Program Overview

Need-to-Know Pathology: A Review for Physicians in a Hurry is a comprehensive online pathology review program designed to provide high-yield education across major areas of anatomic and clinical pathology.

Using a structured, case-based approach supported by high-quality diagnostic images, the program reviews essential concepts across more than 30 pathology and laboratory medicine topic areas. The curriculum is designed to help pathology residents, fellows, and practicing pathologists strengthen their knowledge, prepare for specialty examinations, maintain certification-level performance, and stay current with developments in modern laboratory practice.

The program covers a broad range of subjects, including surgical pathology, hematopathology, cytopathology, neuropathology, dermatopathology, gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary pathology, genitourinary pathology, pediatric pathology, transfusion medicine, hematology, microbiology, molecular pathology, laboratory management, and digital pathology.

Program Details

• Program: Need-to-Know Pathology: A Review for Physicians in a Hurry
• Original Release: August 15, 2026
• Estimated Completion: Approximately 37 hours
• Educational Focus: Anatomic pathology, clinical pathology, laboratory medicine, diagnostic pathology, and board review
• Approach: Case-based, structured, and high-yield

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the program, participants should be able to:

• Recognize high-yield diagnostic features and classifications of neoplasms across major anatomic pathology subspecialties.
• Review important pathology concepts involving the breast, skin, gastrointestinal tract, hepatobiliary system, soft tissue, bone, head and neck, heart, lung, kidney, reproductive organs, and brain.
• Apply diagnostic principles to mesenchymal and hematopoietic neoplasms, including selected pediatric presentations.
• Explain fundamental principles of placental pathology relevant to clinical practice and examination preparation.
• Apply foundational and advanced concepts in clinical pathology and laboratory management.
• Strengthen knowledge of transfusion medicine, clinical chemistry, hematology, coagulation, immunology, microbiology, and molecular diagnostics.
• Apply laboratory medicine principles to support accurate, efficient, and effective diagnostic operations.
• Review emerging concepts in molecular and digital pathology, including contemporary standards for clinical implementation.

Target Audience

This program is designed for:

• Pathology residents
• Pathology fellows
• Practicing pathologists
• Physicians preparing for pathology specialty examinations
• Pathologists seeking to maintain and update their professional knowledge
• Healthcare professionals involved in laboratory medicine and diagnostic pathology

Curriculum Breakdown

Anatomic Pathology

Neuropathology

• Neuropathology: Non-Neoplastic Conditions
• Neuropathology: Neoplastic Conditions

Head and Neck Pathology

• Squamous Lesions
• Thyroid Tumors
• Sinonasal Tumors
• Salivary and Miscellaneous Lesions

Pulmonary and Thoracic Pathology

• Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinomas
• Neuroendocrine Tumors of the Lung
• Thymoma and Thymic Carcinoma
• Infectious Diseases of the Lung

Cardiovascular Pathology

• Cardiac Pathology

Breast Pathology

• High-Yield Breast Pathology: Part 1
• High-Yield Breast Pathology: Part 2

Gynecologic and Placental Pathology

• Uterine Corpus and Endometrial Epithelial Lesions
• Uterine Mesenchymal Tumors
• Vulvovaginal Lesions
• Uterine Cervical Pathology
• Adnexal Lesions
• Gestational Trophoblastic Diseases
• Common Placental Pathologies, Including Vascular Malperfusions and Selected Inflammatory Disorders

Cytopathology

• Fine Needle Aspiration of Superficial Lesions
• Fine Needle Aspiration of Deep-Seated Lesions

Soft Tissue and Bone Pathology

• Soft Tissue Pathology: Part 1
• Soft Tissue Pathology: Part 2
• Soft Tissue Pathology: Part 3
• Bone Pathology: Part 1
• Bone Pathology: Part 2

Dermatopathology

• Dermatopathology: Part 1
• Dermatopathology: Part 2

Hematopathology

• Low-Grade B-Cell Lymphomas: A Pattern-Based Approach
• Aggressive B-Cell Lymphomas: Key Markers and Ancillary Testing
• T-Cell Lymphomas: A Practical Approach
• Hodgkin Lymphomas and Their Mimics
• Infectious and Inflammatory Disorders: Patterns and Pitfalls
• Acute Myeloid Leukemia: Diagnostic Approach
• Myelodysplastic Syndromes: Diagnostic Approach
• Myeloproliferative Neoplasms: Diagnostic Approach
• Introduction to Bone Marrow Pathology
• Precursor Lymphoid Neoplasms
• Plasma Cell Neoplasms

Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Pathology

• Pathology of the Esophagus
• High-Yield Gastric Pathology
• Inflammatory Conditions of the Small and Large Intestine
• Neoplastic Conditions of the Small and Large Intestine
• High-Yield Pancreatic Pathology
• Medical Liver Pathology Essentials
• Neoplastic Liver Pathology: Fast-Track Review

Genitourinary Pathology

• Essentials of Bladder Pathology
• Prostate Pathology: Essential Concepts
• Penile and Scrotal Pathology
• Renal Epithelial Neoplasms
• Soft Tissue Pathology of the Genitourinary Tract
• Testicular Tumors

Pediatric Pathology

• Pediatric Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology
• Pediatric Kidney and Lung Pathology
• Pediatric Small Round Blue Cell Tumors
• Pediatric Soft Tissue and Bone Pathology

Renal Pathology

• Medical Renal Pathology: Part 1
• Medical Renal Pathology: Part 2

Forensic Pathology

• Traumatic Deaths
• Natural Deaths

Clinical Pathology

Transfusion Medicine

• Component Manufacturing and Donor Eligibility
• High-Yield Immunohematology
• Autoantibodies and Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
• Transfusion-Related Adverse Events
• Therapeutic Apheresis
• Massive Transfusion

Hematology

• Red Blood Cell Membrane Disorders: Part 1
• Red Blood Cell Membrane Disorders: Part 2
• Benign White Blood Cell Disorders: Part 1
• Benign White Blood Cell Disorders: Part 2
• Introduction to Hemostasis and Thrombosis

Cytogenetics and Flow Cytometry

• Clinical Cytogenetics
• Essential Flow Cytometry Concepts

Molecular Pathology

• Molecular Genetics
• Molecular Diagnostics

Clinical Chemistry

• Pre-Analytical Considerations and Instrumentation
• Acid-Base Disorders, Electrolytes, Toxicology, and Liver Testing
• Endocrinology: Thyroid, Adrenal, and Pituitary
• Lipids and Proteins
• Newborn Screening and Inborn Errors of Metabolism
• Catecholamines, Porphyrins, and Vitamins

Medical Microbiology

• Gram-Positive Organisms
• Gram-Negative Rods
• Gram-Negative Cocci and Other Clinically Important Organisms
• Agents of Bioterrorism
• Acid-Fast Bacilli
• Endemic and Thermally Dimorphic Fungi
• Mucorales and Hyaline Hyphomycetes
• Dematiaceous Molds and Dermatophytes
• Parasitology
• Respiratory and Gastrointestinal Pathogens
• Hepatitis
• Mucocutaneous Infections and HIV
• Vaccines and Other Relevant Topics
• Antibiotic Susceptibility Testing

Digital Pathology

Scalable Digital Pathology

Covers practical implementation of digital pathology technologies, including the use of DICOM and FHIR standards in clinical practice and laboratory environments.

Laboratory Management

Regulatory Considerations

Reviews important regulatory principles and requirements relevant to laboratory operations and compliance.

Operations and Finance

Explores essential concepts in laboratory operations, administration, financial management, and resource planning.

Laboratory Mathematics and Statistics

Comparative Measures and Quality Control

Reviews fundamental statistical concepts used for laboratory comparison, quality assurance, and quality control.

Reference Ranges and Diagnostic Test Performance

Covers reference intervals, diagnostic performance, and statistical concepts relevant to interpretation and evaluation of laboratory tests.

Key Educational Areas

The program provides broad coverage of essential pathology disciplines, including:

• Anatomic pathology
• Clinical pathology
• Surgical pathology
• Hematopathology
• Neuropathology
• Dermatopathology
• Breast pathology
• Gynecologic pathology
• Gastrointestinal pathology
• Hepatobiliary pathology
• Genitourinary pathology
• Renal pathology
• Pulmonary pathology
• Cardiovascular pathology
• Pediatric pathology
• Bone and soft tissue pathology
• Cytopathology
• Forensic pathology
• Transfusion medicine
• Hematology
• Clinical chemistry
• Microbiology
• Molecular pathology
• Cytogenetics
• Flow cytometry
• Digital pathology
• Laboratory management
• Laboratory mathematics and statistics

What This Program Provides

Need-to-Know Pathology: A Review for Physicians in a Hurry provides an extensive, structured review of the knowledge areas most relevant to contemporary pathology practice and specialty examination preparation.

The curriculum combines anatomic and clinical pathology with laboratory medicine, molecular diagnostics, digital pathology, and laboratory management. Its case-based format and emphasis on high-yield concepts make it suitable for professionals who need a comprehensive yet focused pathology review.

From common diagnostic entities and challenging differentials to emerging technologies and laboratory operations, the program provides a broad educational foundation for pathology professionals at different stages of their careers.

Why Choose This Program?

• Comprehensive coverage of major pathology subspecialties
• Case-based educational approach
• High-yield review designed for efficient learning
• Broad coverage of anatomic and clinical pathology
• Dedicated content for laboratory medicine and management
• Coverage of molecular and digital pathology
• Valuable resource for pathology board examination preparation
• Suitable for residents, fellows, and practicing pathologists
• Supports ongoing professional education and knowledge development

Product Description

Oakstone Need-to-Know Pathology: A Review for Physicians in a Hurry is a comprehensive online video course providing an extensive review of anatomic pathology, clinical pathology, and laboratory medicine.

With content spanning major organ systems, neoplastic and non-neoplastic disease, hematopathology, cytopathology, transfusion medicine, microbiology, clinical chemistry, molecular diagnostics, digital pathology, and laboratory management, the program offers a broad review of essential pathology knowledge.

Designed for pathology residents, fellows, and practicing pathologists, this program is a practical resource for specialty examination preparation, maintaining professional knowledge, and reviewing contemporary diagnostic and laboratory practices.