Live: March 3, 2016 @ 1pm ET
On-Demand: March 7, 2016

GI Pathology in Hereditary Colon Cancer Syndromes

Presented by:

Brandie Leach, MS, CGC and Tom Plesec, MD, Cleveland Clinic

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The “GI Pathology in Hereditary Colon Cancer Syndromes” webinar will include education on the following topics:

 

  • Overview of polyp types

        -  Distinguishing characteristics of each polyp type

        -  Cancer predisposition of polyp types

        -  Causative genes associated with each polyp type

  • Clinicopathologic features of polyposis syndromes

  • Decision tree of GI polyps 

 

Learning Outcomes

 

At the conclusion of this webinar, medical professionals will be able to:

 

  • Communicate how pathology impacts the care plan for rare polyposis conditions. 

  • Summarize the pitfalls in test interpretation. 

  • Give examples of discrepancies between tissue testing and genetic testing. 

 

Registration Information

 

8 Part Webinar Series: $65* by February 20th

8 Part Webinar Series: $75* after February 20th

 

Educational Credits

 

ABCGN CREDIT:

According to the criteria of the American Board of Certification for Gastroenterology Nurses (ABCGN), 8 hour(s) earned in this activity are considered GI Specific for the purpose of recertification by contact hours through the ABCGN.

 

CAGC CREDIT:

This conference has been approved by the Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors (CAGC) for 6 CECs.

 

NSGC CREDIT:

The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) has authorized the Hereditary Colon Cancer Foundation to offer up to 0.80 CEUs or 8.00 Category 1 contact hours for the event: Recognizing and Treating Polyposis Conditions. The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) will accept CEUs earned at this program for the purposes of genetic counselor certification and recertification. 

 

*At the time of registration, a one time $25 fee will be added for individuals desiring CEUs through the NSGC. 

 

Sessions may be attended LIVE or viewed On-Demand.

 

Refund Policy

 

Registration fees cover the cost of CEUs, and production and promotion of the webinar series. Proceeds benefit the Hereditary Colon Cancer Foundation. If you would like to receive a refund, please email TravisHBray@HCCTakesGuts.org 24 hours prior to the first webinar's start time. Refunds will exclude a 10% processing fee.