8th annual fall seminar in the Conch Republic

Fall is the perfect time to visit everyone's favorite tropical Island in Florida. The weather is wonderful (in the low 80’s )and the rates are down!

The colorful heritage of this laid back Island city has inspired writers and artists over the last century. Stroll along brick walkways, adjacent to the Custom House Historical Museum or enjoy a walk to the Truman Whitehouse, Mel Fisher’s Museum of sunken treasures and the infamous Hemingway House. Just one block from the resort is Duval Street offering art galleries, boutiques, cafes and legendary historic watering holes.

Tour the city on the conch-train, enjoy the conch and Caribbean food, biking, snorkeling, diving, relaxing on the beach, stroll along Dual Street, catch a sunset in Mallory Square, fishing, a sunset sail, shopping and slowing down for a few days.

The Reach Resort, in shell-pink, sets the authentic conch tone of the Keys. Located near historic Old Town, it boasts the only natural beach in Key West. Trimmed in white gingerbread with balconies and lighted pathways, the Caribbean-styled guest rooms of the Reach offer a truly relaxing change of pace. Duval Street and all the Old Town attractions are nearby.

Complimentary shuttle service is offered to and from Key West International Airport. Guests are free to use the amenities of the nearby historic Casa Marina Resort, just 3 blocks away.

Beach: Relax on the Reach's private beach or stroll over and enjoy the beach at the Casa Marina Resort.

Watersports: sailing, jet skiing, windsurfing, canoeing, snorkeling and diving.

Deep sea fishing and catamaran charters are easily arranged.

Golf in the tropics at Key West Golf Club.

Explore the island on bicycles or mopeds.

Snorkeling- take a fast boat to the reefs and snorkel for several hours- the boats leave from the Casa Marina (only a 5 minute walk)

At the Reach, dine at Shulas which offers the freshest Steaks and Florida Keys seafood indoors or oceanside. Or, stroll to the end of the Reach’s pier and enjoy cocktails, shell fish and grilled lunches at the Sand Bar. Old Town has many cafes and restaurants offering food for all tastes. And the nightlife is legendary in Key West. 

 Don’t forget to catch sunset at Mallory Square- it’s a tradition and an experience!

Jump aboard the Conch Tour Train and take a tour with the train that has been entertaining Key West since 1958. Enjoy riding in the open-air trains which takes you to all the major points of interest on the Island. Or board the Old Town Trolley Tours which allows you to enjoy 14 stops with reboarding at your own pace (includes a stop near The Reach). There are over 200 varieties of tropical and game fish, sharks and turtles at The Key West Aquarium.

The Body Shop, the most complete fitness complex in Key West, offers weight-training equipment, Lifecycles, Stairmasters and rowers. To help unwind, saunas, steam rooms and oceanside massages are available.

Key West can be accessed by air with frequent flights into Key West Airport. In the terminal you can then contact the hotel from the free phone to arrange for complimentary  Casa Marina & Reach Resort transportation. Or you can rent a car from Miami and travel Hwy. 1 over the Keys to Key West. (About a 3 to 4 hour spectacular drive.)

Island view: $159.00 sgl or dbl/night 

Ocean view: $189.00 sgl or dbl/night

 (plus tax and $6.00 round trip per room for bellman and $2.00 per room per day house staff fee)

There is a four night minimum stay required at this time of year.

 

 call our travel group at Cruises Etc.

Relaxing tropical resort

Off-peak rates

Beautiful private beach

Relax by the pool

Walk to Duval St. & historic Old Town

All watersports available

Also enjoy all amenities and activities at

nearby Casa Marina Resort

Full Spa and health facility

Complimentary Key West airport shuttle

The seminars

Managing common medical & surgical problems

 

with 

Catriona MacPhail D.V.M.  

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary 

Surgeons

Staff Surgeon

Michael Lappin D.V.M., Ph.D.  

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary 

Internal Medicine

Professor of Medicine

Colorado State University

Dr. Michael Lappin is Professor Of Medicine and Head of the Internal Medicine section & Dr. Catriona Mac Phail is a staff Surgeon at Colorado State University. They are both actively involved with the management of patients admitted to the university clinics and with the ongoing management of patients requiring intensive therapy. This  means that they will be presenting practical methods of treatment!  Both Michael and Catriona are frequent speakers and they are recognized as professional & practical speakers. 

Dr.’s Lappin and MacPhail will use a case based format to present a practical diagnostic and therapeutic approach to common canine & feline medical and surgical problems. Videotapes will also be utilized throughout the discussions.

 Topics:

 

Respiratory diseases 

1. Diagnosis approach to nasal diseases in dogs and cats
2. Appropriate antimicrobial choices for bacterial respiratory diseases
3. Treatment of feline viral upper respiratory disease
4. Treatment of canine aspergillosis and feline cryptococcosis
5. Diagnosis and treatment of collapsing trachea
6. Surgical management of brachycephalic syndrome (stenotic nares, elongated soft palate, everted laryngeal saccules)
7. Tracheostomies: temporary and permanent
8. Diagnosis of canine laryngeal paralysis
9. Surgical management and prognosis of canine laryngeal paralysis

 

Gastrointestinal diseases

 

1. Minimum diagnostic plan for the workup of infectious diarrhea
2. Rational empirical therapy for dogs and cats with vomiting or diarrhea
3. New diagnostic methods and treatments for feline stomatitis
4. Should I use the Giardia vaccines in my practice?
5. Diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory bowel disease in dogs and cats
6. New suture materials for gastrointestinal/urogenital surgery
7. Suturing and stapling in abdominal surgery
8. Medical and surgical management of gastric-dilatation volvulus syndrome
9. Indications for prophylactic gastropexy
10. Laparoscopic-assisted gastropexy

 

 Urinary tract diseases

 

1. Rational diagnostic plan for dogs with urinary incontinence
2. Medical management of urinary incontinence
3. Diagnosis and management of common prostatic diseases
4. Diagnosis and management of urinary tract infections
5. How to manage cats with idiopathic FLUTD
6. Surgical management of cystic calculi
7. The role of surgery in feline ureterolithiasis
8. Simple surgical techniques for urinary incontinence
9. Episioplasty for recurrent cystitis, vulvar pyoderma, and vulvitis.

 

Videos will be utilized to present

practical interactive cases!

 

• Thursday, November 9:

Registration 1.00pm - 1.30pm

Lectures: 1.30pm - 6.30pm

Welcome reception: 6.30pm -7.30pm

• Friday, November 10:

Continental breakfast: 7.15am - 8.00am

Lectures: 8.00am - 1.30pm

• Saturday, November 11:

Continental breakfast: 7.15am - 8.00am

Lectures: 8.00am - 1.30pm

• Sunday- travel day

 

 

Cancellation: 90% refund to 30 days. Seminar transfer only, inside 30 days

• 16 Florida approved CE hours- and AAVSB approved for 16 CE hours.
• Complete seminar notes
• Certificate of completion
• Reception on Thursday-family welcome
• All breaks
• Continental breakfast: Friday & Saturday

You can register online or by mail, fax or phone 1-800-487-5650

                              

IVS is an American Association of Veterinary State Boards RACE approved provider of Continuing education.

 This program meets the requirements 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.

 

CE credits

IVS complies with the following guidelines:

• Speakers are recognized specialists
• Mandatory recorded attendance
• Certificate of attendance
• Complete seminar notes

     

    

         

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

INTERNATIONAL VETERINARY SEMINARS

Key West fall 2005

by Mail: 210 Carbonera Drive

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

by FAX: 408-972-1038

by PHONE: 1-800-IVS-5650

 

Need more information-Why not visit THE REACH RESORT   

or Keywest.com