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Master of Veterinary Medicine (MVM) at Massey University

Massey University is an AVMA accredited veterinary school in Palmerston North, New Zealand. Massey is well experienced in distance learning and offers post-graduate degree based continuing education to veterinarians worldwide.

Massey University's flexible MVM programme allows you to fit your study around the other things in your life, to improve your clinical practice or to pursue an area of interest. It is an opportunity to join a supportive learning community.

The MVM degree programme offers high quality education with:

• modular distance learning
• flexibility to study single units of study in a topic of interest or do an entire MVM
• in-depth cover of an aspect of veterinary medicine (eg Canine and Feline Gastroenterology)
• teaching from an expert in the subject (eg a Diplomate with the relevant American college).

Teaching methods include:

• prescribed reading
• online presentations and interactive materials
• case-based discussions
• optional 18 hours of face-to-face instruction

Each unit of study is separately and rigorously assessed by a combination of examination and assigned work. The student workload for each course, including assessment, is 187.5 hours and most subjects are spread over 8 months of the year.

Enrolments are now open for these courses starting on 12 July 2010:

Opening soon:

For more information about the Master of Veterinary Medicine programme and individual courses visit our website: http://mvm.massey.ac.nz/ or email: mvm@massey.ac.nz

The Royal Veterinary College has a comprehensive programme of onsite and online CPD. We pride ourselves on always offering the highest quality independent CPD to inform, entertain and challenge veterinarians and veterinary nurses from many areas of clinical practice. Veterinary education and life-long learning are our business at the RVC and the depth of our clinical expertise and educational commitment to CPD is unrivalled in Europe.

INTERACTIVE ONLINE LECTURES
An exciting new development in CPD at the RVC is our interactive online lecture series. Interactive online lectures not only allow you to hear the lecturer and see slides, radiographs and videos but also allows interaction between participants and the lecturer. "Attending" the lecture is easy - you only need internet access and an email address (specific instructions will be sent to registered participants) - no special computer skills or programs are required. All lectures are recorded so if you cannot "attend" the interactive lecture you may choose to view the recorded version online. The recorded version includes all interaction between the participants and the lecturer as well as the lecturer's teaching material. All lectures will run for 2 hours plus a 30 minute registration and familiarisation period prior to the commencement of the lecture.

e-CPD 6 WEEK ONLINE COURSES
e-CPD courses at the RVC allow veterinarians from around the world to participate in interactive and in depth online learning. The courses are moderated by expert clinical staff. There is no need to log on at any particular time of the day or night so the courses can be completed in your own time.
The courses are internet based so no special software or computer skills are required - you don't have to be a computer geek to enjoy and participate fully! The unique feature of the RVC e-CPD courses is that they are much more than just an online delivery mechanism for technical information - the interactive activities that occur through the discussion boards and with the tutors are integral to the participants' learning and permit veterinarians to share their clinical experiences with, and learn from, a diverse group of colleagues.

RVC CPD UNIT
+44(0)1707 666865
Fax +44(0)1707 666877
cpd@rvc.ac.uk
www.rvc.ac.uk

The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies

The University of Edinburgh is an internationally acclaimed institution and its Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies offers a wide range of expertise in Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

The R(D)SVS was opened in November 1823, supported by student fees and a grant from the Highland Society of Scotland. It was the work of William Dick, a graduate of the University of Edinburgh Medical School and the London Veterinary College.

William himself was an outstanding practitioner, and held the distinguished position of Veterinary Surgeon to the Queen in Scotland, with his professional opinion being sought throughout the UK.

By the time of his death in 1866, the 818 students he had taught were to be found throughout the world. Among them were the founders of veterinary schools in Glasgow, Liverpool, Ireland, Canada, the USA and Australia. In 1906, the College was named the Royal (Dick) Veterinary College by Act of Parliament. It became a constituent part of the University of Edinburgh in 1951 and a full faculty in 1964.

The School is now part of the University's College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine and continues to be a world leader in veterinary education providing a high quality and innovative learning experience.

We can now bring that learning experience to you, through our online professional development courses. We look forward to working with you

Online Courses at the R(D)SVS
Please find attached the link for our upcoming online courses:

http://www.vet-cpd.co.uk/catshow/ecpd.html

The ESAVS has now opened registration for the following course:

Ultrasound Course in Asia 2010 Basic Abdominal Course Kunming / China 13 - 17 Oct. 2010

Course Website: http://www.esavs.org/en/artikel.php?a=544 . The lectures are in English with a consecutive Chinese translation.

Overview
This training programme is designed for veterinarians who wish to broaden their knowledge in Ultrasound: basic abdominal of companion animals.
The course contains lectures and practical sessions on live animals.

Course Masters in Charge:
Prof. Dr. Hock Gan Heng (USA),
Dr. Elissa Randall (USA)
Dr. Nathalie Rademacher (USA)
Dr. Tod Drost (USA)

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Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy of Small Animals I - Intensive Training course in Vienna / Austria from 6 -10 September 2010.

Physical therapy from theory to practice is an essential part in the treatment of orthopaedic and neurological patients.

This course gives an overview of the basic principles of physical therapy and their implementation into the clinical practice. The scientific background of common used modalities and their practical use will be explained and exercised during the course.

The topics of the course will cover the following:

Introduction: PT the future of your practice
During this part of the course we will talk about the scientific basics of PT and how to integrate it into your practice. Do we need a special physical therapy examination? What did you examine until now and what will you examine additionally in the future? In the practical part you will train range of motion and muscle circumference measurements.

From theory to practice
Let's talk about common used physical therapy modalities. We will cover Massage, Thermotherapy, Therapeutic Ultrasound, Electrotherapy, Hydrotherapy and therapeutic exercises. What are the physiological effects of the different modalities; are they evidenced based medicine and how can we use them in animals? Each modality will be explained in theory and practice.

Common indications and how to design a rehabilitation program
During this part of the course specialist surgeons will present the basic knowledge, diagnosis and the conservative/surgical therapy. Subsequently we will present the main rehabilitation plans for each disorder with focus on osteoarthritis, "back pain", joints and spine post operative treatment and a special on "the cat in the physical therapy practice".

Put it all together: Do it now yourself
You will work in small groups with one of our patients. Examine the dog, make the diagnosis and develop the treatment plan. Present your results to the other participants and discuss with them!

For details and to register please visit the following link: http://www.esavs.org/en/artikel.php?a=531

We look forward to receiving your registration and welcoming you to the course. If you require further information please do not hesitate in contacting us at info@esavs.org

Anaesthetic Workshop - for Nurses and Technicians
(Cantonese translation)

Attention: We are planning on running the following workshop again for those who could not attend. If you are interested in attending please register before 30th July. If enough interest is shown the course will be run again in late September.

The dates and subject matter of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th workshops will be made available in the near future.

Detail information

Date : Proposed for late September 2010
Venue: YMCA (TST) 9.00am - 5.00pm
Cost: $500

For enquiries or reservations, please forward to secretariat@medcom.com.hk.

Workshop places are given out on a first-in first-served basis and the number of places are limited. Please register by Friday 30th July.

Sponsored by

Seminars - Feline Medicine

Day 1 -Thursday 12 August

• Practical approach to the jaundiced & ascitic cat
• Update on inflammatory liver disease
• Recognizing and treating the cat with pancreatitis

Day 2 - Friday 13 August

• Update on Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Approach to chronic diarrhea
• FIP - tips for diagnosis

Date: Thursday 12th and Friday 13th August 2010
Venue: YMCA, 41 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui (see lobby signage)
Time: Dinner from 7.00pm, lectures from 8.00-10.30pm
Cost per night: HKVA Members: $350, Non-members: $500 (includes dinner & notes)

Professor Tim Gruffydd-Jones
BVetMed PhD DipECVIM MRCVS RCVS Specialist in Feline Medicine

Tim Gruffydd-Jones has devoted most of his career to feline medicine. He qualified from the Royal Veterinary College in London in 1973 and then spent 18 months in practice before coming to Bristol University as the Feline Advisory Bureau Scholar. He has remained at Bristol since then, first as Wellcome Scholar, gaining a PhD on reproduction in cats in 1982, In 1999 he was appointed to a chair in Feline Medicine at the University and is head of the Feline Centre. He became a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 1998 and is an RCVS registered specialist in feline medicine. . He has had many interests in feline medicine, including infectious disease, gastrointestinal disorders and endocrine disorders. Recent particular interests include shelter medicine and feline epidemiology. He has been Chairman of the FAB , was a founder member of the European Society for Feline Medicine, and is a member of the European Advisory Board on Cat Diseases.

Please RSVP to secretariat@medcom.com.hk on or before Tuesday 10th August.

Solely sponsored by:

Seminar - Feline medicine

Date: Monday 9th August, 2010
Venue: Mariner's Club, 11 Middle Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
Time: Dinner from 7.00pm, lectures from 8.00-10.30pm
Cost: HKVA Members: $250, Non-members: $350

Richard has a passion for all things feline medicine and runs his own cat only clinic in Melbourne. He established this clinic in 2005 after spending 6 years at the Cat clinic in Brisbane training under Dr Vic Menrath. He runs his 4 vet practice with the able help of his fiancˆme Dr Amy Lingard - who recently passed her Fellowships in Feline medicine along with Dr. Carolyn O'Brien, another feline specialist. Richard's interests are squarely in general feline practice and his particular interest is geriatric patient management. Critical to this is feline musculoskeletal pain and osteoarthritis and its recognition and safe and effective management. He regularly presents lectures based on these interests and has recently presented an abstract at the ECVIM regarding the long-term use of NSAID's in cats.

"Feline Osteoarthritis"
Feline osteoarthritis and chronic musculoskeletal pain has always had a poor rate of recognition - both by owners and Veterinarians. Key to this has been the lack of evidence to the safety and efficacy of therapeutics in managing feline patients suffering from chronic pain. This is especially problematic when faced with geriatric patients suffering intercurrent disease. This presentation will review the prevalence of feline arthritis, how to improve recognition of chronic pain and then review modalities of successful and safe management of these patients.

"Feline Diabetes - Where are we today?"

Where are we today with feline diabetes? With the advent of long acting synthetic insulins and a deeper understanding of the pathophysiology underpinning feline diabetes, offering clients an expectation of achieving rapid remission is a realistic goal in many cases. Richard has had the benefit of using long acting insulins such as Glargine for over 8 years now and will share his clinical application of glargine and feline diabetes within general practice

Soley sponsored by:

Please RSVP to secretariat@medcom.com.hk on or before Thursday 5th August, 2010.

Veterinary Anaesthesia

Seminar for Veterinarians

Wednesday 14th July, 2010
Venue: YMCA (TST), dinner from 7.00pm, lectures from 8.00-10.30pm
Cost: HKVA Members: $350, Non-members: $500

Anaesthetic Workshop - for Nurses and Technicians
(Cantonese translation)

WORKSHOP IS FULL

For enquiries or reservations, please forward to secretariat@medcom.com.hk. WORKSHOP IS FULL

Detail information

Sponsored by

Seminars and Workshops in Veterinary Ultrasonography & Clinical Pathology

Dr. Paul Brazzell, Dr. Karen Cullen, Dr. Jeff King, Dr. Jessica Wales, and Dr. Jennifer Brazzell

Venue: YMCA (TST)

For enquiries or reservations, please forward to secretariat@medcom.com.hk.
SIMINAR REGISTRATIONS will close on Wednesday 23rd June.

Detail Information
(updated on 25 June 2010)

Sponsored by

For enquiries or reservations, please forward to secretariat@medcom.com.hk

The local distributors are:

• Esaote China Ltd
• The Industrial Promoting Co Ltd
• 
• Sanko Medical Systems (UK) Ltd
• 
• Pacific Medical Systems
• GENERAL ELECTRIC

The ultrasound gel is supplied by the ultrasound companies.

Venue: Mariner's Club (TST), dinner from 7.00pm, lectures from 8.00-10.00pm

Cost: HKVA Members: $250, Non-members: $350

Dr Daniel Koch Dr. med. vet ECVS

• 1990 graduated form the University of Zurich, Switzerland
• He then followed an clinical internship at the University of Utrecht, Holland
• 1992-1994 veterinary practitioner
• since 1995 affiliated to the Small Animal Surgery Clinic of the University of Zurich
• 1999 completed a residency, the became a Diplomat ECVS
• since 1998 assistant professor, lecturer and responsible for continuing education for practitioners
• Dr. Koch`s research projects focus on joint surgery and the upper respiratory obstructive syndrome

Soley sponsored by:

For enquiries or reservations, please forward to secretariat@medcom.com.hk on or before Friday 28th May, 2010.
Remember to check out the HKVA Website www.hkva.org for links to other CPD providers.

Dental Wet-labs - for Veterinarians

Jaw fracture repair techniques, intra-oral radiography and radiology (digital and wet), oral surgery procedures'

Four wet-labs will be run on the 29th and 30th April, 2010. The times will be 9.30am-12.30pm and 2.00pm-5.00pm. Each lab will have 6 participants working in groups of 2 persons. Each group will have its own set of equipment provided.

Venue: The Dental Workshops will be held at the Animal House situated at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. The University is situated in the New Territories. For people travelling on the KCR from TST please alight at University Station. Exit on the University (left) side of the station, turn right and start walking up the hill. Take the first turn on the right which will lead you over a railway bridge. Follow the road to its end and you will arrive at the Animal House. There will be signs along the road.

The cost of the workshop is:
HKVA Members HK$1,800.00
Non-members HK$2,500.00

For enquiries or reservations, please forward to secretariat@medcom.com.hk. Workshop places are given out on a first-in first-served basis.

Registration is on a first in first served basis. Each participant must register individually as group bookings will not be accepted. Payment in full must be sent to the secretariat within one week of notification of acceptance otherwise your place will not be guaranteed.

The dental workshops and seminar are proudly sponsored by:

All of the dental equipment for the workshops is provided by:

Please note that all equipment supplied by GARESCH for the dental workshops will be for sale.

• P GS Deluxe Dental Units with Stands
• Ultrasonic Scalers
• Dog & Cat Instrument Kits
• Feline Instrument Kits
• Elevators
• Prophy Kits
• Instrument Trays
• Disclosing solution
• Chlorhex Solution
• Protective Glasses

Also available: dental models, Rodent Dental Instruments, sharpening stones, Diamond Disk, Soft Tissue Protectors, Portable Polisher Machines

Website : www.garesch.com

Workshop - for Nurses and Technicians
(Cantonese translation and notes)

Examination and charting, prophylasis therapy and intraoral radiography

Two wet-labs will be run on the 28th April, 2010. The times will be 9.30am-12.30pm and 2.00pm-5.00pm. Each lab will have 9 participants working in groups of 3 persons. Each group will have its own set of equipment provided.

Venue: The Dental Workshops will be held at the Animal House situated at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. The University is situated in the New Territories. For people travelling on the KCR from TST please alight at University Station. Exit on the University (left) side of the station, turn right and start walking up the hill. Take the first turn on the right which will lead you over a railway bridge. Follow the road to its end and you will arrive at the Animal House. There will be signs along the road.

The cost of the workshop is HK$500.00

The nurse's workshop is sponsored by:

For enquiries or reservations, please forward to secretariat@medcom.com.hk. Workshop places are given out on a first-in first-served basis.

Registration is on a first in first served basis. Each participant must register individually as group bookings will not be accepted. Payment in full must be sent to the secretariat within one week of notification of acceptance otherwise your place will not be guaranteed.

Seminar - for Veterinarians

Dentistry: more than just teeth including jaw fractures, diagnosis and repair options; feline dentistry, what's new; Oral tumours, Complication associated with tooth extractions

Venue: YMCA (TST), dinner from 7.00pm, lectures from 8.00-10.30pm

Cost: HKVA Members: $350, Non-members: $500

Solely sponsored by:

For enquiries or reservations, please forward to secretariat@medcom.com.hk. Please register for the seminars by Tuesday 20th April.

Dr Cedric LC Tutt

Graduated with BSc(Agric) in 1984 and undertook research in aromatic and fragrant plants.

Graduated with BVSc in 1992

Graduated MMedVet (Med) about 2000

Pursued veterinary dentistry training in the UK and Europe from 1997-2003

Participated in under graduate and post graduate training in the UK 1998-2003

Moved to Cape Town 2004 and referral hospital providing a dentistry and oral surgery service.

Admitted to the European Veterinary Dental College in 2007 (Dip EVDC)

Published numerous articles in the CPD journal UK Vet

Presented dentistry and oral surgery lectures at congresses in Europe, UK and South Africa.

Author of "Small Animal Dentistry - a manual of techniques. 2006 Blackwell Scientific
Editor of: BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Dentistry 2007 BSAVA Publications
Co-author of the chapter on veterinary dentistry in the Veterinary nursing Manual of the BSAVA
Member: Credentials Committee EVDC
Secretary: EVDC Board

Seminar - for Nurses and Technicians
(Cantonese translation and notes)

Normal dental anatomy, examination and charting, routine prophylaxis, intra-oral radiography (digital and wet)

Venue: YMCA (TST), dinner from 7.00pm, lectures from 8.00-10.00pm

Cost: $200

For enquiries or reservations, please forward to secretariat@medcom.com.hk. Please register for the seminars by Tuesday 20th April.

Apri 6, 2010
(Tuesday)

Routine Diagnostics of the Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System in Geriatric Dogs and Immune Mediated Polyarthritis

John Innes BVSc PhD CertVR DSAS(Orth) MRCVS.

John qualified from University of Liverpool in 1991. He was at the University of Bristol for 10 years and he was then appointed professor of small animal surgery at Liverpool in 2001. In 2009, he co-founded Veterinary Tissue Bank, Europe's first veterinary tissue transplant supplier. John is a RCVS-registered specialist in small animal surgery (orthopaedics). He has published over 60 peer-reviewed papers and his current research projects are focussed around joint diseases. Clinical interests include all areas of small animal orthopaedics.

Solely sponsored by:

For enquiries or reservations, please forward to secretariat@medcom.com.hk on or before the 1st April, 2010.

VENUE
Hong Kong Academy of Medicine
Jockey Club Building, Wong Chuk Hang
(http://www.hkam.org.hk/premises_fs.html)

INTERNATIONAL CHAIRMAN
Prof Jorg Auer, Switzerland

LOCAL CHAIRMAN
Dr Christopher M Riggs, Hong Kong

INTERNATIONAL SPEAKER
Dr D Richardson, USA

LOCAL FACULTY
Dr Michael Hurley, Hong Kong

REGISTRATION DEADLINE
February 12, 2010 (Fri)

COURSE FEE
US$1,300 (for registration outside Hong Kong)
HK$10,000 (for Hong Kong registration)

PAYMENT METHOD
Please remit course fee to Synthes (Hong Kong) Limited on or before February 12, 2010.

This Principles Course introduces you to the basic principles applied in successful trauma care and fracture management. It emphasizes different areas of Equine and Large Animal orthopedics: First aid and transportation of the injured animal, proper anesthesia techniques, the principles of screw and plate fixation, treatment techniques for specific fractures amenable to screw fixation. The faculty will present new techniques and innovative orthopedic concepts.

For registration, please send Registration Form & Housing Request Form to Course Secretariat :
Ms Venus Li of Synthes (HK) Ltd.
Room 29-37, 13/F, Beverley Commercial Centre
89-107 Chatham Road South, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Tel : (852) 2724 2032 Fax : (852) 2724 2063 Email : li.venus@synthes.com

• AOVET course announcement registration form
• AOVET Equine Principles Course Information

March 12, 2010
(Friday)

Surgical options available for the treatment of hip luxation and pelvic fractures

Dr Mark Glyde BVSc, MACVSc, MVS, DipECVS, MRCVS

Mark graduated from the University of Sydney in 1983. After eleven years in small animal practice he completed a surgical residency at the University of Melbourne before moving to the University of Liverpool as a lecturer in small animal surgery and then to University College Dublin. Mark's principal interests are small animal orthopaedics and veterinary undergraduate and postgraduate education. In 2004 he was awarded the UCD President's Teaching Award. His current research involves fracture and implant biomechanics of humeral condylar and femoral supracondylar fractures and learning through online case studies. Mark holds a Masters degree in Veterinary Surgery, is a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons and an RCVS Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery. He is currently chief of service in Small Animal Surgery at University Veterinary Hospital, University College Dublin.

Solely sponsored by:

For enquiries or reservations, please forward to secretariat@medcom.com.hk on or before the 10th March 2010.

Get started in Veterinary Acupuncture!
Lectures and Hands on Workshop

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Veterinary Specialist in Veterinary Medicine - Cats

B Agr Canterbury University, New Zealand 1964
BVSc (Hons) Queensland 1968
MACVSc 1978
FACVSc 1982
Treasurer, Brisbane Veterinary Practitioners Branch AVA 1979
President, Brisbane Veterinary Practitioners Branch AVA 1980
Visiting Lecturer, University of Queensland
Adjunct Associate Professor UQ 2003
Past Member, Board of Examiners, Australian College Veterinary Scientists
Past examiner ACVSc
ASAVA Small Animal Practitioner of the Year Award 1985
T Hungerford Award 2006
Founding director, Provet Supplies Queensland
FAICD 2007
Member Veterinary Surgeons Board 1986 - present
Registered Veterinary Specialist (Feline Medicine

Venue: Mariner's Club(TST), dinner from 7.00pm, lectures from 8.00-10.00pm

Cost: HKVA Members: $250, Non-members: $350

' to PU or not to PU " - a practical talk on the aetiopathogenesis and management of Feline Interstitial Cystitis/Feline Lower Urinary Tract Obstructions including some practical tips on Perineal Urethrostomy (PU) surgery'

Soley sponsored by

For enquiries or reservations, please forward to secretariat@medcom.com.hk on or before the 5th February.