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10th annual

Lake Tahoe ski seminar  

January 26-28, 2009

(AAVSB approved for 16 CE hrs-accepted in California)

Managing common feline diseases

with

Kenneth Simpson B.V.M&S. 

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine 

Assistant Professor of Medicine

Cornell University

Howard Seim III D.V.M. 

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons

Professor of Surgery

Colorado State University

 

 

January is the perfect time to visit Lake Tahoe and all the ski areas. Our week day schedule allows you plenty of time to hit the uncrowded slopes. 

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Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort & Casino           

Incline Village, Nevada

We have again selected the Hyatt Resort because of its spectacular location on the north shore close to Squaw Valley, Alpine Village, Northstar, Incline Village, Diamond Peak & Mt. Rose. 

 

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Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, Mt. Rose, Diamond Peak and Northstar-at-Tahoe are the closest ski areas. And après-ski, or any time, you can warm up and wind down in the heated pool & spa.

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Stillwater Spa
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort & Casino


Towering pines line a secluded beach, creating a perfect natural backdrop for contemplation and meditation at Stillwater Spa at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe. Located in a deep mountain valley and surrounded by breathtaking lake vistas, it is the ideal place to relax and unwind. Enjoy a full menu of spa services from deep-tissue massage to cleansing facials.

The Spa is very popular- so reserve your services early!

 

Restaurants & Nightlife  Many fine restaurants are located in the Hotel and around the Lake. Incline Village is only minutes away, where you will find restaurants catering to every taste and budget. There are also many fine restaurants located between Incline Village & Tahoe City.

We recommend that you have a car- This will allow you to travel easily to all the ski resorts. Shuttles are also available.

 

How to get there

The setting is secluded. The location isn't. Fly into Reno Cannon International Airport on most major airlines, then travel an hour by car. Commercial shuttles are also available.

Complete directions will be mailed with your registration- or go to Hyatt directions

 

Hyatt Resort room rate:

Group room rates: $199.00 per night single or double 

plus tax & resort fee ($18.00/room/day for valet parking, ski valet,  in-room coffee, local calls, 800/888 access fee, health club access, in-room bottled water,  & $5.00 Casino match play coupon.)

Rates available sunday thru wednesday- 

extra nights at same rate based on availability

Extra people $25.00 per person per night

 

Cancellations:  Because it is ski season: More than 30 days prior to scheduled arrival-no charge- Less than 30 days, two nights room charge

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort & CasinoWhy choose the Hyatt?

Wonderful winter resort

Lone Eagle Grille & Sierra Cafe on site

Close to many major ski areas

Cross-country skiing also close-by

Close to everything that Lake Tahoe has to offer

24 hour Casino

Complete Spa facilities 

Complete activities desk

Only 1 hr from Reno International Airport

 

 

The seminars:

Managing common feline diseases

Kenneth Simpson B.V.M & S. 

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine 

(ACVIM & ECVIM)

Assistant Professor of Medicine

Cornell University

Howard Seim III D.V.M. 

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons

Professor of Surgery

Colorado State University

 

This course will present a practical approach to the diagnosis and management of the most common feline medical & surgical problems using a combination of didactic and case-based teaching. Dr. Kenneth Simpson is one of the leading experts in the field of feline gastro-intestinal medicine. He has published extensively in all the major journals & texts including JAVMA, Compendium on Continuing Education & Textbook of Internal Medicine,   Dr. Howard Seim lectures around the world and is a frequent and popular speaker for IVS. His extensive use of video to explain various surgical techniques gives you a new perspective on veterinary surgery.  Both speakers have lectured at the regional and national meetings and have promised me that the seminars have been structured to maximize the material that you will take with you to your practice.

 

 
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Pancreatitis- more common than you thought! - what’s new in the diagnosis and management of this disease

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Liver, intestinal, and pancreatic biopsies– practical tips

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Chronic Diarrhea– practical methods to determine the cause

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Chronic diarrhea- management of chronic enteropathies (Inflammatory bowel disease, lymphoma etc)

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Principles of GI surgery– what is really important?

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Chronic vomiting- determining the cause– it’s not always easy!

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GI dilemmas- which antiemetic? which antacid ?

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Supplemental nutrition- the need to feed– what to use, how much & how often?

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Feeding tube placement– easy placement in general practice!

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Regurgitation: esophagitis and esophageal strictures– diagnosis and management

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Helicobacter gastritis- should I care?

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Elevated liver enzymes - what now?

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Yellow cats-where to start?

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Diaphragmatic hernia repair–practical tips!

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When & how to put in a chest drain for the management of pyothorax

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String foreign bodies– how to manage the difficult ones!

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Cystic and urethral calculi– current thoughts on management

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Practical management of ear & nose squamous cell carcinoma

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Bandaging the difficult wounds

 

Case reports and videos will be included throughout the seminars to emphasize each topic

 

Seminar schedule

Registration Monday January 26

6.30am-7.00am

Seminars

Monday January 26    7.00am - 9.30am

                                  4.30pm - 7.00pm

Tuesday January 27    7.00am - 9.30am

                                   4.30pm - 7.00pm

Wednesday January 28  7.00am - 1.00pm

 

Seminar registration (American Association of Veterinary State Boards RACE approved for 16 CE hrs.-accepted in most states including California):

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Earlybird         mailed before December 23 $635.00    

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Regular          mailed after December 23    $655.00

Technicians - subtract $80.00

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Complete notes

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Continental breakfast daily

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Certificate of attendance

Directions to resort will be mailed with confirmation

Seminar cancellation-10% cancellation fee

Seminar transfer only after December 27, 2008

      Register for the seminar and hotel - online or fax the form or call 800-487-5650

                                 

                 

 

 

 

 

CE credits

 

IVS complies with the following guidelines:

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

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

This seminar is approved for 16 CE hrs. in most states including California.

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.

Need more information?

Go to Hyatt Resort

Incline Village

Squaw Valley Ski Area

Alpine Meadows Ski Area

Ski Homewood  

Mt. Rose

Northstar-at-Tahoe