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Program & Registration Materials

Early Registration Deadline: February 29, 2016

www.mohstech.org/annual-meeting

22ND ANNUAL MEETINGFRIDAY, APRIL 29 - SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2016Rosen Shingle CreekOrlando, Florida

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American Society for Mohs Histotechnology

No part of this publication may be reproduced without the prior written permission of the ASMH.

Photos courtesy of the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel.

American Society for Mohs Histotechnology 555 East Wells Street, Suite 1100 Milwaukee, WI 53202-3823

Phone: (414) 918-9813

Fax: (414) 276-3349

Email: info@mohstech.org

Website: www.mohstech.org

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ASMH 22nd Annual Meeting April 29-30, 2016 Orlando, Florida

Early Registration Deadline: February 29, 2016

Receive $25 off your meeting registration by registering early. To receive this registration discount, your meeting registration form must be postmarked or faxed to the ASMH office on or before February 29, 2016.

Registration Fees

Member (2016 dues paid)

Non-Member

Early Registration On or Before February 29, 2016

$225 $525

Regular Registration March 1–31, 2016

$250 $550

On-Site Registration April 28–30, 2016

$300 $600

Registration Confirmation EmailsRegistrants who mail or fax their registration will receive confirmation via email approximately two to three weeks after their registration and payment is received at the ASMH office. Those registering for the Annual Meeting online will receive a confirmation almost immediately via email. Please print the confirmation and bring it with you to the meeting to help facilitate your registration process.

On-Site RegistrationPre-registration must be received by the ASMH office on or before March 31, 2016. The office will not accept any registrations after this date and will require you to register and pay on-site. On-site registration payment must be made via credit card. The registration desk will be open at the Rosen Shingle Creek on the following days and times (subject to change):

Thursday, April 28: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Friday, April 29: 6:30 am – 5:00 pm Saturday, April 30: 6:30 am – 4:00 pm

Meeting CancellationMeeting registrations cancelled prior to February 29, 2016 will be refunded minus a $75.00 processing fee. Submit your request for refund in writing via e-mail to info@mohstech.org or via mail to the ASMH office (555 E. Wells St., Suite 1100 Milwaukee, WI 53202). No refunds after February 29, 2016.

Annual Meeting ExhibitsThe ACMS/ASMH Exhibit Hall provides an invaluable resource for Mohs histotechs and other meeting participants to learn about the newest equipment, supplies, and services related to Mohs surgery.

Special NeedsThe ASMH wishes that no individual with a disability is excluded, denied services, segregated, or otherwise treated differently than other individuals because of auxiliary aids and/or service(s). If you need an auxiliary aid or service(s) identified in the Americans with Disabilities Act or any assistance in registering for this meeting, contact the ASMH office by phone at (414) 918-9813, by email at info@mohstech.org, or by mail at 555 E. Wells St., Suite 1100, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

Registration Information

Register online at www.mohstech.org/annual-meeting

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The 2016 ASMH Annual Meeting will be held at: Rosen Shingle Creek 9939 Universal Boulevard Orlando, FL 32819 Phone: (866) 996-9939 | Reservations: (866) 996-6338 www.rosenshinglecreek.com

ReservationsThe ASMH secured the reduced nightly room rate of $219 for single/double occupancy. Rates are subject to state and local taxes, currently 12.5%.

To receive this discounted rate you must identify yourself as being with the ASMH and must have already registered for the 2016 Annual Meeting.

Make your reservations early. These reduced group rates are available only through Thursday, March 31, 2016 or until sold out. Reservation requests after the cut-off date will be based on availability at the group rate.

By phone: (866) 996-6338

Ask for “American Society for Mohs Histotechnology Annual Meeting.” Be sure you registered for the Annual Meeting and refer to the group and meeting name when registering.

Online: Visit www.mohstech.org/annual-meeting and click the Online Reservations link.

Hotel check-in time is 3:00 pm and check-out time is 11:00 am.

Airport & TransportationOrlando International Airport (MCO) (10.7 miles west of hotel) 1 Jeff Fuqua Boulevard Orlando, FL 32827 (407) 825-2001 www.orlandoairports.net

For links to the following shuttle and town car transportation companies with service to and from Orlando International Airport, visit www.mohstech.org/annual-meeting

• MearsTransportation:(855)463-2776/$21oneway,$33 roundtrip / reservation required

• TranstarTransportationGroup:(866)888-5530

• SuperShuttle:(800)258-3826/$18oneway,$32roundtrip / reservation required

Taxi: Estimated taxi fare is $43 one way.

Driving Directions: Take the north exit from the airport. Take SR 528 West (Beachline Expressway). Take Exit #2, Orangewood Blvd./Universal Blvd. At the end of the exit ramp, turn right at the light onto Universal Blvd. Rosen Shingle Creek is immediately on the right, just before the Rosen School of Hospitality Management–UCF.

Rosen Shingle Creek ParkingComplimentary for all registered meeting attendees

Valet: $20 all day or $21 overnight (subject to change)

Orlando WeatherDuring late April: Average High: 84°F Average Low: 64°F

Special Note to the Physically ChallengedThe ASMH wishes to ensure that no individual with a disability is excluded, denied services, segregated, or otherwise treated differently than other individuals because of auxiliary aids and/or service(s). If you need an auxiliary aid or service(s) identified in the Americans with Disabilities Act, or any assistance in registering for this meeting, please contact the ASMH office:

(414) 918-9813 info@mohstech.org 555 East Wells Street, Suite 1100 Milwaukee, WI 53202

Hotel & Travel Information

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Onsite Hotel Recreation • Lappool,zeroentryfamilypool,quietloungingpool,

kiddie wading pool• Twohottubs• TheSpaatShingleCreek• ShingleCreekGolfClub• BradBrewerGolfAcademy• Twolightedtenniscourts• Basketballcourt(availableuponrequest)• Olympic-regulationsandvolleyballcourt• Seasonalfishing(byreservation)• Natureandwalkingtrails• Videogameroom

Restaurants & Lounges• ALandRemembered(Steakhouse)• CalaBella(Italian)• BanraiSushi(Japanese)• MiCasaTequilaTaqueria(Mexican)• TobiasFlats&WateringHole(Americanpubfare)• CaféOsceola&OsceolaBar(Freshlypreparedbuffetand

a la carte items)• 18MonroeStreetMarket(24-hourdeli)• SmoothJava(Coffees,smoothiesandfreshpastries)• Bella’sBar(QuietpianobarinsideCalaBella)• Cat-TailsPoolBar&Grille(Beveragesandlightmenu

items)• CreekIceCreamery• ShingleCreekClubhouseGrille(Lunchfrom11am–

2:30 pm)• HeadwatersLounge

Nearby AttractionsVisit www.mohstech.org/annual-meeting for links to the following:

• Universal’sIslandsofAdventure®• UniversalStudiosFlorida®• SeaWorld®• LEGOLAND®• Disney’sAnimalKingdom®• DiscoveryCove®• Disney’sHollywoodStudios®• MagicKingdom®Park• Epcot®

Hotel Recreation, Dining, and Orlando Tourist Information

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Thursday, April 281:00 – 5:00 pm Meeting Registration/Information

12:00 – 7:30 pm Exhibit Hall Open

5:30 – 7:30 pm ExhibitHallGrandOpening

Friday, April 296:30 am – 5:00 pm Meeting Registration/Information

7:00 – 8:30 am Beginner Cryostat Workshop (see page 5 for details)

7:00 – 8:30 am Advanced Cryostat Workshop (see page 5 for details)

7:00 – 8:30 am Beginner IHC Workshop (see page 5 for details)

7:00 – 8:30 am Advanced IHC Workshop (see page 5 for details)

8:15 – 9:00 am Continental Breakfast

8:30 – 9:00 am New Member and First-Time Attendee Welcome Session

9:00 – 10:15 am General Session 1

9:00 am Opening Remarks and Welcome Jeanie Wade, HT (ASCP), ASMH President

9:15 am Processing Specimens Expeditiously and Producing Quality Slides Cheryl A. Page

9:45 am Record Keeping: Why Is This Important? Lindsey E. Riggs, HTL

10:15 – 10:30 am Break (complimentary beverage/snack available in Exhibit Hall)

10:30 am – 12:00 pm General Session 2

10:30 am Morbidity and Mortality Due to Pathological Errors in Mohs Valencia D. Thomas, MD, FACMS

11:00 am CLIA Barbara S. Beck, HT/HTL (ASCP)

11:30 am – 6:30 pm Exhibit Hall Open

12:00 – 1:00 pm Lunch on your own Visit Exhibit Hall (complimentary beverage/snack)

1:00 – 2:45 pm General Session 3

1:00 pm Tangential Interference Artifact in Cut Mohs Frozen Sections Marie A. Tudisco, PhD, HT (ASCP); William H. Phillips

1:30 pm ASCP Certification Melinda M. Chow, MS, HT (ASCP)CM

2:00 pm Communication in the Lab Sherrif F. Ibrahim, MD, PhD, FACMS and a panel of Mohs surgeons and histotechs

2:45 pm Troubleshooting Open Forum Ebony K. Hills, BS, HT (ASCP); Barbara L. Beitia

3:30 – 5:00 pm Beginner Cryostat Workshop (see page 5 for details)

3:30 – 5:00 pm Advanced Cryostat Workshop (see page 5 for details)

3:30 – 5:00 pm Advanced IHC Workshop (see page 5 for details)

3:30 – 5:00 pm Troubleshooting Consultation (see page 5 for details)

5:00 – 6:30 pm Networking Reception

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Saturday, April 306:30 am – 4:00 pm Meeting Registration/Information

8:00 am – 2:00 pm Exhibit Hall Open

7:00 – 8:30 am Beginner Immunohistochemistry Workshop (see below for details)

7:00 – 8:30 am TheAtoZofMohsProcedures:TechnicalGuidanceonPotentialPitfalls (see below for details) Guy E. Orchard, PhD, MSc, FIBMS; Mohammad Shams

9:00 – 10:00 am ASMH Business Breakfast Meeting Members only

10:00 am – 12:00 pm General Session 4

10:00 am 2016 Abstract Award Winner To be announced

10:15 am Embedding Methods Rodney K. Barber, HT; Fatat Sleiman, HT; Jeanie Wade, HT (ASCP)

11:00 am CAP Accreditation and Mohs Surgery Labs Kenneth M. Klein, MD, FCAP

12:00 – 1:00 pm Lunch in the Exhibit Hall

1:00 – 2:30 pm General Session 5

1:00 pm Dermatopathology and Clinical Correlation of Cutaneous Tumors Vineet Mishra, MD

1:30 pm Ergonomics TBA

2:30 – 2:45 pm Break (complimentary beverage/snack available in Exhibit Hall)

2:45 – 4:30 pm General Session 6

2:45 pm Mohs Technician Training Videos Madison Medical Affiliates: Manish Gharia, MD, FACMS; Janet C. Schiff, BA; Nicholas A. Quinn, BS; Kyle D. Harvey

3:30 pm Ethics in the Mohs Lab Alex G. Lutz, BS

4:00 pm Immunohistochemistry: Basic Biochemistry and its Application in the Mohs Lab Robert L. Milewski, HT

4:30 pm Meeting Adjourned(Program subject to change)

Cryostat Hands-On WorkshopReceive direct guidance and advice from experienced technicians and refine your technique to take back to your Mohs lab. We will also cover cryostat embedding, cutting techniques, and maintenance.

Immunohistochemistry (IHC) Hands-On WorkshopThis workshop features a demonstration of slide staining for MART-1 including procedures, equipment, and staining protocols. Experienced technicians will assist with staining questions and issues involving many aspects of MART-1 staining and troubleshooting.

The A to Z of Mohs Procedures: Technical Guidance on Potential PitfallsThisworkshopwillfocusondebateanddiscussionofparticipants’Mohstechnicalproblems,alongwithsuggestedremedies. See mohstech.org/annual-meeting for details on submitting slides in advance. A presentation encompassing all the common artifacts seen in Mohs laboratories and how best to troubleshoot and avoid these occurring will also be given.

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You are encouraged to visit the technical exhibits during the ASMH Annual Meeting. A variety of companies of interest to Mohs surgeons and histotechnologists will be displaying their products, equipment, and services. Please be sure to visit the Exhibit Hall to learn about their quality offerings. A complete list of exhibitors, product descriptions, and a locator map will be provided with the on-site registration materials.

Exhibit hall hoursThursday, April 28: 9:30 am – 7:30 pm / Friday, April 29: 11:30 am – 6:30 pm / Saturday, April 30: 8:00 am – 2:45 pm

Exhibitors (as of 1/20/16)

Avantik Biogroup (Sponsor)P (973) 912-8900 ext. 159sean.gallagher@avantik-us.comwww.avantik-us.comBeck Consulting/Mohs Technical ConsultingP (828) 369-2315 histobarb@msn.comwww.beck-us.comBradley Products Inc.P (952) 881-1430solson@bradleyproducts.comwww.bradleyproducts.comCancer Diagnostics, Inc.P (877) 846-5393info@cancerdiagnostics.comwww.cancerdiagnostics.comCastle Biosciences, Inc.P (866) 788-9007tdecker@castlebiosciences.comwww.castlebiosciences.comCell MarqueP (916) 746-8900aottino@cellmarque.comwww.cellmarque.comClear OptixP (716) 946-3167james@clearoptix.comwww.clearoptix.comCobalt Medical Supply, Inc.P (973) 305-0730mmazon@cobaltmed.comwww.cobaltmed.comComplete.MD P (912) 925-0067kspence@complete.md www.complete.mdDesigns For Vision, Inc.P (631) 585-3300conventions@dvimail.comwww.designsforvision.com

ElektaP (770) 670-2374lori.minton@elekta.comwww.elekta.comElsevierP (215) 239-3722k.pollock@elsevier.com www.elsevierhealth.comElta MDP (317) 442-8226pdorman@eltamd.comwww.eltamd.comExpeditorP (770) 442-0405earvidson@expeditor.comwww.expeditor.comGenentechP (650) 255-2169emusser@gene.comwww.gene.comLeica Biosystems (Sponsor)P (847) 405-5424 susie.przybylski@leicabiosystems.comwww.leicabiosystems.comMercedes MedicalP (800) 331-2716 Ext. 238mjenkins@mercedesmedical.comwww.MercedesMedical.comMidmark CorporationP (800) 643-6275 felsass@midmark.comwww.midmark.comMilestoneP (269) 488-4950a.kelly@milestonemed.comwww.hmc.psu.eduMohsTEK (Sponsor only)P (949) 559-6647radhasee@yahoo.comwww.mohstek.com

MTIP (801) 875-4903matthew.baker@mti.netwww.mti.netNovodiaxP (510) 574-7325diana@novodiax.comwww.novodiax.comPenn State Hershey Medical CenterP (717) 531-6205hpeffley@hmc.psu.eduwww.hmc.psu.eduRushabh Instruments, LLCP (215) 491-0081 Ex.t 1preyasshah@att.netwww.qualityhistology.comSakura Finetek USA, Inc.P (800) 725-8723ahammer@sakuraus.comwww.sakuraus.comSurgitel/General Scientific CorporationP (800) 959-0153events@surgitel.comwww.surgitel.comSyneron CandelaP (866) 259-6661doanb@syneron-candela.comwww.syneron-candela.comThe Skin Cancer FoundationP (646) 583-7988bhanley@skincancer.orgwww.skincancer.orgTiemann SurgicalP (800) 843-6266brian@georgetiemann.comwww.georgetiemann.comTravel Tech Mohs ServicesP (310) 328-7846karen@gotmohs.comwww.gotmohs.com

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Name___________________________________________________________________ ASMH Member # (Not required):___________________________

Address_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

City_________________________________________ State/Region_________________ ZIP Code ______________ Country________________________

Phone_______________________________________________________ Fax______________________________________________________________

Email__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Indicate how you would like your first name to appear on your badge: ____________________________________________________________________

SPECIAL ACCOMODATIONS Yes, I (the registrant) require an auxiliary aid or service identified in the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Explain: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yes,I(theregistrant)requirespecially-preparedfoodatgroupfunctions(pleasecircle):VegetarianKosherHalalOther: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

WORKSHOPS(ticket required; participants must be employed by an ACMS member)

To accommodate more participants, both the Beginner and Advanced Cryostat workshops, as well as the Beginner and Advanced IHC Workshops will be offered twice. Should your preferred workshop session be sold out, you will be given the option of being added to the wait list for that workshop. Please indicate below if you wish to be added to the alternate Beginner or Advanced workshop (if space allows) instead. Tickets may be purchased on-site for additional session(s) until capacity is reached. Additional session(s) refunded upon written notice through February 29. No refunds after February 29, 2016.

Workshop Fees (For all sessions listed below)ASMH Member: $25 / Non-member: $40

Cryostat Hands-On Workshops Immunohistochemistry (IHC) Hands-On WorkshopsBeginner (pick one) Beginner (pick one)

Friday, 7:00 am – 8:30 am Friday, 7:00 am – 8:30 am Friday, 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm Saturday, 7:00 am – 8:30 am

Advanced (pick one) Advanced (pick one) Friday, 7:00 am – 8:30 am Friday, 7:00 am – 8:30 am Friday, 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm Friday, 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Please add me to the alternate Cryostat workshop should my preferred workshop time be sold out Y N

Please add me to the alternate Cryostat workshop should my preferred workshop time be sold out Y N

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American Society for Mohs Histotechnology 22nd Annual MeetingApril29-30,2016•RosenShingleCreek,Orlando,FL

Early Registration Deadline: February 29, 2016 All pre-registrations due by March 31, 2016. After this date, you must register on-site.

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REGISTRATION FEES AND PAYMENT (registration will not be processed without full payment) The registration fee does not include admission to workshops. Registrants must sign up for these sessions separately and pay the extra fee for each session.

Discounted Registration (on or before February 29)

Pre-registration (March 1-31)

On-Site Registration (April 28-30)

ASMH Member $225 $250 $300Non-member $525 $550 $600Workshops – ASMH Member* $25 $25 $25Workshops – Non-member* $40 $40 $40

*Must be employed by an ACMS member surgeon to attend

Page 2 of 2Registrant’sName__________________________________________________________________________

I also plan to attend the following no-cost sessions

New Member and First-Time Attendee Welcome Session (Friday) Y NContinental Breakfast (Friday) Y NTroubleshooting Consultation (Friday) Y NNetworking Reception (Friday) Y NASMH Business Meeting/Breakfast (Saturday) (Members Only) Y NLunch in Exhibit Hall (Saturday) Y N

Registration Fee $__________

Workshop Fri. am $__________

Workshop Fri. pm $__________

Workshop Sat. am $__________

TOTAL DUE: $__________

PAYMENT METHOD:Check: Payable in US dollars to the ASMH. Mail to:ASMH555 E. Wells St., Suite 1100Milwaukee, WI 53202

Credit Card: Complete the information below and fax or mail to:Fax: (414) 276-3349

Print name as it appears on card ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Visa MasterCard American Express

Card #:_______________________________________________________________Expiration date: ___________________________________________

Signature _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Refund, less a $75 administrative fee, for cancellation received in writing at the ASMH office on or prior to February 29, 2016. NO refunds after February 29, 2016. All pre-registrations due by March 31, 2016. After this date, you must register on-site.

Register online at www.mohstech.org/annual-meeting

Do you work solely for one Mohs Surgeon or practice? Y N

If no, please describe ______________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Mail to: ASMH 555 E. Wells St., Suite 1100 Milwaukee, WI 53202

Early Registration Deadline: February 29, 2016 All pre-registrations due by March 31, 2016. After this date, you must register on-site.

SAN FRANCISCOAPRIL 28-29, 2017

23rd Annual MeetingSave the Date

withtheMohsTechnicianQualityAssurance(MTQA)TrainingInitiative

TheMTQATrainingInitiativeistheonlyACMS-approved program designed to help current Mohs technicians improve their skills and learn new techniques. By working one-on-one with an ACMS-approvedMTQAtrainer,yourtrainingwillbe tailored to provide troubleshooting tips in the areas that you would like to learn about most. Each training session is typically 1-2 days and is set up to be convenient with the trainer’sandthetrainee’sschedule.Uponcompletion of your training, you may claim up to 12 CEUs through the National Society for Histotechnology and you will receive a completion certificate from the ASMH.

For more information on participating in this trainingprogramorbecominganMTQAtrainer,visitwww.mohstech.org or contact the ASMH office at (414) 918-9813 or info@mohstech.org.

The American Society for Mohs Histotechnology555 East Wells Street, Suite 1100Milwaukee, WI 53202

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