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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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| 12th Current Laboratory Animal Science Seminar (CLASS) & 53rd Pathology of Laboratory Animals (POLA) (5211/CLASC) |
| June 14, 2010 - June 17, 2010 |
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
CLASS
This seminar provides an intensive and comprehensive review of selected topics in laboratory animal medicine and science. It is intended to serve the needs of veterinarians across a broad spectrum: clinical veterinarians, residents, training program directors, and faculty directors. The course includes lectures on animals models, animal diseases and husbandry, equipment, facilty deisgn, IACUC issues, pain management, statistics, and research methods.
POLA
This course is designed primarily for veterinarians and other allied scientists who are responsible for the recognition and interpretation of lesions in laboratory animals. It is intended to help attendees interpret spontaneous diseases which might affect experimental result, or alter the health of laboratory animals. Pathology will receive major emphasis in the course, but other features of diseases such as etiology, diagnosis, and control will also be given attention. The course will emcompass a wide range of diseases including infectious, neoplastic, iatrogenic, nutritional, and metabolic conditions in a variety of laboratory animals species.
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COURSE OBJECTIVES:
CLASS
Each participant shoudl leave the course with a new working knowledge of specific changes to the field of laboratory animal medicine and science. Attendees will acquire new and current information on selected animal models, animal husbandry and disease, and research programs that will enable them to better oversee the daily operations of laboratory animal facilities. The information provided will assist practicing veterinarians in the field of laboratory animal medicine to prepare for board review and certification.
POLA
The major objective of this course is to review the pathology and, where appropriate, the etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and control of infectious, neoplastic, iatrogenic, nutritional, and metabolic diseases of laboratory animals. At the completion of this course, attendees will be able to better recognize and interpret conditions which may affect experimental results or alter the health of laboratory animals.
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LOCATION:
These courses will be held at the Sheraton Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel, Virginia Beach, Virginia. Rooms have been reserved at the reduced rate of $84 signle/double per day (excluding tax) or the prevailing government per diem until 22 May 2010. 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 12th Current Laboratory Animal Science Seminar (CLASS) and the 53rd Pathology of Laboratory Animals (POLA) courses.
Sheraton Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel
3501 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451
Tel: (800) 325-3535 or (757) 425-9000
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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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NOTES:
HOW TO REGISTER ON THE WEB:
Steps to register for this course:
In order to register for an AFIP course, you must first create an AskAFIP account at www.askafip.org.
Click on Register. Participants should complete the form and record the User ID (we suggest last name if not previously entered) and password for future reference.
Once you have an account and are logged in "Click on Education" which brings you to the course catalog. Scroll down to the course you wish to take and click on that link.
If you have any questions about this process, please feel free to contact the Department of Medical Education at (202) 782-2637 or (800) 577-3749.
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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 on CD and related material, but no refunds.
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NON-U.S. CITIZENS:
Non-US citizens must, PRIOR TO THE COURSE, mail or fax a complete registration form along with one of the following: (1) a clear copy of the first two pages of your passport with number showing (2 ) clear copy of your green card with number showing (3) a copy of your visa. You will be unable to attend the course without this inforamtion. You may receive the syllabus on CD and related material, but no refunds. Send to: Department of Medical Education, Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, 6825 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20306-6000, Fax: (202) 782-5020. 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 letter of intent to attend the course 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 confirmation receipt or invoice. Send to the Department of Medical Education at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Washington, DC 20306-6000.
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