{"product_id":"uscap-confronting-the-unfamiliar-and-unnerving-in-dermpath-practical-tips-to-curb-hair-pulling-and-nail-biting-at-the-microscope-2026","title":"USCAP Confronting the Unfamiliar and Unnerving in Dermpath Practical Tips to Curb Hair Pulling and Nail Biting at the Microscope 2026","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"prod-edition\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"field field--name-field-heading field--type-heading field--label-hidden field__item\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv class=\"columns small-12 medium-12 large-12 sidebar-full\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1qvrnjo\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"136\"\u003eUSCAP Confronting the Unfamiliar and Unnerving in Dermpath: Practical Tips to Curb Hair Pulling and Nail Biting at the Microscope 2026\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"aqza83\" data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"257\"\u003eAdvanced Dermatopathology Update on Hair Disorders, Nail Pathology, Dermatologic Emergencies \u0026amp; Melanocytic Neoplasms\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"588\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"401\"\u003eUSCAP Confronting the Unfamiliar and Unnerving in Dermpath: Practical Tips to Curb Hair Pulling and Nail Biting at the Microscope 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e course is an advanced dermatopathology educational program designed to help pathologists confidently navigate some of the most challenging diagnostic areas encountered in daily practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003eDeveloped by leading experts in dermatopathology, this focused course provides practical, case-based instruction on the interpretation of alopecia biopsies, nail unit pathology, dermatologic emergencies, and complex melanocytic lesions. Through real-world examples, clinicopathologic correlation, and discussions of diagnostic pitfalls, participants gain valuable strategies for improving diagnostic accuracy and avoiding common errors.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1248\"\u003eReleased on \u003cstrong data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003eMay 26, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e, this program emphasizes practical decision-making, appropriate ancillary testing, and systematic approaches that can be immediately applied in both academic and community pathology practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1sp67mj\" data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003eCourse Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1275\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003eDermatopathology often presents diagnostic challenges that can be intimidating even for experienced pathologists. Hair disorders, nail diseases, urgent dermatologic conditions, and melanocytic neoplasms frequently require careful integration of clinical information, histopathologic findings, and ancillary studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003eThis course provides a structured framework for approaching these difficult specimens while highlighting common diagnostic traps that may lead to misclassification or delayed diagnosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1836\"\u003eParticipants will learn practical methods for evaluating:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"2059\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"snqze6\" data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1867\"\u003eAlopecia and hair disorders\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"k6xztn\" data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003eNail unit pathology\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hu7j7x\" data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003eDermatologic emergencies\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"yktsxo\" data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003eMelanocytic neoplasms\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nd3qr9\" data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"1969\"\u003eInflammatory skin diseases\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"13jhtqu\" data-start=\"1970\" data-end=\"2000\"\u003eAncillary diagnostic testing\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1n8uj5d\" data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2032\"\u003eClinicopathologic correlation\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hcs978\" data-start=\"2033\" data-end=\"2059\"\u003eHistopathologic pitfalls\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2197\"\u003eThe curriculum combines foundational knowledge with advanced diagnostic insights to improve confidence and efficiency at the microscope.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2202\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1scsphp\" data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2226\"\u003eLearning Objectives\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2228\" data-end=\"2291\"\u003eUpon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2918\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"11r5wmq\" data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2357\"\u003eDevelop a systematic diagnostic approach to alopecia biopsies.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a8vnfm\" data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2437\"\u003eRecognize inflammatory and neoplastic disorders affecting the nail apparatus.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"gjxao5\" data-start=\"2438\" data-end=\"2533\"\u003eIntegrate clinical and histopathologic findings when evaluating urgent dermatologic biopsies.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"15hexx0\" data-start=\"2534\" data-end=\"2611\"\u003eApply current classification principles to challenging melanocytic lesions.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"j1hi35\" data-start=\"2612\" data-end=\"2690\"\u003eUtilize ancillary studies appropriately in difficult dermatopathology cases.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"f9y2rh\" data-start=\"2691\" data-end=\"2758\"\u003eIdentify common diagnostic pitfalls and strategies to avoid them.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"n4v59c\" data-start=\"2759\" data-end=\"2837\"\u003eImprove clinicopathologic correlation in complex dermatopathology specimens.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"14xiil9\" data-start=\"2838\" data-end=\"2918\"\u003eEnhance diagnostic accuracy in routine and referral dermatopathology practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"2920\" data-end=\"2923\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1ti0lfk\" data-start=\"2925\" data-end=\"2947\"\u003eCore Topics Covered\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1i3e0j6\" data-start=\"2949\" data-end=\"2988\"\u003eHair Disorders \u0026amp; Alopecia Pathology\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2990\" data-end=\"3063\"\u003eA major focus of the course is the evaluation of hair and scalp biopsies.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3065\" data-end=\"3080\"\u003eTopics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"3082\" data-end=\"3275\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1x5a7cw\" data-start=\"3082\" data-end=\"3114\"\u003eAlopecia biopsy interpretation\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"39683p\" data-start=\"3115\" data-end=\"3134\"\u003eScarring alopecia\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"muht3b\" data-start=\"3135\" data-end=\"3158\"\u003eNon-scarring alopecia\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"uqfzlq\" data-start=\"3159\" data-end=\"3181\"\u003eFollicular pathology\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"13gv7aw\" data-start=\"3182\" data-end=\"3208\"\u003eHair cycle abnormalities\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bmgzlw\" data-start=\"3209\" data-end=\"3238\"\u003eInflammatory hair disorders\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bwqfkk\" data-start=\"3239\" data-end=\"3275\"\u003eDiagnostic algorithms for alopecia\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3277\" data-end=\"3429\"\u003eFaculty present practical approaches to differentiating common and uncommon causes of hair loss using histopathologic features and clinical correlation.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"3431\" data-end=\"3434\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1avr6ut\" data-start=\"3436\" data-end=\"3459\"\u003eNail Unit Pathology\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3461\" data-end=\"3530\"\u003eParticipants review diseases affecting the nail apparatus, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"3532\" data-end=\"3691\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1q9prz4\" data-start=\"3532\" data-end=\"3545\"\u003eNail tumors\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"f49qu4\" data-start=\"3546\" data-end=\"3575\"\u003eInflammatory nail disorders\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1j8j13a\" data-start=\"3576\" data-end=\"3599\"\u003eNail matrix pathology\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r7qy80\" data-start=\"3600\" data-end=\"3618\"\u003eNail bed lesions\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tz8rk2\" data-start=\"3619\" data-end=\"3637\"\u003eNail dystrophies\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1afavqm\" data-start=\"3638\" data-end=\"3662\"\u003ePigmented nail lesions\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"k9uuie\" data-start=\"3663\" data-end=\"3691\"\u003eNeoplastic nail conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3693\" data-end=\"3816\"\u003eSpecial attention is given to recognizing uncommon presentations and avoiding diagnostic pitfalls unique to nail specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"3818\" data-end=\"3821\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"fmmxfn\" data-start=\"3823\" data-end=\"3851\"\u003eDermatologic Emergencies\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3853\" data-end=\"3944\"\u003eThe course addresses urgent dermatologic conditions requiring rapid and accurate diagnosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3946\" data-end=\"3961\"\u003eTopics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"3963\" data-end=\"4154\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"is8zxu\" data-start=\"3963\" data-end=\"3994\"\u003eAcute inflammatory dermatoses\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1itwlmn\" data-start=\"3995\" data-end=\"4036\"\u003eLife-threatening dermatologic disorders\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"99a5z8\" data-start=\"4037\" data-end=\"4060\"\u003eSevere drug reactions\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1q0sfeu\" data-start=\"4061\" data-end=\"4086\"\u003eEmergency skin biopsies\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"ppkkxj\" data-start=\"4087\" data-end=\"4118\"\u003eClinicopathologic integration\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uzv94n\" data-start=\"4119\" data-end=\"4154\"\u003eDifferential diagnosis strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"4156\" data-end=\"4276\"\u003eFaculty discuss how pathologists can provide timely and clinically meaningful interpretations in high-acuity situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"4278\" data-end=\"4281\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"nmvd9u\" data-start=\"4283\" data-end=\"4308\"\u003eMelanocytic Neoplasms\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"4310\" data-end=\"4400\"\u003eOne of the most challenging areas in dermatopathology involves melanocytic proliferations.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"4402\" data-end=\"4421\"\u003eKey topics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"4423\" data-end=\"4612\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"3dlwc2\" data-start=\"4423\" data-end=\"4453\"\u003eAtypical melanocytic lesions\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"ndkv2a\" data-start=\"4454\" data-end=\"4471\"\u003eDysplastic nevi\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e2v1z7\" data-start=\"4472\" data-end=\"4492\"\u003eMelanoma diagnosis\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"296f9k\" data-start=\"4493\" data-end=\"4524\"\u003eBorderline melanocytic tumors\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"e88xj2\" data-start=\"4525\" data-end=\"4556\"\u003eHistologic mimics of melanoma\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"vc2twu\" data-start=\"4557\" data-end=\"4584\"\u003eClassification challenges\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"v3xm97\" data-start=\"4585\" data-end=\"4612\"\u003ePrognostic considerations\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"4614\" data-end=\"4713\"\u003eThe course emphasizes practical diagnostic frameworks for evaluating difficult melanocytic lesions.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"4715\" data-end=\"4718\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"w5yczc\" data-start=\"4720\" data-end=\"4752\"\u003eAncillary Diagnostic Testing\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"4754\" data-end=\"4820\"\u003eParticipants learn appropriate use of ancillary studies including:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"4822\" data-end=\"4936\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sd9e56\" data-start=\"4822\" data-end=\"4844\"\u003eImmunohistochemistry\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a5bs4c\" data-start=\"4845\" data-end=\"4864\"\u003eMolecular testing\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"sclc57\" data-start=\"4865\" data-end=\"4881\"\u003eSpecial stains\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"nhu5qy\" data-start=\"4882\" data-end=\"4905\"\u003eDiagnostic biomarkers\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"z6weab\" data-start=\"4906\" data-end=\"4936\"\u003eGenomic testing applications\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"4938\" data-end=\"5044\"\u003eFaculty discuss how ancillary testing can improve diagnostic confidence and accuracy in challenging cases.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"5046\" data-end=\"5049\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1mwe58f\" data-start=\"5051\" data-end=\"5084\"\u003eClinicopathologic Correlation\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5086\" data-end=\"5127\"\u003eStrong emphasis is placed on integrating:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"5129\" data-end=\"5250\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"16d4mn9\" data-start=\"5129\" data-end=\"5147\"\u003eClinical history\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"9t5jb4\" data-start=\"5148\" data-end=\"5179\"\u003ePhysical examination findings\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"8hgs34\" data-start=\"5180\" data-end=\"5205\"\u003eDermoscopic information\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"vtrn4a\" data-start=\"5206\" data-end=\"5232\"\u003eHistopathologic features\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"17doo4b\" data-start=\"5233\" data-end=\"5250\"\u003eLaboratory data\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5252\" data-end=\"5343\"\u003eThis multidisciplinary approach helps optimize diagnostic precision and patient management.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"5345\" data-end=\"5348\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"59kwug\" data-start=\"5350\" data-end=\"5391\"\u003eDiagnostic Pitfalls \u0026amp; Near-Miss Cases\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5393\" data-end=\"5441\"\u003eA unique feature of the course is the review of:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"5443\" data-end=\"5586\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"xwydt\" data-start=\"5443\" data-end=\"5473\"\u003eReal-world diagnostic errors\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xvqi5a\" data-start=\"5474\" data-end=\"5491\"\u003eNear-miss cases\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"12i3qrb\" data-start=\"5492\" data-end=\"5522\"\u003eCommon interpretive mistakes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"14ajz88\" data-start=\"5523\" data-end=\"5548\"\u003eMimickers of malignancy\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"48cutv\" data-start=\"5549\" data-end=\"5586\"\u003eChallenging inflammatory conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5588\" data-end=\"5700\"\u003eFaculty provide practical lessons learned from difficult cases and discuss strategies to avoid similar pitfalls.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"5702\" data-end=\"5705\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1cq7b5x\" data-start=\"5707\" data-end=\"5730\"\u003eEducational Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5732\" data-end=\"5769\"\u003e✔ Advanced Dermatopathology Education\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5771\" data-end=\"5792\"\u003e✔ Case-Based Learning\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5794\" data-end=\"5824\"\u003e✔ Hair \u0026amp; Nail Pathology Review\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5826\" data-end=\"5861\"\u003e✔ Melanocytic Lesion Classification\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5863\" data-end=\"5897\"\u003e✔ Dermatologic Emergency Diagnosis\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5899\" data-end=\"5929\"\u003e✔ Ancillary Testing Strategies\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5931\" data-end=\"5962\"\u003e✔ Clinicopathologic Correlation\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"5964\" data-end=\"5993\"\u003e✔ Practical Diagnostic Pearls\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"5995\" data-end=\"5998\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1m9xcqo\" data-start=\"6000\" data-end=\"6018\"\u003eTarget Audience\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"6020\" data-end=\"6045\"\u003eThis course is ideal for:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"6047\" data-end=\"6249\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"biiv77\" data-start=\"6047\" data-end=\"6061\"\u003ePathologists\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"3z1mqf\" data-start=\"6062\" data-end=\"6083\"\u003eDermatopathologists\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bg468m\" data-start=\"6084\" data-end=\"6107\"\u003eAcademic Pathologists\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"ezbu8w\" data-start=\"6108\" data-end=\"6132\"\u003eCommunity Pathologists\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"3nl10y\" data-start=\"6133\" data-end=\"6154\"\u003ePathology Residents\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"10yt9zz\" data-start=\"6155\" data-end=\"6174\"\u003ePathology Fellows\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1591kc0\" data-start=\"6175\" data-end=\"6207\"\u003eDermatology-Pathology Trainees\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"hlopgl\" data-start=\"6208\" data-end=\"6249\"\u003ePhysicians Interested in Skin Pathology\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"6251\" data-end=\"6254\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"8w266h\" data-start=\"6256\" data-end=\"6285\"\u003eWhy This Course Stands Out\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"6287\" data-end=\"6345\"\u003e✔ Focuses on notoriously difficult dermatopathology topics\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"6347\" data-end=\"6397\"\u003e✔ Practical microscope-based diagnostic strategies\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"6399\" data-end=\"6433\"\u003e✔ Extensive case-based instruction\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"6435\" data-end=\"6479\"\u003e✔ Real-world examples of diagnostic pitfalls\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"6481\" data-end=\"6531\"\u003e✔ Strong emphasis on clinicopathologic correlation\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"6533\" data-end=\"6588\"\u003e✔ Expert faculty from leading dermatopathology programs\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"6590\" data-end=\"6642\"\u003e✔ Applicable to both academic and community practice\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"6644\" data-end=\"6703\"\u003e✔ Improves confidence in challenging dermatopathology cases\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-start=\"6705\" data-end=\"6708\"\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1ilfxpc\" data-start=\"6710\" data-end=\"6741\"\u003eClinical \u0026amp; Educational Value\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"6743\" data-end=\"7211\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"6747\" data-end=\"6814\"\u003eUSCAP Confronting the Unfamiliar and Unnerving in Dermpath 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e course delivers a practical and highly focused review of some of the most challenging areas in dermatopathology. 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