GPALM
CONSORTIUM
2026 SUMMIT
Global Pathology & Lab Medicine (GPALM) is bringing together global health leaders!
Summit Details:
Date & Location
Friday, November 13, 2026, 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM ET, North Campus Research Complex, 2800 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Target Audience
Specialties – General Surgery, Clinical Pathology, Anatomical Pathology subspecialties, Surgical Pathology subspecialties
Professions – Medical Student, Other Healthcare Professional, Physician, Physician Resident, Physician Fellow
Overview
The GPALM Summit 2026 is an international gathering focused on advancing pathology and laboratory medicine
through education, collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing. Bringing together pathologists, laboratory
medicine professionals, researchers, educators, and healthcare partners from around the world, the summit aims to
strengthen diagnostic capacity and promote equitable access to high-quality pathology services. Building on the
success of the inaugural Global Pathology Summit in 2024, the 2026 summit will provide a platform for experts to
exchange knowledge, discuss emerging developments and challenges in the field, and develop meaningful
international partnerships that can improve patient care and laboratory systems globally.
Accreditation Statement: The University of Michigan Medical School is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation Statement: The University of Michigan Medical School designates this Live Activity for a maximum of XX AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be able to:
Apply current evidence and emerging diagnostic approaches in pathology and laboratory medicine to clinical practice
Evaluate advances and evolving practices in pathology and laboratory medicine that may improve diagnostic decision-making and patient care.
Integrate global perspectives and best practices into approaches for addressing challenges in pathology and laboratory medicine
Identify opportunities for interdisciplinary and international collaboration to improve pathology and laboratory medicine practice.
Develop strategies to translate knowledge gained from expert presentations, case discussions, and shared experiences into routine clinical practice