Large Animal Candidate Boot Camp

October 10, 2024 8:00 AM

The Ohio State University – Galbreath Equine Center

Course Overview Registration Location Lodging Speakers

Course Overview

This 3.5-day course will provide Candidates with advanced training in equine gastrointestinal, hepatic, neurologic, cardiac, endocrine, and urinary tract disorders. This Boot Camp is designed to support the training that residents receive at their institutions by providing an intensive experience with experts in these fields. The course will have a significant hands-on laboratory component while also providing attendees with an opportunity to network with other residents.

Topics Covered:

Equine Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Disorders
Equine Neurologic Disorders
Equine Cardiac Disorders
Equine Urinary Tract Disorders
Equine Endocrine Disorders
Large Animal Podiatry
Ruminant Endocrine Disorders
Ruminant Abdominal Evaluation

Upon successful completion of the course, Candidates will be able to:

Perform and interpret equine thoracic and abdominal ultrasonography
Perform and interpret equine liver biopsy
Perform and interpret equine gastroscopy and explain the diagnostic plan and treatment options for equine gastric ulcers, colonic ulcers, enterocolitis, and IBD
Perform and interpret an advanced examination of the equine neurologic system
Perform equine CSF collection via AO, AA or C1C2, and LS techniques and interpret results
Perform equine cervical imaging including myelography and interpret results
Perform and interpret an advanced equine cardiac examination, including electrocardiography and echocardiography
Perform mare and gelding cystoscopy, urine collection from the bladder and ureters, and interpret urinalysis
Perform and interpret renal biopsy
Perform an equine podiatric examination, including digital venography
Perform a cytologic evaluation of equine bone marrow and CSF
Interpret diagnostic testing for equine endocrine disease

Agenda

Registration

Registration will open on Wednesday, July 24, 2024! Mark your calendar to reserve your spot as there are only limited available.

Existing Users

(ACVIM Diplomates and candidates; previous ACVIM event attendees)

New Users

(No previous ACVIM Forum or ACE course attendance)

Location

The Ohio State University – Galbreath Equine Center
601 Vernon L. Tharp Street
Columbus, OH 43210

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Lodging

ACVIM has negotiated rates with the below hotel near The Ohio State University – Galbreath Equine Center.

Staybridge Suites Columbus OSU – Medical Center
3125 Olentangy River Road Columbus
Columbus, OH 43202
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The hotel is brand new and right at The Ohio State University - Columbus, Ohio. They are close to everything, from OSU football to major companies in Columbus, OH. This hotel's location is ideal for business travelers. Riverside Hospital, Battelle and James Cancer Research Institute are all within a quarter mile of the hotel. The Columbus Convention Center, AEP, EWI.

ACVIM will reach out regarding room assignments. Reservation information will be emailed to all registered attendees once the details have been confirmed.

Complimentary transportation will be provided between the Staybridge Suites OSU Medical Center and the College of Veterinary Medicine. Shuttle schedule will be announced prior to the beginning of the course.

**Please note – if you are not staying at the Staybridge Suites OSU Medical Center, then breakfast and transportation will be on your own. There is no on campus parking available if you chose to drive your own vehicle.

Course Information

Date: October 10-13, 2024
Start Time: 8:00 am ET
End Time: 5:00 pm ET
Location: The Ohio State University – Galbreath Equine Center
Audience: ACVIM LAIM and ECEIM Candidates
Specialty: LAIM
Type: Lecture and Wet lab
CE Hours: 27.5

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RACE Application Status:

This program will be submitted (but not yet approved) for 27.5 hours of live, seminar/lecture and lab medical continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE-approval.

For additional questions, please contact us at Learning@ACVIM.org.

Speakers

Teresa Burns

DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM)

COURSE LEADER
Teresa Burns, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM)
Associate Professor, The Ohio State University

Bio and photo coming soon!

Ramiro Toribio

DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM)

Ramiro Toribio, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM)
Professor, The Ohio State University

Bio and photo coming soon!

Laura Hostnik

DVM, MS, DACVIM (LAIM)

Laura Hostnik, DVM, MS, DACVIM (LAIM)
Associate Professor, The Ohio State University

Bio and photo coming soon!

Katy Timko

DVM, MS, DACVIM (LAIM)

Katy Timko, DVM, MS, DACVIM (LAIM)
Assistant Professor, The Ohio State University

Bio and photo coming soon!

Jeff Lakritz

DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM)

Jeff Lakritz, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM)
Professor, The Ohio State University

Bio and photo coming soon!

Maxey Wellman

DVM, PhD, DACVP (Clinical Pathology)

Maxey Wellman, DVM, PhD, DACVP (Clinical Pathology)
Professor, Department of Veterinary Biosciences and Section Head of the Clinical Pathology Laboratories in the Veterinary Medical Center

Dr. Wellman received her DVM degree from The Ohio State University, completed an internship at Cornell University, and received her MS from the University of Illinois. She completed a clinical pathology residency and PhD from The Ohio State University, where she is a Professor in the Department of Veterinary Biosciences and Section Head of the Clinical Pathology Laboratories in the Veterinary Medical Center. She has served as President of the ACVP and President of the ASVCP, and currently is the Cytology/Surgical Pathology Section Editor for Veterinary Clinical Pathology and a member of the AVMA, ACVP, and ASVCP. She has earned several teaching awards including the Carl Norden-Pfizer Distinguished Veterinary Teacher Award, the Dean’s Creativity in Teaching Award, the Fox Family Teaching Excellence Award, and the ASVCP Lifetime Achievement Award. She has conducted numerous cytology workshops and continuing education sessions on hematology and cytology, including workshops on digital cytology.

Craig Lesser

DVM, CF

Craig Lesser, DVM, CF
Shareholder, Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital

Craig Lesser, DVM, CF graduated from Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2015, days after passing his AFA certified farrier exam. After graduation Dr. Lesser completed an internship at Anoka Equine, before moving to Lexington KY to complete a podiatry fellowship at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital where he has continued on and is now a shareholder. Dr. Lesser’s practice consists of treating diseases of the distal limb with focus on laminitis, angular deformities in young horses, rehabilitation of sport horses, and infectious processes of the hoof.

Outside of his daily practice Dr. Lesser is active with professional organizations and facilitates the Opportunity in Equine Practice Seminar over labor day weekend every year for third year veterinary students. He also enjoys spending time on his farm with his wife Michelle.

Anne Metzler

DVM, MS, DACVO

Anne Metzler, DVM, MS, DACVO

Bio and photo coming soon!

Jaylyn Rhinehart

DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology)

Jaylyn Rhinehart, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Cardiology)
Associate Professor, The Ohio State University

Jaylyn Rhinehart is currently an Associate Professor of Cardiology and Interventional Medicine at The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center. Dr. Rhinehart is originally from rural southern Indiana. She received her DVM from Purdue University and then completed a rotating internship in small animal surgery and medicine at the University of Florida. She completed her residency and masters in cardiology at The Ohio State University and became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine-Cardiology in 2016.