DIAG300-0818: Oncology and Tumor Pathology Module 1
The lectures for this course will be presented in an audio format using a webinar platform.
Enrollment is closed.
Presenters:
Dr. med. vet. habil. Matti Kiupel, PhD, DACVP
Rebecca Smedley, DVM, MS, DACVP
Craig A. Clifford, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology)
Phil Bergman, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (Oncology)
Course Open: August 8-September 29, 2018
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Wednesdays, August 15, 22, 29, September 5, 12, and 19, 2018; 8:00-10:00 pm ET (USA)
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Level and Prerequisites:
This
advanced course will be open to veterinarians
actively interested in canine and feline oncology and tumor pathology.
Participants should have a strong interest and/or experience in oncology.
VIN CE Course: Open to veterinarians.
This course is approved by RACE for veterinarians. (RACE 22-33448)
Course Information:
This course is the first of two modules on oncology and tumor pathology.
The second module (DIAG301-0119: Oncology and Tumor Pathology II) will be
offered in January 2019.
This course will familiarize participants with the current state of tumor
diagnosis and prognosis as well as therapeutic interventions. Following
an overview of principles and advances in surgical pathology and an
introduction to clinical oncology, the course will cover canine mast
cell tumors, canine and feline lymphomas, endocrine tumors and tumors
of the urinary tract.
The pathology segments will discuss the classical histologic criteria
to diagnosis and prognosticate neoplastic diseases including the
newest grading systems. Furthermore, the participants will be introduced
to modern molecular pathology tests that further our prognostic capabilities
and help determine therapeutic protocols, such as immunohistochemical
tumor diagnostic and prognostic panels.
From the clinical oncology perspective, this course will familiarize
the participants with the basic surgical aspects of veterinary oncology
including: routine staging of patients, proper aspirate and biopsy
techniques as well as the preferred approach for a definitive surgery
when appropriate. The remaining lectures are designed to highlight
the etiology (with an emphasis on the latest research regarding genetic
aspects of the specific tumor type) and typical signalment, clinical signs,
staging, diagnosis, therapy and prognosis for specific histologies.
A special emphasis will be provided on the latest research for each
cancer type regarding the use of novel targeted therapies when appropriate.
Week 1 (Real Time Session August 15, 2018):
Tumor Pathology and Clinical Oncology Basics
Presenters: Dr. med. vet. habil. Matti Kiupel, PhD, DACVP
Craig A. Clifford, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology)
Phil Bergman, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (Oncology)
Rebecca Smedley, DVM, MS, DACVP
Format: Audio
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to
- submit high quality tumor biopsy samples for microscopic
evaluation, margin evaluation, and advanced molecular
testing from various organs.
- recognize the current histologic grading schemes for the
neoplastic entities discussed.
- understand and integrate advanced molecular testing to
determine tumor prognosis and for therapeutic decision making.
- demonstrate an understanding of the indications for and
differences between incisional and excisional biopsies.
Week 2 (Real Time Session August 22, 2018): ):
Canine Mast Cell Tumors
Presenters: Dr. med. vet. habil. Matti Kiupel, PhD, DACVP
Craig A. Clifford, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology)
Phil Bergman, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (Oncology)
Rebecca Smedley, DVM, MS, DACVP
Format: Audio
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to
- demonstrate an understanding of the difference between staging
and grading while also gaining an appreciation for general staging
recommendations for canine mast cell tumors.
- recognize the etiology (with an emphasis on the latest research
regarding genetic aspects of the specific tumor type) and typical
signalment, clinical signs, staging, diagnosis, therapy and prognosis
for canine mast cell tumors.
- demonstrate an appreciation for the latest research regarding
the use of novel targeted therapies when appropriate.
Week 3 (Real Time Session August 29, 2018):
Canine Lymphoma
Presenters: Dr. med. vet. habil. Matti Kiupel, PhD, DACVP
Craig A. Clifford, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology)
Phil Bergman, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (Oncology)
Rebecca Smedley, DVM, MS, DACVP
Format: Audio
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to
- demonstrate an understanding of the difference between staging
and grading while also gaining an appreciation for general staging
recommendations for canine lymphoma.
- recognize the etiology (with an emphasis on the latest research
regarding genetic aspects of the specific tumor type) and typical
signalment, clinical signs, staging, diagnosis, therapy and
prognosis for canine lymphoma.
- demonstrate an appreciation for the latest research regarding
the use of novel targeted therapies when appropriate.
Week 4 (Real Time Session September 5, 2018):
Feline Lymphoma
Presenters: Dr. med. vet. habil. Matti Kiupel, PhD, DACVP
Craig A. Clifford, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology)
Phil Bergman, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (Oncology)
Rebecca Smedley, DVM, MS, DACVP
Format: Audio
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to
- demonstrate an understanding of the difference between staging
and grading while also gaining an appreciation for general
staging recommendations for feline lymphoma.
- recognize the etiology (with an emphasis on the latest research
regarding genetic aspects of the specific tumor type) and typical
signalment, clinical signs, staging, diagnosis, therapy and
prognosis for feline lymphoma.
- demonstrate an appreciation for the latest research regarding
the use of novel targeted therapies when appropriate.
Week 5 (Real Time Session September 12, 2018):
Endocrine Tumors
Presenters: Dr. med. vet. habil. Matti Kiupel, PhD, DACVP
Craig A. Clifford, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology)
Phil Bergman, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (Oncology)
Rebecca Smedley, DVM, MS, DACVP
Format: Audio
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to
- demonstrate an understanding of the difference between staging
and grading while also gaining an appreciation for general staging
recommendations for endocrine tumors.
- recognize the etiology (with an emphasis on the latest research
regarding genetic aspects of the specific tumor type) and typical
signalment, clinical signs, staging, diagnosis, therapy and
prognosis for endocrine tumors.
- demonstrate an appreciation for the latest research regarding
the use of novel targeted therapies when appropriate.
Week 6 (Real Time Session September 19, 2018):
Transitional Cell Carcinomas
Presenters: Dr. med. vet. habil. Matti Kiupel, PhD, DACVP
Craig A. Clifford, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Oncology)
Phil Bergman, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (Oncology)
Rebecca Smedley, DVM, MS, DACVP
Format: Audio
Objectives: Upon completion of this session, the participant should be able to
- demonstrate an understanding of the difference between staging
and grading while also gaining an appreciation for general staging
recommendations for transitional cell carcinomas.
- recognize the etiology (with an emphasis on the latest research
regarding genetic aspects of the specific tumor type) and typical
signalment, clinical signs, staging, diagnosis, therapy and prognosis
for transitional cell carcinomas.
- demonstrate an appreciation for the latest research regarding
the use of novel targeted therapies when appropriate.
Successful completion (scoring 80% or better) on the end-of-course test is required
to earn a certificate of completion for the course.
To learn more about the requirements for earning a CE certificate, please refer to
Receiving Your CE Credit and Course Completion Certificate.
Course Materials: Course materials will be available
in the course library prior to each Real Time Session.
Required Textbook(s): There is no required textbook for this course.
About the Presenters:
Matti Kiupel is a board certified veterinary pathologist
with extensive experience in tumor pathology and molecular pathology.
He is Professor at Michigan State University and runs the histology and
immunohistochemistry laboratory within the Michigan State Veterinary
Diagnostic Laboratory. Dr. Kiupel is an internationally renowned speaker
and has won numerous lecturer awards. He authored 300 peer-reviewed
scientific publications and book chapters and is the editor of the
"Surgical Pathology of Tumors of Domestic Animals" series.
Phil Bergman is a medical oncologist and the Director
of Clinical Studies for VCA at the Katonah-Bedford Veterinary Center,
a 24/7 Specialty/ER center in Westchester County, NY. He is the principal
veterinary investigator for the recently fully licensed canine melanoma
vaccine (Oncept) available from Merial. Dr. Bergman is an adjunct faculty
member of the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and will continue/expand
his cancer vaccine program within the VCA Antech network.
Craig Clifford is a medical oncologist and the Director
of Clinical Studies for Hope Veterinary Specialists in Malvern PA.
Dr. Clifford is a well renowned oncologist who has authored/co-authored over
30 papers and book chapters. He was responsible for the creation of resident
review sponsored by the Veterinary Cancer Society and the Northeast Veterinary
Co-operative Oncology Group. He is a frequent lecturer at major veterinary
meetings in the USA and internationally. Dr. Clifford is currently serving
on the VCS executive board, the ACVIM Exam Rating Committee, the Residency
Training and Credentials Committee and is the Co-chair of the Standards of
Excellence in Residency Education Task Force.
Rebecca Smedley is a board certified veterinary pathologist
with extensive experience in tumor pathology and molecular pathology.
She is an Academic Specialist at the Diagnostic Center for Population and
Animal Health at Michigan State University. Dr. Smedley is first and
collaborating author on a large number of peer-reviewed scientific publications
in the field of tumor pathology and has been an invited speaker on these
topics to national and international scientific conferences. Together with
Dr. Kiupel she is editor of the WSAVA online atlas of Tumor Classification
of Domestic Animals.
Total CE Credit: 12
Tuition: Member $276 ($248 early bird special if enrolled by July 25, 2018)
Non-Member $413 ($372 early bird special if enrolled by July 25, 2018)
Prices are listed in US dollars.
*Enroll in both modules (DIAG300-0818 and DIAG301-0119) of the Oncology and Tumor Pathology course
before August 15, 2018 and receive the discounted enrollment price: Member $469 Non-Member $702
*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes,
enrollment will close on August 15, 2018 at 5 pm ET (USA)
or when the maximum number of participants is reached.
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