Webinars
Nail Specimen Processing — A Collaborative Approach
January 21, 2026 — 8:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. CT / 6:00 p.m. MT / 5:00 p.m. PT
ASMH Member: Included with Membership
ACMS Member: Included with Membership
ACMS Fellows-in-Training: Included at No Additional Cost
Non-Member Histotech: $25.00
Pre-registration is required. Registration will close Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CT.
Abstract
This session will present cases from both the Mohs surgeon and Mohs histotechnician perspectives to highlight the pearls and pitfalls in mastering the art of nail specimen processing. Members from both the ASMH and ACMS are welcome, with programming for all levels of experience – from novice to expert.
Objectives
1. Discuss various surgical techniques for obtaining nail unit specimens and how they pertain to processing
2. Identify strategies to optimize nail plate and nail unit processing
3. Recognize pearls & pitfalls that arise during lab processing of the nail unit
Moderators
Mariam Mafee, MD, FACMS
Kishwer Nehal, MD, FACMS
Camille Pellone-McKay, M.Ed., BSHCA
Speakers
Conroy Chow, MD, FACMS
Julissa Commisso, ASCP(HT)
Karen Connolly, MD, FACMS
Ashley Elsensohn, MD, MPH
Himani Ratnayake
Ravin Ratnayake
This webinar is pending approval with National Society for Histotechnology for CAE credit. Total CAE hours will be posted once approval is received.