RAPID ONSITE EXAMINATION (ROSE), COURSE FOR RESPIRATORY CLINICIANS

The ROSE Course for Respiratory Clinicians is designed to provide a focused and practical overview of Rapid OnSite Examination in respiratory medicine.

By combining teaching on sample preparation, staining methods, cytology and histology of the respiratory tract, adequacy assessment, ancillary diagnostic techniques, and the interpretation of both neoplastic and non-neoplastic conditions, the course aims to improve diagnostic accuracy and support timely clinical decision-making. The programme also includes quiz cases, real-life case discussions, and live hands-on ROSE sessions, offering participants an interactive learning experience that can be directly translated into everyday clinical practice.

Prof. Venerino Poletti
Head, Department of Medical Specialties, GB Morgagni Hospital/University of Bologna-Forlì
Full Professor of Pulmonary Medicine, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences (DIMEC), University of Bologna/Forlì-Ravenna Campus
Honorary Professor, Department of Respiratory Diseases & Allergy, Aarhus University (DK)

WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 9, 2026

08.30-09.00 Gathering and breakfast
09.00-09.20 How to prepare the material: smears, cytospin, cell block
09.20-09.40 Staining methods, automated processes and screening
09.40-10.00 Normal histology/cytology of the respiratory tract
10.00-10.15 The concept of adequacy of the sample
10.15-10.30 Quiz cases
10.30-11.00 Coffee break
11.00-11.20 Flow cytometry/Immunocytochemistry/molecular biology techniques
11.20-12.00 Non neoplastic pulmonary conditions
12.00-12.30 Cases with clinical-radiological data and histopathology/cytology documentation
12.30-12.50 Squamous metaplasia/dysplasia/carcinoma
12.50-14.00 Lunch
14.00-14.30 Adenocarcinoma
14.30-14.50 Small and large celli carcinomas
14.50-15.20 Other neoplasms except lymphoproliferative disorders
15.20-15.40 Lymphoproliferative disorders
15.40-16.00 Pleural fluid: tricks and treats
16.00-17.00 “Real life cases” to discuss

THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 10, 2026

08.00-08.30 Gathering and breakfast
08.30-13.00 Live cases with hands on ROSE
13.00-14.00 Lunch
14.00-15.00 Summary and farewell

Questionario a risposta multipla e doppia randomizzazione:

• Soglia di superamento: 75% delle risposte corrette
• il test può essere seguito una sola volta