AMP 2025 Molecular Genetic Pathology Review Course

Join our faculty of molecular genetic pathology experts to prepare for a certification exam, earn continuing education credits, receive a refresher in molecular pathology core concepts, and stay up to date in the field. This virtual course will include didactic lectures, case studies, and opportunities for live question and answer sessions and in-depth discussions.

The on-demand course contains recordings from the live virtual course held May 12-16, 2025. 

Objectives:

• To assist attendees in preparing for the MGP Subspecialty Certification Exam (offered jointly by the American Board of Pathology and the American Board of Medical Genetics), as well as other certification exams in molecular pathology and molecular genetics, and

• To enhance understanding of basic and applied molecular pathology knowledge of both fundamental and applied molecular pathology, including the use of commonly employed assays, as well as the molecular mechanisms underlying disease pathogenesis, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment.

Topics:

• Molecular Technologies and Lab Methods
• NGS Platforms and Informatics
• Test Validation, Statistics, and Bayes' Theorem
• Variant interpretation
• Identity Testing
• HLA Transplant Testing
• Cytogenetics
• Inherited Conditions
• Molecular Oncology
• Pharmacogenomics
• Molecular Hematopathology
• Infectious Diseases
• Lab Management and Lab Finances

Audience:

Pathologists, geneticists, clinical laboratory directors, molecular pathology laboratory personnel, and trainees who are:

• preparing for relevant certification exams including by not limited MGP, LGG, ABCC, or ABB exams*
• seeking institutional credentialing
• seeking a refresher in molecular pathology core concepts.

Course Director:

Valentina Nardi, MD, 
Massachusetts General Hospital

Pricing:

• Recorded lectures and Q&A with faculty
• A >100 question faculty produced Pre- and Post-Test to measure gaps in knowledge and understanding of the course content
• An MGP Book List of useful molecular pathology resources
• Access to recorded presentations and course materials until May 2027 
• CME/CMLE credit (up to 31.5 credits) and certificate of completion

Continuing Education (CME & CMLE)

CME credit: 31.5 
CMLE credit: 31.5 
Last day to claim credit: December 31, 2026

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) and Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP). The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASC) is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

The ASCP designates the activity for a maximum of 31.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM . Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

CMLE

This continuing medical laboratory education LIVE activity is recognized by the American Society for Clinical Pathology for 31.5  hours of CMLE credit. ASCP CMLE credit hours are acceptable for the ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) Certification Maintenance Program (CMP). CMLE credit hours meet the continuing education requirements for the ASCP Board of Certification Credential Maintenance Program (CMP) and state relicensure requirements for laboratory personnel. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

All sales are final. No refunds will be issued.

No digital files may be reproduced or transmitted in any form, by any means, electronic or mechanical. By purchasing a product, you agree to not share any of the course materials, including videos, downloadable slide presentations, outlines, manuscripts, etc. without explicit and written permission from AMP.