Fall Conference for Veterinarians
October 11-12, 2018
iHotel and Conference Center
1900 S. First St.
Champaign, IL
Please email us at ope@vetmed.illinois.edu if you would like to receive updates regarding the Fall Conference.
Future dates:
September 19-20, 2019
2018 CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
The 2018 schedule will be available once it has been completed.
Conference Center Map
iHotel Layout
AT-A-GLANCE
Wednesday
Alma Mater Thursday
Technology Alma Mater Lincoln Humanities 9:00-9:50 a.m. 10:00-10:50 a.m. 11:00-11:50 a.m. 11:50-1:15 p.m. Lunch 1:15-2:05 p.m. 2:15-3:05 p.m. 3:05-3:25 p.m. Break 3:25-4:15 p.m. 4:25-5:15 p.m. Thursday (Rooms Continued:)
Chancellor Ballroom Quad Room Innovation 9:00-9:50 a.m. 10:00-10:50 a.m. 11:00-11:50 a.m. 11:50-1:15 p.m. Lunch 1:15-2:05 p.m. 2:15-3:05 p.m. 3:05-3:25 p.m. Break 3:25-4:15 p.m. 4:25-5:15 p.m. Friday
Technology Alma Mater Lincoln Humanities 8:00-8:50 a.m. 9:00-9:50 a.m. 9:50-10:10 a.m. Break 10:10-11:00 a.m. 11:10-Noon Noon-1:00 p.m. Lunch 12:30-1:20 p.m. 1:30-2:20 p.m. 2:30-3:20 p.m. Friday (Rooms Continued:)
Chancellor Quad Innovation Excellence 8:00-8:50 a.m. 9:00-9:50 a.m. 9:50-10:10 a.m. Break 10:10-11:00 a.m. 11:10-Noon Noon-1:20 Lunch 1:30-2:20 p.m. 2:30-3:20 p.m. 2018 Schedule is TBD
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2017
1:00-1:50 p.m.
Interstate Movement of Horses
Alma Mater Room | 1 CE
Suzett Hexum • Sponsored by USDA2:00-2:50 p.m.
Interstate and International Health Certificates for Category I Animals
Alma Mater Room | 1 CE
Suzett Hexum • Sponsored by USDA3:10-4:00 p.m.
Animal Disease Traceability
Alma Mater Room | 1 CE
Suzett Hexum • Sponsored by USDA4:10-5:00 p.m.
Veterinary Feed Directive
Alma Mater Room | 1 CE
Suzett Hexum • Sponsored by USDAThe preconference session is presented by the USDA.
The mission of the National Veterinary Accreditation Program is to provide private veterinary practitioners with the information they need to ensure the health of the Nations’ livestock and animal population and to protect the public health and well-being.
How do I renew my accreditation?
- You will receive a reminder of your renewal along with instructions.
- If you have a valid e-mail address on record-you will be sent e-mail reminders at six (6), three (3), and one (1) month intervals before your renewal.
- If you have an invalid or no e-mail address on record, we will send you a reminder notice via USPS three (3) months before your renewal.
- You must complete your required APHIS-approved supplemental training (AAST) Six (6) AAST modules for Category II or three (3) AAST modules for Category I.
- AAST is available, free, on the NVAP Website www.aphis.usda.gov/nvap
- AAST is also available by ordering the CD or paper versions for the cost of production and mailing. Contact your local VS NVAP Coordinator.
- AAST is available as lectures at veterinary meetings and conventions
- Submit VS Form 1-36A
- Paper form; submit to your local VS NVAP Coordinator.
- On-line
The APHIS Approved Supplemental Training modules presented at the University of Illinois Fall Conference may be used to satisfy your veterinary accreditation renewal. The modules are also accepted by the Illinois veterinary licensing board as CE for your veterinary license.
The USDA sessions have been added to the program for your convenience. The University Of Illinois College Of Veterinary Medicine does not have information about the specifics of veterinary accreditation nor the modules presented. Please contact Dr. Susie Hexum for this information.
If you have any questions, in regards to veterinary accreditation or USDA APHIS please contact Dr. Susie Hexum by email or phone.
Suzett.hexum@aphis.usda.gov
(217) 246-2950- You will receive a reminder of your renewal along with instructions.
2018 Schedule is TBD
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2017
9:00-9:50 a.m.
Update from the State Veterinarian
Technology Room | 1 CE
Mark ErnstRecognition and Management of Dental and Oral Lesions in Dogs and Cats. (An Interactive Session)
Alma Mater Room | 1 CE
Katie KlingI Am Spleen
Lincoln Room | 1 CE
Elizabeth MaxwellTop 5 Low Stress Handling Techniques in Practice – Canine
Humanities Room | 1 CE
Sally FooteFeline Cardiac Disease
Chancellor Ballroom | 1 CE
Jordan VittBone Marrow: From When to Test to Reading the Report
Quad Room | 1 CE
Sara ConnollyAdvanced Equine Diagnostic Imaging (2 hours)
Innovation Room | 2 CEs
Santiago Gutierrez-Nibeyro10:00-10:50 a.m.
Keeping Sheep Flocks and Goat Herds Health
Technology Room | 1 CE
Cliff ShipleyInterpretation of Small Animal Dental Radiographs (2 hours)
Alma Mater Room | 2 CEs
Amy SomrakInnovations in Urinary Tract Surgery
Lincoln Room | 1 CE
Heidi PhillipsTop 5 Low Stress Handling Techniques in Practice – Feline
Humanities Room | 1 CE
Sally FooteCanine Cardiomyopathies
Chancellor Ballroom | 1 CE
Ryan FriesBiopsies: The Other Side of the Submission
Quad Room | 1 CE
Jonathan SamuelsonAdvanced Equine Diagnostic Imaging, Continued (2 hours)
Innovation Room | 2 CEs
Santiago Gutierrez-Nibeyro11:00-11:50 a.m.
Optimizing Reproduction in Small Ruminants
Technology Room | 1 CE
Cliff ShipleyInterpretation of Small Animal Dental Radiographs, Continued (2 hours)
Alma Mater Room | 2 CEs
Amy SomrakPerineal Urethrostomy
Lincoln Room | 1 CE
Heidi PhillipsJoint Venture: Clinical Approach to Inflammatory Joint Disease in Dogs and Cats
Humanities Room | 1 CE
Marcella RidgwayCongenital Heart Disease
Chancellor Ballroom | 1 CE
Chris StauthammerThe Veterinarian’s Role in Cases of Animal Cruelty
Quad Room | 1 CE
Adam SternShoe Selection for Soft Tissue Injuries
Innovation Room | 1 CE
Steve Sermersheim11:50-1:15 p.m.
Lunch and Award Ceremony
Illinois Ballroom1:15-2:05 p.m.
GENERAL SESSION: Use of Pimobendan in Preclinical Chronic Valvular Disease
Illinois Ballroom | 1 CE
Sonya GordonBig or Small, We Have to be able to Teach Them All: A Closer Look at how Producers Learn
Technology Room | 1 CE
Chelsey RamirezCase-Based Equine Medicine (4 hour session)
Innovation Room | 4 CEs
Scott Austin, Kara Lascola, and Ilana Glasberg2:15-3:05 p.m.
What’s in your Cow-Calf Toolkit
Technology Room | 1 CE
Jay MillerCompliance Strategies: Getting Clients to say “YES” Periodontal Therapy
Alma Mater Room | 1 CE
Steve JurigaBaby on Board! Workplace Hazards for Pregnant and Nursing Moms
Lincoln Room | 1 CE
Ashley MitekGetting the Most From Clinical Chemistry Data (2 hours)
Humanities Room | 1 CE
Anne BargerPulmonary Hypertension
Chancellor Ballroom | 1 CE
Chris StauthammerForensic Pathology of Firearm and Sharp Force Injuries for the Veterinary Practitioner
Quad Room | 1 CE
Adam SternCase-Based Equine Medicine, Continued (4 hour session)
Technology Room | 4 CEs
Scott Austin, Kara Lascola, and Ilana Glasberg3:05-3:25 p.m.
Break
3:25-4:15 p.m.
Common Encounters in Small Pig Herds
Technology Room | 1 CE
Jason Wrage and Jim LoweSurgical Extractions Made Easy
Alma Mater Room | 1 CE
Steve JurigaPreventing Pathology at Work and Home: A Round Table for Working Parents
Lincoln Room | 1 CE
Aaron Smiley, Devon Hague, Maureen McMichael, Ashley MitekGetting the Most From Clinical Chemistry Data (2 hours)
Humanities Room | 2 CEs
Anne BargerEchocardiography–When is it Needed?
Chancellor Ballroom | 1 CE
Jordan VittAnimal Law in Illinois
Quad Room | 1 CE
Miranda ViesonCase-Based Equine Medicine (4 hour session)
Innovation Room | 4 CEs
Scott Austin, Kara Lascola, and Ilana Glasberg4:25-5:15 p.m.
Effectively Meeting the Needs of a Show Pig Client
Technology Room | 1 CE
Jason WrageSetting Dental Standards for Your Practice: Equipping your Practice for Dentistry
Alma Mater Room | 1 CE
Steve JurigaPathology Puzzles: What’s Your Diagnosis?
Humanities Room | 1 CE
Rachel Louise Autran Laurenco Teixeira NetoManagement of Advanced Heart Failure (Stage D Heart) in Dogs and Cats
Chancellor Ballroom | 1 CE
Ryan FriesThe Courtroom Experience: What Every Veterinarian Should Know
Quad Room | 1 CE
Adam SternCase-Based Equine Medicine (4 hour session)
Innovation Room | 4 CEs
Scott Austin, Kara Lascola, and Ilana Glasberg
2018 Schedule is TBD
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2017
8:00-8:50 a.m.
Keeping the Camelid Herd Healthy
Technology Room | 1 CE
Tessa MarshallK9 Down: The Veterinarian’s Role in Keeping Working Dogs Safe
Alma Mater Room | 1 CE
Maureen McMichael and Ashley MitekUnique, But Not Odd!
Lincoln Room | 1 CE
Jason PieperWhat’s Your Next Move? – An Interactive Toxicology Case Review from the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (2 hours)
Humanities Room | 2 CEs
Michael Biehl and Tina WismerThe Wild, Weird, and Wacky–Gait Assessment in Neurologic Patients
Chancellor Ballroom | 1 CE
Kari FossLeadership and Team Building for Practice Success
Quad Room | 1 CE
Peter WeinsteinNonulcerative Corneal Diseases in the Horse
Innovation Room | 1 CE
Dennis BrooksTriage and Emergency Management of the Pet Bird
Excellence Room | 1 CE
Ken Welle9:00-9:50 a.m.
Dealing with Common Maladies of Camelids
Technology Room | 1 CE
Tessa MarshallThe Itchy and Scratchy Show
Lincoln Room | 1 CE
Jason PieperWhat’s Your Next Move? – An Interactive Toxicology Case Review from the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, Continued (2 hours)
Humanities Room | 2 CEs
Michael Biehl and Tina WismerNon Brain Feline Neurologic Diseases
Chancellor Ballroom | 1 CE
Alix PartnowRetain Clients with Education Marketing
Quad Room | 1 CE
Peter WeinsteinNew Eye Examination Methods for Large Animals
Innovation Room | 1 CE
Dennis BrooksTriage and Emergency Management of Exotic Mammals
Excellence Room | 1 CE
Sarah Reich9:50-10:10 a.m.
Break
Sponsored by Elanco
10:10-11:00 a.m.
Chicken Medicine 101
Technology Room | 1 CE
Ken WelleWound Care
Alma Mater Room | 1 CE
Maureen McMichaelTips and Tricks for Dealing with Resistant Bacterial Infections of the Skin and Ears
Lincoln Room | 1 CE
Jason PieperNew Eye Examination Methods for Small Animals
Humanities Room | 1 CE
Dennis BrooksPain Management for the Neurologic Patient
Chancellor Ballroom | 1 CE
Alix PartnowCreating a Retention Marketing System for Your Practice
Quad Room | 1 CE
Peter WeinsteinBack Pain in Horses
Innovation Room | 1 CE
Annette McCoyTriage and Emergency Management of Pet Reptiles
Excellence Room | 1 CE
Krista Keller11:10 a.m.-Noon
Providing Healthcare for Backyard Chickens
Technology Room | 1 CE
Yvette Johnson-WalkerRespiratory Distress
Alma Mater Room | 1 CE
Maureen McMichaelUnknown Cases – What is it and How Can You Treat it?
Lincoln Room | 1 CE
Jason PieperPutting the Fun in Fundus: Tips on Making the Fundic Examination Work for You
Humanities Room | 1 CE
Kathryn FlemingBladder Innervation and Therapies for Micturition Disorders Secondary to Spinal Cord Disease
Chancellor Ballroom | 1 CE
Devon HagueWorking ON Not Just IN Your Practice
Quad Room | 1 CE
Peter WeinsteinLameness
Innovation Room | 1 CE
Annette McCoyYou Want Me to See What? Approach to Management of Unusual Exotic Pet Cases
Excellence Room | 1 CE
Julie WhittingtonNoon-1:20 p.m.
Lunch & Keynote Speaker
Keynote:
Representative Kurt Schrader
Illinois Ballroom1:30-2:20 p.m.
New Disease Threats–From Rats to Birds, What Can We Learn?
Technology Room | 1 CE
Yvette Johnson-Walker and Jim LoweHeatstroke and Hypothermia
Alma Mater Room | 1 CE
Maureen McMichaelBetter Together: TNVR and Public Health
Lincoln Room | 1 CE
Bob WeedonDoes this Patient have Glaucoma?
Humanities Room | 1 CE
Bianca MartinsPractical Medical Management Strategies for Spinal Cord Diseases: What to do When Surgery is not an Option for Clients
Chancellor Ballroom | 1 CE
Samantha VitaleBeing the Boss
Quad Room | 1 CE
Aaron SmileyBreeding Management of Periparturient Mares
Innovation Room | 1 CE
Robyn EllerbrockCloacal Prolapse in Companion Reptile Species (2 hours)
Excellence Room | 2 CEs
Krista Keller2:30-3:20 p.m.
How Big of a Disease Threat are Markets to Illinois Agriculture?
Technology Room | 1 CE
Ben Blair and Jim LoweCPR
Alma Mater Room | 1 CE
Maureen McMichaelUpdate on Canine Influenza
Lincoln Room | 1 CE
Bob WeedonEye Challenge You! Clinical Cases in Veterinary Ophthalmology
Humanities Room | 1 CE
Bianca Martins and Kathryn FlemingRound Table on Spinal Cord Diseases
Chancellor Ballroom | 1 CE
Kari Foss, Devon Hague, Alix Partnow, and Samantha VitaleTelehealth: Creative Solutions for the Future of Veterinary Medicine
Quad Room | 1 CE
Aaron SmileyUsing Multi-Modality Imaging to Manage Equine Musculoskeletal Problems
Innovation Room | 1 CE
Matt StewartCloacal Prolapse in Companion Reptile Species, Continued (2 hours)
Excellence Room | 2 CEs
Krista Keller
Register Now
Online registration is now closed. Please call our office at 217-333-2907 to register.
HANDS-ON OPPORTUNITIES
Laboratories and workshops require an additional registration fee and are not subject to refunds. Should a program not meet minimum registration requirements by Monday, October 9, 2017, it may be cancelled. If the program is cancelled, registrants will be notified and all registration fees associated with the program will be refunded in full.
Interactive ECG Case Interpretation Lab
Date: Friday, October 27
Time: 8:00-9:00 a.m.
Location: Excellence Room, iHotel and Conference Center
Instructor: Dr. Jordan Vitt
Fee: $100
CE: 2.0
Limit: 10
CONFERENCE SOCIAL EVENTS
2018 Schedule is TBD
Alumni Awards Luncheon
Thursday, October 26, Noon
iHotel and Conference CenterUniversity of Illinois CVM Alumni and Fall Conference attendees are invited to join us for the annual College of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Awards Luncheon. At this event, you can reconnect with your classmates and colleagues and celebrate the accomplishments of your fellow DVMs.
The College, along with the Veterinary Medical Alumni Association, will present the 2017 Dr. Erwin Small Distinguished Alumni Award, the Special Service Award, and the new Outstanding Young Alumni Award. Recipient names will be announced at a later date.
Thursday Evening Dinner
Thursday, October 26, 2017
iHotel and Conference CenterJoin your colleagues and classmates for dinner following the conference sessions. You will have an opportunity to reconnect and meet new people with plenty of time to socialize with your colleagues and classmates!
Tickets to the dinner are included with full conference and Thursday-only registrations. Additional registration is not necessary for conference registrants, but an RSVP is required by Monday, September 5, 2017. Individual tickets may also be purchased for spouses and guests not taking advantage of the registration option. Individual tickets are $40 each.
Alumni Celebration
Friday, October 27, 3:30 p.m.
Papa Del’s Pizza
1201 S. Neil Street, Champaign, ILJoin us at Papa Del’s Pizza for our Alumni Celebration! One ticket to the kick-off is included with full conference and Friday-only registrations. Additional registration is not necessary for conference registrants, but an RSVP is required by Monday, October 2, 2017. Individual tickets may also be purchased for spouses or guests not taking advantage of the registration option. Individual tickets are $10 each.
If you graduated in a year ending in a 2 or a 7, please visit http://vetmed.illinois.edu/alumni/alumni-events/homecoming/. Contact the Office of Advancement (advancement@vetmed.illinois.edu or 217-333-2761) to learn more about your specific reunion plans.
Keynote Speakers
Friday, October 27
12:30 p.m.
Illinois BallroomCongressman Kurt Schrader
Congressman Kurt Schrader is currently serving his fifth term in the United States House of Representatives. He represents Oregon’s 5th Congressional District, which includes the state’s capitol of Salem. Before being elected to Congress, Mr. Schrader worked for more than thirty years as an organic fruit and vegetable farmer and veterinarian, establishing and managing his own clinic in Oregon. He spent over 10 years in the Oregon State Legislature where he served as chair of the Joint Ways & Means Committee, guiding Oregon through the budget crisis of 2001-2002. Congressman Schrader currently serves as a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce (E&C), which oversees a wide portfolio of issues ranging from health care to the environment. Prior to joining E&C, Congressman Schrader served on the House Committee on Agriculture, where he served on the Farm Bill Conference Committee that successfully passed a five year farm bill, the House Committee on Small Business and House Budget Committee. Mr. Schrader is also a member of the Democratic Blue Dog and New Democrat Coalitions, and the bipartisan No Labels Problem Solvers Caucus. Congressman Schrader received his BA in Government in 1973 from Cornell University, and is an alumnus of the University of Illinois, having earned his veterinary degree there in 1977.
Speakers
2017 Fall Conference Speakers
Learn more about some of our alumni speakers here!
Matt Allender
DVM, PhD ‘12, MS ‘06
Diplomate, ACZM
Director, Wildlife Epidemiology Lab
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Scott M. Austin ’90 MS
DVM, MS
Diplomate, ACVIM (Large Animal)
Clinical Assistant Professor
Equine Medicine and Surgery Section Head
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Anne Barger ’96
DVM
Diplomate, ACVP
Clinical Associate Professor
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Michael Biehl ’83
DVM, PhD, MBA
Diplomate, ABT
Clinical Professor
Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Ben Blair
DVM
Graduate Research Assistant
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Dennis Brooks ‘80
DVM
Professor Ophthalmology
University of Florida
Gainesville, Fl.Igor Canisso
DVM, PhD, MSc
Diplomate, ACVT (Animal Reproduction) and ECAR (Equine Reproduction)
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Sara Connolly
DVM
Diplomate, ACVP (Clinical Pathology)
Clinical Assistant Professor
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Mark J. Ernst ‘84
DVM
State Veterinarian
Bureau Chief
Bureau of Animal Health and Welfare
Illinois Dept. of Agriculture
Springfield, Ill.Kathryn Fleming
DVM
Assistant Professor
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Sally Foote ‘84
DVM
Owner
Okaw Veterinary Clinic
Tuscola, Ill.Kari Foss ’08
DVM
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Ryan Fries
DVM
Diplomate, ACVIM (Cardiology)
Clinical Assistant Professor
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Ilana Glasberg
Veterinary Intern
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Sonya Gordon ‘94
DVM
Diplomate, ACVIM (Cardiology)
Assistant Professor of Cardiology
Texas A&M University
College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
College Station, TXSantiago D. Gutierrez Nibeyro
DVM, MS
Diplomate, ACVS
Clinical Assistant Professor
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Devon Hague
DVM
Diplomate, ACVIM (Neurology)
Clinical Assistant Professor, Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Suzett Hexum
DVM
Illinois Field Veterinary Medical Officer
United States Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Humboldt, Ill.Yvette Johnson-Walker ’89
DVM, PhD, MS
Clinical Instructor, Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Steve Juriga ‘87
DVM
Diplomate, AVDC
River Heights Veterinary Hospital
Oswego, Ill.Krista Keller
DVM
Assistant Professor
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Katherine Kling
DVM
Instructor, Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Kara Lascola
DVM
Assistant Professor
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Efa Llewellyn
DVM
Clinical Assistant Professor
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Jim Lowe DVM ’94, MS ’04
DVM, MS, Diplomate ABVP (Food Animal)
Associate Professor
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Tessa Marshall
MS
Instructor
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Elizabeth Maxwell
DVM
Veterinary Resident
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Annette McCoy
DVM, PhD, MS
Diplomate, ACVS
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Maureen McMichael
DVM, Diplomate, ACVCC
Professor, Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Jay Miller ‘98
DVM
Owner
Timbercrest Veterinary Service
Atlanta, ILAshley Mitek ’11
DVM
Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Heidi Phillips ‘01
DVM
Diplomate, ACVS
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Jason Pieper
DVM, Diplomate, ACVD
Clinical Instructor
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Chelsey Ramirez ‘10
DVM
Milledgeville Veterinary Clinic
Milledgeville, Ill.Marcella Ridgway ‘83
DVM
Clinical Associate Professor
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Jonathan Samuelson
Veterinary Resident
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Steve Sermersheim
CJF, AWCF
Middlefork Forge
Collison, Ill.Cliff Shipley
DVM
Clinical Associate Professor
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Aaron Smiley ‘07
DVM
Devonshire Veterinary Clinic
Anderson, INAmy Somrak ’10
DVM
Visiting Clinical Instructor
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Chris Stauthammer ‘04
DVM
Diplomate, ACVIM (Cardiology)
Associate Professor
University of Minnesota
St. Paul, MNAdam Stern ‘07
DVM
Clinical Associate Professor
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Matt Stewart
MVet, PhD, BVSc
Fellow, Australian CVS (Equine)
Associate Professor, Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Rachel Louise Autran Laurenco Teixeira Neto
Veterinary Resident
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Miranda Vieson ‘11
DVM
Diplomate, ACVP
Clinical Assistant Professor
Dept. of Veterinary Diagnostic Lab.
University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Jordan Vitt
DVM
Clinical Assistant Professor of Cardiology
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Robert Weedon
DVM, MPH
Clinical Assistant Professor
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Peter Weinstein ‘86
DVM
PAWS Consulting
Irving, CAKen Welle ‘88
DVM
Clinical Assistant Professor
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Julie Whittington ‘97
DVM
Clinical Associate Professor
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Medicine
CVM, University of Illinois
Urbana, Ill.Jason Wrage ‘07
DVM
Greenhaven Animal Clinic
San Jose, Ill.
ONLINE PROCEEDINGS
With their registration confirmation, registrants will receive a user name and password for accessing, viewing, and printing notes. Before arriving at the conference, registrants are encouraged to print the proceedings for the lectures they plan on attending.
Every paid conference registrant will receive a digital copy of the proceedings (on CD or otherwise), which is included in the registration fee.
Online Conference Proceedings Archive
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2012 Fall Conference Proceedings
2011 Fall Conference Proceedings
2010 Fall Conference Proceedings
2009 Fall Conference Proceedings
CONFERENCE DETAILS
Online registration is now closed. Please call our office at 217-333-2907 to register.
Location
iHotel and Conference Center
1900 South First Street
Champaign, IL
217-819-5000Hands-on opportunities and tours will be offered at the College of Veterinary Medicine and the Champaign County Humane Society. Shuttles will be available to transport conference registrants during these scheduled times. The shuttle to the College will depart from the main conference center entrance.
Registration
The early registration deadline is Sunday, October 8, 2017. Registrations faxed or postmarked after this date will be charged the on-site registration fee. Printed copies of the proceedings will be available to those who order them on or before October 8, 2017.
Online registration is now open. You may also call our office at 217-333-2907 to register.
The full conference registration for veterinarians includes the following:
- Admission to all conference lectures
- One digital copy of conference proceedings
- Access to proceedings online for viewing and printing two weeks prior to the conference
- Refreshment breaks
- Continental breakfasts
- Lunches
- Ticket to class reunion kick-off
- Ticket to Thursday evening dinner with alumni association awards
Attendance and participation in hands-on opportunities requires an additional registration fee.
One-Day Registration
One-day conference registration for veterinarians is available. Registration includes the following:
- Admission to all conference lectures
- One digital copy of conference proceedings
- Access to proceedings online for viewing and printing two weeks prior to the conference
- Refreshment break
- Continental breakfast
- Lunch
- Ticket to class reunion kick-off for Friday-only registrants
- Ticket to Thursday evening dinner with alumni association awards for Thursday-only registrants
Attendance and participation in hands-on opportunities requires an additional fee.
Spouses and Guests
Spouse and guest registration includes continental breakfasts, all refreshment breaks, and lunches (and the Thursday evening dinner for those with Thursday registration). Please include spouses and guests on the registrant’s form.
Practice Passes
A practice pass can be purchased for the two-day conference and used by one veterinarian per day. One digital copy of the proceedings will be given to the first person who attends to be shared between the registrants within that practice. Each person attending the conference should be indicated on the registration form.
Conference Fees
Payment must be provided at the time of registration to guarantee enrollment. Conference fees are payable by check or money order to the University of Illinois by Visa, Master Card, Discover, or American Express and are due at the time of registration. Early registration is recommended.
Early Registration Late Registration Full Conference $360 $410 Thursday Only $295 $345 Friday Only $235 $285 Spouse & Guest Full Conference $125 $145 Spouse & Guest Thursday Only $95 $115 Spouse & Guest Friday Only $80 $100 Practice Pass $360 $410 Pre-Conference Session $50 N/A Refund and Cancellation Policy
Full refunds, less a $50 cancellation fee will be given if written notification is received by Sunday, October 8, 2017. Registrations are transferable. After Sunday, October 8, 2017, refunds will not be made. Refunds will not be made for hands-on opportunities. We reserve the right to cancel programs and to change speakers if necessary. In the event of a conference cancellation, all registrants will receive a full refund. The University is not responsible for travel expenses in the event of a cancellation or date change.
Proceedings
Conference registrants will have online access to proceedings approximately one week prior to the conference. With their registration confirmation, registrants will receive a user name and password for accessing, viewing, and printing notes. Before arriving at the conference, registrants are encouraged to print the proceedings for the lectures they plan on attending.
Every paid conference registrant will receive a digital copy of the proceedings (on flash drive or otherwise), which is included in the registration fee.
Printed copies of the proceedings are available if pre-ordered on or before Sunday, October 8, 2017 ($100). This preference should be indicated on the registration form. Recent printed conference proceedings contained approximately 700 pages of notes.
Continuing Education
Continuing education credit is available for veterinarians. Conference attendees are responsible for completing the Continuing Education Record of Participation form and having it signed by a conference representative prior to leaving the conference. Conference attendees are then responsible for submitting the record to their respective licensing agency and maintaining a record of participation. Continuing Education Record of Participation forms will be included with the materials to be picked up at conference registration. Designated areas for obtaining signatures will be provided at the conference. Continuing education certificates will not be generated as in past years.
Registration and Information Desk
Registration packets, including your name badge, meal tickets, and Continuing Education Record of Participation forms, may be picked up at the registration desk located in the lobby of the conference center. This desk will be staffed during the following times:
Wednesday, October 25 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 26 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Friday, October 27 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.Transportation
The University of Illinois is located near Interstates 57, 72, and 74. The community is also accessible by train via Amtrak and airplane through Willard Airport (CMI) at Savoy. Maps and directions to the College are available online at vetmed.illinois.edu/ope/.
Registrants with Disabilities
If you need an accommodation to attend this conference, please contact the Office of Public Engagement, 217-333-2907 or ope@vetmed.illinois.edu.
Mark Your Calendar
The 2018 Fall Conference dates are Thursday, October 11, and Friday, October 12.
Parking
Parking is available around the iHotel and Conference Center. Additional parking is also available across the street at State Farm Center (formerly known as the Assembly Hall) parking lot.
When visiting the College and not utilizing the conference shuttle, special conference parking will be available in the grassy area north of the Basic Sciences Building, just south of St. Mary’s Rd. Signs will be posted. Please do not park in any of the posted rental parking lots; you will receive a parking ticket and your automobile may be towed. The College of Veterinary Medicine is not responsible for costs incurred as a result of a parking ticket or an automobile tow.
Special Accommodations
If you need a special accommodation to attend this conference, please contact the Office of Public Engagement, 217-333-2907 or ope@vetmed.illinois.edu.
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HOTEL INFORMATION
Conference attendees are responsible for making their own hotel reservations. All hotel blocks will be held through the dates listed below. Mention “Vet Med Fall Conference” to receive the group rate. The conference will be held at the iHotel and Conference Center. It is recommended that you book your reservations early. The prices listed below do not include taxes.
Room blocks are also available for Friday and Saturday night (Homecoming) but at higher rates than the conference rates below. Please let the hotel know if you need Friday and Saturday reservations as well.
Comfort Suites (book by 10/1/17)
217-328-3500
$89Country Inn and Suites (book by 9/25/17)
217-355-6666
$94 (double bed)
$114 (king bed)iHotel and Conference Center (book by 9/25/17)
217-819-5000
$139Hilton Garden Inn
217-352-9970
$161 (double bed)
$151 (king bed)
**No rooms available Friday and Saturday night for Homecoming.**Holiday Inn Express
217-328-0328
$Home2Suites by Hilton (book by 8/28/17)
217-355-6468
$99Hyatt Place (book by 9/25/17)
217-531-2800
$129Wingate by Wyndham (book by 10/5/17)
217-355-5566
$100 plus tax
QUESTIONS?
Please contact the Office of Public Engagement, 217-333-2907 or ope@vetmed.illinois.edu.