Postgraduate Course Diagnostic Gastrointestinal Pathology
Course Objectives
During the course 60 cases of benign and malignant gastrointestinal tumors as well as inflammatory conditions of the esophagus, stomach, small bowel, and colorectum will be presented.
The course is limited to lesions of the tubular gastrointestinal tract. Lymphomas and lesions of the pancreatico-biliary tract and liver will not be addressed. Both common and rare conditions will be presented and set into a clinical context. On each day, 20 cases will be extensively discussed by an interactive approach. Particular attention will be paid to diagnostic criteria and differential diagnoses. The value and limitations of immunohistochemistry will be critically discussed. A comprehensive review and update on histopathology will be provided.
The new WHO classification of GI tumors: pros and cons will be discussed. The participants will have the opportunity to review 60 digitized cases (virtual microscopy) four weeks prior to and after the course.
Course Instructors
Course Director
Michael Vieth, MD
Professor of Pathology, Chairman, Department of Pathology, Klinikum Bayreuth, Germany
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Course Director
Elizabeth Montgomery, MD
Professor of Pathology, Department of Pathology, University of Miami Hospital & Clinics (USA)
Participants
This course is designed for practicing pathologists as well as senior pathology trainees. Due to the current pandemic of coronavirus (COVID-19), distance regulation, and hygiene measures, the course could be limited to 50 participants.
Vaccination against coronavirus (COVID-19) is required for attendance of the course.
Course Fee
The course fee includes a handout, coffee breaks and lunches.
| Diagnostic Gastrointestinal Pathology | € 690.00 |
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Accreditation
An application has been made to the EACCME for CME accreditation of this event.
Timetable
Wednesday: Start with the registration 7.00 - 8.00 a.m.
Friday: End of the course 4.30 p.m.
Location & Accomodation
The course will be held at the
Lentos Kunstmuseum:
Ernst-Koref-Promenade 1
4020 Linz
Austria
You may want to make a reservation at the Arcotel Nike Linz by
email or phone:
- Address:
- Untere Donaulände 9, A-4020 Linz, Austria
- Email:
- Phone:
- +43 732 76260
- Website:
- https://nike.arcotel.com/de/
You will get a special rate when you provide the key word "Pathology".
More hotels near the Lentos Kunstmuseum:
Motel one Hotel
https://www.motel-one.com/en/hotels/linz/hotel-linz-hauptplatz/
4 minute walk to the congress location
Star Inn Hotel Linz
https://starinnhotels.com/star-inn-hotel-linz-promenadengalerien/
10 minute walk to the congress location
Hotel Schwarzer Bär
https://www.linz-hotel.at/
10 minute walk to the congress location
More hotels in Linz:
https://www.linztourismus.at/en/leisure/plan-a-trip/stay-overnight/hotels/search
For more information please contact
Ms. Silvia Mühlbachler / Ms. Alexandra Etlinger
Phone: +43 732/7677-4921
Email: 