration process, a $10 non-refundable processing fee will be added to your registration.
Early Registration Deadline:
| Role | Course Fee | Early Registration Course Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Physician (MD/DO) | $500 | $400 |
| Nurse (RN/APRN) | $500 | $400 |
| PA | $500 | $400 |
| Psychologist | $500 | $400 |
| Resident/Fellow | $350 | $250 |
| Social Worker | $500 | $400 |
| Allied Health Professional / Other | $500 | $400 |
Accreditation
The Harvard Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 15.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
For the purpose of recertification, the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board and American Nurses Credentialing Center accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME (Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education). We would also suggest that learners check with their state licensing board to ensure they accept reciprocity with AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for re-licensure.
The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) states that AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ are acceptable for continuing medical education requirements for recertification. We would also suggest that learners check with their state licensing board to ensure they accept reciprocity with AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for re-licensure.
The American Medical Association (AMA) has an agreement of mutual recognition of continuing medical education (CME) credit with the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS). Additional information regarding this agreement may be found on the Union of European Medical Specialists website.
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada recognizes conferences and workshops held outside of Canada that are developed by a university, academy, hospital, specialty society or college as accredited group learning activities.