ARUP’s Educational Offerings: A Roundup

ARUP’s Institute for Learning (IFL) is an educational resource for pathologists and professionals in laboratory medicine. The IFL team works closely with ARUP medical directors and other highly qualified topic experts to develop educational content for medical laboratory professionals and clinicians. On its website, arup.utah.edu, one can find hundreds of quality video lectures that provide continuing medical education (CME), Professional Acknowledgement for Continuing Education (P.A.C.E.^®), and/or Florida continuing education (CE) credits at no cost.

In addition, the IFL produces live webinars, LabMind podcast episodes, and resources for medical laboratory science (MLS) faculty and students.

Here, we showcase the IFL’s recent growth and accomplishments.

Video and Course Participation

In the past five fiscal years, the number of video views and course completions has grown significantly.

A bar chart showing the growth of video views

Continuing Education Credits Granted

In FY 2025, more credits were granted to medical laboratory scientists and clinicians than ever before.

A bar chart showing the growth of continuing education credits awarded

Topics

The IFL covers a diverse range of relevant topics in its lectures, webinars, and LabMind podcast episodes. Here are some of the most relevant topics covered in the past few years:

Artificial Intelligence

ARUP continues to innovate through the development and implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) applications.

Applications for AI in the Clinical Parasitology Lab

Blaine Mathison, BS, M(ASCP), shares potential benefits of adopting AI and the workflow changes associated with implementing AI for parasitology.

The Rise, Hype, and Reality of AI in Diagnostic Pathology

Beatrice Knudsen, MD, PhD, describes the challenges, benefits, and future opportunities in the development, validation, and implementation of AI in diagnostic pathology.

From Theory to Practice: Implementing Machine Learning Solutions Safely and Effectively in the Clinical Laboratory

Nicholas Spies, MD, provides the fundamental background for engaging in discussions with technical staff when advancing AI solutions within one’s laboratory.

Considerations in the Implementation of Digital Pathology and Pathology Assist Applications

Daniel Albertson, MD, presents on how to identify key personnel for collaboration and informed decision-making when evaluating and purchasing digital pathology technology solutions.

Neurology

Experts at ARUP share guidance on the latest developments in the ever-evolving field of neurologic lab testing.

Plasma-Based Diagnostics for Alzheimer’s Disease: Current State and Clinical Relevance of pTau 217

Christine Cliatt Brown, MD, and Kelly Doyle, PhD, DABCC, FADLM, review updated Alzheimer’s disease (AD) diagnostic criteria with a special focus on fluid biomarkers.

Innovations in Diagnostics for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias

Qinwen Mao, MD, PhD, discusses the implications of advancements in biomarker research for diagnosis as well as future therapeutic strategies and personalized medicine in dementia care.

Clinical Laboratory Meets Clinical Care: Challenges With Neural Autoantibody Test Utilization, Interpretation, and Application in Clinical Care

Tammy Smith, MD, PhD, covers common difficulties associated with the clinical use and interpretation of neural autoantibody tests and how lab professionals can improve the value of this testing for patients.

Hematopathology Expert Series

Madhu Menon, MD, PhD, FCAP, FASCP, head of clinical operations for Hematopathology at ARUP, launched a webinar series to share advances in the hematopathology field. Informative presentations are accompanied by expert panel discussions.

State of Hematopathology: The Past, Present, and the Future by Tracy George, MD

Transforming Pathology Practice: Must-Know Technological Innovation in Hematopathology and Hematology by Robert Ohgami, MD, PhD, FCAP

The Broad-Ranging Impact of Clonal Hematopoiesis: From Diagnostic Considerations to Clinical Implications by Jay Patel, MD, MBA

Clinical and Laboratory Approaches to Diagnosis of Acquired Bleeding Disorders by Kristi Smock, MD

Measurable/Minimal Residual Disease Testing in Acute Leukemias by Jeffrey Jacobsen, MD, and Peng Li, MD, PhD

Alice To, alice.to@aruplab.com

What Do Our Viewers Say?

Here’s what users have to say about ARUP’s courses:

How clever, engaging, and delightful! I don't ever remember laughing through a CME talk before.”

A learner who watched “Fantastic Beasts and the Infections They Transmit”

Everything was simple, fast, and convenient to get my CEU! I love it and appreciate all the information from the lectures, and they are FREE!”

A learner who watched “Introduction to Parasitology: The Basics Are Just the Beginning”

Clear and compelling clinical history, differential diagnosis, histopathology, pathophysiology, and history of medicine.”

A learner who watched “Beyond A, B, and C: Emerging and Reemerging Infections in the Liver”