Managing common medical problems
December 5–7, 2019
Philip Bergman D.V.M., Ph.D
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine-Oncology
Director of Clinical Studies, VCA-Antech
Oncologist, Katonah Bedford Veterinary Center
Bedford Hills, NY
Gary Oswald D.V.M.
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists
Largo, FL
Speakers & Topics
Dr’s Bergman & Oswald are going to discuss management of the most common problems that they encounter in their clinical practices. This course will present a practical approach to the diagnosis and management of these common problems using a combination of didactic and case-based teaching. This combination of an Oncologist and an Internist is sure to provide you with some very practical tips on a broad range of topics.
“Blood cells gone wild”
- How can I diagnose immune-mediated hemolytic anemia with confidence?
- My patient has severe non-regenerative anemia of undetermined cause. Could it be immune-mediated? How would I establish a diagnosis?
- How can I diagnose immune-mediated thrombocytopenia with confidence?
- How can I diagnose immune-mediated neutropenia with confidence?
- Which immunosuppressant drugs are preferred in acute management of immune-mediated hematologic disorders?
- How should I manage immunosuppressant drug therapy over time?
- Should blood transfusions be avoided in immune-mediated hematologic disorders to avoid “adding fuel to the fire”?
- Does vincristine injection rapidly improve platelet count?
- Why I should consider stocking my pharmacy with a vial of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG).
- Should prophylactic antibiotic therapy be utilized in IM-neutropenic patients?
- I have strong suspicions my canine patient has multicentric lymphoma. My head is spinning from all the acronyms like PARR & FC !!
- When do I do aspirate vs biopsy vs PARR vs FC?
- Do I do FC on whole blood, lymph node or both?
- Is the same true in cats?
- Should I use the new blood test for lymphoma (VBTA) ??
- When is prednisone too early to use in the potential diagnosis of lymphoma? Can I use it as a diagnostic test for lymphoma?
- What are the differences in outcomes with all the treatment options for lymphoma?
- I heard about a new FDA approved drug for the treatment of dogs with lymphoma called Tanovea-CA. When should it be used? What the heck is the “CA” in the name?
- I’ve been seeing an increase in dogs with mast cell tumors of late. After I remove the tumor and send it in for histopath, they no throw all these new terms out and I find it hard to make sense of all them.
- Is the old Patnaik grade I/II/III system better or worse than the new low/high system?
- What is the MI? When should I worry about MI?
- I’ve heard about using MCT “panels” and my histopathologist recommends using them all the time. When should I really use them?
- How hard should I push my client to do pre-operative staging?
- What about cats with MCT’s? Does it make a difference when in skin vs spleen vs GI tract? What are danger words on kitty MCT histopath?
“It’s all in your head”. Non-neoplastic & neoplastic disorders of the mouth, nasal cavity, sinus and nasopharynx.
- Feline stomatitis. What is the cause? What is the treatment?
- What should I suspect based on the nasal discharge character?
- Should I submit a bacterial culture on nasal discharges?
- Nasal radiographs vs. CT – which imaging modality is likely to tell me more?
- I don’t have an endoscope – how can I perform a nasal cavity tissue biopsy?
- I’ve never diagnosed nasal mites – do they really exist?
- “Snufflers” – how to treat chronic Feline Herpes viral infection.
- Fungal rhinosinusitis – what are the treatment options and expected outcome?
- What are the most common tumors of the mouth of dogs and cats? What’s the best way to treat them?
- What are the most common tumors of the nasal cavity of dogs and cats? What’s the best way to treat them?
- What are the most common tumors of the ear and ear canal in dogs and cats? What the best way to treat them?
“Does Neutering REALLY promote or cause cancer?”
- My local breeders say neutering causes cancer – what do the studies really say?
- Does neutering prolong or reduce average lifetimes in dogs and cats?
Schedule
| Wednesday: December 4, 2019 | Travel day | |
| Thursday: December 5, 2019 | Registration | 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm |
| Seminars | 1:30 pm – 6:30 pm | |
| Welcome Reception | 6:30 pm | |
| Friday: December 6 | Breakfast | 7:30 am – 8:00 am |
| Seminars | 8:00 am – 1:30 pm | |
| Saturday: December 7 | Breakfast | 7:30 am – 8:00 am |
| Seminars | 8:00 am – 1:30 pm |
Accommodations
The Sheraton Hacienda del Mar Resort & Spa of Los Cabos captures the atmosphere of Old Mexico. You can stroll along its cobblestone lanes and winding paths, stopping to enjoy fountains, restaurants and quaint shops. The resort sits on a private beach amid 28 acres of quiet, lush gardens. Surrounding the resort is the famous Cabo del Sol Ocean Golf Course, by Jack Nicklaus. Relax as you lounge by any of four swimming pools or sit on the beach. Enjoy first-class services and amenities, and a state-of-the-art fitness center with spa.
Price
Group room rates:
Deluxe Garden view: US$210.00 dbl/night plus taxes
Deluxe Ocean View: US$220.00 dbl/night plus taxes
Deluxe Ocean Front: US$240.00 dbl/night plus taxes
The rates above are based on single or double occupancy. An additional 3rd person in the room will be an addition $40 per night. Max occupancy is 3 persons per room.
Currently taxes are 16% VAT, 3% Hotel tax & also there is a mandatory daily service charge of 6% per room per night. (subject to change)
There is a porterage charge of $6.50 per person, round trip.
Wireless Internet was $19 per day for up to 3 devices- but is now complimentary for IVS attendees
Rates will be available 3 days prior and 3 days after the meeting dates but will be based on availability only.
Terms
Deposits: One night room rental plus taxes will be charged to each individual guest (non- refundable) 60 days prior to individual reservation arrival date, with the remaining balance due 30 days prior to individual reservation arrival date.
Cancellations: If you cancel between 60-30 days prior to your scheduled arrival, your deposit is forfeited. If you cancel within 30 days of your scheduled arrival, there will be no refunds and you will be charged for your entire scheduled stay. If you are a no-show or depart early, you will be charged for your entire stay. Check-in is at 3:00pm; Check-out is at 12:00pm (noon); guests who stay in their rooms beyond the check-out time without Hotel authorization will be charged for an additional room at the prevailing room rate.
Room Description
Our Deluxe Rooms welcome you with ultra-comfortable amenities and Old Mexico style. Enjoy garden, ocean, or oceanfront views from a private furnished terrace. Your guest room has everything you need, from a 32-inch LCD TV to High Speed Internet Access (for a fee). The irresistible Sheraton Sweet SleeperTM Bed promises a great night’s sleep, while the spa-like marble bathroom with a Jacuzzi tub and separate walk-in shower will encourage you to rise and shine. (470 Square Feet / 44 Square Meters)
The service charge includes maid service, 2 bottles of water daily in room, daily in room package coffee, workout room access, 30 minutes complimentary internet access at our exclusive Link@Sheraton area located at Lobby lounge.
Things To Do
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: $975.00
Advanced: $995.00
Regular: $1015.00
Special Pricing:
Veterinary Technicians are always welcome- there is an $80 discount for registration
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
If you cancel between 60-30 days prior to your scheduled arrival, your deposit is forfiet. If you cancel within 30 days of your scheduled arrival, there will be no refunds and you will be charged for your entire scheduled stay. If you are a no-show or depart early, you will be charged for your entire stay. Check-in is at 3:00pm; Check-out is at 12:00pm (noon); guests who stay in their rooms beyond the check-out time without Hotel authorization will be charged for an additional room at the prevailing room rate.
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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.”
Thank you for putting on a fantastic program in Cabo!”
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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