Intermediate Abdominal Ultrasound in the Chronic Patient: Honing Your Skills

August 21 - 23, 2022

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  • Date: August 21-23, 2022
  • Venue: Viticus Center, Oquendo Campus | Las Vegas, NV
  • Category: Imaging - Ultrasound
  • Enrollment Capacity: 40
  • CE Hours: 24
  • Cost: $2,675

 

This course is designed to be the continuation of the basic course. Where the basic course focuses on the ultrasound machine and normal anatomy, the intermediate course will focus on the common abnormal pathology seen in the abdomen. An overview lecture covering the ultrasound machine and a normal ultrasound examination will be covered as a review, but the pathology of the liver, spleen, kidneys, adrenal glands, pancreas, urinary bladder, and gastrointestinal tract are the main focus of this course.

In this 3-day course, 12 hours are spent in the laboratory practicing a complete examination on dogs and cats as well as working on any difficulties you have on your image acquisition. Care will be spent teaching image optimization and image acquisition under expert guidance making sure you optimize your hands-on experience. When you have finished this course, you will understand the advantages and limitations of ultrasound as well as optimizing your examination to ensure that you have the best chance to find the pathology that is present within the abdomen when you return to your clinic.

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Learning Objectives - Intermediate Abdominal Ultrasound in the Chronic Patient: Honing Your Skills

Hands-on training led by expert instructors equals enhanced proficiency and improved ultrasound skills. Build your confidence with accuracy and efficiency:

  • The participant will understand how to perform a complete systematic ultrasound examination of the abdomen.
  • The participant will see the general pathologic changes identified on ultrasound in each organ and learn the limitations and benefits that ultrasound provides to help identify abnormalities.
  • The participant will have additional practice finding the adrenal glands and pancreas in dogs and cats.
  • The participant will learn and develop a complete approach for evaluating the normal gastrointestinal tract.
  • Case examples will be used to illustrate the appearance of common diseases of the liver and spleen, gastrointestinal tract, urogenital tract, and pancreas and adrenal glands.
  • Expected differences between normal dog and cat ultrasound anatomy and pathology will be reviewed.

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Viticus Group’s official lodging partner is Courtyard Las Vegas Henderson/Green Valley. Special lodging discounts are available to participants attending courses at the Viticus Center. Please make these arrangements once you have purchased your course by calling 702.434.4700 and be sure to mention that you are attending a course at the Viticus Center. To make a reservation with our discounted rate, please click here

Courtyard Las Vegas Henderson/Green Valley
2800 North Green Valley Pkwy
Henderson, NV 89014
Toll-free: 702.434.4700

 

Courtyard Lodging Includes: 

  • Airport Pick up: Available on request, 7 days a week starting at 6:00a and ending at 10:00p
  • Guests will need to call the hotel upon arrival (702.434.4700) after they pick up their luggage. At that time, we will inform them of the area they will be picked up and we will send the shuttle driver.
  • Airport drop off: All drop-offs are every two hours, starting at 6:00a and ending at 10:00p. Please sign up at the front desk at least 1 hour prior to departing.
  • Shuttle service to Las Vegas Strip: Pickups and drop-offs are outside the Mandalay Bay Tour and Trolley stop.

Drop-off Times:
12:00p, 4:00p, 10:00p

Pick-up Times:
12:30p, 4:30p, 10:30p

  • Please sign up at the front desk at least 1 hour prior.
  • Ground transportation to/from hotel and Viticus Center.
  • Be ready at the Courtyard hotel lobby 30 minutes in advance of course start time and board the van for the short ride to the Viticus Center. View Map.
  • Return to the hotel at the end of the instructional day.

TRANSPORTATION

Public transportation in Las Vegas is limited. If you are staying somewhere other than our preferred partner, Courtyard Las Vegas Henderson/Green Valley, you will need to arrange for your transportation to and from the Viticus Center. If you are renting a car, Mandalay Bay, Luxor and several other hotels on the strip may charge for parking. Other transportation options for getting around are taxi service, Uber and Lyft.

PACKING TIPS

  1. Scrubs are available upon your arrival if needed.

  2. Closed-toe shoes are required during labs.

  3. A light sweater for indoor areas.

  4. Plenty of sunscreen.

  5. Electronic charging device to power up.

  6. Valid ID - We highly recommend you carry your ID at all times in Las Vegas.

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* Instructors are subject to change

Meet the Instructors

Robert Cole

DVM, DACVR

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Robert Cole

Dr. Cole graduated from the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1998. After several years in general mixed animal practice, he completed a residency in radiology at the University of Tennessee. Following residency training, he served on the faculty at Texas A&M University and as imaging director in a specialty practice in Dallas, Texas. He is currently an Associate Professor in the department of clinical sciences at Auburn University. He is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Radiology with certification in radiology as well as equine diagnostic imaging.

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Elodie Huguet

DVM

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Elodie Huguet

Elodie grew up in France before moving to South Carolina in 2001. She obtained her veterinary degree at the University of Georgia and pursued her radiology interest with a one-year internship at Virginia Equine Imaging in Middleburg, VA. She then completed a small animal rotating internship at BluePearl Veterinary Partners in Louisville, KY followed by a radiology internship at Veterinary Specialty Hospital of the Carolinas in North Carolina. Following the completion of her radiology internship, Elodie accepted a radiology residency at Veterinary Specialty Hospital of the Carolinas and then joined the UF diagnostic imaging team in 2019 to complete her residency. Elodie is now excited to be working part time as a clinical assistant professor of Diagnostic Imaging at the University of Florida and to be part of the IDEXX teleradiology team. When not working, Elodie is an active long-distance runner and enjoy spending time with her dog Arya, traveling and kayaking the Florida springs. Elodie also enjoy oil painting and has a passion for horses. She competes her horse, Stan, in the sport of dressage.

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Elizabeth Huynh

DVM, MS, DACVR

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Elizabeth Huynh

Elizabeth Huynh, DVM, MS, DACVR is a radiologist at VCA West Coast in Fountain Valley, CA. She finished her 4 year radiology residency at University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. She received her DVM from Ross University, finished her clinical year at Ohio State University, and then completed a small animal rotating internship at Atlantic Veterinary College in Prince Edward Island, Canada. After that she completed a diagnostic imaging internship at Animal Specialty and Emergency Center in Los Angeles, California. Her interests include ultrasonography, cross-sectional imaging, and nuclear medicine.

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Reynsen Shigemoto

DVM, MS, DACVR

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Reynsen Shigemoto

Reynsen Shigemoto, DVM, MS, DACVR

Dr. Reyn Shigemoto received his veterinary degree from Colorado State University in 2007. After graduating, Dr. Shigemoto did an internship with VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital. His next two years were spent as the medical director at Animal Imaging Center in Los Angeles. Dr. Shigemoto went on to a radiology residency at the University of Florida, which he completed in 2013, and subsequently became board-certified in Radiology with the American College of Veterinary Radiology. Currently, he is the senior radiologist at Southern California Veterinary Imaging within City of Angels Specialty Center.

Dr. Shigemoto has always had veterinary medicine in his heart. He decided on his career path in high school, chose radiology as his specialty before he entered vet school and worked as a veterinary technician during college. In his spare time, Dr. Shigemoto enjoys dining out, exercising, relaxing at home and spending time with his sibling chihuahuas, Louis and Princess.

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Jack Hamersky

DVM

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Jack Hamersky

Bio coming soon.

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Beth Biscoe

DVM

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Beth Biscoe

Bio coming soon.

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Philip Hamel

DVM

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Philip Hamel

Dr. Philip “PJ” Hamel is a practicing radiologist in Vancouver, British Columbia. Originally from Massachusetts, PJ completed veterinary school and a companion animal rotating internship at Tufts University, followed by diagnostic imaging residency at University of Florida. Away from the computer screen, PJ is passionate about the ocean, avidly pursuing all manner of water related activities.

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Darin Kepler

DVM, MS, DACVR

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Darin Kepler

Darin Kepler, DVM, MS, DACVR is a board-certified Veterinary Radiologist at MedVet New Orleans, where he has been part
of the team since 2018. Dr. Kepler earned his Bachelor in Biological Sciences degree from Mississippi State University in Starkville, MS, and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine. He next completed a rotating internship and radiology residency at
Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine in Auburn, AL.

Dr. Kepler is passionate about all aspects of veterinary radiology, maintaining special interest in advanced imaging such as CT and MRI. When not in the hospital, Dr. Kepler enjoys watching movies, soccer, swimming, and college football.

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