ASDP 49th Annual Meeting

Preliminary ProgramOctober 11 – 14, 2012

Chicago Hilton and Towers • Chicago, Illinois USA

The American Society of Dermatopathology

www.asdp.org/AM12

Join us in Chicago as we begin the yearlong celebration of ASDP’s 50th anniversary!

ASDP

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ASDP 49th Annual Meeting

www.asdp.org/AM122 Preliminary Program

ASDP

49th Annual Meeting

Continuing Medical EducationThe American Society of Dermatopathology is accred-ited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Society of Dermatopathology designates this live activity for a maximum of 35 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit com-mensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The American Society of Dermatopathology Annual Meet-ing (Program #254100) is recognized by the American Academy of Dermatology for 35 AAD Recognized Credits and may be used toward the American Academy of Dermatology’s Continuing Medical Education Award.

Continuing Medical Education PolicyThe American Society of Dermatopathology (ASDP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). As such, we are required to meet the ACCME’s expectations for our practice of con-tinuing medical education.

It is the policy of ASDP to ensure balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all of its educational activities. Faculty participating in and planning the An-nual Meeting must comply with all procedures governing disclosure. The ASDP has implemented a process where everyone in a position to control the content of an edu-cational activity will present evidence-based content, disclose all relevant financial relationships with any com-mercial interest and discussion of unlabeled/investiga-tional uses of a commercial product. In addition, presenta-tions must be free of commercial bias and any information regarding commercial products/services must be based on scientific methods generally accepted by the medical community. Conflicts will be resolved prior to this edu-cational activity. Faculty who refuse to disclose relevant financial relationships and discussion of unlabeled/investi-gational uses of a commercial product will be disqualified from being a part of the planning and implementation of this CME activity. Presenters who qualify for the imple-mentation of this activity are required to verbally dis-close to the audience, immediately prior to the scientific presentation, any of the relationships mentioned above. Faculty relationships will also be disclosed to audiences in annual meeting printed materials.

Join us as the yearlong commemoration of

ASDP’s 50th Anniversary begins! Special programs and

events are planned. This year’s President’s Reception and

Banquet will be held in the Red Lacquer Room at the Palmer

House Hilton Hotel, the site of the meeting that led to the

formation of the Society.

Be part of the celebration!

Table of ContentsProgram-at-a-Glance

Plenary Program

Optional Courses & Event

President’s Reception and Banquet

Special Awards

Registration Information

Registration Form

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Participant ObjectivesThe Continuing Medical Education mission of ASDP is to improve the overall quality of dermatopathology practiced by dermatopathologists, dermatologists and pathologists. The annual meeting offers content in 1) new and updated diagnostic approaches and, techniques and technology applicable to routine and obscure cases; 2) practice- and systems-based learning and improvements; 3) effective communication skills and; 4) medical knowledge of estab-lished and evolving clinical, histologic, immunologic and molecular basis of dermatopathology and the application to patient care. There is an array of educational formats to fit every learner’s needs including hands-on instruction at the microscope, self-study, interactive sessions, self-assessment at the microscope and didactic lectures.

Overall learning objectives for the 2012 Annual Meeting:• Identify how developments in basic science impact

the diagnosis of cutaneous disease and guide treatment.

• Differentiate diseases with similar or overlapping histopathologic features.

• Increase performance on MOC examinations.

• Apply optimal histologic analysis and diagnostic criteria for accurate diagnosis in unusual and difficult cases.

• Identify efficient and cost-effective strategies for providing accurate dermatopathology services.

• Describe recent advances and cutting-edge technologies in teledermatopathology and determine how teledermatopathology can be used as an adjunct in a variety of different clinical practice settings.

• Discuss newly identified dermatopathologic disease entities and extend the clinical relevance of these entities to daily practice.

• Optimize diagnosis, treatment and patient outcomes by utilizing the most important and reliable diagnostic tests available for primary cutaneous lymphomas.

• Employ the most current diagnostic needs for skin diseases of hospitalized patients.

• Be aware of how the most novel diagnostic techniques in dermatopathology can be applied.

• Integrate updated clinical and pathological characteristics of pediatric skin diseases into practice to increase accuracy in diagnosis and better treatment.

• Identify attributes of a successful and well managed dermatopathology practice.

Who should attend this meeting?• Dermatopathologists

• Dermatologists

• Pathologists

• Fellows in a dermatopathology training program

• Residents in dermatology or pathology

• Medical students with an interest in dermatology, pathology and dermatopathology

• Researchers, scientists or non-physicians with special expertise in pathology of the skin or research therein

2012 Program CommitteeThomas N. Helm, MD, Chair

State University of New York at Buffalo

Lawrence E. Gibson, MD Mayo Clinic, Rochester

Noreen M.G. Walsh, MD, FRCP(c), FRCPath Dalhousie University, Halifax

Klaus J. Busam, MD Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

Steven D. Billings, MD Cleveland Clinic



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Program-at-a-GlanceThursday, October 117:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Registration and Information

7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Speaker Ready Room

8:00 a.m. – Noon Poster Session 1 Set-up

8:00 a.m. – Noon Exhibit Hall Set-up

8:30 a.m. – Noon Board Review Course**

9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Consultations 100, 101, 102*

10:45 a.m. – Noon Consultations 103, 104, 105*

1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Consultations 106, 107, 108*

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Self-Assessment Session A* Course Director: Lawrence E. Gibson, MD Mayo Clinic, Rochester

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Young Physicians’ Forum – Shopping for the Right Job: “Caveat Emptor” Course Directors: Chris Jokinen, MD, Essentia Health

Arlene S. Rosenberg, MD MetroHealth Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and Cleveland Skin Pathology Laboratory, Inc.

1:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Poster Session 1 Viewing

1:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open

Opens at 1:00 p.m. Evening Slide Symposium Preview – Open 24-hours!


3:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Oral Abstract Session 1

3:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Self-Assessment Session B* Course Director: Lawrence E. Gibson, MD Mayo Clinic, Rochester

3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Board of Directors’ Meeting

5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Duel in Dermatopathology

6:45 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Short Course I – Cutaneous Lymphoid Infiltrates: Diagnostic Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them Course Director: Noreen M.G. Walsh, MD, FRCP(c), FRCPath Dalhousie University, Halifax

9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Young Physicians’ Reception and Art Show

* Optional Courses - require additional registration fee and online registration.

**Board Review Course requires online registration. Registration fee is waived for medical students, residents and dermatopathology fellows in training.

Friday, October 12Open 24-hours Evening Slide Symposium Preview

6:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast

6:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration and Information



7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Self-Assessment Session C* Course Director: Lawrence E. Gibson, MD Mayo Clinic, Rochester

8:00 a.m. – Noon Short Course II – Inpatient Dermatopathology: Histologic Patterns that Matter Most Course Director: Beth S. Ruben, MD, University of California, San Francisco


9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Poster Session 1 Viewing

9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open

9:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Refreshment Break

10:00 a.m. – Noon Self-Assessment Session D* Course Director: Lawrence E. Gibson, MD Mayo Clinic, Rochester


Noon – 1:30 p.m. Dermatopathology Fellowship Training Directors’ Meeting

Noon – 12:30 p.m. Box Lunch Pick up

12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Oral Abstract Session 2


Opens at 2:00 p.m. Slide Library – Open 24-hours!

2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Self-Assessment Discussion* Course Director: Lawrence E. Gibson, MD Mayo Clinic, Rochester


3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Hermann Pinkus Memorial Basic Science Course Course Director: Steven D. Billings, MD Cleveland Clinic

4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Refreshment Break

4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Poster Session 1 Defense



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Program-at-a-GlanceFriday, October 12 (continued)

4:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Mini Course – Teledermatopathology: An Introduction to the Future*


4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Poster Session 1 Dismantle

7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. President’s Reception and Banquet President: Jennifer M. McNiff, MD

Saturday, October 13Open 24-hours Slide Library

Open 24-hours Evening Slide Symposium Preview

6:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast

7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration and Information



7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Poster Session 2 Set-up

8:00 a.m. – Noon Short Course III – Melanoma: Then and Now Course Director: Klaus J. Busam, MD Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center


9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Poster Session 2 Viewing

9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Refreshment Break


12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Annual Membership Business Meeting and Luncheon


1:35 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Duel in Dermatopathology Awards Presentation

1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Elson B. Helwig Memorial Lecture Boris C. Bastian, MD, PhD University of California, San Francisco

2:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. President’s Address: Jennifer M. McNiff, MD Yale University School of Medicine

3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Refreshment Break

3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Poster Session 2 Defense

* Optional Courses - require additional registration fee and online registration.


4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Program Committee Meeting

4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Fellows’ Case Presentations


6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Evening Slide Symposium Course Director: Steven D. Billings, MD Cleveland Clinic

Sunday, October 146:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast

6:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Poster Session 2 Viewing

6:30 a.m. – Noon Registration and Information

6:30 a.m. – Noon Speaker Ready Room

6:45 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Board of Directors’ and Committee Chair Roundtable


7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Oral Abstract Session 3

8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Abstract & Poster Physician-in- Training Awards Presentation


8:45 a.m. – Noon Short Course IV – Pediatric Dermatopathology: A World of Its Own Course Director: Noreen M.G. Walsh, MD, FRCP(c), FRCPath Dalhousie University, Halifax


11:00 a.m. – Noon Poster Session 2 Dismantle

Closes at 11:00 a.m. Slide Library

Closes at 11:00 a.m. Slide Viewing from Evening Slide Symposium

Visit www.asdp.org/AM12 for up-to-date meeting information.



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Plenary ProgramThe Plenary Program courses are open to all meeting attendees.

Your full registration to the ASDP Annual Meeting includes:

• Young Physicians’ Forum—Shopping for the Right Job: “Caveat Emptor”

• 13th Annual Duel in Dermatopathology• Four Short Courses • Hermann Pinkus Memorial Basic Science Course• 2012 Elson B. Helwig Memorial Lecture• Fellows’ Case Presentations• Evening Slide Symposium • 24-hour access to the Evening Slide Symposium

Slides• Three Oral Abstract Presentation Sessions• Two Poster Sessions• 24-hour access to the Slide Library

Young Physicians’ Forum – Shopping for the Right Job: “Caveat Emptor”Thursday, October 111:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Course Directors:Chris Jokinen, MD, Essentia HealthArlene S. Rosenberg, MD, MetroHealth Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and Cleveland Skin Pathology Laboratory, Inc.

2 hours CME credit

Back by popular demand! Dermatopathology fellows and early career dermatopathologists are invited to join us for this informative session. Career insights and advice will be available to all who attend the Young Physicians’ Forum. A series of lectures will be followed by a Q&A session in which faculty will respond to your questions about career development and management in a relaxed and friendly environment. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to devel-op professional relationships with your leaders and peers.

Faculty:David S. Cassarino, MD, PhD, Southern California

Permanente Medical Group, University of California, Irvine

Dirk M. Elston, MD, FAAD, Ackerman Academy of Dermatopathology

Vasilios Kalogredis, JD, CHBS, Kalogredis, Sansweet, Dearden and Burke, LTD.

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:• Identify relevant issues for successful employer contract

negotiation.• Recognize and manage professional challenges in the

first five years of practice.• Understand and manage current trends in laboratory

management.

13th Annual Duel in Dermatopathology Resident Abstract CompetitionThursday, October 115:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

1.5 hours CME credit

The American Society of Dermatopathology is proud to present the 13th Annual Duel in Dermatopathology abstract competition for dermatology and pathology residents. This resident forum will consist of succinct five-minute presentations. Presentations will be evaluated on content, form and instructive value to dermatopathology.Abstracts that have been selected to compete in the “Duel in Dermatopathology” will be published in a fea-tured section of the Journal of Cutaneous Pathology.

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:• Expand diagnostic skills by recognizing clinicopatho-

logic entities presented via abstracts.• Utilize and interpret diagnostic clues and techniques

identified by literature review of these cases.

Young Physicians’ Reception & Art ShowThursday, October 119:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Dermatopathology fellows and dermatopathologists in their first seven years of practice are invited to network with the Young Physicians’ Forum faculty members and other dermatopathology role models at the Young Physicians’ Reception. Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments (wine/beer) will be served while guests peruse art displayed by ASDP members. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to develop professional relationships with your leaders and peers. Are you an ASDP member and interested in showcasing your artistic talents? Contact Dr. Arlene Rosenberg ([email protected]) if you are interested in displaying your art at this event. All media are welcome.



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Short Course I – Cutaneous Lymphoid Infiltrates: Diagnostic Pitfalls and How to Avoid ThemThursday, October 116:45 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Course Director: Noreen M.G. Walsh, MD, FRCP(c), FRCPathDalhousie University, Halifax

2.25 hours CME Credit

This course will involve an overview and update on the subject of primary cutaneous lymphomas. Four interna-tionally renowned experts in the field will address different subsets of the global topic. In each category important clinical and pathological aspects of individual diseases will be outlined. Moreover, the optimal investigative approach to diagnosis will be emphasized, the distinction between primary cutaneous lymphomas and cutaneous involve-ment by systemic lymphomas will be addressed, the best treatment options for patients will be considered and new developments will be revealed. In accordance with the title of the course, ‘diagnostic pitfalls’ will be a special fo-cus of discussion. Situations which predispose to errors in diagnosis including (i) poor clinicopathologic correlation, (ii) inappropriate or insufficient investigation, (iii) undue reliance on equivocal tests and (iv) suboptimal knowledge and/or experience in the area will be examined. The aim is to alert registrants to problematic aspects of this field and to equip them to competently handle the cases that they encounter in practice.

Faculty:Lorenzo Cerroni, MD, Medical University of GrazElaine S. Jaffe, MD, Center for Cancer Research, NCIWerner Kempf, MD, Kempf und Pfaltz, Histologische

DiagnostikPhilip E. LeBoit, MD, University of California, San Francisco

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:• Reinforce existing knowledge of primary cutaneous

lymphomas.• Identify important advances in the field. • Recognize and avoid potential diagnostic traps. • Apply competent handling of such cases in practice.

Short Course II – Inpatient Dermatopathology: Histologic Patterns that Matter MostFriday, October 128:00 a.m. – Noon

Course Director: Beth S. Ruben, MDUniversity of California, San Francisco


With advanced therapies available to the very ill, analy-sis of skin biopsies generated on the inpatient wards has become an ever-demanding activity. This session will examine a series of often encountered themes in the histopathologic diagnosis of cutaneous conditions in hospitalized patients. The emphasis will be on providing a practical session designed to aid dermatopathologists in daily signout, especially those in a hospital-based set-ting. However, the themes are broad and generalizable to the outpatient setting as well. Common clinical patterns and their differential diagnoses will be discussed to lay a foundation. An update to our knowledge of graft versus disease and a practical approach to its diagnosis will be offered, with respect to distinguishing it from other enti-ties in the differential diagnosis. Both a review of known dermatopathologic entities and a discussion of new ones will then be provided, concentrating on infection, vasculi-tis, and drug reactions.

Faculty:Lindy P. Fox, MD, University of California, San FranciscoPhilip E. LeBoit, MD, University of California, San FranciscoDaniella Massi, MD, University of Florence, ItalyTimothy H. McCalmont, MD, University of California,

San Francisco

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to: • Identify clinical scenarios presented for diagnosis in

hospitalized patients.• Interpret histologic patterns that correlate to these

scenarios.• Consolidate existing and new knowledge gained in this

activity.• Formulate a broad differential diagnosis targeted to this

patient population.• Apply this knowledge to provide optimum care and

improve outcomes to hospitalized patients.



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Hermann Pinkus Memorial Basic Science CourseFriday, October 123:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Course Director: Steven D. Billings, MDCleveland Clinic


In honor of the 50 years of ASDP, this year’s Basic Science Course focuses on how our knowledge has grown over the past five decades. Practicing dermatopathologists will learn about how the evolution of our understanding of disease has improved our diagnostic approach and how this impacts patient care. This course will examine what we knew 50 years ago and what we know now, with an emphasis on melanocytic tumors, cutaneous lymphomas, vesiculobullous disease and vasculitis.

Faculty:Boris C. Bastian, MD, PhD, University of California,

San FranciscoMichael Camilleri, MD, Mayo Clinic, RochesterJ. Andrew Carlson, MD, Albany Medical CollegeLorenzo Cerroni, MD, Medical University of Graz

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:• Understand how the evolution of basic science affects

dermatopathology practice today.• Apply the conceptual aspects to daily practice.• Apply knowledge to better understand melanocytic

tumors, cutaneous lymphomas, immunobullous disease and vasculitis.

Short Course III – Melanoma: Then and NowSaturday, October 138:00 a.m. – Noon

Course Director: Klaus J. Busam, MDMemorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center


The speakers will review advances in analytical methods and concepts relevant for the diagnosis, prognosis and management of patients with melanoma.

Points of discussion will include:• The importance of clinicopathologic correlation for

diagnosis and the role of dermoscopic findings in this process.

• Light microscopic clues for the diagnosis of melanoma — their strength and limitations.

• Genetic and genomic aberrations of melanocytic tumors and their impact on tumor classification and diagnosis.

• Refinements in prognostic models of melanoma and their impact on reporting pathologic findings.

• Changes in the surgical management of patients with melanoma and their impact on pathologic analyses.

This program aims to alert the audience to problem areas in the diagnosis and management of patients with mela-noma and to familiarize them with the most up-to-date methods, their potential benefits as well as limitations.

Faculty:Boris C. Bastian, MD, PhD, University of California,

San FranciscoChristopher K. Bichakjian, MD, University of MichiganKlaus J. Busam, MD, Memorial Sloan-Kettering

Cancer CenterMary C. Martini, MD, Northwestern University,

Feinberg School of MedicineJanis M. Taube, MD, Johns Hopkins Hospital

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:• Identify advantages and limitations of novel methods

for the clinical and histopathologic diagnosis of mela-noma.

• Understand the clinical relevance of novel insights into the genetics of melanocytic tumors.

• Utilize current prognostic models and management algorithms for patients with melanoma and understand what clinicians expect from a modern pathology report.



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2012 Elson B. Helwig Memorial LectureSaturday, October 131:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Course Director: Boris C. Bastian, MD, PhDProfessor of Dermatology and Pathology, Gerson and Barbara Bakar Distiguished Professor of Cancer Biology, University of California, San Francisco

1 hour CME credit

“Toward Precision Dermatopathology”

Medicine is evolving from the intui-tive art practiced by highly special-ized practitioners to a new phase that has been termed Precision Medicine. Diagnoses in Precision Medicine are made based on a firm understanding of the underlying pathogenetic mechanism, a prereq-uisite for predictable therapeutic results and outcomes, as well as an optimal risk-benefit ratio of thera-peutic interventions. Pathology as

well as dermatopathology will have to embrace and adapt these concepts and relevant technologies in order to maintain its key role in guiding clinicians.

Fellows’ Case PresentationsSaturday, October 134:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

2 hours CME credit

The Continuing Education and Research Committee will select 12 of the outstanding submissions in the Fellows in Dermatopathology abstract category to be presented orally. Abstract sessions will have a mix of case reports, clinical studies and basic science presentations.

Upon completion of these sessions, participants should be able to:• Identify various clinical and basic science topics within

dermatopathology.• Exemplify and promote exchange of new ideas and con-

cepts within the field of dermatopathology.• Describe innovative investigative studies and tools per-

taining to bench and translational research.• Compare unique pathological perspectives and con-

cepts as they relate to individual and groups of cases.

Evening Slide SymposiumWith Audience Response System

Saturday, October 136:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Course Director: Steven D. Billings, MDCleveland Clinic

3 hours CME credit

Preview the Evening Slide Symposium cases on the ASDP Web site after September 1. (www.asdp.org).

Glass slides will be available for viewing during the meet-ing.

In this traditionally popular symposium, a five-member panel will present 15 microscopically challenging cases. An in-depth discussion by the panel will focus on the histological and clinicopathological aspects of each case. A relaxed and educationally stimulating atmosphere is planned. Audience participation is encouraged, via an audience response system, and casual attire is expected. Complimentary soda and snacks will be served.

Faculty:Christine Ko, MD, Yale University School of MedicineRajiv M. Patel, MD, University of MichiganVictor G. Prieto, MD, PhD, University of Texas – MD

Anderson Cancer CenterJanis M. Taube, MD, Johns Hopkins Hospital

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:• Demonstrate an approach toward diagnosis of various

challenging skin biopsies.• Generate clinically relevant differential diagnoses.• Differentiate clinical and histological features of inter-

esting, difficult, and rare disorders of the skin.



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Short Course IV – Pediatric Dermatopathology: A World of Its OwnSunday, October 148:45 a.m. – Noon

Course Director: Noreen M.G. Walsh, MD, FRCP(c), FRCPathDalhousie University, Halifax


The design of this course is influenced by the fact that, apart from dedicated subspecialists, most dermatolo-gists, pathologists and dermatopathologists have limited exposure to childhood skin disease. Moreover, some enti-ties encountered in this patient population are rare, but nonetheless of vital importance. To address the challenges inherent in this setting, six dermatopathologists with expertise in different aspects of pediatric dermatopathol-ogy will condense their knowledge and together convey a practical overview of the topic. A spectrum of inflam-matory and neoplastic skin diseases in children will be addressed, with an emphasis on clinical and pathological clues to accurate diagnosis and optimal management. The discussion will range from uncommon manifestations of common diseases to rare and exotic entities. The goal is to provide a comprehensive overview of an area of derma-tology and dermatopathology where practitioners may lack experience of the full spectrum of disease.

Faculty:Almut Böer-Auer, MD, Dermatologikum HamburgLorenzo Cerroni, MD, Medical University of Graz Rossitza Z. Lazova, MD, Yale University School of MedicineDieter Metze, MD, University of MünsterSylvia Pasternak, MD, Dalhousie University, HalifaxOmar P. Sangueza, MD, Wake Forest University School of

Medicine

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:• Address a broad spectrum of topics in pediatric

dermatopathology.• Identify clinical and pathological clues of practical

importance in this area.• Evaluate uncommon manifestations of common

diseases.• Recognize rare entities, especially those with important

implications for the patient and his/her family.

Oral Abstract Presentations1.5 hours CME credit for Session 11.5 hours CME credit for Session 21 hour CME credit for Session 3

These three oral abstract sessions will have a mix of case reports, clinical studies and basic science presentations. Residents and fellows-in-training are eligible for the ASDP Physician-in-Training Award for their oral abstract pre-sentations. Awards will be presented on Sunday morning, 8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m., immediately before Short Course IV.

Oral Abstract Session 1Thursday, October 11, 3:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Oral Abstract Session 2Friday, October 12, 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Oral Abstract Session 3Sunday, October 14, 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Upon completion of these sessions, participants should be able to:• Identify various clinical and basic science topics within

dermatopathology.• Exemplify and promote exchange of new ideas and

concepts within the field of dermatopathology.• Describe innovative investigative studies and tools

pertaining to bench and translational research.• Compare unique pathological perspectives and

concepts as they relate to individual and groups of cases.




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Poster Presentations1 hour CME creditBasic research, practical techniques and new clinical or histopathologic entities will be presented in this tradi-tional and popular format. Posters will be on display in two poster sessions Thursday evening through Sunday morning. Residents and fellows-in-training are eligible for the ASDP Physician-in-Training Award. Awards will be presented on Sunday morning, 8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m., im-mediately before Short Course IV.

Poster Session 1Thursday, October 11Poster Set-up: 8:00 a.m. – NoonPoster Viewing: 1:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Friday, October 12Poster Viewing: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Poster Defense: 4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Tear down: 4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Poster Session 2Saturday, October 13Poster Set-up: 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.Poster Viewing: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Poster Defense: 3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Sunday, October 14Poster Viewing: 6:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Tear down: 11 a.m. – Noon

The poster defense sessions will provide an opportunity for discussion between poster presenters and attendees. Poster presenters are asked to make every effort to be at their poster during the defense session.

After attending the Poster Defense Sessions, participants should be able to:• Identify practical techniques in dermatopathology.• Name new clinical or histopathological entities.

Slide LibraryCurator: Arthur K. Balin, MD, PhDSally Balin Medical Center for Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery

Slide Library opens Friday, October 12, at 2 p.m. and will remain open 24 hours through Sunday, October 14, at 11 a.m.

One hundred peer-reviewed cases from the continuously growing slide library will be available for microscopic examination. Cases are accompanied by the diagnosis and other relevant written information and references. Case summaries, diagnoses with discussion, and references will be distributed to participants at the meeting.

Upon completion of study, participants should be able to:• Explain the histologic diagnosis of various skin condi-

tions, including the use of ancillary studies, where ap-propriate.

• Interpret the histologic diagnosis of uncommon skin diseases.

• Critique cases that highlight diagnostic challenges.• Apply morphological criteria to the differential diagno-

sis of cutaneous lesions.• Develop appropriate differential diagnoses for a wide

spectrum of tumors and dermatoses.

ExhibitsYou are invited to visit the exhibits at the annual meeting. Various companies of interest to dermatopathologists will be displaying their products, publications and equipment. Representatives will be available to answer questions. Make sure to visit the exhibits to sample the latest neces-sities in dermatopathology.

Exhibit Hall Hours:Thursday, October 11 1:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.Friday, October 12 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Saturday, October 13 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.



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Optional Courses & EventsOptional Course & Events require additional fees.

Board Review CourseThursday, October 118:30 a.m. – Noon

Course Director: Lawrence E. Gibson, MDMayo Clinic, Rochester


ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY

Advanced online registration is required and will be based on a first come, first served basis. Attendance is limited to the first 200 participants and a registration fee of $205 is required. The registration fee is waived for medical stu-dents, residents and dermatopathology fellows in training but registration is still required.

Note: Participants must be on time to this course. Due to high demand and limited space, seats will only be held for 15 minutes after the start of the course. All unclaimed seats will be released to those waiting on a first come, first served basis at 8:45 a.m. No exceptions.

Back by Popular Demand! This course is will provide up-to-date information needed to pass the dermatopatholo-gy certifying examination and assumes basic competency in the field. This course will also benefit practitioners who would like an up-to-date review to fill practice gaps.

This course is not designed to be a comprehensive review of the dermatopathology board examinations.

Faculty:Michael Camilleri, MD, Mayo Clinic, RochesterLoren E. Clarke, MD, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical

Center/College of MedicineRosalie Elenitsas, MD, University of PennsylvaniaTammie C. Ferringer, MD, Geisinger Medical CenterDarius R. Mehregan, MD, Pinkus Dermatopathology Lab PCDiya F. Mutasim, MD, University of CincinnatiRajiv M. Patel, MD University of MichiganMargot S. Peters, MD, Mayo Clinic, Rochester

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:• Identify potential board examination topics.• Utilize new technology to assist with various diagnoses

and treatment methods.• Improve skills in clinicopathologic correlation.

Mini Course: Teledermatopathology — An Introduction to the FutureFriday, October 124:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.

Course Directors:Laszlo J. Karai, MD, PhDUniversity of Texas SouthwesternLaszlo Igali, MDRoyal College of Pathologists, Norfolk, UK

1.25 hours CME CreditFee: $105ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY

Advanced online registration is required and will be based on first come, first served. Attendance in this course is limited to the first 100 participants.

Note: Participants must be on time to this course. Due to high demand and limited space, seats will only be held for 15 minutes after the start of the course. All unclaimed seats will be released to those waiting on a first come, first served basis at 4:45 p.m. No exceptions.

The course will focus on state-of-the-art methods used to collect and transmit imaging data for diagnosis and tele-consultations in dermatopathology. A new iPhone/iPad application for differential diagnosis in dermatopathology will also be presented. The audience will be part of a live “multiheaded” virtual microscopic session with expert participants physically situated thousands of miles away.

Faculty:Laszlo J. Karai, MD, PhD, University of Texas SouthwesternLaszlo Igali, MD, Royal College of PathologistsRajendra Singh, MD, University of Pittsburgh

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:• Gain historical perspectives of teledermatopathology.• Understand the principles and practice of slide scan-

ning.• Use a new mobile application for differential diagnosis

in dermatopathology.• Establish and set up a secure videoconferencing con-

nection.• Choose an appropriate teleconferencing system.• Use teledermatopathology for External Quality Assur-

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Optional Courses & Events

President’s Reception and BanquetFriday, October 12Jennifer M. McNiff, MD, President Professor, Dermatology and Pathology Director, Yale Dermatopathology Yale University School of Medicine

7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Red Lacquer Room, Palmer House Hilton

Tickets: $150Tables: $975(includes tickets for 10 participants)Tickets are required to attend.

Return to where it all began….

The President’s Reception and Banquet will be held in the historic Red Lacquer Room at the Palmer House Hilton where history was made for our society nearly 50 years ago. The Red Lacquer Room was the location of the very first meeting of The American Society of Dermatopa-thology in 1962. It seems fitting that we should return to where it all began so many years ago!

“A selected group of dermatologists and pathologists actively interested in the teaching of dermatopathology were invited to the initial organizational meeting and founding of the society.” – Preamble, The American Society of Dermatopathol-ogy Constitution and Bylaws, 1962

The story of the downtown Chicago’s Palmer House Hilton is one of romance and charm. Potter Palmer bought his socialite and philanthropist bride Bertha a grand Chicago hotel for his wedding gift. Tragically just thirteen days after its grand

opening, the Palmer House fell victim to the Great Chica-go Fire. Determined to rebuild, Potter secured a $1.7 mil-lion loan and on November 8, 1873, the new Palmer House opened its doors. This marked the opening of what would become the nations’ oldest continually operating hotel. Bedecked with famed murals likened to the Sistine Chapel and sculptures for Louis Comfort Tiffany, the history of the celebrated Palmer house continues to impress even the most discriminating traveler.

2012 Founders’ AwardRonald P. Rapini, MD Josey Professor and Chair, Departments of DermatologyUniversity Texas Medical School and MD Anderson Cancer Center

The American Society of Dermatopathology Founders’ Award honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the

field of dermatopathology that are recognized by dermatopathologists throughout the medical world. This year, the award will be presented to Dr. Ronald P. Rapini at the President’s Banquet on Friday evening.

2012 Walter R. Nickel AwardRonald J. Barr, MD Director, Barr Dermatopathology A Division of Laguna Pathology Medical Group Professor Emeritus, Dermatology and Pathology, University of California, Irvine

The Walter R. Nickel Award for Excellence in Teaching of Dermatopathology is awarded annually

to honor an individual who has made great contributions in dermatopathology education. This year the Nickel Award will be presented to Dr. Ronald J. Barr at the President’s Banquet on Friday evening.


Come together

with friends and

colleagues to

celebrate our return

to where it all began!

Purchase a reserved

table for 10 at the

annual President’s

Reception and

Banquet and reunite

with colleagues and

former fellows.



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Self-Assessment in DermatopathologyCourse Director: Lawrence E. Gibson, MDMayo Clinic, Rochester

6.5 hours CME credit6.5 SAMs100 MOC SA Question Credits(2 hours for sessions A, B, C or D; 3.5 hours for discus-sion and 1 hour for post-course online self-assessment)Fee: $205 per courseONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY

Note: Self-Assessment sessions begin on time. Due to the timed schedule of each session, doors will close promptly at start time. Late arrivals will not be permitted. No re-funds will be given for sessions missed due to tardiness.

New This Year! Post-course online self-assessment. Par-ticipants will have the opportunity to study 50 challeng-ing slides representing a wide range of inflammatory and neoplastic diseases during one of four identical sessions. Subsequently, there will be a single Self-Assessment Dis-cussion Session in which faculty members will review the diagnostic features of each case, as well as the differential diagnosis. You must be registered for one of the Thursday or Friday courses (A, B, C or D) to attend the Discus-sion Session. Separate tickets are required to enter each course. The Self-Assessment Discussion Session will be held Friday, Oct. 12, from 2 to 6 p.m.

A post-course online self-assessment will be offered after the meeting where participants will have an opportunity to study 25 core knowledge cases in addition to the 50 advanced cases studied at the meeting. Registrants must take the post-course online self-assessment in order to claim CME, SAMs or MOC SA question credits. Self-

assessment registrants will receive a link to the post-course online self-assessment by email approximately two to three weeks after the Annual Meeting and have up to 30 days to complete it. Participants must complete the post-course online self-assessment with a 50 percent pass rate or better in order to claim CME credit. A CME/MOC certificate will be available to print upon successful completion of the online post self-assessment. This year, CME credit for the Self-Assessment sessions will not be included on the Annual Meeting CME Certificates. Self-Assessment participants must take the post-course online self-assessment to receive CME credit for this activity.

The ASDP Annual Meeting Online Post Self-Assessment offers MOC-DP self-assessment credits to satisfy the American Board of Dermatology (ABD) Component 2 and the American Board of Pathology (ABP) Part II MOC requirements. Annual Meeting post-course online self-assessment is also eligible for CME credits.

ABD SA — ASDP is a provider of Self-Assessments (SAs) for the Maintenance of Certification program of the American Board of Dermatology (ABD). The ASDP Self-Assessment in Dermatopathology course offers up to 100 MOC SA question credits. Participants must take the post-course online self-assessment in order to claim SA points.

ABP SAMs — ASDP is a provider of Self-Assessment Modules (SAMs) for Part II of the Maintenance of Certification program of the American Board of Pathology (ABP). The ASDP Self-Assessment in Dermatopathology course offers six and a half (6.5) SAMs. Participants must take and pass the post-course online self-assessment with a 50% pass rate or better in order to claim SAMs, and may take the self-assessment as many times as needed to achieve a passing score.

Thursday, October 11

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Session A (Note: This session conflicts with Consultations 106, 107, 108, 109, 110 and 111)

3:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Session B (Note: This session conflicts with Consultations 109, 110 and 111)

Friday, October 12

7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Session C (Note: This session conflicts with Consultations 200, 201, 202, 203, 204 and 205)

10:00 a.m. – Noon Session D (Note: This session conflicts with Consultations 206, 207, 208)

2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Self-Assessment Discussion (Note: This session conflicts with Consultations 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216 and 217)



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Self-Assessment in Dermatopathology (continued)

Faculty:Nicole Burkemper, MD, Saint Louis UniversityLoren E. Clarke, MD, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical

Center/College of MedicineDeborah L. Cook, MD, University of Vermont College of

MedicineDavid A. Mehregan, MD, Wayne State UniversityMargot S. Peters, MD, Mayo Clinic, RochesterVijaya B. Reddy, MD, Rush University Medical CenterBeth S. Ruben, MD, University of California, San FranciscoGlynis A. Scott, MD, University of Rochester School of

MedicineAntonio Subtil, MD, MBA, Yale UniversitySarah N. Walsh, MD, Cutaneous Pathology WCP

Laboratories, Inc.Roger H. Weenig, MD, University of MinnesotaKevin P. White, MD, Oregon Health and Science UniversityCarilyn Wieland, MD, Mayo Clinic, Rochester

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:• Recognize key light microscopic features of common,

rare and unusual entities.• Expand diagnostic skills by increasing familiarity with a

variety of skin conditions.• Differentiate between diseases with similar or overlap-

ping histopathologic findings.• Incorporate new information gained from the presented

cases into dermatopathology practice. • Recognize areas where new information gained from

the presented cases has identified potential practice gaps and altered performance related to the presented cases.

• Modify existing comfort level with the more common cases likely to be seen in daily practice.

Congratulations to the 2012 American Society of Dermatopathology Research Grant Recipients

Jinah Kim, MDStanford University Medical Center

Examination of the Role of Primary Cilia in Spitz Nevi and Spitzoid Melanoma

Kord S. Honda, MDCase Western Reserve University

Pro-Prion Protein Staining in Melanoma

The ASDP Dermatopathology Research Grant is administered by the Dermatology Foundation. www.dermatologyfoundation.org



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Consultations in Dermatopathology1.25 CME credit per courseFee: $105 per courseONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY

All courses use a 10-headed microscope with a class size of nine. Each session permits 30 minutes of study at individual microscopes followed by 45 minutes of interactive work with the course director. Registrants are limited to register in advance for a total of three Consultation in Dermatopathology courses. Once at the meeting, you may register for as many additional courses as you like, pending availability. A registration fee of $105 per course is required. Separate tick-ets are required to enter each course. Note: Select consultations with care. All selections are final. ASDP will not assist in the exchange, trading or resale of tickets prior to or during the annual meeting.

Because the Consultations in Dermatopathology conflict with other courses at the annual meeting, online registration is required.

If you need assistance with online registration, contact ASDP and staff will gladly assist you.

Thursday, October 119:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

100 Raymond L. Barnhill, MD The Difficult Melanocytic Lesion

101 Pedram Gerami, BS, MD Understanding and Interpreting FISH Results Including the Pitfalls When Evaluating Melanocytic Neoplasms

102 Lynn D. Cooper, MD A Fundamental/Algorithmic Approach to Atypical Lymphoid Infiltrates: Benign vs. Malignant

10:45 a.m. – Noon

103 M. Angelica Selim, MD Current Issues in Vulvar Pathology

104 David S. Cassarino, MD Inflammatory Conditions that can Mimic Atypical or Malignant Hematolymphoid Proliferations

105 Jacqueline M. Junkins-Hopkins, MD Instructive Cases in Cutaneous Lymphoma

1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

106 Beth S. Ruben, MD Nail Pathology

107 W. Clark Lambert, MD, PhD Dermatitis vs. Parapsoriasis/Prelymphoma vs. Mycosis Fungoides/ Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma - Skin Rash vs. Systemic Cancer

108 Steven D. Billings, MD Diagnostic Challenges in Cutaneous Soft Tissue Tumors

2:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

109 Terry L. Barrett, MD Nevi and Malignant Melanoma from Specific Anatomic Sites

110 Gary Goldenberg, MD Dermatopathology of Rheumatologic Diseases

111 Maxwell A. Fung, MD Panniculitis and Other Puzzles



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Friday, October 127:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.

200 Hideko Kamino, MD Interesting Fibrohistiocytic Proliferations

201 Kapil Gupta, MD Dermatopathology Lessons from the Dermatology Clinic: Diagnostic Approach for Unique Inflammatory Cases and their Reportage

202 Geoffrey J. Gottlieb, MD Melanoma or Not? Bring Your Own Slides

8:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

203 Klaus J. Busam, MD Interesting Cases from New York

204 Jag Bhawan, MD Mimickers in Dermatopathology

205 Raymond L. Barnhill, MD The Difficult Melanocytic Lesion

10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

206 Dirk M. Elston, MD Infections and Infestations

207 David S. Cassarino, MD Atypical and Malignant Adnexal Neoplasms

208 J. Andrew Carlson, MD Vasculitis and Lymphatic Diseases

1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

209 Timothy H. McCalmont, MD Cutaneous Spindle Cell Lesions by Light and IPX

210 Rajiv M. Patel, MD A Practical Pattern-based Approach to Cutaneous Soft Tissue Tumors

211 Shawn E. Cowper, MD Basic Alopecia

2:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

212 Loren E. Golitz, MD Pediatric Dermatopathology

213 M. Angelica Selim, MD Current Issues in Vulvar Pathology

214 Leonard C. Sperling, MD Advanced Alopecia

4:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.

215 Philip E. LeBoit, MD Lessons I Have Learned From Difficult Cases

216 Uma Sundram, MD, PhD Difficult Cutaneous Lymphoma Cases from the Stanford Case Files

217 W. Clark Lambert, MD, PhD Dermatitis vs. Parapsoriasis/Prelymphoma vs. Mycosis Fungoides/ Cutaneous T Cell Lymphoma - Skin Rash vs. Systemic Cancer



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Saturday, October 137:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.

300 Timothy H. McCalmont, MD Cutaneous Spindle Cell Lesions by Light and IPX

301 Lynn D. Cooper, MD A Fundamental/Algorithmic Approach to Atypical Lymphoid Infiltrates: Benign vs. Malignant

302 Joan Guitart, MD Cutaneous Lymphocytic Infiltrates: Your Cases and Mine

8:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

303 Beth S. Ruben, MD Nail Pathology

304 Mark Jacobson, MD The Titanic: Survival in the Age of the Superficial Biopsy

305 Jacqueline M. Junkins-Hopkins, MD Instructive Cases in Cutaneous Lymphoma

10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

306 Lawrence E. Gibson, MD Cutaneous Vasculitis: Selected Cases with Emphasis on Clinicopathologic Correlation

307 Molly A. Hinshaw, MD Oral Pathology

308 Dirk M. Elston, MD Tough Melanocytic Lesions

1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.

309 George P. Lupton, MD Malignant Melanoma: Yes or No?

310 Clay J. Cockerell, MD Challenging Clinicopathologic Correlations

311 Philip E. LeBoit, MD Lessons I Have Learned From Difficult Cases

3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

312 Omar P. Sangueza, MD Vascular Lesions

313 Shawn E. Cowper, MD Basic Alopecia

314 Kathleen J. Smith, MD Staging Tools and Molecular Studies and their Application for Evaluation and Therapy of Melanocytic Neoplasms

5:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

315 Terry L. Barrett, MD Nevi and Malignant Melanoma from Specific Anatomic Sites

316 Leonard C. Sperling, MD Advanced Alopecia

317 Antonio Subtil, MD, MBA Cutaneous B-Cell Lymphoma



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Sunday, October 147:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.

400 Rajiv M. Patel, MD A Practical Pattern-based Approach to Cutaneous Soft Tissue Tumors

401 Molly A. Hinshaw, MD Oral Pathology

402 Omar P. Sangueza, MD Vascular Lesions

8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

403 Pedram Gerami, BS, MD Understanding and Interpreting FISH Results Including the Pitfalls When Evaluating Melanocytic Neoplasms

404 Uma Sundram, MD, PhD Difficult Cutaneous Lymphoma Cases from the Stanford Case Files

405 Mai P. Hoang, MD Role of Immunnohistochemistry in Diagnosing Tumors of Cutaneous Appendages

10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

406 Geoffrey J. Gottlieb, MD Melanoma or Not? Bring Your Own Slides

407 Jinah Kim, MD, PhD Cutaneous Manifestations of Systemic Disease: Morphology, Molecules and More

408 David J. DiCaudo, MD Look-alikes in Neoplastic Dermatopathology

Congratulations to the 2012 Dermatopathology Research Career Development Award Recipient

The Dermatopathology Research Career Development Award is administered by the Dermatology Foundation. www.dermatologyfoundation.org

Basil A. Horst, MDColumbia University

Analysis of Inositol Polyphosphate 4-Phosphatase Type II in Melanocytic Lesions



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RegistrationRegister early and save.Registration for the 49th Annual Meeting is open to mem-ber and nonmember physicians, including applicants for ASDP membership, fellows in dermatopathology, resi-dents in dermatology or pathology, medical students and non-physicians with an interest in the study of research of skin. The established meeting registration fees are:

On or Before After Aug. 21 Aug. 21 and onsiteASDP Member $810 $890(Fellow, Associate and Non-Resident Associate)

ASDP Affiliate Member $870 $950

First Year in Practice $600 $660(Fellow, Associate and Non-Resident Associate)

Nonmember $970 $1,050

Fellow in Training Member $200 $275

Fellow in Training Nonmember $290 $365 (Verification letter from training director required.)

Resident Member $200 $275

Resident Nonmember $235 $310 (Verification letter from training director required.)

Medical Student Member $75 $150

Medical Student Nonmember $100 $200 (Verification letter from Dean or school registrar required.)

Early registration ends Aug. 21, 2012.Advanced registration closes Sept. 25, 2012.

Registration fees include admission to all Plenary Program courses and sessions, Exhibit Hall, luncheons, continental breakfasts and refreshment breaks.

Additional fees and online registration are required to attend all Optional Courses and Events. Registration fees for the Board Review Course are waived for medical students, residents and dermatopathology fellows, but registration is still required. It is the responsibility of all attendees to make sure their schedules do not conflict when registering for these courses.

e-RegistrationTo register online:Go to www.asdp.org/AM12

ASDP Members – Anyone completing the registration on your behalf must have your login and password to receive the discounted member rate.

Non-Members – If you are a first-time attendee, you will need to create a non-member profile to proceed with e-Registration. If you are a returning attendee and don’t remember your login and/or password, use the “Forgot Login/Password” links and follow the prompts to register. You’re done! Do not click the submit button more than once. This may result in multiple charges on your credit card.

REGISTRATION FOR OPTIONAL COURSES AND EVENTS IS ONLINE ONLY.

By Fax:Fill out the registration form and fax to ASDP at +1-847-480-9282, 24 hours a day, seven days a week until Sept. 21. Include your Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express number and expiration date. Registration will not be processed without full payment.

By Mail:The American Society of Dermatopathology36446 Treasury CenterChicago, IL 60694-6400Include a check or your Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express number and expiration date. Registra-tions will not be processed without full payment.

PaymentAll registration forms must be accompanied by check or credit card information (Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express only.) Make checks payable, in U.S. funds only, to the American Society of Dermatopathology. Registrations will not be processed without full payment. Do not send duplicate copies of your registration to ASDP. The deadline for advance registration is Tuesday, Sept. 25. After Sept. 25, participants must register at the meeting in Chicago.

ConfirmationDo not call ASDP to verify your registration. Each registrant will receive a written registration confirmation by e-mail within three weeks of registration being received at ASDP.

Cancellations and RefundsNotification of cancellations must be submitted in writing via mail, fax or e-mail. Cancellations received by Friday, Sept. 21, will be refunded less a $75 cancellation fee. No refunds will be made for cancellations received after this date. There will be no provisions for partial registration fees or refunds for activities not attended.



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SubstitutionsRegistration substitutions are allowed at any time but must be submitted in writing via mail, fax or e-mail by the original registrant. Substitution requests must include the name of the original registrant, copy of original registra-tion confirmation letter and the name of the substitute attendee. Substitutions must be of the same member category or the difference will be charged.

CME Claims and Verification of AttendanceYou will receive a CME Claim form in your registration packet on which you are to indicate the number of CME hours you are claiming for this educational activity. The number of CME credit available for each course is indi-cated by the course title in this program and on the CME Claim form. The total number of CME credit hours cannot exceed 35. Complete this form and submit it along with your session evaluation forms to the ASDP meeting regis-tration desk. You must return this form in order to receive appropriate CME credit. Your self-claimed CME credits will be recorded after the annual meeting and an official CME certificate will be mailed to you. Allow six to eight weeks for processing. Appropriate credit for attendance should be ascertained and reported by individual physicians to the particular state or medical society to which he/she belongs.

AAD CME Transcript/Award ProgramASDP Annual Meeting attendees who are registered in the AAD CME Transcript/Award Program should login to the AAD’s Online CME Transcript Program to enter credits for AAD recognized Category 1 CME Programs and record credits for other educational activities not sponsored by the Academy. The ASDP AAD program number is 254100.

Membership Business MeetingMembers and nonmembers are invited to attend the ASDP Membership Business Meeting luncheon on Saturday, Oct. 13. The annual report to the membership will be distrib-uted to each participant at the meeting.

ASDP Career Center – It’s All About YouThe official ASDP career center is located on the Web site at www.asdp.org; however, the Society will make available employment boards at the annual meeting. Meeting reg-istrants can post positions available or resumes for other attendees to peruse. Plan to bring multiple copies. The Society will not make copies onsite.

Special NeedsASDP provides services for persons with disabilities and special needs. Contact Chris Viglione at ASDP at +1-847-400-5820, ext. 244, or [email protected]; if you will require special materials or services during the meet-ing. Requests must be made in writing before Sept. 30. Requests for special materials or services made after this date may not be accommodated.

Hotel AccommodationsChicago Hilton and Towers720 S. Michigan Ave.Chicago, IL 60605 USAPhone: +1-312-922-4400Fax: +1-312-922-5240Go to www.asdp.org/Hotel_and_travel.htm for a link to make your reservations online.

Discount room rate deadline: September 20, 2012

ASDP has secured discounted rates with the Chicago Hilton and Towers: • $269 single/double occupancy room• $294 triple occupancy room• $319 quad occupancy room

These special rates will be available to annual meeting attendees, based on availability, for the nights of Wednes-day, Oct. 10, through Sunday, Oct. 14, and three days pre and post meeting. Rates are subject to daily incidentals and state and city taxes per room, per night. Cancellations must be made 48 hours before the day of arrival to avoid a cancellation fee of one night’s room and tax. To reserve a room, call the Chicago Hilton and Towers at +1-312-922-4400. Be sure to identify yourself with ASDP in order to receive the discounted rate. Discounted rooms are sold on a first-come, first-served basis, and discounted room rates apply only to ASDP attendee reservations received before Sept. 20, provided rooms are still available in the ASDP room block. Reservation requests made after this date will be confirmed on a space available basis at prevailing hotel rates.

Air Travel DiscountsAirline reservations may be made through FCm Travel Solutions, the preferred agency for the ASDP Annual Meeting. FCm charges a processing fee on transactions. International callers and callers in the state of Illinois call FCm Travel Solutions at +1-847-948-9111, ext. 3; callers from North America dial +1-866-341-7672.



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Ground TransportationFrom O’Hare International Airport, the Chicago Hilton and Towers is approximately 18 miles (45 minutes) by car. Taxi fare is approximately $45.

From Chicago Midway Airport, the Chicago Hilton and Towers is approximately 12 miles (25 minutes) by car. Taxi fare is approximately $35.

Public TransportationWhen taking public transportation to the Chicago Hilton and Towers from O’Hare International Airport: Take CTA Blue Line train to the Jackson stop. This is the only subway train leaving O’Hare. Walk 0.6 miles southeast to 720 S. Michigan Ave.

When taking public transportation to The Chicago Hilton and Towers from Midway Airport: Take CTA Orange Line train to the Roosevelt stop. Walk 0.5 miles north to 720 S. Michigan Ave.

Car RentalAvis Rent-a-car System Inc. is the official car rental service for the ASDP 49th Annual Meeting. Avis has a facility conveniently located at all local airports (O’Hare International Airport and Chicago Midway Airport) and can provide discounted rates for annual meeting attendees. For details, call +1-800-331-1600 and indicate AWD number J790331 to receive special pricing. Or visit the Avis Web site at http://www.avis.com.

ParkingValet parking is available at the Chicago Hilton and Tow-ers. Rates are $57 plus tax per day for a 24-hour period with in/out privileges. Self-parking is available for $45 per day.

Chicago ClimateTemperatures in the Chicago area in October can range from 46°– 63° Fahrenheit (7° – 17° Celsius). Because people have varying sensitivities to temperatures in hotel meeting rooms, please bring a sweater or other warm clothing to wear inside the hotel.

For More InformationThe American Society of Dermatopathology111 Deer Lake Road, Suite 100Deerfield, IL 60015Tel: +1-847-400-5820Fax: +1-847-480-9282E-mail: [email protected] Dates

Aug. 21 Early Registration Discount Ends

Sept. 20 Discount Hotel Room Rates Expire

Sept. 21 Registration Cancellation Deadline

Sept. 25 Advanced Registration Closes

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❍ ASDP Member ............................................................................❍ $810 ........................ ❍ $890 .................. ❍ .......................❍ (Fellow, Associate and Non-Resident Associate)

❍ ASDP Affiliate Member ...........................................................❍ $870 ....................... ❍ $950................... ❍ .......................❍

❍ First Year in Practice (Fellow and Associate) ..................❍ $600 ...................... ❍ $660 .................. ❍ .......................❍

❍ Nonmember .................................................................................❍ $970 ....................... ❍ $1,050 ................ ❍ .......................❍

❍ Fellow in Training Member ......................................................❍ $200 ...................... ❍ $275 ................... ❍ .......................❍

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❍ Resident Nonmember ..............................................................❍ $235 ....................... ❍ $310 .................... ❍ .......................❍

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❍ Medical Student Member ........................................................❍ $75 .......................... ❍ $150 .................... ❍ .......................❍

❍ Medical Student Nonmember ...............................................❍ $100 ....................... ❍ $200 .................. ❍ .......................❍ (Verification from Dean or school registrar required.)

Optional Courses—Online Registration OnlyThis format allows participants to see which courses are available on a continually updated basis, and avoid registering for conflicting meeting sessions. There will be no exchanging of tickets. Visit www.asdp.org/AM12 to register.

Board Review Course — ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLYASDP Member and Nonmember - $205Medical Students, Residents and Fellows in Training – Fee waived, registration required See Page 12 for course details

Consultations in Dermatopathology — $105 each ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLYSee pages 16 – 19 for course details (Limit of 3 courses for advance registration)

Mini Course: Teledermatopathology — $105 ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY See page 12 for course details

Self-Assessment Course and Discussion — $205 ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLYSee page 14 – 15 for course details

President’s Reception and Banquet_______ # of tickets at $150 each ....................................................................................$ ___________________

_______ # of tables at $975 each (seats 10) ................................................................$ ___________________

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Visit ASDP’s Web site at www.asdp.org/AM12 to access up-to-date information and register online.

Cancellation Policy: Notification of cancellation must be submitted in writing. Cancellations received before Sept. 21, 2012 will be refunded, less a $75 cancellation fee. Cancellations will be honored but money will not be refunded after Sept. 21, 2012. Substitutions are allowed at any time but must be submitted in writing and must be of the same member status. No telephone registrations please. Payment in U.S. dollars only.

Mail or fax payment and registration to:The American Society of Dermatopathology36446 Treasury CenterChicago, IL 60694-6400Tel: +1-847-400-5820 Fax: +1-847-480-9282E-mail: [email protected] Tax ID# 95-619 7518

Caution: If you submit your registration form more than once, it may result in a duplicate charge on your credit card. Please register using only one method. Faxed registration forms that do not contain credit card information will not be processed. After your registration form is processed, you will receive a confirmation via e-mail. It is your responsibility to verify that the courses you register for do not conflict with one another. Please keep a copy of this form for your records.

Special needs Please attach your special requirements to this form.

Photography AcknowledgementBy registering for this meeting, you acknowledge that your photograph may be taken at the event for purposes of documenting the meeting and that it may be used in informational articles or future promotions for this organization’s activities.

After September 25, 2012 participants must register for the meeting onsite in Chicago.

October 11 – 14, 2012 Chicago Hilton and Towers • Chicago, Illinois USA


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ASDP

49th Annual Meeting

ASDP 49th Annual Meeting

Documents

Transcript of ASDP 49th Annual Meeting