The Pathology of Neoplastic Diseases 2026

Monday, April 27, 2026, 8:00 AM - Friday, May 1, 2026, 12:15 PM, Zuckerman Research Center, 417 East 68th Street, New York , NY

This four-and-a-half–day course provides an up-to-date review of the pathology of selected subspecialty areas of neoplastic disease, including genitourinary (GU), gastrointestinal (GI), and thoracic pathology. Lectures will incorporate the appropriate use of advanced diagnostic techniques — such as immunohistochemistry and molecular pathology — including the evaluation of therapeutic biomarkers.

In addition to expert-led lectures and case presentations, the course offers optional interactive slide seminars on selected GI, thoracic, and GU pathology topics to facilitate discussion and reinforce diagnostic approaches through case-based learning (additional fees apply).

• GI Pathology Slide Seminar: Pancreatobiliary Tumors — Monday, April 27 | 4:30–6:00 p.m.

• GU Pathology Slide Seminar: Cases That Made Me Think Outside the Box — Tuesday, April 28 | 4:45–6:00 p.m.

• Thoracic Pathology Slide Seminar: Live Consensus Conference for Challenging Cases — Thursday, April 30 | 4:30–6:00 p.m.

Choose the learning format that works best for you: Participate Live (In Person or Virtually): Attend the course in real time in person at Memorial Sloan Kettering or join virtually via Zoom. Participants who attend the live program may claim credit for the live activity and will also receive access to an online syllabus after the course with recorded presentations and PDF slides. Register for Live Virtual Participation On Demand Access: Register for the on demand option and be notified when the content becomes available (a few weeks after the live event). Access recorded presentations and slides anytime and claim credit for the on demand version of the course. Registration is available for the full course or individual subspecialty modules. Register for On Demand Access

Target Audience: This course is designed for practicing pathologists in academic and private practice settings, as well as pathology residents and fellows interested in expanding their knowledge of neoplastic diseases.

1. Label current classifications and diagnostic criteria for tumors and tumor-like lesions
2. Highlight the appropriate use of ancillary diagnostic techniques
3. Discuss differential diagnoses and understand the practical, problem- oriented approach
4. Identify clinical pathological features of the various tumor entities

We are pleased to offer flexible learning options for this course. Participants may attend the live event in person or virtually, or register for on demand access available after the live event. The on demand option allows registration for the full course or individual subspecialty modules.

Registration Options

• Register for Live Participation (In Person or Virtual)

• Register for On Demand Access (Full Course or Individual Subspecialties) 

Live Participation Early Rates (available through March 30)

• Physicians (MDs, PhDs, DOs): $1,000

• Residents and Fellows: $650

• Industry Professionals: Not available (general rates apply)

• MSK Employees: Complimentary**

Live Participation Standard Rates (after March 30)

• Physicians (MDs, PhDs, DOs): $1,100

• Residents and Fellows: $750

• Industry Professionals: $1,925*

• MSK Employees: Complimentary**

Optional Add-On

• Slide Seminars: $50 per seminar

Registration Discounts: Discounted registration is available for specific groups. If eligible, you will receive further instructions and a promotion code to use during registration. View our Policy on Registration Discounts for more information.

Cancellation Policy: For details on our cancellation terms, please review our Cancellation Policy.

*An industry professional is defined as any individual, irrespective of their provider type (such as MDs, PhDs, APPs, RNs, etc.) that is employed by an ineligible company. Please review our Registration Policy for Industry Professionals for more information.
**MSK employees receive complimentary registration for all CME programs by signing in with MSK credentials (SSO).

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 33.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ABPath CC Recognition Statement

This activity will offer 33.00 Lifelong Learning (CME) credit towards the American Board of Pathology’s Continuing Certification program.

For more than 40 years, the MSK Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine has presented this course on the surgical pathology of neoplastic disease. The curriculum, led by the esteemed attending pathology staff at MSK, continues to evolve to reflect the expanding contributions of cytopathology, immunopathology, and molecular pathology to modern diagnostic practice. The department also offers additional educational programs, including: 9th Symposium in Translational Research in Pathology — April 16, 2026 (registration coming soon) 2026 Digital Pathology Course — May 1—2, 2026 (immediately following this course) The Pathology of Neoplastic Diseases 2025 — Head and Neck, Gynecologic, and Breast Pathology — Available On Demand

We look forward to welcoming you to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK). If you will be traveling to New York City from out of town, we encourage you to arrange your accommodations as early as possible.

Hotel Accommodations: To assist with your planning, MSK has arranged preferred rates and amenities at select hotels in Manhattan. Click here to view participating hotels and additional details.

Travel and Parking:  For information on traveling to MSK, including directions and parking options, click here. Please note that parking validation is not available for conference attendees.

If you require any specific accommodations to attend this event in person, please contact [email protected] at least one week in advance.

 

MSK Course Director

Meera R. Hameed, MD
Chief, Surgical Pathology Service

 

MSK Course Co-Directors

Victor E. Reuter, MD
Vice Chair, Department of Pathology
Director, Genitourinary Pathology
Director, Genitourinary Pathology Fellowship

Jinru Shia, MD
Director, Gastrointestinal Pathology

William D. Travis, MD
Director, Thoracic Pathology

 

Guest Faculty 

Mary B. Beasley, MD
Mount Sinai 

 

MSK Faculty

Dilara Akbulut, MD
Narasimhan P. Agaram, MBBS
Hikmat A. Al-Ahmadie, MD
Marina K. Baine, MD, PhD
Dorukhan Bahceci, MD
Olca Basturk, MD
Jason Chang, MD
Yingbei Chen, MD, PhD
Jie-Fu (Jeff) Chen, MD
Miao Cui, MD
Katya Dombrowski, MD
Samson W. Fine, MD
Anuradha Gopalan, MD
Raymond A. Isidro, MD, PhD
Rayan Rammal, MD
Natasha Rekhtman, MD, PhD
Maria Del Carmen Rodriguez Pena, MD
Amjad Saad, MBBS, MD
Jennifer L. Sauter, MD
Judy Sarungbam, MD
Niharika Shah, MBBS
Jay Shi, MD, PhD
Carlie Sigel, MD
Laura H. Tang, MD, PhD
Satish K. Tickoo, MD
Efsevia Vakiani, MD, PhD
Soo-Ryum (Stewart) Yang, MD

 

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies (commercial interests). All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.