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Already a subscriber? Please click the image to access the 2009 Slide Survey Online.
Subscription deadline: April 1, 2010.
(Subscription information and links below.)
Background:
It is critical for all pathologists to maintain and expand our diagnostic skills in diseases of infancy (including placental
pathology), childhood and adolescence. The ability to recognize the diversity of clinical, gross, microscopic and molecular
features of a disease is essential to arrive at an accurate diagnosis and to provide sound clinical advice.
Needs Assessment:
The ability to recognize the gross, microscopic and molecular features
of a disease and to correlate the pathologic findings with the clinical presentation is key to accurate diagnosis and
to serve as medical consultants.
Slide Survey:
The Slide Survey Program of the SPP is intended for all pathologists and
pathology trainees. It consists of 15 cases per year (3 sets of 5 cases each) and additional virtual slide ONLY case(s).
Case material is representative of diseases seen in the practice of pediatric pathology. The online component (SSO) of the
slide survey includes virtual microscope slides, digital (PDF) versions of the booklets and the electronic answer submission
sheets, as well as survey analysis, case discussion, and case archives. Participants can expect to spend approximately
one hour on each case, including reviewing the history and slide, arriving at a diagnosis, answering the questions, and
reviewing the contributor’s summary and case discussion. Access to the SSO is available to all subscribers. Glass slide
subscription is available to all SPP members (U.S. and international), as well as non-SPP members with a mailing address
in the U.S. or its territories. Glass slide subscription is not available to international participants who are not
SPP members.
Program Objectives:
By reviewing the case material, arriving at a diagnosis, answering
the submitted questions, and reviewing the contributor’s summary and discussion, the participant will gain practical
information meant to improve diagnostic skills and increase understanding of the conditions submitted for evaluation.
Individual evaluation is not provided and the program is not approved as or meant to be a formal proficiency program.
CME:
The Society for Pediatric Pathology is accredited by the Accreditation Council
for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Individual subscriptions allow
CME credit for a single participant. Institutional subscriptions allow CME credit for up to 5 participants.
ABP - Maintenance of Certification:
The slide survey program is approved by the
American Board of Pathology for Part IV (Performance in Practice) Maintenance of Certification. Therefore, diplomates
of the ABP may use this program to demonstrate laboratory and/or individual participation in a laboratory / interlaboratory
performance improvement and quality assurance program.
AMA Designation Statement:
The Society for Pediatric Pathology designates this educational
activity for a maximum of 15 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent
of their participation in the activity.
Note: A maximum of 15 CME credits can be earned (1 CME credit per case). The actual number
of CME credits earned by a participant will be based on responses entered by the due date.
Disclosures:
In accordance with Accreditation Council of Continuing Medical
Education requirements, each author is asked to complete a disclosure statement. The disclosure information will be
included in the case booklet for each of the three mailings/online postings.
Subscription Information:
For the 2010 Slide Survey, you may subscribe online by clicking
here.
If you are an SPP member, log in first to receive discounted member pricing. Then type in "slide survey" under "Item Name" to see subscription options.
Non-members can simply type in "slide survey" under "Item Name" without logging in.
If you prefer, you may download a subscription order form by clicking here, and
submit it to the SPP office by e-mail, mail, or Fax.
Subscription deadline: April 1, 2010.
Logging On to the Slide Survey:
If you are already subscribed, use the button at the top of the page or click here
to access the Slide Survey Online.
Contributing:
If you would like to contribute your case to be considered for a future Slide Survey, click
here to download and print the form. Please complete
the form and mail it with your case to the address listed.
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