How i manage common medical problems
November 18–21, 2021
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Elsa Beltran Ldo Vet
DipECVN, PGCertVetEd FHEA, MRCVS
European and RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Neurology
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Neurology & Neurosurgery
The Royal Veterinary College, University of London
David Maggs B.V.Sc.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists
Professor of Ophthalmology
U.C. Davis
Speakers & Topics
For this series of seminars the speakers (ophthalmology & neurology) will be focusing on how they actually manage common clinical problems that they see in their daily practice. This will be a fantastic seminar in a great location!
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Top ten tips for the ophthalmic exam (which light source when? And from what angle?)
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Anisocoria – When the problem is in the eye itself
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Straightforward and complex dry eye cases
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The golden rules of ulcer management
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Feline conjunctivitis- Herpes or Chlamydia?
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Lens disease: Nuclear sclerosis or cataract and when to refer
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Ophthalmic emergencies – There’s a lot that can be done medically
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Glaucoma or uveitis or both? (Prednisolone or Dorzolamide or both?)
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What’s new in the ophtho pharmacy (one drop or two?)
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A logical approach to sudden blindness in dogs and cats
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The practical point of doing the neurological exam – We can learn more than we think
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Anisocoria – When the problem is in the neurology system
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The vestibular patient, When should I be worried?
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Seizures versus movement disorders – How Can I recognise them?
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The easy and difficulty of managing epileptic patients
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Acute spinal cord lesions – From clinical signs to treatment
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The light into the neuromuscular cases
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Neurological cases – When referral is not an option, What can I do?
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Clinical cases – What have I learned?
Schedule
| Wednesday Nov. 17, 2021 | Travel day | |
| Thursday Nov. 18 | Registration | 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm |
| Seminars | 2:00 pm – 6:30 pm | |
| Welcome Reception | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm | |
| Friday Nov. 19 | Breakfast | 7:30 am – 8:00 am |
| Seminars | 8:00 am – 12:30 pm | |
| Saturday Nov. 20 | Seminars | 2:00 pm – 6:30 pm |
| Sunday Nov. 21 | Breakfast | 7:30 am – 8:00 am |
| Seminars | 8:00 am – 12:30 pm |
Accommodations
Park Hyatt St. Kitts is a brand new hotel that opened on November 1, 2017. The Resort spans the entire width of Banana Bay while surrounded by majestic rolling hills. The property is situated at the tip of the South East Peninsula adjacent to the popular tourist attraction of Cockleshell Beach with its local vendors and restaurants. Ten minutes away by boat transfer is the neighboring sister island of Nevis and we are a short bicycle ride from the ultra-luxury development of Christophe Harbor Marina.
The intimate resort comprises of 78 rooms and 48 suites, some of which feature private roof top swimming pools. All of our accommodation is chic in design and faces towards the straits of Nevis are housed in a series of small dwellings creating a community feel surrounding the Resort.
The Resort is inspired by the former sugar plantations which are reflective of times past. At the center of the Resort is ‘The Great House’, offering all day dining; indoor and outdoor seating areas; a Rum Bar; the main hotel bar; a library housing the Resorts concierge and a conservatory which serves a Plantation Afternoon Tea. Other drinking and dining is available at The Fisherman’s Village set on the edge of the Caribbean Sea emulating an ocean to table dining experience and the Stone Barn offering food from the hearth with an international flare.
Group room rates:
- Run of Resort Accommodations: $299.00 dbl per night
- Beachside suite – $399.00 dbl per night
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plus taxes are currently 10% Value Added Tax, 2% Island Enhancement Tax, and 12% Service Charge (24% total).
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Porterage charge is $6.00 round trip per room
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A Resort Fee of $50.00 discounted to $0.00 for IVS (inclusive of tax) per guest room, per night (will apply to each room and includes the following inclusions (specific days and hours of activities are subject to change):
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Wireless internet access in the guest rooms and throughout Hotel’s public space
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Rum Tasting available three times per week
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Twice weekly s’more bonfire nights
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Twice weekly movie nights on the beach
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Twice weekly Classic Cocktail Class (advanced reservations required)
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Weekly Culinary Class (advanced reservations required)
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Unlimited sunscreen at both Hotel pools
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Non-motorized watersports (kayak, paddle boards, snorkeling equipment)
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Underwater camera use while on-property
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Outdoor lawn and beach games including, but not limited to, bocce ball, chess & checker board, volleyball, beach tennis, corn hole, and ring toss
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Island Fort by Camp Hyatt (available for children ages 3-12) offering daily activities including, but not limited to, tie- dye, jewelry making, carnival mask & hat design, and cookie decorating
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Access to 24-hour Fitness Center
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Indoor fitness and outdoor wellness classes (Monday ? Friday)
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Daily coffee bar at The Great House from 7AM ? 11AM
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Welcome drink upon arrival- Hotel’s selection
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Two Bottled Waters provided in guest room and replenished daily
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Valet Parking
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Terms
Cancellations: As this is the busy season- you will be charged for your complete stay if you cancel with 30 days of your scheduled arrival or are a no-show. You will also be charged for your complete stay if you depart early.
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Service charge: A ten percent (12%) service charge is applicable to all guest room nights. The service charge includes complimentary twice daily housekeeping (includes evening service) and is paid out to resort employees.
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Need To Know
Registration
Online registration is easy and fast. But please confirm your hotel reservations prior to completing your registration or booking flights. Many Hotels are selling out many months ahead of our seminars. If you need to book a hotel room, click the link to the online hotel registration page. If none is available for your selected seminar, please fill out our hotel request form or contact our office at 800-487-5650. Please note that hotel rooms are not confirmed until you receive confirmation from the hotel (if you booked online thru our group link) or from our office for hotels that do not offer the online link.
IVS is now required by AAVSB RACE to upload your completed attendance into their “RACEtrack” system. Your state of license and your license number are required for all seminars starting in January 2022. More information is available at https://www.aavsb.org/ce-
Early Bird: $995.00
Advanced: $1015.00
Regular: $1035.00
Special Pricing:
Veterinary Technicians receive an $80 discount using promo code “techsaver”. Enter the code during checkout in the submit promotion code box.
For International Travel
Passport requirements for international travel
Please note that all passengers traveling by air to or from the United States will be required to hold a valid passport. This requirement applies to all passengers, including U.S. citizens, traveling to and from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean.
When planning international travel, please be sure that you are in possession of all required documents for both outbound and return flights. Remember to allow ample time for acquiring official travel documents.
For complete information on the U.S. Department of State’s New Travel Initiative Requirements, please visit travel.state.gov.
Pricing
Cancellations: As this is the busy season- you will be charged for your complete stay if you cancel with 30 days of your scheduled arrival or are a no-show. You will also be charged for your complete stay if you depart early.
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Good to Know Before You Go
Registration is simple. Browse upcoming seminars using the search on our homepage, then click through to the seminar page and complete registration online. You will receive an email confirmation once your registration is complete, and a separate email confirming your payment. Please keep both for your records. You can also call our office at 1-800-487-5650 to register by phone.
IVS holds group space at each seminar venue and handles hotel bookings on your behalf. You can book accommodations at the same time as your seminar registration or separately — whichever you prefer.
On your selected seminar’s page, click the Accommodations tab and scroll down to the Book Accommodations button. Please note: if you need a room outside the standard seminar dates, availability will need to be confirmed with the hotel. Hotel bookings made through our site are not automatic and require some processing time. Once confirmed, you will receive a hotel confirmation letter from IVS by email. All hotels require a credit card to guarantee your booking, and cut-off dates apply — early registration is always advised. Our team is available at 1-800-487-5650, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm PST.
10% of the registration fee is non-refundable. If you cancel more than 30 days before the seminar start date, you may choose a refund of the remaining 90% or a Future Transfer Credit (FTC). If you cancel within 30 days, only a Future Transfer Credit is issued. The FTC can be applied to any future IVS seminar within 2 years of your cancellation date; it is forfeited if not used within that window. To cancel, you must contact our office and receive email confirmation of your cancellation before the seminar begins. Cancellations requested after the seminar has started, or without email confirmation on file, will forfeit the full registration fee. Please also note that cancellations will remove any Loyalty Program points earned from that registration.
IVS specializes in small group seminars — usually fewer than 80 people per seminar. Most veterinarians appreciate the smaller setting, as it allows for more interaction with speakers and other participants and gives everyone a chance to get their questions answered.
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