USCAP • SURGICAL PATHOLOGY • 2026

Tips & Hints in
Surgical Pathology 2026

Expert diagnostic pearls for challenging cases, differential diagnosis,
immunohistochemistry, staging and modern molecular pathology.

▶ 12 Video Lectures

▤ 18 PDF Resources

◉ Case-Based Learning

COURSE INFORMATION

Built for Diagnostic Practice

Original Release:
January 14, 2026

Course Format:
12 Video Lectures + 18 PDF Resources

Target Audience:
Pathologists, Residents, Fellows & Laboratory Professionals

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Navigate Challenging Pathology Cases

USCAP Tips and Hints in Surgical Pathology 2026
is a practical, case-driven educational program focused on the difficult and
controversial diagnostic scenarios encountered in everyday surgical pathology.

Faculty share practical approaches to tumor nomenclature, contemporary
classification systems, staging criteria, histologic interpretation,
immunohistochemical workups and molecular diagnostic applications.

Through expert-led case presentations, participants can explore how experienced
pathologists build differential diagnoses, select appropriate ancillary tests,
recognize diagnostic pitfalls and approach complex specimens with greater confidence.

THE DIAGNOSTIC WORKFLOW

From Morphology to Final Diagnosis

1
Evaluate Morphology & Histologic Clues

2
Build the Differential Diagnosis

3
Select Immunohistochemical Markers

4
Integrate Molecular Findings

5
Classify • Stage • Report

What You’ll Learn

Practical knowledge designed around real diagnostic decision-making.

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Current tumor nomenclature and classification updates

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Diagnostic strategies for difficult and controversial cases

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Immunohistochemical markers and interpretation techniques

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Modern tumor staging systems and reporting recommendations

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Integration of molecular diagnostics into pathology workflows

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Histopathologic clues that support diagnostic accuracy

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Expert insights from challenging case reviews

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Differential diagnosis and ancillary testing strategies

Six Major Surgical Pathology Areas

BREAST PATHOLOGY

Hannah Wen, MD

Challenging breast pathology cases, diagnostic pitfalls, classification updates and practical immunohistochemical approaches.

GYNECOLOGICAL PATHOLOGY

Oluwole Fadare, MD

Difficult gynecologic lesions, current classification systems and evolving diagnostic criteria.

THORACIC PATHOLOGY

Cesar Moran, MD

Pulmonary and thoracic neoplasms, differential diagnosis and ancillary testing.

GASTROINTESTINAL PATHOLOGY

Alyssa Krasinskas, MD

Practical strategies for challenging gastrointestinal specimens and tumor classification.

BONE & SOFT TISSUE

Scott Lauer, MD

Morphology, immunohistochemistry and molecular approaches to bone and soft tissue tumors.

GENITOURINARY PATHOLOGY

Angela Wu, MD

Tumor classification, staging and practical diagnostic problem-solving in genitourinary pathology.

Key Learning Objectives

01.
Apply current tumor nomenclature and classification systems.

02.
Utilize newly developed immunohistochemical stains in diagnostic practice.

03.
Interpret and apply contemporary tumor staging criteria.

04.
Incorporate molecular diagnostic techniques into pathology workflows.

05.
Recognize important diagnostic pitfalls and differential diagnoses.

06.
Improve confidence when approaching difficult pathology cases.

WHO SHOULD ENROLL?

Designed for the Pathology Community

🔬 Practicing Surgical Pathologists

Stay current with evolving classifications, biomarkers and diagnostic approaches.

🎓 Pathology Residents & Fellows

Strengthen diagnostic reasoning through expert case-based education.

📚 Academic Pathologists

Review updated pathology knowledge for teaching and supervisory practice.

🧬 Subspecialty Pathologists

Explore cross-disciplinary insights across six major organ systems.

🧪 Laboratory Professionals

Review the integration of histology, IHC and molecular diagnostics.

WHY THIS PROGRAM?

Practical Knowledge for Difficult Diagnoses

Rather than focusing only on theory, this program emphasizes real-world
diagnostic challenges and the practical reasoning used by experienced pathologists.

✓ Case-based diagnostic education

✓ Current classification & staging concepts

✓ Immunohistochemistry strategies

✓ Molecular pathology integration

✓ Expert diagnostic pearls & pitfalls

USCAP SURGICAL PATHOLOGY 2026