Hilton Head Island

11th annual

Hilton Head Island

October 14 -16, 2005

Managing common diseases of the aging dog and cat

Philip Bergman D.V.M., Ph.D.

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine- Oncology

Head, Donaldson-Atwood Cancer Clinic,

Animal Medical Center, New York City

&

Sonya Gordon D.V.M., D.V.Sc.

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine

Clinical Assistant Professor of Cardiology

Texas A & M

Hilton Head Island is located just off the coast of South Carolina, approximately 45 minutes from Savannah Georgia. The Island is 12 miles long and 5 miles wide and is widely acclaimed as one of the great sports and recreational destinations. The Hilton Resort is located oceanside next to 12 miles of sandy beaches. Inland you will find creeks, lagoons and forests and an abundance of wildlife. October is a wonderful time to be in the low country of South Carolina. The crowds have gone and the weather is wonderful!

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES:

Golf: 15 Championship courses by:

Robert Trent Jones

George Fazio

Arthur Hills

Robert Cupp etc.....

Tee times can be arranged upon arrival or by calling the golf center at 800-827-3006

Tennis: The Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center is rated among "The 50 greatest U.S. Tennis Resorts" by TENNIS MAGAZINE.

Courts can be reserved upon arrival.

Biking or Jogging

Canoe along the inland waterways

Kayaking

Scenic boat tours

Kayak or boat tours to see the Dolphins

Sailing

Over 100 restaurants

Fresh seafood

Miles of pristine beach

Sunset catamaran cruises

Just relax by the pool

Accommodations

Hilton Resort

(Ocean-front in Palmetto Dunes Plantation)

Group Room rate:$158.00/night single or double

(plus tax & Resort fee (currently $6.00 per day)

Please call 1-800-487-5650 to book your room

How to get there:

You can fly into Savannah and drive about 45 minutes onto the Island

Directions will be mailed with your registration confirmation

There is also a regional airport on Hilton Head Island serviced by US Airlines

Continuing education

The seminars:

Managing common diseases of the aging dog and cat

Philip Bergman D.V.M., Ph.D.

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine- Oncology

Head, Donaldson-Atwood Cancer Clinic,

Animal Medical Center, New York City

&

Sonya Gordon D.V.M., D.V.Sc.

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine

Clinical Assistant Professor of Cardiology

Texas A & M

This seminar has been designed to present the most current information on the diagnosis and treatment of many cardiovascular and neoplastic diseases that you are commonly asked to manage in your older patients. The main emphasis of the seminars will be to give you practical information that you can readily utilize in your practice- along with providing information on the current treatments being offered at the referral centers.

	Why Treat Cancer
	Lumps and Bumps: What can you do?
	Canine Lymphoma: Diagnosis and Treatment
	Feline Lymphoma: Cats are NOT Small Dogs
	Soft Tissue Sarcomas
	Mast Cell Tumors: The Latest and Greatest
	Feline Vaccine Associated Sarcoma
	Paragynecology: Perianal and Mammary Tumors
	Oral Tumors: The good, the Bad and the Ugly
	Feline Head and Neck Tumors
	Paraneoplastic Syndromes
	Chemotherapy Prep, Administration and Disposal
	Chemotherapy Associated Nausea/Emesis: A Review
	Chemotherapy Drug Delivery- in general practice
	When and How to Irradiate
	Oncology Interactive Cases
	Hypertension in small animal medicine This segment will focus on how and why routine evaluation of blood pressure is clinically important. It will review common canine and feline diseases that are associated with hypertension as well as those diseases that may be exacerbated by undiagnosed hypertension. Finally, clinical management of hypertension will be discussed with emphasis on when to treat and what constitutes a rational therapeutic target.
	The heart of cardiology in older dogs. This segment will focus on the diagnosis and management of common clinically important heart diseases in mature dogs.
	The heart of cardiology in older cats. This segment will focus on the diagnosis and management of common clinically important heart diseases in mature cats.
	Clinical approach to acute heart failure. This segment will be a case based approach to the management of acute heart failure in dogs versus cats.

Seminar schedule:

Registration

Friday October 14          7.15am - 8.00am

Seminars

Friday & Saturday            8.00am - 1.30pm

Sunday                             8.00am - 1.00pm

Continental breakfast   7.15am - 8.00am daily

Registration fee: (16 CE hours-approved by the South Carolina Board-also accepted in GA, NC, FL & VA.

Earlybird by August 18 $535.00
Advanced by September 16 $555.00
Regular $575.00

Complete seminar notes

Continental breakfast daily

Certificate of completion

Cancellation: 90% refund up to 30 days prior to the seminar. Seminar transfer only, within 30 days of the seminar.

CE credits

IVS is an American Association of Veterinary State Boards RACE approved provider of Continuing education. (Provider # 13)

This seminar is approved by the South Carolina Board for 16 CE hours.

This program has been submitted for 16 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB's RACE approval: however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Call IVS at 800-487-5650 for further information.

IVS complies with the following guidelines:

Speakers are recognized specialists

Mandatory recorded attendance

Certificate of attendance

Complete seminar notes

Register for the seminar by mail, fax or phone 1-800-487-5650

INTERNATIONAL VETERINARY SEMINARS

by MAIL: 210 Carbonera Drive.

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

by FAX: 831-458-0123

by PHONE: 1-800-IVS-5650

Visit the Hilton Head Island home page

& Hilton Resort home page