THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CYTOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF ALABAMA
July 28, 2012 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
UAB School of Health Professions 1705 University Boulevard Learning Resource Center Room 114 Birmingham, Alabama
Sponsored by: UAB School of Health Professions Cytotechnology and Clinical Laboratory Sciences Programs
Purpose: Annual meeting of the Cytology Association of Alabama, Continuing education Educational Methods: Lecture/Presentations Evaluation: Upon completion of the program, participants will be asked to complete a questionnaire evaluating program content. Target Audience: Cytotechnologists, clinical laboratory scientists, pathologists, pathology residents, cytology students Time and Date: Saturday , July 28, 2012 8:30 am - 4:00 pm, UAB Learning Resource Center rm #114 Fees: Registration fee $40.00 ( includes lunch) $45.00 if received after July 26 Questions: Contact Joanne Brock, Secretary/Treasurer, CAA Email: jbrock@uab.edu Phone: (205) 934-1374
Public Parking is available in lot 7D located on 9th Avenue South, between 16th and 17th Street South or the parking deck adjacent to the building Special instructions: The University buildings are normally closed to the public on weekends. Park in lot 7D which is adjacent to the Learning Resource Center. Follow the signs directing you to go down the sidewalk to the side door of the building. Once in the building the meeting room114 is a few short steps away from the entrance of the building. Call 205-960-8292 if you encounter any problem getting into the building.
AGENDA 8:30-9:00
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9:00—10: 00 “Fine Needle Aspiration of the Salivary Gland” Meiklejohn D. McKenzie, D.O., FCAP Laboratory Medical Director and Director of Cytopathology Community Pathology Laboratory Cookeville, Tennessee 10:00—11:00 “Review of Thyroid Cytopathology and Implementation of New Bethesda Guidelines” Amanda, Crowe, M.D. Cunningham Pathology Associates Birmingham, AL 11:00—12:00 “Clinical Utilities of Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 (HER2) Immunohistochemistry Assay in Comparison to HER2 Chromogenic In Situ Hybridization for Clinical Decisions On Adjuvant Therapy for Breast Cancer Gloria Perch, BS, MLT Clinical Laboratory Technologist/Graduate Student University of Alabama Birmingham Cytology Program Lunch/Business Meeting 1:00—2:00 “Cytology of the Central Nervous System” Meiklejohn D. McKenzie, D.O, FCAP 2:00—4:00 “Diagnostic Seminar” Moderator: Joanne Brock, MA, CT(ASCP) IAC Assistant Professor, UAB Cytology Program Presenters: Elena Beechim, Amber Compton Schaller, Daniel Holderer UAB Cytology Program Graduate Students
The Annual Meeting of the Cytology Association of Alabama
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Please remit a non-refundable registration fee of $40.00 with your registration form (Fees include lunch) Make checks payable to: The CAA Mail to: Joanne Brock, Secretary/Treasurer 3204 Crossings Drive Birmingham, Alabama 35242 Note: Registration forms must be received by July 26, 2012 in order for you to receive your continuing education certificate at the meeting. If received after July 26, your certificate will be mailed to you. (6 CEUs) Questions: Contact Joanne Brock, jbrock@uab.edu Phone: (205) 934-1374
UAB is an equal education opportunity institution UAB is committed to making its academic programs and services accessible to persons with disabilities. If you have a specific accommodation request, please contact Joanne Brock prior to the meeting.