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2026 Perinatal Pathology Virtual Course
The 2026 Perinatal Pathology Virtual Course will be held online, from August 20-22. We look forward to seeing you there! Please visit the SPP website for further details. Please note, the course will not open until the CME portion of the meeting begins on August 20th.
Registration Fees:
- Members - $395.00
- Non-Members - $495
- Trainee - $100.00
If you prefer to pay by check, please fill out this form. An invoice will be emailed to you after receipt of the form. Once payment is received, instructions will be provided to complete registration.
Full refunds, less a $25.00 US process fee per registrant, will only be issued if you submit a request for cancellation in writing to [email protected] prior to July 20, 2026. No refunds will be granted after this date. Allow 6 weeks following the close of the meeting for refund processing. Refunds will not be given to registrants who do not attend without prior cancellation notice.
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The SPP offers pathologists located outside of 'high income' nations, as deemed by the World Health Organization, access to educational programs at 30% of full cost. To learn more and apply for a discount, click HERE.
Target Audience
The education design of this activity addresses the needs of physicians and scientists in the field of pediatric, perinatal and general pathology who are involved in the diagnosis and/or treatment of pediatric patients with pathologic disorders.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Enhance the pathological examination of placentas and fetal/infant deaths.
- Write comprehensive and meaningful reports that effectively document, communicate, and educate about pregnancy complications and/or causes of fetal or infant death.
- Perform competent perinatal autopsies on both structurally normal and malformed fetuses/infants.
- Conduct thorough and accurate placental pathological examinations.
- Contribute to improved patient outcomes by supporting enhanced clinical evaluations and risk assessments.
Physician Accreditation Statement
The Society for Pediatric Pathology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Physician Credit Designation
The Society for Pediatric Pathology designates this Other activity (blended live activity and enduring material) for a maximum of 15.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Board of Pathology (ABPath) Continuous Certification
This activity is registered for American Board of Pathology Lifelong Learning (CME) credit.
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to satisfy the Lifelong Learning (CME) requirements in the American Board of Pathology’s (ABPath) Continuous Certification (CC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for purpose of granting credit.
Successful completion of the CME activity allows the participant to earn up to 15.75 Lifelong Learning (CME) credits.
To receive credit, you must complete the evaluation and provide your ABPath Diplomate ID and Date of Birth (MM/DD). Your information will be shared with the ABPath through the ACCME Program and Activity Reporting System (PARS).
Instructions to Receive CME Credit
All attendees should complete the session specific evaluations as related to those portions of the 2026 Perinatal Pathology Virtual Course that were attended, as well as the overall conference evaluation. You must be logged into EthosCE in order to access the evaluations and claim credit. You must claim credit by February 22, 2027.
The chart below outlines which portions of the 2026 Perinatal Pathology Virtual Course are offered for CME credit and the maximum number of credit hours a physician can earn for each portion accredited for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. As this is an “Other activity” format you may claim credit based on your attendance at either the live virtual session or for watching the recorded session up through February 22, 2027 when recorded content will expire. However, you may not claim credit more than once for a given session. All sessions will be recorded.
Activity | CME Credit Hours |
| Approach to Perinatal Autopsy | 1.0 |
| Normal Fetal Histology and Common Abnormal Findings | 1.0 |
| Perinatal Neuropathology | 1.0 |
| Segmental Analysis of Cardiac Anatomy | 1.0 |
| Skeletal Evaluation & Skeletal Dysplasia | 1.0 |
| The Ona Faye-Petersen Perinatal Pathology Lecture | 1.0 |
| Gross Placental Pathology | 0.75 |
| Maternal and Fetal Vascular Pathology | 1.0 |
| Inflammatory and Miscellaneous Placental Conditions | 1.0 |
| Evaluation of the Twin Placenta | 0.75 |
| Leveraging Placental Insights to Inform Clinical-Decision Making | 0.75 |
| Integrating Digital Pathology into Placental Pathology Practice | 0.75 |
| Approach to Products of Conception | 0.75 |
| Pre-eclampsia: Updates and Impact on Life Course | 1.0 |
| Virtual Perinatal Autopsies (Institutional experience and implementation) | 1.0 |
| An Extra-Uterine System to Physiologically Support the Extreme Premature Lamb | 1.0 |
| “A Case That Taught Me the Most” Case Presentation & Panel | 1.0 |
Total | 15.75 |
Contact Information
For questions regarding the accreditation of this meeting and the process for completing the evaluations and claiming credit, please contact the SPP at [email protected].
Available Credit
- 15.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 15.75 Participation Credit(s)
Disclosure of Unlabeled Use:
This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The Society for Pediatric Pathology does not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.
The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization associated with this activity. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications and warnings.
Disclosure Information
The Society for Pediatric Pathology (SPP) adheres to the policies and guidelines, including the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE, set forth to providers by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and all other professional organizations, as applicable, stating those activities where continuing education credits are awarded must be balanced, independent, objective, and scientifically rigorous. All persons in a position to control the content of an accredited continuing education program provided by SPP are required to disclose all financial relationships with any ineligible company within the past 24 months to the SPP. All financial relationships reported are identified as relevant and mitigated by the SPP in accordance with the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited CE in advance of delivery of the activity to learners. The content of this activity was vetted by the SPP Education Committee to assure objectivity and that the activity is free of commercial bias. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated by the SPP.
Planners and Managers
The following planners and managers have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies:
The following planners and managers have the following relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies:
Faculty, Authors, Content Developers
The following faculty, authors, and content developers have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies:
Moderators
The following moderators have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies:
Katte Carreon; Linda Ernst
Disclaimer
Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of patient conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.
Available Credit
- 15.75 ABPATH Lifelong Learning
- 15.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 15.75 Participation Credit(s)