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Bruce H. Williams, DVM, DACVP
Department of Veterinary Pathology,
Armed Forces Institute of Pathology,
Washington, DC |
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| SPONSORED BY: |
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| Armed Forces Institute of Pathology |
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| American Registry of Pathology |
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| Charles Louis Davis DVM Foundation |
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| 18th Annual Descriptive Veterinary Pathology (5198) |
| June 01, 2009 - June 05, 2009 |
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to teach attendees how to describe gross and microscopic lesions in a variety of major organs in numerous animal species. Both written and oral descriptive techniques will be taught. The course will also include lectures in interpretation and description of electron micrographs and immunohistochemical preparations, the correlation of gross, microscopic, cytologic and clinicopathologic data, and a review of basic molecular techniques. Practice tests (gross and microscopic) will be given and graded to provide feedback. Microscopes will be provided, and gross lesions will be demonstrated by means of digital images.
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COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The objective of the course is to increase the attendees' skill at describing gross and microscopic lesions in animal tissues. Additional lectures will illustrate basic concepts in general and applied diagnostic pathology.
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LOCATION:
The course will be held at the Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel, VIrginia Beach, Virginia. Rooms have been reserved at a special reduced rate of $88 single/double per day or the prevailing government per diem until 9 May 2009. Reservations received after this date will be filled on a space available basis. When contacting the hotel to make your reservation, please inform them that you are attending the Descriptive Veterinary Pathology Course. You may also register at the following website:
http://www.wyndham.com/groupeventsnew/orfvb_vetpathology/main.wnt
Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel
5700 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451
Tel: (800) 365-3032
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FACULTY DISCLOSURE:
In accordance with the Essentials and Standards of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education, the authors involved in this continuing medical education activity are required to complete Disclosure Declarations. The authors of this course do not have any financial interest, arrangement, or affiliation with organizations that may have a direct or indirect interest in the subject matter of this course.
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U.S. CITIZENS:
US citizens must provide, PRIOR TO THE COURSE, a clear copy of your birth certificate or the first two pages of your passport. You will be unable to attend the course without this information. You may receive the syllabus and related material, but no refunds.
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NON-U.S. CITIZENS:
PRIOR TO THE COURSE, non-US citizens must mail or fax a one of the following: (1) a clear copy of the first two pages of your passport with number showing (2) a clear copy of your green card with number showing (3) a copy of your visa and the DS-2019 form. Send to: Department of Medical Education, Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, 6825 16th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20306-6000, Fax: (202) 782-5020. You will be unable to attend the course without this information. You may received the syllabus and related material, but no refunds. If you are sponsored by an ECFMG organization, please verify your status as current and active by including a letter from the program director with your registration form. If you are affiliated with your country’s government/military, please write to the Office of the Surgeon General, DASG-HCZ-IP, 5109 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, Virginia 22041-3258 [FAX: (703) 681-3429] and provide: (1) a copy of the application from the course announcement and (2) a letter from your personnel office certifying full-time employment. All non-US citizens must make checks or international money orders payable to the American Registry of Pathology. All payments must be in US dollars and be accompanied by the course application. Send to the Department of Medical Education at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Washington, DC 20306-6000.
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