Events and Classes

Master Class in Congenital Cardiac Morphology

Event Description:

Oct. 12-14, 2011
John G. Rangos Sr. Research Center
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
Pittsburgh, PA

Master Class in Congenital Cardiac Morphology (PDF)

Join us for the 4th Annual Master Class in Congenital Cardiac Morphology sponsored by Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC's Heart Center and Department of Pathology.

This comprehensive two and a half-day course in congenital cardiac morphology will use didactic presentations, live video demonstrations, and hands-on examination of cardiac specimens from the Frank E. Sherman and Cora C. Lenox Heart Museum to cover a wide range of congenital cardiac malformations.

There will be an emphasis on imaging and surgical correlations for each lesion. Upon completion of this class, participants will understand the usefulness and practicality of the sequential segmental analytical approach to the examination of congenitally malformed hearts, as well as be familiar with the morphology of a large variety of congenital heart defects.

This year, we will focus on more complex cardiac lesions including the “functionally univentricular hearts”. The program will be divided into two parts. On the first and second days, and the morning of the last day, we will systematically review the chosen topics with focus on didactic presentations, video demonstrations of cardiac specimens, and imaging correlations. On the last day, there will be an intensive hands-on workshop examining cardiac specimens.

Course Directors

Professor Robert Anderson, MD, FRCPath
Visiting Professor, Pediatrics
Medical University of South Carolina

Steven A. Webber, MBChB, MRCP
Chief, Division of Cardiology
Co-Director, Heart Center
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
Professor of Pediatrics
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Online Registration and Fees

Registration for this conference is now closed.

Registration fees for the Master Class fro those who register prior to, or on, Aug. 15, 2011:

$375 for physicians and faculty
$300 for allied health professionals and trainees
after Aug. 15, fees will be $450 for physicians and faculty and $375 for allied health profesionals and trainees

We will recognize a $75 discount if you attended the March 2011 Charleston Morphology course (proof of attendance is required).

There will be a limited number of seats for this educational event which will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis.

The registration fee includes program materials, continental coffee breaks, lunch, and hors d’oeuvres gathering Wednesday evening.

Cancellations
A full refund will be given for cancellation notices received before, or on, Monday, August 23, 2011, less a $100 processing fee. Refunds will not be granted for cancellations received after August 23, 2011.