Pathology Grand Rounds - From Glass to Gigabytes: Digital Pathology for Primary Diagnosis

By the end of this session, participants will be able to: * Describe the whole slide imaging workflow and the landmark studies that established non-inferiority to light microscopy * Apply CAP 2021 validation requirements and pathologist training expectations, including current CMS rules for remote sign-out * Weigh the operational advantages of digital sign-out against its technical, financial, and diagnostic limitations * Recognize GI-specific pitfalls (dysplasia grading, H. pylori, inflammatory cells) and practical mitigation strategies