Pricing: $25.00

NOTE: Registration is required to attend this seminar. By registering in advance you will receive refreshments, trained status as a CAP inspector and the opportunity to claim CME/CE credit.

This in-person training seminar is intended for pathologists, PhDs, clinical laboratory scientists, and pathology trainees involved in inspecting molecular pathology and/or cytogenetics laboratories.

Description
The CAP will offer an in-person inspector training program specifically designed for the unique needs of cytogenetics and molecular pathology inspectors during the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) 2026 Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting.

The purpose of this in-person only seminar is to demonstrate effective inspection techniques so that inspectors will be more confident and comfortable performing inspections. Specific topics include the overall inspection process (eg, preparation, practical “how-to” tips of conducting the inspection, and documenting the findings), as well as determining compliance with not only the accreditation requirements unique to molecular pathology and cytogenetics, but also the applicable requirements from the Laboratory General and All Common Checklists.

Emphasis will be placed on the inspection of laboratories performing inherited disease and somatic testing by Sanger Sequencing and next-generation sequencing (NGS) methodologies. NGS validation, quality control, interpretation, and result reporting will also be discussed. In addition, shared checklist requirements addressing in situ hybridization and array-based testing using the Cytogenetics and Molecular Pathology Checklists will be presented, as well as other Cytogenetics Checklist-specific requirements.

Objectives
After completing this activity, you should be able to:

1. Use CAP resources to prepare for an inspection.
2. Describe generally accepted techniques to produce consistent inspection findings.
3. Identify deficiencies and recommendations and appropriately document findings.
4. Identify compliance with requirements unique to molecular pathology and cytogenetics.

Authors/Faculty
Yassmine M. Akkari, PhD, FACMG
Chad D. Galderisi, DO, FCAP
Ericka J. Olgaard, DO, MBA, FCAP
Sainan Wei, PhD

Logistics Information

• March 10, 2026 (IN-PERSON ONLY SEMINAR)
  12:00 pm - 5:00 pm (ET)

Baltimore Convention Center
1 W. Pratt Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

CME/CE Information
Accreditation: The College of American Pathologists (CAP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CME Category 1: The College of American Pathologists designates this internet enduring material educational activity for a maximum of 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CE (Continuing Education for non-physicians): The CAP designates this educational activity for a maximum of 4.5 credit(s) of continuing education. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity is approved for continuing education credit in the states of California and Florida.

The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification (BOC) Certification Maintenance Program (CMP) accepts this activity to meet the continuing education requirements.

Payment Information
To pay with a check, print a copy of this page and send it with your check to the address below. You will be notified when your payment has been processed and you have been registered into the activity.

College of American Pathologists
CAP Learning
325 Waukegan Road
Northfield, IL 60093-2750

Refund Policy
Refunds will be handled on an exception basis. Please submit your request to the CAP in writing via email at [email protected] or fax at 847-832-8006.

Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel your registration, please notify CAP Learning as soon as possible by calling 800 323-4040 option 1 or via e-mail to [email protected] two weeks prior to the scheduled event.

Credit Claim Availability
This activity is available March 10, 2026 - May 11, 2026, at 11:59 PM (CT). You must claim credit by this date and time.

CC: LAPACMG1003P.2026

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