USCAP Tips and Hints in Surgical Pathology 2026

Release Date: January 14, 2026

Videos+PDFs

Course Description

Join expert pathologists as they share practical hints and diagnostic strategies for navigating challenging cases in surgical pathology. This case-based course focuses on conditions commonly encountered in routine practice and provides in-depth discussions on nomenclature, classification, staging, histopathologic features, immunohistochemistry, and the evolving role of molecular techniques.

Each case is presented in an interactive, case-driven format, allowing learners to strengthen real-world diagnostic decision-making across multiple subspecialties.

Topics / Specialties Covered

• Breast Pathology

• Bone and Soft Tissue Pathology

• Thoracic Pathology

• Genitourinary Pathology

• Gastrointestinal Pathology

• Gynecological Pathology

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Apply practical diagnostic approaches to complex surgical pathology cases

• Recognize key histologic and immunohistochemical features across major organ systems

• Understand current nomenclature, classification, and staging principles

• Identify scenarios where molecular pathology can aid diagnosis

• Improve diagnostic confidence through case-based learning

Target Audience

• Practicing Pathologists

• Surgical Pathology Fellows

• Pathology Residents

• Academic and Community-Based Pathologists

• Clinicians with an interest in diagnostic pathology

– Modules Included

• Breast Pathology – Hannah Wen, MD

• Gynecological Pathology – Oluwole Fadare, MD

• Thoracic Pathology – Cesar Moran, MD

• Gastrointestinal Pathology – Alyssa Krasinskas, MD

• Bone and Soft Tissue Pathology – Scott Lauer, MD

• Genitourinary Pathology – Angela Wu, MD