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8th annual fall Caribbean seminars

December 4 - 7, 2008

Practical techniques in medicine and surgery

with

Theresa Fossum D.V.M., Ph.D., dip. ACVS

Professor of Surgery

Matt Miller D.V.M.,dip. ACVIM (Cardiology)

Professor of Cardiology

Texas A & M University

Discover an island that energizes the senses. Where untamed desert beauty bounds a turquoise ocean. An isle of ancient caves, coral reefs, legendary lagoons, open-air markets and colorful boutiques. An exotic invitation to snorkel, scuba dive, parasail, windsurf. Play a round of golf, horseback ride, or fish the depths of blue-green sea. Relax, Daydream, Bask, Swim, Dine, Play at the casino. Indulge in the beachfront luxury of the Aruba Marriott Resort and Stellaris Casino.

Aruba lies below the Hurricane Belt- and December is late in the season- so expect wonderful weather!

The island of Aruba is part of the West Indies in the Caribbean Sea, and lies approximately 29km (18 miles) off the Paraguaná Peninsula of Venezuela. One of the Lesser Antilles islands, Aruba is about 30 km (19 miles) long and about 8 km (5 miles) wide with an area of 193 sq km (75 sq miles). The island's population is about 89,000. Aruba has highest standard of living in the West Indies. In just a few short years, Aruba has become one of the most popular vacation spots in the Caribbean, with visitor figures approaching a million annually. Aruba's diverse cultural heritage makes it a fascinating place to visit and explore. The island was originally inhabited by a tribe of Arawak Indians who migrated here from Venezuela. Many sites on Aruba still bear the original Indian names, and many of today's Arubans still reflect the faces of their native ancestors. Spanish explorers arrived in Aruba in the 15th century and eventually colonized the island. But in 1636 the Dutch took over, and Aruba has remained Dutch ever since.

Things To Do: It is not surprising that many of Aruba's popular pastimes involve its blue waters and beautiful beaches. The most famous is wind surfing and kite sailing, thanks to the consistent 20-knot trade winds. Equipment rentals and instructors are available. Give it a try! Less than a mile offshore, the sea abounds with sailfish, wahoo, yellow and black tuna and marlin. Sport-fishing trips are widely available for full or half days. The German freighter Antilia, scuttled at the start of WWII off the northwest coast, is a favorite destination of scuba divers. Shallow, gentle waters at Druif and Arashi Beaches, where you can see a reef of elkhorn on the sandy bottom, are a big draw for snorkelers. Or you may like a cruise on a glass bottom boat or catamaran which combines picnic and sightseeing. Be sure to explore Aruba by land, too. The countryside, is dotted with windswept divi-divi trees, cactus and pastel-colored houses. One of the island's most famous landmarks is Hooiberg, or Haystack Hill, a volcanic formation over 541 feet high. Climb its steps for a view of Venezuela on a clear day! The huge rocks at Ayo and Casibari have remnants of Amerindian drawings and afford another chance for the energetic climber. Bubali Pond on the west coast is a bird sanctuary which attracts a great variety of birds - pelicans, cormorants, wood storks and long-legged egrets among them. You can go horseback riding on highly trained paso fino horses from South America. Golf lovers can play at the Aruba Golf Club near San Nicolas and at the new Tierra del Sol course in Arashi in the northwest tip of the island, Aruba's first world class golf course, designed by Robert Trent Jones II. 18 hole par 71 course.

CASINOS: Aruba has over six Vegas style casinos for nighttime entertainment as well as superb restaurants, shows and world class shopping with many bargains to be had in European porcelain, jewelry, perfumes, and clothing.

 

ACCOMMODATIONS:

Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort 

Group run of house rooms: $225.00 sgl or dbl/night

Ocean view: $275.00 sgl or dbl/night

    (plus tax and bellman charge-$7.25 per person round trip

and housekeeping-$4.25 per room per day)

Relaxing tropical resort

Off-peak rates

Beautiful beach

Relax by the pool

Easy drive to the town center

All watersports available

Learn to dive 

Great snorkeling

Try your luck at the Casino 

Learn to wind surf or kite surf- world renowned Vela windsurfing school 

Beach and Water Sports

The white sandy beaches and azure waters of the Caribbean waiting just outside your door provide the perfect water playground. With an average outside temperature of 86 degrees and water temps of 78 degrees, every day is a beach day! Relax in one our lounge chairs and soak up the sun, or recline under an umbrella with a book and refreshing drink.

 

For those looking for a more active day at the beach, take advantage of our onsite adventure outfitters, Red Sail Sports.  This award-winning, full-service water sports authority offers everything from diving lessons and trips, snorkeling, deep sea fishing charters, watersports equipment and much more. Red Sail Sports is conveniently located in the lobby of our delightful resort, with hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. Stop by to make your reservations in person, or contact them in advance at 877-RED-SAIL (outside the US, please call 402-537-6803). 

The seminars

Practical techniques in medicine and surgery

with

Theresa Fossum D.V.M., Ph.D., dip. ACVS

Professor of Surgery

Matt Miller D.V.M.,dip. ACVIM (Cardiology)

Professor of Cardiology

Texas A & M University

Theresa Fossum D.V.M., DACVS is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. Dr. Fossum is Professor of Surgery and holds the Tom and Joan Read Chair in Veterinary Surgery at Texas A&M and Associate Director  for Cardiothoracic Surgery and Biomedical Devices in the Michael E. DeBakey Institute at Texas A&M. She is also the primary author of the new text Small Animal Surgery. Dr. Fossum is an internationally recognized speaker on surgical topics and is ready to share some of her surgical tips with you.

Dr. Matt Miller D.V.M., DACVIM is a cardiologist known for his practical presentations on topics of interest to the practitioner. Matt has lectured around the world and is internationally recognized in cardiac ultrasonography and therapy.

This case-based course has been designed to provide a discussion on common medical & surgical  problems encountered in general practice. Most of the discussion will provide information on what the speakers are thinking about when they plan to do a particular procedure along with techniques in practical management of each problem. Learn current surgical techniques and treatment strategies that will decrease postoperative complications, morbidity and mortality. 

• Managing acute and chronic diaphragmatic hernias

•  Managing the ruptured bladder

•  Managing chylothorax

•  Managing pyothorax

•  Managing gdv

•  Intestinal blockage- cats with string and dogs with everything else

•  Masses in the spleen and liver

•  Laryngeal paralysis

•  Those noisy little dogs

•  Placement and management of chest tubes

•  Placement and management of feeding tubes

•  Management of pericardial effusion

•  Diagnosis of canine and feline heartworm disease

•  Diagnosis and Management of hypertension

•  Diagnosis and management of thromboembolism

•  Diagnosis and management of cardiomyopathy

•  Management of the common arrhythmia’s

•  Chronic management of the cardiac patient

•  Utilizing the latest drugs

• learn an organized, logical approach to the diagnosis and management of both the occult and overt forms of acquired heart disease in the dog and cat.  

• Review the diagnostic tests routinely employed in the evaluation of patients with cardiovascular disease.

  Videos will be utilized to present practical interactive cases!