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Topics: Small Animal Dermatology and Wound Management
Disorders that affect the skin are among the most common cases treated in small animal practice. They typically fall into two general categories: medical and surgical. We'll look at the medical problems, with a wide-ranging discussion of the management of common and challenging dermatological disorders, and we'll look deeper, with a focus on wound management in small animals, not just of the skin, but other locations as well.
Our speakers are focused on making the most of your time when you're not on the slopes. They've packed twelve hours of seminar time with practical, valuable nuggets of information you'll put to use your very next day in practice!
For a detailed list of topics, click here.
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Speakers
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Speakers:
Bonnie Campbell, BS, DVM, PhD, DACVS
Clinical Assistant Professor of Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery
Washington State University • College of Veterinary Medicine
Pullman, Washington
Dr. Bonnie Campbell is graduate of Cornell Univesity College of Veterinary Medicine, and currently an Assistant Professor of Small Animal Soft Tissue Surgery in Pullman, Washington. Special clinical interests include wound healing, reconstructive surgery, wound bandaging techniques, and laparoscopic and thoracoscopic procedures. She is the current president of the Veterinary Wound Management Society, focusing on continuing ways to improve small animal wound management and healing.
Dr. Campbell's current research investigates the role of trefoil peptides in protection and repair of the gastrointestinal tract, the aberrant expression of trefoil peptides in a variety of carcinomas, and the role of AT4 receptors in wound healing.In our symposium sessions, she'll focus on a variety of methods for managing a wide variety of wounds you see frequently in your small animal practice. You'll leave Telluride not only with memories of your great days on the slopes, but also with an array of practical tips and techniques, ready to take on that next difficult case.
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James Noxon, DVM, DACVIM
Professor and Section Head, Dermatology
Iowa State University • College of Veterinary Medicine
Ames, Iowa
Dr. Jim Noxon is a graduate of Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine. He spent two years in private practice in Denver, Colorado, and then completed a residency in Small Animal Internal Medicine at the University of Missouri-Columbia. He is currently a Professor in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, a staff dermatologist in the Veterinary Medical Center, and Section Leader of the dermatology section at Iowa State University. He is also the Associate Chair of Academic Affairs for the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences.
In addition to teaching at Iowa State University, he also teaches dermatology yearly at the Atlantic Veterinary College at the University of Prince Edward Island, where he is an adjunct professor, at Washington State University using distance learning technologies, and at Oregon State University. He is a two-time recipient of the Carl J. Norden Distinguished Teaching Award and has received numerous other teaching awards. Jim is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine and a past president of the American Academy of Veterinary Dermatology. His research interests are in otology and development of computer case simulations for teaching.
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Location
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Where is It?
Nestled in the San Juan Mountains of the Rockies in Southwest Colorado, you'll find Telluride... consistently ranked in the Top 10 of ski and snowboard destinations in North America. Many feel it is also the most picturesque. Telluride is really two towns. The main town of Telluride, sits at 8750 feet, in the valley floor, and Mountain Village (where the symposium will be held), sits nearly 1000 feet higher and the functional "base" of ski and snowboard operations in Telluride. Telluride and Mountain Village are connected by a twenty-minute free gondola ride, making it easy to stay in Mountain Village, and still take advantage of all the great things the town of Telluride has to offer.
Since Telluride is a true "destination" resort, it's away from the hoards that commonly feed the long the lift lines in locations like Vail, Breckenridge, and other Front Range destinations in Colorado. Lift lines are typically short, or nonexistent. The town of Telluride is a gem... featuring numerous shops and great restaurants... one of the reasons Telluride also consistently ranks among the top ski destinations for apres-ski diversions.
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More about Telluride
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More about and Telluride Ski Resort
Telluride is consisently ranked as one of the top ski resorts in North America by the readers of popular travel and ski magazines. For the third consecutive year and the fourth year in the past five seasons, Telluride has been ranked the #2 resort in North America in the Conde Nast Reader's Poll. The top 20 ski resorts were ranked based on terrain, lifts and lines, après-ski, dining, and ambience. Telluride garnered the highest score for local ambience on North America's Mountains... and the MOST charming ski destination in North America.
At Telluride, you'll find:
- 2000+ acres of skiable/boardable terrain
- 125 trails and 18 lifts total, including two high-speed gondolas
- Something for everyone, with 23% beginner, 36% intermediate, and 41% advanced terrain
- 3800 feet of lift-served vertical drop, and hikeable, in-bounds terrain with 4400 feet of vertical drop
- Great on-mountain dining and huts
You can take it easy on the impecably-groomed cruiser run, or if you're ready for a real leg burner, you can take on Telluride's "Galloping Goose". It's almost five miles long... Telluride's longest run.
Want to see what's in store for your visit to Telluride? Click here for an interactive map of the slopes. Not a alpine skier or snowboarder? There are a wide array of alternate activities during the day. Cross country skiing at the Telluride Nordic Center, snowshoeing, exploring the nearly 60 shops and great restaurants in the town of Telluride, or getting pampered at one of the incredible spa opportunites there, including the renowned spa at the Peaks Resort, our accommodations base in Mountain Village.
To see all about Telluride and the Telluride Ski and Snowboard Resort, click here to go to the Telluride web site.
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Getting there
Airport codes are:
MTJ for Montrose
TEX for Telluride
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Getting to Telluride
Air Travel
Telluride is served by two airports. The main airport, or at least the most commonly used, is in Montrose County Airport (MTJ) in Montrose, Colorado. It is located just over an hour from Telluride by car or shuttle bus, which is less than the distance from Denver International Airport to Vail and other Summit County destinations. It's served by direct-jet service from nine major cities around North America. Ground transportation then takes you from Montrose to the Peaks Resort, or wherever you're planning to stay.
The other airport for getting there is Telluride Regional Airport (TEX). It is the highest commerical aviation airport in the United States, and is served by Great Lakes Airlines, which connects to other major carriers by way of Denver. The upside to Telluride Regional Airport is its proximity to the action. The downside is that flights can tend to be more expensive than flying into Montrose. The other consideration is that Montrose Regional Airport is approximately 1000 feet lower than the airport in Telluride, so it is less likely to get hit with winter storm closures. Ground shuttle service can then take you from the Telluride Regional Airport to the Peaks Resort, or wherever you're planning to stay.
Making Your Air Travel Reservations
We have an agreement with United Airlines for discounted travel to Montrose or Telluride Airport.
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To make reservations online, go to www.united.com.
Enter the location and dates of your travel, and in the box asking for your promotional or group code, enter 588MK.
To make reservations by phone: Call the United Meetings Reservation Desk at 1-800-521-4041. Tell the agent you have a group code for the ContinuEd Veterinary Ski Symposium: 588MK. There is no operator surcharge for this service. |
To make your air reservations on other carriers, we recommend using a popular travel site like www.expedia.com, www.bing.com, www.kayak.com, or www.hipmunk.com. We recommend purchasing your air travel at the earliest possible time, since space can be limited. You can also get help in deciding when to buy. Several web sites (like kayak.com) allow you to set "fare alerts" that will alert you if fares are going up. Other web sites (like bing.com), sometimes provide fare predictors that make their best guess (based on past data) of whether fares will go up (and you should buy now) or may go down (and you should wait).
Ground Transportation from the airport
To get from Montrose County Airport or the Telluride Airport to Mountain Village, you can either rent a car or take a scheduled shuttle service. We recommend the shuttle, since once you get to Telluride, you don't really need a car to get around, plus you'll have the expense of parking that car each day (which can be $25 or more per day). Shuttle service is provided by Telluride Express.
Discounts are available on Telluride Express for transfer from Montrose to Telluride/Mountain Village. Go to the Telluride Express website. When you go to make your reservation online, enter "ContinuEd Veterinary Ski Symposium" where it says "Name of prearranged group, etc.". You'll receive a 10% discount off of their published fare. To go to the Telluride Express web site, click here.
You can also make shuttle reservations with Telluride Express by phone by calling 888-212-8294. Be sure to tell the agent you are with a group: ContinuEd Veterinary Ski Symposium.
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Symposium sessions
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Symposium Sessions
Seminar sessions will be held at the world-class Telluride Conference Center, at the center of Mountain Village. If you're staying at the Peaks Resort (where our group rooms are being held), it's just a two-minute walk from our accommodations to the Conference Center. If you're staying elsewhere in Telluride or Mountain Village, the Conference Center is centrally-located, it's right next to the gondola base that would bring you from Telluride (if you elect to stay in town).
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Agenda
- Sunday, February 12, 2012 - travel/arrival day, although you're welcome to come early and enjoy even more that Telluride has to offer. Our room rates at the Peaks Resort are good three days before and three days after the official dates of February 12 - 16, 2012). The symposium registration sign-in desk will be open from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, most likely at the Peaks Resort (location not yet determined).
- Monday, February 13, 2012 - First day of seminar sessions
Sessions are held from 7:00 to 9:00 AM, and 4:30 to 6:30 PM, with the day free to ski, snowboard, explore. Breakfast is provided prior to the morning session for seminar registrants. A wine and cheese welcome reception will be held immediately following the afternoon session on Monday. The receptions is open to registrants, spouse, partner, or significant others and their immediate family.
- Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - Second day of seminar sessions
Sessions are held from 7:00 to 9:00 AM, and 4:30 to 6:30 PM, with the day free to ski, snowboard, explore. Breakfast is provided prior to the morning session for seminar registrants.
- Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - Third (last) day of seminar sessions
Sessions are again held from 7:00 to 9:00 AM, and 4:30 to 6:30 PM, with the day free to ski, snowboard, explore. Breakfast is provided prior to the morning session for seminar registrants.
- Thursday, February 16, 2012 - departure/travel day, or stay longer and enjoy even more of Telluride. Remember, our room rates are good up to three days after the symposium dates, based on availability
For a more detailed agenda, including more about symposium topics, click here.
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Staying there
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Accommodations
We have arranged for a great rate discount at the stunning Peaks Resort and Spa, just steps from the Telluride Conference Center, where are sessions will be held. The Peaks Resort is a true ski-in, ski-out location. The spacious rooms have views of the village or stunning valley and sunset views. Suites and condominium accommodations are also available. Onsite child care is also available. When you're done with the day on the slopes, the Peaks has an awesome outdoor deck for a little apres-ski relaxation before the late afternoon session. Take a soak in the hot tub or a wind-down swim in the beautiful outdoor pool. Or maybe a massage in the Spa. It's the perfect base of operations in Telluride.
Rates are $217 per night for Village View rooms, and $237 per night for Alpine Vista Rooms. It's an outstanding value for Telluride. This rate INCLUDES the manadatory resort fee (which is common at resort destination hotel properties) and provides access to the Spa, internet access in your room, free local phone calls and ski valet service. If you're comparison shopping, note that, unlike our rate, those resort fees are not usually included in the base rate you might be quoted, but rather added on later. These rates are good up to three days before and three days after our official meeting dates, based on availability. However, the total number of rooms in our block is limited, so reserve early to guarantee you accommodations at the Peaks Resort.
| To make room reservations at the Peaks Resort, click here. You can also call the resort directly at (970) 728-6800. Ask for reservations, and be sure to tell the agent you will be with the ContinuEd Veterinary Ski Symposium. Reservations are held with a two-nights deposit. |
Deadline: All room reservations must be made by January 12, 2012, to qualify for the group rate. However, the total number of rooms available in our block is limited, and may sell out well in advance of the cut-off date. Make your reservations early to guarantee your accommodations.
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Lift tickets
Discounted group lift tickets will be available for our group through the Telluride Conference Center. If you plan to arrive before the official symposium dates, these tickets will be available for pickup at the front desk of the Peaks Resort. The lift ticket prices for tickets purchased through our group are shown below, and are subject to a minimum purchase of at least 20 tickets by our group. This is an AWESOME savings.
You'll save over 30% when you purchase your lift tickets through the group discount. You don't have to buy them now. We'll send you lift ticket ordering information closer in to the symposium dates. So, for now, hit the stairclimber or the treadmill or the bike or however you get those legs ready, and plan to hit the slopes this winter at the ContinuEd Veterinary Ski Symposium.
HOW TO ORDER: Discounted group lift tickets must be ordered in advance to take advantage of this great pricing. Lift ticket order forms will be sent to you with your confirmation of registration, and must be returned to us so we receive it no later than January 21, 2012.
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$72 per day |
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$70 per day |
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$70 per day |
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$69 per day |
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Registration |
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Symposium Registration
Registration is open for the ContinuEd Veterinary Ski Symposium, February 12-16, 2012. Registration is for all three days of symposium sessions. Registration does not include accommodations, travel, lift tickets or meals outside of those described below. One-day or partial registrations are not available.
The early bird registration fee is $545 per person for registration by January 12, 2012.
After January 12, 2012, the fee increases to $595 per person.
After January 21, 2012, the fee increases to $645 per person.
Technicians are welcome to register. The fee is reduced by $100.
The final registration deadline is February 1, 2012.
Registration includes:
- Twelve hours of continuing education over three days, with tons of free time to ski, snowboard, or do whatever
- Continental breakfast on each of the seminar days
- Afternoon refreshments on each of the seminar days
- Welcome reception at the conclusion of the first day of seminar sessions
- In an effort to decrease deforestation, seminar notes will be provided prior to the symposium and mailed to you on a thumb (flash) drive. You can print out the notes at home and bring them with you, if you wish, or just use them on your laptop, iPad, Kindle, or wherever. Printed notes are optional but available for purchase at $25 per set. Purchase of symposium proceedings is only open to symposium registrants. If you do purchase printed notes, they will be distributed at the time of registration sign in for the symposium sessions in Telluride.
- Certificate of completion for reporting your CE hours to state or provincial authorities
- Certificate (suitable for framing) showing your additional training in the management of disorders of the skin
Registration does not include accommodations, travel, hotel transfers, or optional activities. One-day or partial registrations are not available. Symposium proceedings are available only to registrants, and are not available for purchase outside of registration.
Registration is available online, my mail, by fax or by phone.
| To register online, click the button to the right |
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| To register by mail or fax |
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Click here to download the form |
| To register by phone |
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Call 1-800-539-7395
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Toll-free in the U.S. and Canada. For calls outside of the U.S. and Canada, call 206-230-8363. |
Cancellation policy: We have the most liberal cancellation policy of any continuing education provider. You may cancel your registration right up to the final registration deadline of February 1, 2012, and receive a refund, less a 10% administrative fee. In lieu of a refund, you can choose to transfer 100% of your fees paid to a future program within two calendar years. There are no refunds for cancellation after February 1, 2012, although fees paid can be transferred to a future program, minus the 10% administrative fee. There are no refunds for no shows, including winter weather-related issues. However, if you notify us in advance that you are not able to make it due to the weather, we will transfer that registration forward, minus the 10% administrative fee. Remember to cancel your hotel reservations if you need to cancel your symposium registration.
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Continuing Education Credit |
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Continuing Education Credit
The symposium has been submitted for twelve hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that accept the AAVSB RACE credit. The symposium has similarly been submitted to the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board for continuing education credit. Participants should know that some jurisdictions limit the number of continuing education credit hours that can be claimed from certain types of programs, or methods of delivery. (Those restrictions do not typically apply to a program such as this). If you have questions, contact ContinuEd at 1-800-539-7395 (M-F, 9am to 4pm, Pacific Time) or info@continu-ed.com (24/7). |
