Lecture Schedule

West Indies Veterinary Conference
St. Kitts Marriott Resort
November 7th-12th, 2010 (November 6th & 13th are travel days)
25 hours of Continuing Veterinary Medical Education

In an effort to give each participant ample time to enjoy the island and the company of their friends and family, continuing education sessions will run until 1:15pm, leaving the afternoon free for activities of your choosing. The perfect combination of work and play awaits you.


Saturday, November 6th

  Travel Day

4:00pm to 7:00pm

Check-in/Registration at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort

Sunday, November 7th

7:45am to 9:00am

Demystifying Digital Imaging: Getting Radiology out of your Darkroom - Dr. Richard Page

9:10am to 10:25am

You Say Interstitial, I Say Alveolar: An Alternative Approach to the Lung - Dr. Richard Page

10:35am to 11:50pm

Triage Ultrasound: Increase Returns on your Ultrasound Investment - Dr. Richard Page

12:00pm to 1:15pm

Advanced Imaging: The Next Step? - Dr. Richard Page

1:30pm to 3:30pm

Future Veterinarians Networking Reception

6:30pm to 8:00pm

Welcome Reception at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort

Monday, November 8th

7:45am to 9:00am

Current Treatment of Heart Failure in Dogs - Dr. Bruce Keene

9:10am to 10:25am

Glaucoma Medications: What to Use and When to Use Them - Dr. Sandra Van der Woerdt

10:35am to 11:50pm

Recent Advances in the Treatment of Calf Diarrhea - Dr. Peter Constable

12:00pm to 1:15pm

Strong Ion Difference Theory: A Revolutionary Approach to the Assessment of Acid-Base Balance - Dr. Peter Constable

3:30pm to 5:30pm

Campus Tour

6:00pm to 8:30pm

Dinner at Sprat Net

Tuesday, November 10th

7:45am to 9:00am

Why Some Corneal Ulcers Don't Heal and What to Do About It - Dr. Sandra Van der Woerdt

9:10am to 10:25am

Ophthalmic Emergencies - Dr. Sandra Van der Woerdt

10:35am to 11:50pm

Current Diagnosis and Treatment of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in Cats - Dr. Bruce Keene

12:00pm to 1:15pm

Use and Abuse of Susceptibility Testing in Veterinary Medicine - Dr. Peter Constable

6:30pm to 9:00pm

Spice Mill Reception

Wednesday, November 9th - Free day

9:30am to 4:00pm

Catamaran/Snorkel Trip to Nevis

Thursday, November 11th

7:45am to 9:00am

Tips for Ophthalmic Surgical Procedures in Private Practice - Dr. Sandra Van der Woerdt

9:10am to 10:25am

Current Diagnosis and Treatment of Common Cardiac Arrhythmias - Dr. Bruce Keene

10:35am to 11:50pm

Hip Dysplasia: Understanding the Disease and the Controversy Surrounding its Diagnosis - Dr. Jeffrey Runge

12:00pm to 1:15pm

Hip Dysplasia: The Medical and Surgical Management - Dr. Jeffrey Runge

 

Free Night

Friday, November 12th

7:45am to 9:00am

Minimally Invasive Surgery: Applications in General & Speciality Practice - Dr. Jeffrey Runge

9:10am to 10:25am

Minimally Invasive Surgery: The Future of Veterinary Medicine - Dr. Jeffrey Runge

10:35am to 11:50pm

Current Diagnosis and Treatment of Pericardial Diseases - Dr. Bruce Keene

12:00pm to 1:15pm

The Athlete’s Heart, Alaska Sled Dogs and Gray Wolves: Cardiovascular Effects of Exercise Training in Dogs - Dr. Peter Constable

5:00pm to 7:30pm

Brimstone Hill Reception

Saturday, November 13th

 

Travel Day

3:00pm

St. Kitts Hash Run Event - location tbd

http://stkittshash.com/

* Times and event details are subject to change. Please check your final conference itinerary for updated information.