The Tutorial consists of two and a half days of lectures, case presentations and discussions. It will be held at the Weill Cornell Medical College in the Belfer Research Building, located at 413 East 69th Street (between First and York Avenues).
Tuition
The registration fee is $650 for Pathologists and $325 for Cytotechnologists, which includes the Tutorial, course materials, continental breakfast and coffee breaks. The fee does not include travel, housing or other meals.
Registration can be completed on-line, at the main page of the Department web site: http://cornellpathology.org. We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express. When paying by check, it must be in U.S. currency and drawn on a U.S. Bank, made payable to the WCMC/Pathology Dept. International participants can contact us directly for our wire transfer information. When registering, please be sure to use a complete mailing address.
Cancellation Policy
In the event of cancellation, the Tutorial fee is refundable less a $125 service charge. A front and back copy of your cancelled check must be submitted for a refund. July 16, 2014, no refunds will be possible and no exceptions of any kind can be honored.
Course Materials
The course materials will be made available via email utilizing Drop Box, one month prior to the course. You will receive an email notification providing the link and password required to view and print the handouts. You may also opt to view the materials online during the course using your electronic device. Wifi will be provided at no additional charge.
We strongly recommend printing the handouts and bringing them to the course. Should you desire hard-copy handouts at the course, an additional charge of $20 will be assessed.
Continuing Medical Education
Weill Cornell Medical College is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.
Weill Cornell Medical College designates this educational activity for a maximum of 14.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Maintenance of Certification
The American Board of Pathology has approved the Tutorial as a Self-Assessment Module (SAM) for Part II of the ABP Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program and designates this educational activity for a maximum of 10.0 SAM Credit(s). Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Faculty Disclosure Statement
It is the policy of Weill Cornell Medical College to adhere to ACCME Essential Areas, Policies, and Standards for Commercial Support and content validation in order to ensure fair balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its sponsored programs. All faculty participating in sponsored programs are expected to disclose to the audience any potential, apparent, or real conflict of interest related to their contribution to the activity, and any discussions of off-label or investigational uses of any commercial products or devices not yet approved in the United States. All disclosures will be made at the time of this CME activity.
Credit for attendance at the regularly scheduled lectures are granted on an hour for hour basis and will be indicated at the bottom of the Tutorial certificate, which will be mailed to you 6 weeks after the program
Transportation
From John F. Kennedy and LaGuardia Airports
Taxi to Manhattan (71st Street): Take F.D.R. Drive to 71st Street exit, go to light make left 2 blocks to 69th Street (College entrance is at York Avenue at 69th Street.) Fares are $25 - 30 from LaGuardia and $45 - 50 from JFK.
From Newark, New Jersey
From Connecticut:
From Penn Station/Grand Central:
We suggest you take a taxicab. Advise the driver you want to go to New York Presbyterian Hospital, at East 69th street and York Avenue.
Other
A continental-style breakfast will be available from 7 a.m. in the foyer outside the Archbold Commons. The use of cell phones or video/audio recording during the lectures is prohibited.
Accommodations
Suggested Accommodation
Guest Facility at The Helmsley Medical Tower
1320 York Avenue
New York, NY 10021
Reservations: (212) 472-8400
Toll free: (800) HM TOWER
Fax: (212) 535-8524
Courtyard (Marriott)
866 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10022
Phone: 212-317-7940
Courtyard (Marriott) (5-10 minute cab ride)
410 East 93rd Street
New York, New York 10128 USA
Phone: 1-212-410-6777
Renaissance New York Hotel 57 (5-10 minute cab ride)
130 East 57th Street
New York, NY 10022
(212) 753-8841
New York Marriott East Side (5-10 minute cab ride)
525 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10017
(212) 755-4000
New York Hotel Bentley (Walking distance, 7 blocks from Weill Cornell Medical College)
500 East 62 Street
New York, NY 10065
1-800-555-7555 (includes Canada)
Requests for further information should be directed to:
Ms. Jessica Misner
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Weill Cornell Medical College
1300 York Avenue, Room C-302
New York, NY 10065
(212) 746-6464
[email protected]
http://www.cornellpathology.org
AND
Mr. Julio Cordero
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Weill Cornell Medical College
1300 York Avenue, Room C-302
New York, NY 10065
(212) 746-6464
[email protected]
http://www.cornellpathology.org
Course Goals & Objectives
This course is designed to update physicians on the latest advances in Cytopathology.
Target Audience
Cytopathologists, residents and cytotechnologists
Note: No video or audio recording will be allowed.
