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College of Veterinary Medicine 2012 Fall Conference
 

Fall Conference Special Events

 

Golf OutingIAHF / PVM Golf Outing

Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Ackerman Hills Golf Course
11:00 a.m. Registration and Brunch
12:30 p.m. Shotgun Start
Please see registration for golf fees.

Join us for a fun and exciting round of golf prior to the start of the Purdue Veterinary Medicine Fall Conference! This year's golf outing will be held at the Purdue Ackerman Hills Course and is coordinated by the Indiana Animal Health Foundation and Purdue Veterinary Medicine. Registration opens at 11:00 a.m., Brunch 11:15 a.m., Shot Gun Start 12:30 p.m. with appetizers and awards at 5:30 p.m. All funds raised will be used for scholarships and the support of student activities (i.e. Boiler Vet Camp, etc.) We are excited about this partnership - Plan to attend!

PVM Fall Conference Golf Outing Registration

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Tribute Garden DedicationPet Tribute Garden Anniversary Reception and Elanco Lecture

Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Lynn Hall
5:30 p.m. Dedication
7:00 p.m. Elanco Lecture
Please register to attend this complimentary event so we may have a projected number of attendees.
1 CE Credit

Please join us Tuesday night at 5:30 p.m. to get your conference week off to a great start as we celebrate the 5-year anniversary of the Dolores McCall Pet Tribute Garden, a Gift from the Class of 1972 located just outside of the Small Animal Hospital.  After the short program, a reception with hors d'oeuvres will occur in the Continuum Café in Lynn Hall.  At 7:00 p.m., immediately following the anniversary reception, the Elanco Lecture for the Center for the Human-Animal Bond welcomes Dr. Susan Prieto-Welch, Director CAPS Program, who will explore the topic of grief associated with pet loss.

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IVTAIndiana Veterinary Technicians Association (IVTA) Luncheon

Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Purdue Memorial Union West Faculty Lounge
11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
$12 / person
1 CE Credit

In addition to the annual business meeting, this year's IVTA luncheon will offer a lecture by Dr. Bianca Zenor, a Practice Development Veterinarian from Hills Pet Nutrition, Inc. Dr. Zenor will speak on: A New Tool in the Management of GI Diseases. According to Dr. Zenor, "When it comes to GI problems, the right nutrition makes all the difference. Now your toughest canine GI cases can be managed with a diet that is not only low in fat, but helps to soothe, protect and restore the GI tract." Please join us to catch up on the latest IVTA news, meet with friends, enjoy the food and collect an hour of CE credit all over the lunch hour!

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AuctionCombined Medicine Mixer & Auction

Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Purdue Memorial Union Ballrooms
5:30 p.m. Silent Auction opens
7:00 p.m. Silent Auction closes
7:00 p.m. Medicine Mixer and Live Auction begin

Please register to attend this complimentary event so we may have a projected number of attendees.

Don't miss this complimentary event in the Purdue Memorial Union (PMU) Ballrooms that celebrates reunion classes and supports scholarships and other student-related projects.  The Silent Auction will close at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Medicine Mixer program and the Live Auction. The evening is sure to be full of laughs, friendly competition, and memories.  Heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served.

2012 Fall Auction Catalog (PDF)

View the auction items here.

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Dean's ClubDean's Club Luncheon

Thursday, September 20, 2012
Dauch Alumni Center
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
$25 / person

Dean Willie Reed hosts an appreciation event each fall for members of the PVM Dean's Club.  Dr. Lisa Greenhill, Associate Executive Director for Institutional Research and Diversity at the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges, will be a guest presenter.  She will speak on: Key Findings from the DiVersity Matters College Climate Survey. This year's luncheon will be held at the Dauch Alumni Center with transportation provided from the west entrance of Stewart Center to Dauch.  Transportation will leave Stewart Center at 11:15 a.m. and the luncheon will officially begin at 11:30 a.m.

Note:  Alumni and friends who make a gift of $500 or more during the calendar year are recognized with membership in the PVM Dean's Club.  If you would like to become a member, please call 1-800-830-0104 to talk with a member of the Office of Advancement Team.

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Awards CelebrationAwards Celebration

Thursday, September 20, 2012
Purdue Memorial Union North Ballroom
5:30 p.m. Cocktail Hour
6:30 p.m. Dinner
$40 / person
$15 / student (limited space)
$400 / Table of Eight Sponsorship

Join us for a delightful evening as we honor the College's distinguished alumni and educators. A cocktail hour will begin at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p. m. in the Purdue Memorial Union North Ballroom. Following dinner, heartwarming videos featuring the award recipients and their nominators will showcase these exceptional Purdue Veterinary Medicine family members.

Congratulations to the 2012 Distinguished Alumnus Award Winners: Dr. Ron DeHaven & Dr. Max Rodibaugh. Congratulations also to the 2011 Veterinary Technology Outstanding Teaching Award Winner: Liane Shaw, RVT.

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Clinical Pathology2012 Clinical Pathology Workshop: Case Studies in Hematology

Friday, September 21, 2012
Lynn Hall 1214
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
$300 / DVM or $200 / Vet Tech
8 CE credits

The Purdue Clinical Pathology Faculty will offer a full day course for Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians. Technicians with some hematologic experience will achieve the greatest benefit. Case studies will emphasize blood smear evaluation with associated CBC data as the main approach to illustrate key principles in identification and interpretation of important hematologic abnormalities seen in small animal practice. A high instructor to participant ratio, use of individual microscopes, projection of blood smears by video microscopy and PowerPoint visuals are intended to enhance experiential learning and encourage audience participation.

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Donor DogsCommunity Service:  Blood Donor Dog Program

Friday, September 21, 2012
Stewart Center 206
8:00 a.m. - noon
Lynn Hall
noon. - 4:00 p.m.
No Fee for Full Conference Registrants. Friday Only Fees Apply.
4 CE credits

Sponsored by Elanco, this free track will include engaging lectures from PVM's own Dr. Catharine Scott-Moncrieff, Danielle Buchanan, RVT and Dr. Paula Johnson to highlight the roles that Blood Donor Dogs play in veterinary medicine and emergency veterinary care.  After sharing a complimentary lunch together, the participants will meet the Blood Donor Dog team and take part in the dedication of the Blood Donor Dog Park specifically designed to serve PVM's Blood Donor Dogs.  Afternoon tours to observe the blood collection, separation and storage process will also be offered. Attendees will surely feel inspired by the important role that blood donor dogs play in veterinary medicine, so in their honor and in partnership with the American Red Cross, the attendees and others in the PVM family will have the opportunity to contribute to a human blood drive.  The morning lectures for this event are worth 4 CE credits.

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Shelter Medicine Shelter Medicine and Hands-On Behavior Assessments

Friday, September 21, 2012
Morning CE Lectures - Stewart Center 202
8:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.
No Fee for Full Conference Registrants. Friday Only Fees Apply.
4 CE credits

The morning sessions of the Shelter Medicine Track contain lectures by Dr. Nancy Ferguson on Pediatric Spay and Neuter, Dr Carol Ecker on How to Run a Shelter on a Dime, and Dr. Sara Bennett on Interpreting Canine Body Language and Behavior Assessments in Shelter Dogs.

Friday, September 21, 2012
Hands-On Behavior Assessments - Almost Home Humane Society
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
$15 / person - Participants must attend the morning behavior lectures.
3 CE credits

After a live demonstration, workshop participants will be guided on conducting behavior assessments with shelter dogs, using the Match-Up II Shelter Dog Rehoming Program. Safety will be encouraged by practicing efficient handling skills. Focus will be on developing better accuracy at recognizing canine body language and performing assessments consistently. Opportunities for positive peer-review will also be encouraged. Participants must attend the morning behavior lectures. This session will be held at the Almost Home Humane Society in Lafayette, IN and shuttle bus service from the west entrance of Stewart Center will be provided. Long pants and closed toed shoes are required. Participants are also welcome to bring cameras and/or video recorders.

Participation is limited to 16. Registrants on a waiting list will be able to observe at no charge.

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Vet Tech Specialty Workshop
Speaker: Kim Sederquist: ECG Workshop (8:00 a.m. session)

Friday, September 21, 2012
Lynn Hall 2191
8:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.
$25 / person
2 CE credits

This workshop is designed to assist with ECG interpretation using a step by step approach. Each participant will receive a packet with several commonly seen arrhythmias in veterinary medicine. During the lab we will work through this packet together, practicing the step by step method. Space is limited.

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Vet Tech Specialty Workshop
Speaker: Danielle Buchanan: Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastronomy (PEG) Tube Placement

Friday, September 21, 2012
Lynn Hall 2213
10:10 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
$25 / person
2 CE credits

Apologies, but this workshop has been canceled.

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Vet Tech Specialty Workshop
Speaker: Kim Sederquist ECG Workshop (Repeated from 8:00 a.m. session)

Friday, September 21, 2012
Lynn Hall 2191
1:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.
$25 / person
2 CE credits

This workshop is designed to assist with ECG interpretation using a step by step approach. Each participant will receive a packet with several commonly seen arrhythmias in veterinary medicine. During the lab we will work through this packet together, practicing the step by step method. Space is limited.

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Ask the Professor: Dr. Pete Bill

Friday, September 21, 2012
Lynn Hall 1192 E & W
8:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.
$30 / person
2 CE credits

This session will discuss common therapeutic accidents caused by failure to understand how drugs move into, through and out of the body. Space is limited.

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Ask the Professor: Dr. Lynn Guptill

Friday, September 21, 2012
Lynn Hall 1192 E & W
10:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.
$30 / person
2 CE credits

We will discuss several infectious diseases that are common concerns in small animals, and will also discuss infection control. Topics that are often requested are infection control procedures, leptospirosis, and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus infections, but the discussions will be primarily driven by your interests! Space is limited.

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Ask the Professor: Dr. Jeff Ko

Friday, September 21, 2012
Lynn Hall 1192 E & W
1:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.
$30 / person
2 CE credits

Questions about your anesthetic, pain management protocols, anesthetic or monitoring equipment, anesthetic emergency, CRP drugs are fair to ask. Here are some more examples; What oxygen flow rate do you use for inhalant anesthetic maintenance? Do you use any scavenging system for waste gas? Which blood pressure monitors should I buy? How to use ventilators? How do I select a rebreathing bag size? Do I really need a non-rebreathing circuit? Drugs are in back orders and what do I do for induction or premedication? Space is limited.

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Ask the Professor: Dr. Mike Childress

Friday, September 21, 2012
Lynn Hall 1192 E & W
3:00 p.m. - 4:50 p.m.
$30 / person
2 CE credits

This session will be an open forum, consisting of presentations representative of challenging small animal oncology cases and answering questions from the audience. Audience members are encouraged to bring case materials from their own challenging cases for discussion. Space is limited.

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Dr. Skip Jackson's Dog Jog2012 Dr. Skip Jackson Dog Jog

Saturday, September 22, 2012
Lynn Hall
8:00 a.m. Start of Race
$20 / person
$5 / dog

The new Dr. Skip Jackson Dog Jog combines the annual Road Race and the student-run Dog Jog for a great event that embraces the rich tradition and history of Purdue Veterinary Medicine. This 5K run/walk, sponsored by McAfee Animal Hospital attracts faculty, staff, students, alumni and their dogs.  The race will begin at 8:00 a.m. from Lynn Hall and route through campus on Saturday, September 22, 2012, the conclusion of the Fall Conference week.  All proceeds will go to the PetSafe Program, a community service offered by Purdue University's College of Veterinary Medicine to meet the short-term housing needs of pets whose owners are temporarily unable to provide care.   Please register at this site http://purduedogjog.com .

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