млд MA CE D GY O онија кед ма здру же ни е н олози а републ пат ик а на MACEDONIAN ASSOCIATION OF PATHOLOGY INSTITUTE OF PATHOLOGY, MEDICAL FACULTY, UKIM IATION OF SSOC PAT NA HO IA L ON GERMAN - MACEDONIAN TUTORIAL ON UPDATES IN PATHOLOGY, 2018 Skopje Republic of Macedonia Ohrid 19-22 SEPTEMBER, 2018 MACEDONIAN INTER-CONGRESS MEETING with International Participation With support of the German Professional Association of Pathologists www.map-mzp.mk/updatesinpathology2018» SAVE THE DATE Submission of cases deadline 31 May, 2018
TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME ADDRESS... 4 COMMITTEES & ORGANIZERS... 5 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM... 5 FACULTY... 8 BURSARIES... 9 CASE SUBMISSION... 10 REGISTRATION... 11 ABOUT HOST COUNTRY... 13 ACCOMODATION... 15 SOCIAL PROGRAMME... 19 EDUCATIONAL COURSE & GENERAL INFORMATION... 20
WELCOME ADDRESS Dear Colleagues, It is our pleasure to invite You to participate in The Updates in Pathology 2018 Tutorial, which will take place from 19 to 22 September, in Skopje, followed by visiting program on September 23 and 24, 2018, to the City of UNESCO Ohrid. This three-day tutorial followed by two days visit of the western part of Macedonia, will give an up-todate overview on the very significant topics in pathology admixed with the taste of the natural beauty of historical Macedonia. The faculty of the German Macedonian Tutorial is composed of pathologists with exceptional experience on histopathological issues of malignant and reactive inflammatory diseases. The tutorial will be articulated through frontal lectures and complementary slide seminars via interactive microscopical presentations of morphology and the use of ancillary techniques, as well as molecular approaches like immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization and sequencing by invited lecturers and local pathologists. This will be unique opportunity for the young doctors to have a chance to make personal contact with colleagues and gain more practical knowledge. The targeted audience will include practicing pathologists, pathology trainees and students. Clinicians are also welcomed at this tutorial. The tutorial will focus on the following key areas: Hematopathology, Central Nervous System Pathology, Lung Interstitial Diseases, Gastrointestinal Pathology, Uropathology and Gynecological Pathology. The tutorial is organized in the mid-september in Skopje, the capital of R. Macedonia, a trade established as inter-congress meeting on every four years. Participants could also enjoy in the organized sight-seeing tours and social events that will help our guests to get to know Skopje and the Macedonian culture better. Especially attractive is the Western Macedonia with many monasteries represented by St. Jovan Bigorsky and old UNESCO protected city of Ohrid, the pearl of the Balkans which was the center of an ancient civilization. That is the place where the first Slavic University in Europe was founded, the hometown of St. Clement and St. Naum and the center of entire orthodox culture. The city is situated by the oldest lake in Europe - Ohrid lake where you will have an opportunity to enjoy the beauty of these places colored by the autumn hues. Do not hesitate to ask for help related to your registration, letter of interest or any further suggestion to the contact person and Member of Organizing Committee, Dr. Panče Zdravkovski at the following e-mail address: pantelejmon@hotmail.com. We look forward to welcoming you in Macedonia in September 2018. Sincerely, 4 Prof. Gordana Petruševska Local Organiser Prof. Hans Konrad Müller Hermelink Tutorial Chair
COMMITTEES AND ORGANIZERS Tutorial Chair Prof. Hans Konrad Müller Hermelink Local Organizer Prof. Gordana Petruševska Local co-organizing societies and institutions: Macedonian Association of Pathology Institute of Pathology,, Skopje, R. Macedonia Organizing Committee President: Vice President: Members: Organization in Skopje: Prof. Gordana Petruševska Institute of Pathology Medical Faculty, University of Skopje 1000 Skopje, R. Macedonia e-mail: gordanap61@yahoo.com Hans Konrad Müller Hermelink Gordana Petruševska Vesna Janevska Neli Bašeska Slavica Kostadinova-Kunovska Magdalena Bogdanovska-Todorovska Panče Zdravkovski Organization in Germany: Prof. Hans Konrad Müller Hermelink Institute of Pathology, Medical Faculty, University of Würzburg 97080 Würzburg, Germany e-mail: konrad.mh@uni-wuerzburg.de Contact person in Skopje: Dr. Panče Zdravkovski Institute of Pathology Medical Faculty, University of Skopje 1000 Skopje, R. Macedonia e-mail: pantelejmon@hotmail.com EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM TOPICS The tutorial will focus on the following key areas: Hematopathology Central Nervous System Pathology Lung Interstitial Diseases Gastrointestinal Pathology Uropathology Gynecological Pathology 5
MAIN PROGRAM September 19 22, 2018 Wednesday, September 19, 2018 19:00 19:30 Registration 19:30 20:30 Opening Ceremony 20:30 23:00 Welcome Reception Thursday, September 20, 2018 09:00 09:15 History of the Macedonian Pathology Vesna Janevska, Skopje, R. Macedonia 09:15 11:15 Seminar I: 11:15 11:30 Coffee Break Updates in Hematopathology I H. K. Müller Hermelink, Germany/B. Nathwani, USA 11:30 13:00 Updates in Hematopathology II 13:00 14:00 Lunch 14:00 15:30 Seminar II: H. K. Müller Hermelink, Germany/B. Nathwani, USA Updates in Neuropathology I G. Reifenberger, Germany 15:30 16:00 Coffee Break 16:00 17:30 Updates in Neuropathology II G. Reifenberger, Germany 6
Friday, September 21, 2018 09:00 11:00 Seminar III: Updates in Gastrointestinal Pathology G. Baretton, Germany 11:00 11:30 Coffee Break 11:30 13:00 Updates in Gastrointestinal Pathology G. Baretton, Germany 13:00 14:00 Lunch 14:00 15:30 Seminar IV: Updates in Gynaecopathology S. Lax, Austria 15:30 16:00 Coffee Break 16:00 18:00 Updates in Uropathology II M. Toma, Germany Saturday, September 22, 2018 09:00 13:00 Seminar V: Updates in Pulmonary Pathology D. Jonigk, Germany 11:00 11:30 Coffee Break 13:00 13:30 Closing Remarks 13:30 14:30 Lunch 7
FACULTY Prof. Hans Konrad Müller Hermelink Senior Professor of Pathology Institute of Pathology, University of Würzburg Contact information: Josef-Schneider-Str. 2, 97082 Würzburg, Germany E-mail: konrad.mh@ uni-wuerzburg.de Prof. Bharat Nathwani Director of Pathology Consultation Services City of Hope Medical Center Contact information: 1500 East Duarte Road, Room 2287B, Duarte, California, 91010, USA E-mail: bharat.nathwani@gmail.com Prof. Dr. Guido Reifenberger Department of Neuropathology Heinrich Heine University, Düsseldorf Contact information: Moorenstraße 5, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany E-mail: reifenberger@med. uni-duesseldorf.de Prof. Dr. Gustavo Baretton Institute of Pathology University Clinic Carl Gustav Carus, Dresden Contact information: Fetscherstr. 74, 01307 Dresden, Germany E-Mail: Chefsekretariat.Pathologie@ uniklinikum-dresden.de Prof. Dr. Christian Wittekind Institute of Pathology University Clinic Leipzig Contact information: Liebigstr. 26, 04103 Leipzig, Germany E-Mail: christian.wittekind@ medizin.uni-leipzig.de Prof. Dr. Danny Jonigk Institute of Pathology Faculty of Medicine, Hannover Contact information: Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, D-30625 Hannover, Germany PI Deutsches Lungenzentrum Stanfordt Hannover Breath E-mail: Jonigk.Danny@mh-hannover.de Prof. Dr. Sigurd Lax Institute of Pathology LKH Graz, Süd-West Standort West Contact information: Göstinger Straße 22 8020 Graz, Austria E-Mail: sigurd.lax@kages.at Prof. Dr. Marieta Toma Institut für Pathologie Universitätsklinikum Bonn Contact information: Sigmund-Freud-Straße 25, 53127 Bonn, Germany E-Mail: Marieta.Toma@ukbonn.de 8
BURSARIES 2 ND MACEDONIAN INTER - CONGRESS MEETING BURSARIES A limited number of bursaries will be awarded to first/presenting author of an accepted abstract selected to present a case at the Slide Seminars. The bursary comprises of free Inter - Congress Registration and up to two nights hotel accommodation in a double room. Please note that this Bursary is not exchangeable for cash. Bursary Awardees will be announced by June 30, 2018. Criteria: Applicants must have an abstract accepted by the Faculty staff of the corresponding Slide Seminar topic to be presented as a part of the Slide Seminar and need to be pathology residents of any country. Applicants receiving accommodation and registration support from any other source will not be eligible. Bursary applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application before elapse of the late registration fee deadline (July 15, 2018). 9
SUBMITTING CASES FOR SLIDE SEMINARS Dear Colleagues, In addition to the cases presented by the Faculty members of the Slide Seminars, additional 5 cases will be selected from the submitted cases. Pathologists are invited to submit cases. Especially, graduate students and residents are encouraged to submit a case. Surgical pathology cases which present a diagnostic challenge or represent a rare entity are solicited. Presentations need to last not more than 10 minutes, followed by a short discussion at the end of each case presentation session. Requirements for presentation of additional cases: Cases should be submitted with relevant H&E slides, paraffin blocks and case submission sheet (containing age, sex, localization, clinical data, pathological findings and proposed diagnosis as well as points of interest) to prof. Gordana Petruševska or prof. Hans Konrad Müller Hermelink, who will forward the case to the respective Faculty member. The Faculty member will select 1 or 2 submitted additional cases in each seminar session. Final submission date for additional seminar cases is extended to May 31, 2018. The participant should submit an abstract using the Inter - Congress Meeting website www.map-mzp.mk/updatesinpathology2018/index.asp and upload a maximum of 5 microphotographs of the case submitted. The H&E slides with the paraffin blocks and case submission sheet need to be sent by post by one of the following addresses: Prof. Hans Konrad Müller Hermelink Institution: Pathologisches Institut der Universität Würzburg Address: Josef-Schneider-Str. 2, 97082 Würzburg, Germany Prof. Gordana Petruševska Institution: Institute of Pathology, Address: 50 Divizija, 6b 1000 Skopje, R. Macedonia 10
REGISTRATION Registration Fees Registration and payment received Early by June 30, 2016 Late and on-site after July 1, 2016 MAP Member* 0 EUR 0 EUR Non-Member 100 EUR 120 EUR Resident** (Non-member) 60 EUR 80 EUR One day 25 EUR 30 EUR Accompanying Person 30 EUR 40 EUR * In good standing (MAP membership fee for 2018 paid). ** The resident s status must be confirmed by a formal declaration from the Head of Department or the responsible for the training programme. The confirmation needs to be written on formal letter paper of your institute with official stamp and signature. Please send declaration to: Dr. Panče Zdravkovski, Institute of Pathology, Medical Faculty, 1000 Skopje, R. Macedonia e-mail: pantelejmon@hotmail.com Participant registration fee includes: Admission to the Opening Ceremony and Welcome Reception Admission to all educational sessions Access to technical exhibition Inter-Congress Meeting materials (Delegate bag, Final Programme, Proceedings) Certificate of attendance Scheduled coffee breaks (19-22 September) and lunches (20-22 September) Congress Official Dinner (Friday 21 September) One-day participant registration fee includes: One day admission to all educational sessions One day access to technical exibition Inter-Congress Meeting materials (Delegate bag, Final Programme, Proceedings) Certificate for one day attendance Scheduled coffee breaks (one day) and lunch (one day) Scheduled coffee breaks (one day) and lunch (one day) Accompanying person s registration fee includes: Admission to Opening Ceremony and Welcome Reception Half-day guided excursion through Skopje 11
REGISTRATION FORM (please fill out) Registration and payment received Early by June 30, 2016 Late and on-site after July 1, 2016 MAP Member* 0 EUR 0 EUR Non-Member 100 EUR 120 EUR Resident** (Non-member) 60 EUR 80 EUR One day 25 EUR 30 EUR Accompanying Person 30 EUR 40 EUR Title Last Name Given Name Address Phone/Fax E-mail To attend the event, pay the registration fee to: PTU East Network Group DOOEL Putnik Travel Skopje, Credit card (Mastercard, VISA) BANK TRANSFER to the Organizer Bank Account: ISTNETVORK PODRUZHNICA PUTNIK TRAVEL, IBAN: MK07270701001182054 ADDRESS: Dimitrie Čupovski 20, Skopje, Macedonia Beneficiary bank: HALKBANK AD SKOPJE MACEDONIA; SWIFT code EXPCMK22 Correspondent Bank: RAIFFEISEN BANK INTERNACIONAL AG, VIENNA, AUSTRIA; SWIFT code RZBAATWW or COMMERZBANK AG, FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY SWIFT code COBADEFF *Members of the MAP must have paid their dues for the year 2018 Early bird offer applies until June 30, 2018: Full board accommodation from September 19 to 22, 2018 (4 Nights and 4 days) at SOLUN Hotel: Single room 70 Euros, double room 99 Euros. Please send an e-mail to: putniktravelmk@gmail.com with personal data (filled Registration Form), in order to confirm your payment. Contact tel.: +38978384216 Due to a limited number of rooms, the offer will be based on first come first served. 12
HOST COUNTRY ABOUT MACEDONIA Located in the central part of the Balkan Peninsula in South-East Europe, Republic of Macedonia is surrounded by land from all sides and it borders Serbia and Kosovo from North, Greece from South, Bulgaria from East and Albania from West. With population of two million citizens of different nationalities, Macedonia is a unique mixture of cultures, religions and nations that have co-existed for thousands of years. It is a paradise of high mountains, lakes and rivers, natural wonders, endemic flora and fauna, a chest filled with unique cultural treasures from thousands of years ago. Here, life moves in a different rhythm, amidst the sprawling grandeur of rich historical ruins and idyllic villages that have remained practically unchanged for centuries. Especially attractive are the ancient traditions, historical and cultural treasures with many old churches, monasteries and mosques as a witness s cohabitee of the Christianity and Muslim religion. Overall, Macedonia is a combination of Byzantine-Turkish influenced history which is seen by the many daily habits and food arising from its history. While you are walking, enjoy the tasteful Macedonian cuisine and delicious Macedonian wines. Do not forget to taste the Macedonian kebab and Macedonian rakija. Welcome and enjoy in Macedonia! 13
SKOPJE Skopje is the capital of R. Macedonia since its independence from the Yugoslavia s breakup in 1991 and the birth city of the Nobel Prize winner and greatest humanitarian in the world Mother Theresa. It is the biggest city and country`s political, cultural, economic and academic center with many old historical witnesses such is the Fortress Kale, Old Bazar, old churches and mosques. During the time of your stay in Skopje, you will feel the hospitality of its citizens everywhere and all the time. We hope that your visit of Skopje will leave unforgettable memories. OHRID Ohrid, the eternal city of light and beauty is the most attractive place in Macedonia with over 42,000 inhabitants. What makes Ohrid special and unique is what it has 365 churches, one for each day of the year, and has been referred to as a Jerusalem of the Balkans. The city, with its picturesque architecture, is a tourist destination for people all over the world. In 1979 and in 1980, Ohrid and Lake Ohrid were accepted as Cultural and Natural World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Archaeological finds indicate that Ohrid is one of the oldest human settlements in all of Europe. The lake itself is over three million years old. Ohrid town is first mentioned in Greek documents from 353 BCE, when it was known as Lychnidos, which means Тhe city of light. Ohrid s major attractions are all located within a remarkably concentrated and eminently walkable area, among and above the narrow streets of the Old Town lined with restaurants and cafés perfectly suited for relaxing in the cool summer evenings. Ohrid has excellent selection of restaurants where you can eat some of the finest Macedonian recipes and fish. Do not forget to try Makalo, a starter spread made with garlic and Gjomlese with yogurt, baked layered pancakes cut in a rhomboid shape, usually served with white cheese. Find out more about what Skopje & Ohrid has to offer www. macedonia-timeless.com 14
ACCOMODATION Hotels in Skopje For the participants of the MAIN PROGRAM, we offer a hotel reservation from 19-23 September, 2018 and (for those who will attend the Follow-up program) 24 25 September, 2018 in Hotel Solun and Hotel Marriott (optional) in Skopje. *Main Program September 19 23, 2018 & September 24 25, 2018 Hotel Solun Single room/per night... 70 EUR Double room/per night....99 EUR * You can see the facilities of the Hotel Solun on the website: www.hotelsolun.com, info@hotelsolun.com.mk; Contact person: aleksandra.gorgieva@hotelsolun.com.mk Hotel Marriott For more information, please visit: www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/skpmc-skopje-marriot-hotel Hotels in Ohrid For the participants in the FOLLOW-UP PROGRAM who want to spend a night in the city of Ohrid, we offer a hotel reservation from 23-24 September, 2018 in Hotel Millenium Palace, Ohrid. Hotel Millenium Palace* Ohrid Kej Makedonija bb 6000 Ohrid, R. Macedonia Phone: +389 46 263361 e-mail: ohrid@milleniumpalace.com.mk * The HOTEL MILLENIUM PALACE is a 4-star hotel located on the shores of the famous Lake Ohrid, offering picturesque panoramic views of the lake, the old town and the famous Samoil s fortress. The room price includes abundant breakfast, unlimited spa use, bathrobes, tea and coffee making facilities, air conditioner and Internet access IMPORTANT NOTE: Congress participants are responsible for arranging and paying for their own reservation for travel & accommodation. For members of the German Division of IAP, we offer the service to book rooms at Hotel Solun - Skopje. All other participants are kindly requested to arrange room reservations at Hotel Solun or Hotel Marriott (optional) through the web site of the hotel or by the writing to the Organizer of the 2nd Inter-Congress Meeting: putniktravelmk@gmail.com. Contact for Hotel reservations: Putnik Travel Skopje PTU East Network Group DOOEL Dimitrie Čupovski 20, Skopje R. Macedonia Tel.: +389 78 384 216 e-mail: putniktravelmk@gmail.com If you have any questions or you need help for the hotel reservation, please write an e-mail to the contact person in Skopje, Dr. Panče Zdravkovski: pantelejmon@hotmail.com. 15
Registration and Accommodation Packages PACKAGE I This package is suitable for those participants who will attend two Inter-Congress days from the Main Program on September 19-21, 2018. The accommodation for this package is in the Hotel Solun. This package includes: Accommodation in Hotel Solun/breakfast included Guided City Tour I in Skopje, lunch included Welcome Reception and one-day participation in the Program of the Meeting Certificates, Lunch & Coffee breaks during the meeting Bus transfers from the International Airport-Skopje to the hotel and from the hotel to the International Airport-Skopje. The payment fee for this package is 225 Еuros for single room (2 nights) and 155 Еuros for double room (2 nights) per person. The payment fee for this package without accommodation is 75 Еuros. PACKAGE II This package is suitable for those participants which will attend four Inter-Congress days from the Main Program on September 20-23, 2018. The accommodation for this package is in the Hotel Solun. This package includes: Accommodation in Hotel Solun/breakfast included Guided City Tour I & II Skopje, lunch and dinner included Welcome Reception and admission to seminars of the Meeting Certificates, Lunch & Coffee breaks during the meeting 2nd Inter Congress Meeting Dinner Bus transfers from the airport to the hotel and from the hotel to the airport. The payment fee for this package is 395 Еuros for a single room (3 nights) and 335 Еuros for a double room (3 nights) per person. The payment fee for this package without accommodation is 275 Еuros. 16
PAYMENT When registering for the 2nd Inter-Congress Macedonian Meeting, please arrange payment of the registration fees. All payments must be made in EUR. We strongly recommend credit card payment as charges for bank transfers may apply twice, once in the country of origin and a second time in the target country. Please send an e-mail to : putniktravelmk@gmail.com with personal data (filled Registration Form), in order to confirm your payment. Credit card (Mastercard, VISA) BANK TRANSFER to the Congress Organiser Bank Account: ISTNETVORK PODRUZHNICA PUTNIK TRAVEL IBAN: MK07270701001182054 ADDRESS: DIMITRIE CHUPOVSKI 20 1000 SKOPJE, MACEDONIA Beneficiary bank HALKBANK AD SKOPJE MACEDONIJA SWIFT code: EXPCMK22 Corespondent Bank RAIFFEISEN BANK INTERNACIONAL AG, VIENNA, AUSTRIA SWIFT code RZBAATWW or COMMERZBANK AG, FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY SWIFT code COBADEFF For those participants who are willing to pay in Macedonian Denars (MKD), please use the following gyro-account: Denar Account: 270-0722142801-39, HALK BANK AD, Skopje When payment is made please mention UpdatesinPathology2018 and participant s name. NOTE: Upon receipt of the registration and the corresponding payment, the congress office will send a confirmation to the participant which also serves as an invoice. Please present this confirmation of registration at the congress counter when picking up your congress material. 17
TRAVEL & ACCESIBILITY Getting to Skopje The Tutorial will take place at the Medical Faculty main building in Skopje, which is located approximately 1.5 km from the city center. PLANE The main and the closest Macedonian airport is the International Airport - Skopje (18 km from the city center). Taxi transport from the International Airport-Skopje to the city center costs around 20 euros (18 km). Please check the International airport-skopje bus schedule at: http://skp.airports.com.mk/default.aspx?itemid=491 BUS The Main bus station of the capital city is located around 3 km of the Congress Venue. For more information, visit the official bus station website: www.sas.com.mk or the European bus network Flixbus at the following website: www.flixbus.com 18
SOCIAL PROGRAMME Tours in Skopje Participation in Follow up program includes: R 1 R1.1 R 1.1.1 City Tour Skopje - 19 September, minimum 20 persons Excursion - Canyon Matka, Monastery St. Pantelejmon (with dinner) - 22 September, minimum 20 persons Excursion - Canyon Matka, Monastery St. Pantelejmon, (without dinner) - 22 September, minimum 20 persons 35 Euros (per person) 75 Euros (per person) 45 Euros (per person) Western Macedonia and Ohrid tour R2 Tour in Western Macedonia and Ohrid, 23-24 September, minimum 30 persons (accommodation in Hotel Millenium Palace) This tour includes: Bus transfer Skopje Ohrid - Skopje on September 23-24, 2018 Guided Old City Tour I - City Museum Robevci House; Samuil`s Fortress; Antique Theatre; Churches in the old city St. Clement Monastery; Plaoshnik; St. John the Theologian Kaneo XIII century; The church of St. Sofia (Holy Wisdom). Accommodation at Hotel Milenium Palace September 23 24, 2018 Guided tours to old archeological sites Heraklea and Stobi Lunches and dinner included Departure (transfer to the airport) The payment fee for this tour is 215 Euros for a single room per person, and 186 Euros for a double room per person. 19
EDUCATIONAL COURSE GENERAL INFORMATION DATES Main Program 19 22. 09 (Wednesday - Saturday), 2018 Follow-up Social Program 23 25. 09 (Sunday - Monday), 2018 CONGRESS VENUE, Skopje 2-nd floor, Main Amphitheatre www.medf.ukim.edu.mk Adress: 50 Divizija 6, 1000 Skopje, Macedonia Phone: +389 3103700 e-mail: contact@map-mzp.mk INTER-CONGRESS MEETING TECHICAL ORGANISER DFP 3D-Project Studio DOO T.C. Beverli Hils, Lok 12, Kat 3, 1000 Skopje, R. Macedonia Tel.: 0038923225202/3225204 e-mail: office@3dstudio.com.mk PTU East Network Group DOOEL Putnik Travel Skopje Dimitrie Čupovski 20, Skopje R. Macedonia Tel.: 0038978384216 e-mail: putniktravelmk@gmail.com Course Registration Counter The Course Counter is located on 2 nd Floor of the Medical Faculty from September 19 to September 22, 2018. All Course materials, documents and information are available at the counter. Opening hours Thursday 19 September 2018 18:00 20:00 20 September 2018 09:00 17:30 21 September 2018 09:00 17:30 22 September 2018 09:00 14:30 During these opening hours the course counter can be reached at: Phone: 0038970266504 20
ON-SITE REGISTRATION During on-site registration, pre-registered delegates will be given priority. The on-site registration will be processed on a first-come first-served basis. Depending on the number of on-site registered delegates, the course material may be of limited availability. MEETING KIT AND NAME BADGE Upon registration you will receive a meeting kit that includes the printed material of the meeting and your name badge. Please wear your name badge at all times during the meeting and to all official meeting events. CLIMATE September in Skopje is generally warm and pleasant. Temperatures range between 20 C to 30 C. With an average of eight hours of sunshine per day, sun-blockers and summer hats are appropriate. COURSE LANGUAGE The official language of the Tutorial is English. CME ACCREDITATION Second Macedonian Inter-Congress Meeting GERMAN MACEDONIAN TUTORIAL ON UP- DATES IN PATHOLOGY is seeking approval from the Macedonian Medical Chamber to provide CME credits for the educational program of the tutorial, as well as from the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) to provide the CME activity for medical specialists. The EACCME is an institution of the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS), www.uems.net. CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE The delegates may get their certificates at the end of each course day or at the end of the event at the registration counter upon handing out the filled-in Learners Feedback Questionnaire. PROGRAM CHANGES The organizer cannot assume liability for any changes in the program due to unforeseen circumstances. SPEAKERS PREVIEW ROOM The Speakers Preview Room will be located at the 2 nd floor of the main building of the Medical Faculty, opposite to the Amphitheatre where the venue will be held. Faculty and speakers are asked to hand in their CD-ROM or USB stock containing the Power Point presentation (IBM format or compatible, no multisession), at the beginning of the sessions. On-site technical staff will offer support. 21
Wi-Fi Free WiFi will be available at the venue of the Course. COFFEE BREAKS Coffee and tea will be served free of charge to all registered delegates during the morning and afternoon coffee breaks in the foyer of the Medical faculty. LUNCH BREAKS Lunches will be served to all registered delegates from 13:30 14:30 from Thursday, 20 September to Saturday, 22 September, 2018, during the lunch breaks, in the foyer of the Medical Faculty. INSURANCE/LIABILITY The Organizer will not accept any liability for damages and/or losses of any kind which may be incurred by the Course participants or any persons accompanying them, during the official activities and excursions, where they participate at their own risk. 22
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Gratitude to the supporters of the GERMAN-MACEDONIAN TUTORIAL ON UPDATES IN PATHOLOGY: Farmanet ADRIAMED Ltd SALVUS Skopje Continuous innovation for pathology