• Discuss relevant scientific and clinical information necessary to prepare for the American Board of Pathology Certification and Recertification examinations including principles of anatomical and clinical pathology
• Exhibit core competencies in pathology as outlined in the American Board of Pathology Maintenance of Certification Process
• Apply strategies for studying for the ABPATH examinations and review high-yield topics in question form
• Demonstrate an increased comprehension of the current standards and concepts practiced in pathology

Course Description

The Oakstone Institute and Course Director, Ivan Damjanov, MD, PhD, Professor of Pathology, The University of Kansas School of Medicine, are pleased to present The Oakstone Institute’s 2009 Pathology Board Review Course in Chicago, IL, September 16 – 20, 2009.

The Oakstone Institute’s 2009 Pathology Board Review Course is an in-depth review, and provides pathologists and pathologists-in-training with current, relevant, and condensed information needed to pass certification (written and oral exams), recertification, and maintenance of certification exams. It is also valuable if you are simply looking for a great way to keep up with key developments in pathology. A concise format means it will focus only on what is necessary to pass the exam and stay current. More than 15 leading edge presentations will be delivered by faculty selected for their outstanding teaching methods and expertise in targeting ‘must-know’ areas.

Course Director Dr. Damjanov worked with The Oakstone Institute to create a system that guides you through the review process from the time you register through the exam. Dr. Ivan Damjanov is an internationally known pathologist who has achieved worldwide recognition as an author, editor, and educator. An expert in medical communications and a respected educator, Dr. Damjanov has taught generations of medical and graduate students. As the course director, he will pass his expertise in this critical area to you, the attendee.

Dr. Damjanov and the faculty will offer useful exam-taking techniques, as well as tell you what to study (and what not to study), how to study, how to maximize time, and how to gain confidence. You will also receive an intense review of the requisite pathology topics, an area in which many pathologists are less familiar or current. Unlike other courses, Dr. Damjanov and his team will use a digital audience response system that enables the participants to respond to questions that are likely to be asked during an actual exam, receive immediate feedback, and gauge their level of knowledge against others.

This comprehensive and concise 5-day course emphasizes the topics most challenging to master. A complete syllabus consisting of all speaker handouts and other important clinical material is provided.

Who Should Attend

Pathologist or pathologist-in-training.

Accreditation Statement

Oakstone Medical Publishing is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement

Oakstone Medical Publishing designates this educational activity for 43 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Maintenance of Certification

The curriculum is designed to match the subject matter of the specialty board requirements, including current standards of care. The program is a useful tool in aiding practitioners who now are evaluated through the American Board of Pathology Maintenance of Certification process. Board certified physicians must build six core competencies to qualify for quality patient care within their medical specialty: appropriate patient care, application of medical knowledge, interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism, systems-based practice for optimal care, and practice-based learning and improvement.

COURSE SCHEDULE (subject to change)

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Friday, September 18, 2009

Saturday, September 19, 2009

Sunday, September 20, 2009

World-renowned Course Director

Ivan Damjanov, MD, PhD

Dr. Damjanov is a diagnostic pathologist, scientist, and the author of many medical textbooks. Recognized nationally as an outstanding educator, editor, and author, Dr. Damjanov has received several awards for teaching, including the Third Tom Ken Award of the Group on Research in Pathology Education. He served and still serves on the Editorial Board of several leading Pathology journals and was the co-editor of the 10th Edition of Anderson’s Pathology. Among others he also published the most popular book Pathology Secrets and co-edited the Rosai-Ackerman’s Surgical Pathology Review

Featuring Expert Faculty

Nikola Baumann, PhD
Director of Clinical Chemistry Laboratory
Assistant Professor of Pathology
University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL

Sally A. Campbell-Lee, MD
Assistant Professor
Department of Pathology
Director, Transfusion Medicine
University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL

Michael Datto, MD
Director DUHS Clinical Molecular Pathology
Duke University, Durham, NC

Fang Fan, MD, PhD
Director of Cytopathology
Associate Professor
Department of Pathology
The University of Kansas
School of Medicine, Kansas City, KS

Cheryl Hanau, MD
Professor and Staff Pathologist
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA

William M. Janda, PhD, D(ABMM)
Professor of Pathology,
Microbiology, and Immunology
Director, Clinical Microbiology Laboratory
Department of Pathology
University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL

Andre Kajdacsy-Balla,MD, PhD
Professor and Director
of Transdisciplinary Pathology
Department of Pathology
University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL

Fred Lucas, MD
Associate Professor and
Director of Surgical Pathology
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

Marina Mosunjac, MD
Director of Surgical Pathology at
Grady Memorial Hospital
Emory University
Department of Pathology, Atlanta, GA

Stephen S. Raab, MD
Professor, Department of Pathology
University of Colorado
School of Health Sciences, Denver, CO

Course Location and Accommodations

The course will be held at the InterContinental Hotel,
505 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago IL 60611.
A block of rooms has been reserved for attendees
at a special reduced rate of $259 per night. This rate is
available on a first come, first-served basis through
Tuesday, August 18, 2009. After August 18, rooms may be
available at the hotel’s regular rates.

BOOK EARLY!

To make reservations by phone,
please call (800) 628-2112 or register on-line at:
https://resweb.passkey.com/go/OakstonePub

Attendees are responsible for making their own lodging and
transportation arrangements. Registration includes breakfast,
lunch, and two refreshment breaks each day, as well as
complimentary high speed Internet access in each guest room.
Parking is limited and is $50 valet only. Additional self parking
can be found around the hotel.

Cancellation

Registration may be cancelled up to 14 days before the first
day of the conference. An administrative fee of $100 will be
charged for all cancellations. No refunds will be made for
cancellations after September 3, 2009.

Reception

A wine and cheese reception for registrants and faculty will be
held on September 19 from 5:30 – 7:00 P.M., for one-on-one
networking with some of the top experts in your area of interest.

Multi-Attendee Discount

10% discount for two to four attendees; 15% for five or more attendees. Discount is applicable only to tuition fees.

Satisfaction Guarantee

If you fail the written portion of the pathology exam within one year of the course, we will waive your fee to repeat the conference or offer you a suitable replacement.

Air Travel & Transportation

You will need to take a shuttle, taxi, rent a car or use the Red Line train to get to the InterContinental Hotel.

The hotel is 13 miles from Midway Airport (MDW)

• Taxi fare runs approximately $25.00 one way.
• The Red Line train ride takes about 20 minutes.

The hotel is 16 miles from the Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD).

• Taxi fare runs approximately $35.00 one way.
• The Red Line train ride takes about 45 minutes.
  For shuttle service from the airport, go to www.airportexpress.com for more information and price listings.

Special Accommodations

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