Lecture Schedule
West Indies Veterinary Conference
St. Kitts Marriott Resort
November 8th-13th 2009 (November 7th & 14th travel dates)
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 7th
Travel day and check-in/registration at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort
Sunday, November 8th
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7:45am to 9:00am |
Etiopathogenesis of Nasopharyngeal Instability with Focus on DDSP - Dr. Norm Ducharme |
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9:10am to 10:25am |
Diagnosis and Treatment of DDSP - Dr. Norm Ducharme |
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10:35am to 11:50pm |
I'm a Vet, What's a Business Plan? - Dr. Kristi Yee |
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12:00pm to 1:15pm |
Hiring/Firing Utopia: A Two Way Street - Dr. Kristi Yee |
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1:30pm to 3:30pm |
Future Veterinarians Networking Reception |
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6:30pm to 8:00pm |
Welcome Reception at The St. Kitts Marriott Resort |
Monday, November 9th
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7:45am to 9:00am |
Intro to Small Exotic Pets: What is it and What do I do next? - Dr. Heidi Hoefer |
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9:10am to 10:25am |
Common Problems in Ferrets - Dr. Heidi Hoefer |
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10:35am to 11:50pm |
Team Improvement: Are You the Weakest Link? - Dr. Kristi Yee |
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12:00pm to 1:15pm |
Stifles Lameness in Cattle - Dr. Norm Ducharme |
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3:00pm to 4:30pm |
Campus Tour |
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6:00pm to 8:30pm |
Dinner at Sprat Net |
Tuesday, November 10th - Free day
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5:00pm to 9:00pm |
Sunset Catamaran Cruise and Bonfire at Reggae Beach |
Wednesday, November 11th
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7:45am to 9:00am |
G.I. Diseases in Rabbits and Rodents - Dr. Heidi Hoefer |
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9:10am to 10:25am |
Medical Emergencies in Small Mammals - Dr. Heidi Hoefer |
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10:35am to 11:50pm |
Communication: Just Do It! - Dr. Kristi Yee |
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12:00pm to 1:15pm |
Laryngeal Hemiplegia: Neuroanatomy, Diagnosis and Treatment - Dr. Norm Ducharme |
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5:30pm to 9:30pm |
Spice Mill Reception |
Thursday, November 12th
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7:45am to 9:00am |
Diagnosis and Management of the Pruritic Dog I - Dr. Sandra Merchant |
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9:10am to 10:25am |
Diagnosis and Management of the Pruritic Dog II - Dr. Sandra Merchant |
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10:35am to 11:50pm |
Management of the Epileptic Patient - Dr. William Fenner |
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12:00pm to 1:15pm |
Meningoencephalitis of Unknown Origin - Dr. William Fenner |
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Free Night |
Friday, November 13th
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7:45am to 9:00am |
Otitis Externa and Media in the Dog I - Dr. Sandra Merchant |
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9:10am to 10:25am |
Otitis Externa and Media in the Dog II - Dr. Sandra Merchant |
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10:35am to 11:50pm |
Diagnosis of Nervous System Diseases - Dr. William Fenner |
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12:00pm to 1:15pm |
Vertigo and Loss of Balance - Dr. William Fenner |
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5:00pm to 7:30pm |
Brimstone Hill Reception |
Saturday, November 14th
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Travel Day |
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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.
