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Improving MDS
Outcomes
ASH, in collaboration with
the American Society of
Clinical Pathology and
The France Foundation,
is offering complimentary
CME summits to improve
the diagnosis and care of
myelodysplastic syndrome
(MDS) patients. “Improving MDS Outcomes from
Diagnosis to Treatment: A
Multi-Disciplinary Approach” includes case-based
tumor board discussions
and interactive break-out
sessions on identifying the
new role or molecular testing in MDS, distinguishing
morphic mimics for MDS,
assessing low and high
grade MDS, and applying
new prognostic scoring
systems to patients.
Who should attend: general pathologists, hematopathologists, medical
oncologists, hematologists,
pathologists’ assistants,
hematology and oncology
nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and medi-
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cal laboratory scientists.
The program encourages
multi-disciplinary approach
through team-based learning activities.
Locations and Dates:
June 13, 2015
San Francisco, CA
Mission Bay Conference
Center at USCF
September 17, 2015
Chicago, IL
Fairmont Hotel (just prior
to ASH Meeting on Hematologic Malignancies)
October 9, 2015
New York, NY
Lowes Regency
October 16, 2015
Tampa, FL
Location TBD
More information on the
MDS Summits can be
found at www.MDSlearning.com. Register online at
www.regonline.com/MDS.
This is a free program, and
space is limited.
Updated Features:
• Superior ‘Home Screen’ navigation
showcasing current issue cover image and
quick access to various Blood Journal articles
• Mobile device user interface designed
specifically for tablets and smartphones
• Blood Issues display with high definition
cover images, slider navigation and First
Edition quick link
• Improved ‘Table of Contents’ display featuring
article category tiles, article category picker,
and swipe functionality
• Updated ‘All Articles’ and ‘First Edition’
sections with new article category picker and
view by date option
Stay tuned for Android update
later this summer
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