The Tutorial consists of five days of lectures, case presentations and discussions. It will be held at the Marco Island Florida Beach Resort, Spa and Golf Resort, 400 South Collier Blvd, Marco Island, Florida.
Tuition
The registration fee is $1,295, which includes the Tutorial, a CD-ROM, daily continental breakfasts, coffee breaks and a reception. The fee does not include travel, housing or other meals. Registration post-marked after December 27, 2009 is $1,395.
Registration can be completed on-line, at the main page of the Tutorial web site: www.cornellpathology.org. We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express. When paying by check, it must be in U.S. currency and drawn on a U.S. Bank, made payable to the WMC/Tutorial on Neoplastic Hematopathology. International participants can contact us directly for our wire transfer information. When registering, please be sure to use a complete mailing address.
Confirmation/Seating
A written confirmation will be sent to all registrants. Early registration is recommended. Seating at the program is on a first come first serve basis and will be assigned based on registration date. The seat assigned remains yours throughout the course.
Cancellation Policy
In the event of cancellation, the Tutorial fee is refundable less a $125 service charge. A front and back copy of your cancelled check must be submitted for a refund. After January 3, 2010, no refunds will be possible and no exceptions of any kind can be honored.
Continuing Medical Education
Weill Cornell Medical College is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.
Weill Cornell Medical College designates this educational activity for a maximum of 34.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Faculty Disclosure Statement
It is the policy of Weill Cornell Medical College to adhere to ACCME Essential Areas, Policies, and Standards for Commercial Support and content validation in order to ensure fair balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its sponsored programs. All faculty participating in sponsored programs are expected to disclose to the audience any potential, apparent, or real conflict of interest related to their contribution to the activity, and any discussions of off-label or investigational uses of any commercial products or devices not yet approved in the United States. All disclosures will be made at the time of this CME activity.
Credit for attendance at the regularly scheduled lectures are granted on an hour for hour basis and will be indicated at the bottom of the Tutorial certificate, which will be mailed to you 6 weeks after the program.
Transportation
From Southwest Florida International Airport in Ft. Myers: take interstate 75 south 40 miles to exit 101. Take State Road south for 16 miles to Marco Island Bridge. The resort is on the right, three miles past the bridge (45 minute driving time, $90 taxi). The hotel recommends renting a car at the airport and returning it upon arrival at the hotel to save money. You may make this arrangement by calling the Hertz Convention Desk at 800-654-3131.
Other
A continental-style breakfast will be available from 7 a.m. in the foyer outside the Grand Ballroom where the Tutorial sessions will be held. The use of cell phones or video/audio recording during the lectures is prohibited.
Accomodations
Accommodations have been reserved for Tutorial participants at the Marco Island Marriott Resort, Golf Club and Spa. Note that a one night deposit is required. Participants may make reservations by calling the hotel toll free at 800-438-4373 or online at http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mrkfl?groupCode=cuicuia&app=resvlink&fromDate=1/24/10&toDate=1/30/10 Please mention the special market code (cuicuia) in order to obtain the Group rate. Advise them you will be attending the Tutorial on Neoplastic Hematopathology from January 24 - January 29, 2010. A confirmation number will be immediately assigned. Special daily rates for this meeting are $289.00 (single/double). After January 3, 2010, reservations will be accepted on a space-available basis only and rooms will not be available at our special group rate. Please make your reservations early!
Requests for further information should be directed to:
- Ms. Jessica Pfeifer
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
- Weill Cornell Medical College
- 1300 York Avenue, Room C-302
- New York, NY 10065
- (212) 746-6464
- jep2018@med.cornell.edu
- http://www.cornellpathology.org
Course Goals & Objectives
This course is designed to update physicians on the latest advances in Neoplastic Hematopathology.
Target Audience: Pathologists, pathologists-in-training and medical oncologists/hematologists.
Note: No video or audio recording will be allowed.

