Our 6th visit to 

Jackson Hole, Wyoming

July 17 - 19, 2009

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

(AAVSB approved for 16 CE hrs)

When the snow melts and the wildflowers bloom, there's no
better place for sightseeing and playing than Jackson Hole.

Explore the Tetons on Grand Teton National Park's miles of well-marked hiking trails. Discover the Park's lakes by boat, or take a park ranger-led hike and hear presentations of wildlife, geology and history. The Bridger-Teton National Forest surrounds Jackson Hole on three sides. With 3.5 million acres of mountain terrain, it's perfect for hiking, fishing, photography, mountain biking, camping or just relaxing.

Venue

Group hotel room rate:

Single or double - $230.00 per room/night   (plus tax)

extra charge for more adults in room or for rollaway bed.

Condominiums:

Two bedroom & three bedroom Condominiums also available

For all condominiums- please call 800-487-5650 for availability 

 

Deposit: Two night charge to confirm the reservation- The balance will be charged to your credit card 7 days prior to arrival.

Cancellations: No charge up to 7 days prior to scheduled arrival. The entire stay will be forfeited  if you cancel within 7 days of scheduled arrival.

Children 13 years of age and under accompanying an adult - no charge when utilizing existing bedding. $10 per night rollaway charge

Drive to Yellowstone or Hike the Tetons

Getting there:

Jackson Hole is located in the northwest corner of Wyoming. Multiple airlines provide service into the airport. Hertz, Avis, Alamo and Budget car rental companies are located at the airport. 

Out travel group- Cruises Etc can assist you with your travel needs- Call us at 1-800-487-5650.

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!

 

Continental breakfast   7.30am - 8.00am daily