College of Veterinary Medicine

20th Annual Small Animal Endoscopy Workshops

May 21 - May 26, 2010 at Pullman, WA

Presented by:
Dr. Todd Tams, VCA Antech
Dr. Boel Fransson, Washington State University
Dr. Lynn Cole, Ohio State University
Dr. Sam Dover, Channel Islands Marine and Wildlife Institute

Sponsored by

Important Dates

Online Registration (credit card payment)

If you wish to register and pay by check or money order please complete the form at the link above, print and mail to Karen Hornfelt.

(A) Basic Flexible Endoscopy - May 21 & 22 or 23, 2010

Early Registration: $1,600 (includes lunches) ($1,728 after March 5, 2010)
13 CE credits

Introductory 6 hour lecture to endoscopy including indications, endoscopic instrumentation, techniques for examining the upper and lower GI tract, plus a 7-hour lab to provide hands-on experience in both upper and lower GI endoscopy.

Lecture - Friday, May 21 for all participants
Laboratory minimum 10, maximum 15
Laboratory - Saturday, May 22 for the first 15 registrants
Laboratory - Sunday, May 23 for additional registrants
Participants also registered for the intermediate flexible laboratory will automatically be placed in the Sunday, May 23 laboratory, therefore will have a free day on Saturday, May 22.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If the Sunday, May 23 laboratory does not have 10 registrants by March 5, 2010; it will be cancelled, only one basic flexible endoscopy laboratory will be offered, and all courses to follow will move up by one day.

(B) Intermediate Flexible Endoscopy - May 24, 2010 *

Early Registration: $1,125 (includes lunch) ($1,215 after March 5, 2010)
7 CE credits

1-day course (lecture, demonstration, & laboratory session) on intermediate endoscopy techniques including canine airway exam, additional experience in gastrointestinal examination, and foreign body retrieval and biopsies. This lab will also include gastrointestinal examination of cats.

Minimum 10, maximum 21
Those registered for both the basic and the intermediate flexible endoscopy laboratory will be placed in the Sunday laboratory session for the basic flexible course.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: If the May 23, 2010 basic flexible endoscopy lab is cancelled, then this course will be held on May 23, 2010.

(C) Rigid Endoscopy - May 25 & 26, 2010 *

One day Course (May 25 only): Early Registration: $1,400 (includes lunch) ($1,512 after March 5, 2010)
Two day Course (May 25 & May 26): Early Registration: $2,500 (includes lunch) ($2,700 after March 5, 2010)

Day 1 (May 25) Introduction to rigid endoscopy

7 CE credits

Minimum 10, maximum 15
*IMPORTANT NOTE: If the May 23, 2010 basic flexible endoscopy lab is cancelled, then this course will be held on May 24, 2010.

Day 2 (May 26) Basics of small animal laparoscopic surgery

7 CE credits

Minimum 10, maximum 15
*IMPORTANT NOTE: If the May 23, 2010 basic flexible endoscopy lab is cancelled, then this course will be held on May 25, 2010.

This course is an introduction to small animal laparoscopic surgery including laparoscopic instrumentation, indications, general surgical technique, procedure-specific surgical technique for ovariohysterectomy, ovariectomy, chryptorchid castration, laparoscopy-assisted gastropexy, laparoscopy-assisted enterotomy for biopsy collection and jejunostomy tube placement. Laboratory exercises with 3 participants per surgery table include laparoscopic or laparoscopy-assisted ovariohysterectomy or ovarioectomy, gastropexy, enterotomy and jejunostomy tube placement, and cystotomy.

See Registration form for fees for combined courses A + B + C

Animal Use Statement

Some animals used in the laboratory sessions will be terminal.

6-Day Schedule at a Glance

Fri., May 21	Sat., May 22	Sun., May 23	Mon., May 24	Tues., May 25	Wed., May 26
Basic Flexible Endoscopy Lecture	Basic Flexible Endoscopy Lab for 1st 15 attendees	Basic Flexible Endoscopy Lab for >15 attendees	Intermediate Flexible Endoscopy Lecture/Lab	Introduction to rigid endoscopy Lecture/Lab	Basics of small animal laparoscopic surgery Lecture/Lab

If the May 23, basic flexible endoscopy lab is not offered, then the schedule will be:

Fri., May 21	Sat., May 22	Sun., May 23	Mon., May 24	Tues., May 25
Basic Flexible Endoscopy Lecture	Basic Flexible Endoscopy Lab for 1st 15 attendees	Intermediate Flexible Endoscopy Lecture/Lab	Introduction to rigid endoscopy Lecture/Lab	Basics of small animal laparoscopic surgery Lecture/Lab

General Information

Location maps will be sent to you upon registration.
$150 fee will be assessed for cancellations after April 5, 2010. See below for WSU cancelation information if minimum numbers are not met.

Travel and Accommodation Information

Dates which may impact your travel plans:
March 5, 2010	Early Registration Prices end at midnight, Regular Fees in effect at 12:01 am March 6
March 5, 2010	If the Sunday, May 23 laboratory does not have 10 registrants by this date, it will be cancelled, all courses that follow move up by one day
April 5, 2010	If minimum course numbers are not met: Program Cancellation by WSU, registrants will be notified
April 5, 2010	$150 fee if registration cancelled by registrant after this date
April 21, 2010	Block of hotel rooms held for this course until this date

Pullman is located 300 miles from Seattle and 75 miles from Spokane, Washington

Motel Block: Holiday Inn Express, SE 1190 Bishop Blvd
Pullman, Washington (509-334-4437)
Room block under WSU Vet Med Cut-off Date: April 21, 2010

Holiday Inn shuttle service for Pullman/Moscow Airport pick up can be made directly with the motel.

Air and Ground Travel Information: Pullman/Moscow Regional Airport serviced by Horizon Air (subsidiary of Alaska Airlines).
Budget & Hertz Rental cars are available. Airport is 5 minutes from WSU Campus & Holiday Inn

Cancellation by WSU

The WSU College of Veterinary Medicine reserves the right to cancel this program if minimum participant numbers are not met by April 5, 2010. In case of cancellation, participants will be notified and a full refund of registration fees will be made. Should cancellation of the course occur for any reason, WSU will not be responsible for reimbursement of any travel, lodging, or other related expenses incurred by registrants for this course.

Contact Information

Karen Hornfelt, Coordinator
Clinical Communication & Leadership Programs
Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine
PO Box 647010
Pullman WA 99164-7010
509.335.5862 FAX: 335.4840
khornfelt@vetmed.wsu.edu

Online Registration (credit card payment)

If you wish to register and pay by check or money order please complete the form at the link above, print and mail to Karen Hornfelt.

Last Edited: Nov 23, 2009 10:50 AM

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