Module 6

_{This module will provide a comprehensive and detailed understanding of molecular pathology in the context of neoplastic diseases.The focus will be on the role of molecular testing for tumor classification, prognostication and therapeutic prediction. Application of molecular pathology to routine as well as emerging clinical diagnostic practice for common types of cancer will be addressed.}

_{A certified molecular pathologist can recommend the appropriate molecular (or non-molecular) markers and can evaluate, interpret and report molecular diagnostic cases following international and local guidelines, and will be able to use a common language on molecular pathology}

• Understand the importance of sample selection for successful and meaningful molecular profiling
• Collaborate effectively with other diagnostic specialists and stakeholders  with responsibilities in molecular pathology.
• In a case of discussion with the clinical team, decide on the proper diagnostic workup. 
• Integrate molecular pathology in present-day clinical practice in the context of routine diagnostic pathology & in the setting of a molecular tumour board/precision oncology program 
• Demonstrate competency in evaluating, interpreting and reporting of molecular and pathology results in clinical context.
• Acknowledge the therapeutic relevance of molecular alterations to support  treatment-decision-making for currently available drugs for a range of cancers.
• Present and critically discuss molecular and pathological results in an oncology multidisciplinary team meeting.
• Be aware of (predictive/prognostic) genomic alterations found in tumour tissue that could have implications on the necessity of further genetic counselling. 
• Speak a common language on molecular pathology among European care providers