Overview
The Annual Symposium of the International Society for Laboratory Hematology (ISLH) is convened to convey scientific updates in technological innovations in laboratory hematology.  The ISLH is the only international society wholly focused on technological advances in the field of laboratory hematology.  As such, it is important to host the yearly symposium with the latest technological research and clinical application advances can be discussed in an academic peer forum.  The topical areas typically covered include cellular analysis, hemostasis, molecular diagnostics, flow cytometry, hemoglobinopathies and platelets as well as quality advances in the laboratory and standards for laboratory testing in hematology. 

Description/Purpose of Activity
The ISLH Annual Symposium is the only meeting focused on providing a forum for the exchange of practical information and technology updates in the field of Laboratory Hematology.

Target Audience
Hematopathologists, Clinical Hematologists, Pathologists and other healthcare professionals.

Learning Objectives
1. Define new technological developments in laboratory hematology testing
2. Identify ways to implement technological advances in the routine hematology laboratory
3. Describe the latest diagnostics capabilities and directions in cellular analysis and flow cytometry
4. Identify new ways to improve laboratory diagnosis in Hemostasis and Molecular Pathology

Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Continuing Education and International Society of Laboratory Hematology.  The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Continuing Education is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Continuing Education designates this educational activity for a maximum of 21.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s).   Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Participants claiming CME credit from this activity may submit the credit hours to the American Osteopathic Association Council on Continuing Medical Education for Category 2 credit.

Faculty Disclosure Statement
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Continuing Education has implemented a policy to comply with the current Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education Standards for Commercial Support requiring resolution of all faculty conflicts of interest.  Faculty declaring a relevant commercial interest will be identified in the activity syllabus.

Americans with Disabilities Act
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Center for Continuing Education fully intends to comply with the legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.  If you need assistance, please notify the ISLH at 312.238.0900 at least two weeks prior to the activity. 

DISCLAIMER
The information in this educational activity is provided for general medical education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical judgment of a physician relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient's medical condition.  The viewpoints expressed in this CME activity are those of the authors/faculty.  They do not represent an endorsement by The Cleveland Clinic Foundation.  In no event will The Cleveland Clinic Foundation be liable for any decision made or action taken in reliance upon the information provided through this CME activity.

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