DocmedED 2026 Pathology Review: Practical Updates in Hematolymphoid, Genitourinary, and Orthopedic Pathology for the General Pathologist

Practical Diagnostic Pathology Updates for Everyday Surgical Pathology Practice

The DocmedED 2026 Pathology Review is a focused continuing medical education program designed to help practicing pathologists navigate some of the most common and challenging diagnostic scenarios encountered in hematolymphoid, genitourinary, and orthopedic pathology. Through expert-led lectures, case-based discussions, and practical diagnostic guidance, the course emphasizes real-world approaches to difficult cases, common diagnostic pitfalls, and the effective use of ancillary testing.

Released in May 2026, this educational activity provides current updates in disease classification, immunohistochemistry, molecular pathology, and morphologic interpretation, helping pathologists improve diagnostic accuracy and confidence in daily practice.

Course Features

• High-Definition Video Lectures
• VTT Subtitle Files
• Downloadable PDF Presentations
• Case-Based Discussions
• Practical Diagnostic Approach
• Immunohistochemistry Updates
• Molecular Pathology Applications
• Diagnostic Pitfall Review
• General Surgical Pathology Focus
• CME-Oriented Educational Content

Program Overview

Diagnostic pathology continues to evolve with advances in molecular diagnostics, immunophenotyping, disease classification systems, and precision medicine. General pathologists frequently encounter complex cases that require careful morphologic evaluation combined with ancillary diagnostic techniques.

This course focuses on practical solutions for common diagnostic dilemmas encountered in hematopathology, genitourinary pathology, and musculoskeletal pathology. Faculty members provide step-by-step approaches to diagnosis while highlighting important morphologic clues, differential diagnoses, and emerging diagnostic tools.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Recognize common diagnostic challenges in orthopedic pathology specimens.
• Differentiate non-neoplastic and neoplastic synovial lesions.
• Apply appropriate approaches to frozen section evaluation in prosthetic joint infections.
• Diagnose common benign and malignant musculoskeletal tumors.
• Identify key diagnostic features of cartilage neoplasms.
• Distinguish benign mimickers of prostate carcinoma.
• Evaluate cribriform prostatic lesions accurately.
• Diagnose urothelial lesions with subtle morphologic features.
• Classify renal neoplasms based on histologic characteristics.
• Develop systematic approaches to hematologic abnormalities.
• Recognize major forms of myelodysplastic and myeloid neoplasms.
• Identify essential morphologic features of acute myeloid leukemia.
• Diagnose common lymphoid neoplasms involving blood and bone marrow.

Core Topics Covered

Orthopedic Pathology

Arthroplasty Pathology

• Prosthetic Joint Specimens
• Periprosthetic Joint Infection
• Frozen Section Evaluation
• Diagnostic Challenges

Synovial Lesions

• Non-Neoplastic Synovial Disorders
• Synovial Neoplasms
• Differential Diagnosis

Bone & Soft Tissue Pathology

• Giant Cell-Rich Bone Tumors
• Cartilage-Forming Neoplasms
• Benign Musculoskeletal Lesions
• Malignant Bone Tumors

Genitourinary Pathology

Prostate Pathology

• Benign Mimickers of Prostate Cancer
• Cribriform Prostatic Lesions
• Prostatic Intraepithelial Lesions
• Diagnostic Pitfalls

Urothelial Pathology

• Flat Urothelial Lesions
• Papillary Urothelial Neoplasms
• Carcinoma In Situ
• Challenging Differential Diagnoses

Renal Pathology

• Clear Cell Renal Neoplasms
• Eosinophilic Renal Tumors
• Emerging Renal Tumor Classifications
• Immunohistochemical Workup

Hematolymphoid Pathology

Hematologic Disorders

• CBC Interpretation
• Pediatric and Adult Hematologic Abnormalities
• Bone Marrow Evaluation

Myeloid Neoplasms

• Myelodysplastic Syndromes
• Acute Myeloid Leukemia
• Myeloproliferative Disorders
• Diagnostic Algorithms

Lymphoid Neoplasms

• B-Cell Lymphoproliferative Disorders
• T-Cell and NK-Cell Neoplasms
• Bone Marrow Involvement
• Peripheral Blood Evaluation

Ancillary Diagnostic Techniques

Immunohistochemistry

• Diagnostic Marker Selection
• Interpretation Strategies
• Differential Diagnosis Applications

Molecular Pathology

• Molecular Testing in Surgical Pathology
• Genomic Classification Updates
• Precision Diagnostics

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Practicing Pathologists
• Surgical Pathologists
• Hematopathologists
• Genitourinary Pathologists
• Bone and Soft Tissue Pathologists
• Pathology Residents
• Pathology Fellows
• Academic Pathologists
• Community-Based Pathologists

Educational Highlights

✔ Practical Diagnostic Focus

✔ Case-Based Pathology Teaching

✔ Hematopathology Updates

✔ Genitourinary Pathology Review

✔ Orthopedic Pathology Updates

✔ Immunohistochemistry Applications

✔ Molecular Pathology Integration

✔ Common Diagnostic Pitfalls

✔ Evidence-Based Disease Classification Updates

✔ Designed for Daily Diagnostic Practice

Clinical & Educational Value

The DocmedED 2026 Pathology Review provides an efficient and highly practical review of diagnostic pathology in three commonly challenging subspecialty areas. By combining morphology, immunohistochemistry, molecular diagnostics, and case-based learning, the course helps pathologists strengthen diagnostic confidence, improve accuracy, and stay current with evolving pathology standards.

+ Topics:

• Bening Mimickers of Prostate Cancer

• Approach to CBC Abnormalities in Children and Adults

• Common and Uncommon Prostatic Lesions with Cribriform Architecture

• Does My Patient Have Myelodysplasia or Some Other Myeloid Neoplasm?

• Acute Myeloid Leukemia: Journey from Blast Percentages to Next Generation Sequencing

• Flat and Deceptively Bland Urothelial Lesions: Nothing to Be Trifled With!

• Exemplary Myeloid Disorder Cases

• Papillary Urothelial Lesions

• The Pathologist’s Role in the Diagnosis of Periprosthetic Joint Infection

• Approach to Lymphoid Disorders in Blood and Bone Marrow

• Non-Neoplastic Musculoskeletal Lesions Every General Surgical Pathologist Should Recognize

• B-Lymphoid Neoplasms in Blood and Bone Marrow

• Renal Tumors with Clear Cytoplasm

• Practical Arthroplasty Pathology

• Hyaline Cartilage Neoplasms – Radiology to the Rescue!

• Pink Renal Tumors: How Far Can You Go with Morphology?

• Synovial Pathology

• What Matters Is Not Easy: Pitfalls & Challenges in GU Pathology

• T/NK-Neoplasms in Blood and Bone Marrow

• Giant Cell-Rich Bone Neoplasms – How to Solve the Mystery