2025 Rhonda K. Yantiss, M.D. Expert Series – Tips and Tricks for GI Biopsy Interpretation DocMed course

Tips and Tricks for GI Biopsy Interpretation DocMed cours

Overview

This comprehensive gastrointestinal pathology CME course provides a practical, case-based review of GI biopsy interpretation and modern diagnostic pathology. Led by renowned gastrointestinal pathologist Dr. Rhonda K. Yantiss, the program focuses on common diagnostic challenges, histologic patterns, differential diagnoses, and potential pitfalls encountered in daily pathology practice.

Through focused lectures and real-world examples, participants will strengthen their ability to evaluate inflammatory, neoplastic, and non-neoplastic disorders affecting the gastrointestinal tract. The course emphasizes evidence-based diagnostic approaches, colorectal pathology, esophageal pathology, gastric biopsies, inflammatory bowel disease, appendiceal neoplasms, and colorectal cancer staging.

Course Details

• Release Date: September 1, 2025
• Duration: 10.75 Hours
• Format: Video CME Course
• Faculty: Rhonda K. Yantiss, MD
• Specialty: Gastrointestinal Pathology
• Target Audience: Pathologists

Topics Covered

Upper Gastrointestinal Pathology

• Patterns of Esophagitis Beyond Gastroesophageal Reflux
• Evaluation of Early Esophageal Neoplasia
• Practical Approach to Gastric Biopsies
• Celiac Disease and Differential Diagnosis

Inflammatory Gastrointestinal Disorders

• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
• IBD Mimics
• Differential Diagnosis of Colitis
• Ischemic Enterocolitis and Related Conditions

Colorectal Pathology

• Classification of Colorectal Polyps
• Colorectal Cancer Staging
• Diagnostic Challenges in Colorectal Carcinoma
• Precancerous Colorectal Lesions

Anal & Appendiceal Pathology

• Anal Pathology Essentials
• Mass-Forming Lesions of the Anus
• Classification of Appendiceal Neoplasms
• Contemporary Diagnostic Criteria

Learning Objectives

After completing this activity, participants will be able to:

• Recognize common and uncommon patterns of gastrointestinal tract injury.
• Develop practical diagnostic approaches for gastric and intestinal biopsies.
• Distinguish inflammatory bowel disease from its histologic mimics.
• Identify and classify colorectal polyps accurately.
• Evaluate colorectal carcinoma using current staging principles.
• Understand the classification and diagnosis of appendiceal neoplasms.
• Improve diagnostic confidence in gastrointestinal pathology practice.

Educational Benefits

This course delivers practical diagnostic guidance for pathologists seeking to improve accuracy in GI biopsy interpretation. Participants will gain valuable insights into inflammatory disorders, colorectal neoplasia, appendiceal tumors, esophageal pathology, gastric injury patterns, and challenging differential diagnoses commonly encountered in surgical pathology practice.