Managing common abdominal problems in practice
July 17–19, 2020
June 4, 2020: I just wanted to update you on our Amelia Island seminar scheduled for July 17-19, 2020. Many locations are starting to reopen and we have been closely working with the Omni Resort in the recent days to ensure that they will have all the necessary safety protocols in place prior to our arrival.
I would recommend that you click thru to see what to expect while on the Island.
It has been a very intense and stressful last several months, so we are very excited to finally start to return to our passion: providing practical CE in great locations.
Regarding the seminars: we will be following strict social distancing requirements and are working to provide you with a zoom webinar link to the seminar if you would rather view the seminar from your sleeping room.
Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely
Dougald
David Twedt D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Professor of Medicine
Colorado State University
Gary Oswald D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists
This course will present a practical approach to the diagnosis and management of the most common abdominal problems using a combination of didactic and case-based teaching. Dr. Twedt is one of the worlds leading authorities on gastrointestinal diseases. Dr. Twedt expertise also involves both endoscopic and laparoscopic diagnostic techniques. Dr. Oswald’s expertise includes urinary and intestinal disease and disorders.
Speakers & Topics
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When should I be concerned about elevated liver enzymes?
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What are the new medical treatments for chronic-active hepatitis?
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Are all yellow (icteric) cats dead cats?
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What the heck is microvascular dysplasia?
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Those troublesome chronic diarrhea cases – are there any good tips?
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Why run more GI panels ? What does serum cobalamin & folate really tell me?
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What are the best treatments for IBD in dogs?
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What are the best treatments for PLE/lymphangectasia?
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Feline IBD or could it be lymphoma; how do you tell the difference?
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Is probiotic therapy really useful in managing GI patients?
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How do I quickly and accurately diagnose pancreatitis?
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How important is the PLI test?
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When should I use Cerenia?
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How do I diagnose reflux esophagitis?
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What is the best way to diagnosis and monitor chronic kidney disease ? Creatinine? Urine protein? SDMA? RenalTech?
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When is a kidney biopsy indicated?
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Is blood pressure determination really that important in renal patients?
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When should CKD patients be started on a renal prescription diet? Is fluid therapy given to all CKD patients?
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Which drugs and when for treatment of proteinuria and renal hypertension? Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors? Angiotensin Receptor antagonists? Calcium Channel blockers?
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How do Vitamin D, calcium and phosphorus effect CKD progression?
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How to safely and effectively improve hematocrit value in anemic CKD patients.
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I found a stone – should it be removed? Medical vs surgical decisions in urolith management.
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Why does dissolution diet therapy not always work for me?
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Should I perform voiding urohydropropulsion in my practice?
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Which diet or what treatment is best to prevent recurrent uroliths?
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Struvite or stress – which causes / manages feline cystitis/LUTD?
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What role do urethral relaxants and urinary antispasmodics play in FLUTD?
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Are glycosaminoglycans helpful in FLUTD management ?
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Estrogen or Phenylpropanolamine for managing urinary incontinence?
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New thoughts in diagnosing urinary tract infection vs asymptomatic bacteruria.
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Rational selection of antibiotics in simple and complicated UTI patients.
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Can recurrent bacterial UTI be prevented?
Schedule
| Registration | Friday, July 17, 2020 | 7:15 am – 8:00 am |
| Breakfast | Daily | 7:15 am – 8:00 am |
| Lectures | Friday, July 17, 2020 | 8:00 am – 1:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8:00 am – 1:30 pm | |
| Sunday | 8:00 am – 1:00 pm |
Accommodations
Omni, Amelia Island Plantation Resort is Florida’s premier AAA-Four Diamond destination island resort in perfect harmony with nature. Located on Amelia Island, Florida, just 29 miles north of Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), the 1350 acre property overlooks the blue water of the Atlantic on the east and the green marshland and Intracoastal Waterway on the west. Enjoy luxurious oceanfront accommodations, world-class resort pools, championship golf, full-service spa, endless dining options, and family-friendly activities. Relax on the largest multi-tiered pool deck in northeast Florida, featuring an adults-only infinity edge pool, a 10,000-square-foot family-friendly pool, Splash Park water playground for the kids, two hot tubs, and oversized fire pits.
Stroll 3.5 miles of pristine beach or spend an afternoon kayaking and paddleboarding through Amelia Island’s preserved marshlands. Children will enjoy our award-winning kids’ camp and Nature Center, both of which offer supervised activities.
Tee off from one of three Audubon International Certified Sanctuary golf courses. Designed by Pete Dye, Bobby Weed and Tom Fazio, our pristine courses have earned Omni Amelia Island Plantation a “Top 121 Golf Resorts in the World” ranking by Condé Nast Traveler. Follow up your tee time with a relaxing afternoon at The Spa or dining at any one of our nine superb restaurants.
Price
Group room rate: Ocean Front $285.00 double occ. per night plus applicable state & local taxes, currently 11%.
In addition to the rate set forth above, a Resort service fee is charged in the amount of $10 (reduced from $25 for IVS) per day plus taxes, and includes the following amenities:
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In-room coffee station
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Coffee in the Lobby 4:00am – 6:00am
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Refreshment station in the Lobby 10:30am – 6:00pm
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Seasonal poolside amenities
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Resort beach access
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Beach games (March – September)
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Unlimited use of health & fitness center
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Golf driving range privileges and one bucket of range balls
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On-property resort transportation service
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Unlimited Internet access in all guest rooms and Lobby
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Unlimited in-room local & toll-free phone calls
Complimentary Self Parking ($20.00 daily value)
Valet parking is not included. The current overnight valet rate is $15.00 plus tax, and is subject to change without notice.
Terms
Check-In: 3:00pm; Check-Out: 11:00am
Cancellations: All reservations must be guaranteed by a valid major credit card. You can cancel your reservations up to 7 days prior to your scheduled arrival without penalty. Cancellations made within 7 days of your scheduled arrival, or no-shows, or early departures, will be charged for the complete scheduled stay.
Room Description
The ocean view Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort, offering 404 oceanview hotel rooms and suites. All private balconies face the ocean and are a delightful place for an early morning breakfast while enjoying the sunrise.
Things To Do
Amelia Island has plenty to offer the adventurous traveler. Whether you seek shopping and dining or festivals and culture, we can point you toward memorable days and nights out on the island. Learn More
Golf at the Plantation
Omni Amelia Island Plantation is committed to providing our guests and members with a first-class golf experience. Named a “Top 121 Golf Resort in the World” by Conde Nast Traveler, our resort is home to three incredible championship courses. And it was recently selected as the home of Golf Channel’s “Big Break: Florida.” We offer a golf pro shop, private instruction, equipment rentals, customized gifts and an extensive collection of golf accessories and sportswear. Amelia Island golf
For tee times, call (904) 277-5907 or visit their website.
Amelia Island State Parks
From the tree-canopied roads of Fort Clinch to the remote driftwood beaches of Big Talbot, Amelia Island’s State Parks are among the most varied and beautiful in Florida. Perfect for campers, anglers, beachcombers and explorers alike, the Florida State Parks at Amelia Island offer an assortment of activities for every outdoor enthusiast. Enjoy daily tours at Fort Clinch State Park. Experience horseback riding, kayak tours and more at Amelia Island State Park. Explore the diverse variety of Amelia Island’s flora, fauna and fowl on Egans Creek Greenway.
Spa
Omni Amelia Island’s spa is pleased to offer a relaxation area and garden, perfect for before and after your treatments. Enjoy our vast array of herbal teas and organic citrus water, then relax and revive with our men’s and women’s spa treatments, including couple massages, facials, steam showers, signature Seaside Sensory Journey and Plantation Blossom Rituals. Our full-service salon offers haircuts, hairstyling, makeup application, bridal party appointments, manicures, pedicures, and child and teen services. Yoga classes are available through our spa, hosted in the “spa tree house.”
Dining
A skilled culinary team of chefs and hospitality professionals, along with inventive southern-style cuisine and a variety of dining venues, have earned Amelia Island Plantation a reputation for excellence in Florida resort dining. Our dining restaurants at Omni Amelia Island Plantation are family-friendly, offering many choices for children.
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: $905.00
Advanced: $925.00
Regular: $945.00
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
All reservations must be guaranteed by a valid major credit card. You can cancel your reservations up to 7 days prior to your scheduled arrival without penalty. Cancellations made within 7 days of your scheduled arrival, or no-shows, or early departures, will be charged for the complete scheduled stay.
Global Vet Community Meets CE Experiences
IVS trips are designed to meet your CE requirements while offering a break from traditional, conference-style learning. With focused half-day sessions, small-group learning, and destinations worth the journey, IVS creates close-knit communities where education feels both engaging and rewarding.
Earn Your CE Credits
IVS makes it easy — and worth the trip — to keep your CE hours current. Each trip includes 12–18 CE credit hours, along with access to a dedicated portal where certificates and trip details are easy to find when you need them.
Explore the World
Choose from 50+ destinations worldwide, including classic travel locations and Bio Bio adventure trips. No matter the setting, IVS seminars are structured to support focused learning in an environment that feels immersive — not overwhelming.
Connect With Your Community
IVS brings together veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and leading specialists in intentionally small groups. Designed for shared experience and meaningful discussion, these seminars foster professional connections that last well beyond your trip.
Get More from Every Trip
With points earned for every trip you attend, bonuses for referring friends, and a convenient user portal for tracking and seminar details, IVS makes earning your CE credits even more rewarding.
Postcards from Our Trips
From close to home to destinations abroad, hear what veterinary professionals are saying about their IVS experience.
The speakers were excellent, as were the accommodations. I love coming to IVS Seminars.”
I enjoyed this conference VERY much! The speakers were engaging and superb. I had a surgery day this past Tuesday and have implemented several of their pearls of knowledge!”
The trip was just perfect! My husband and I loved every minute.”
Thank you for a great conference! This was my first IVS experience, and it was great. … I’m hoping to arrange a trip for my vet school friends (11 of us total) in the future.”
I enjoyed the seminar. IVS [is] still the best CE in my opinion. Great venue also.”
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Thank you. I always enjoy the CE experience IVS provides.”
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.
International Veterinary Seminars is an AAVSB RACE-approved provider of CE, which is accepted by all state boards throughout the US and Canada. We are provider #13 and are also an approved provider in New York State. Please contact your state board or our office with any questions. For more information, visit the AAVSB RACE program website.
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