Multispecies Diagnostic Imaging
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12 CE hours
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Vail, CO
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January 26-29, 2025

Education & a winter vacation

Each January, SkiCE brings veterinary professionals together from across the country to enjoy Colorado’s world-class mountain towns and to learn from some of the top minds in veterinary medicine. With education in the early morning and afternoon, attendees have plenty of time to hit the slopes, play in the snow, or just enjoy some free time.

About the Event

Multispecies Diagnostic Imaging Boot Camp

12 CE hours
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January 26-29, 2025

Imaging is crucial to accurate diagnosis in veterinary patients, but interpretation can be challenging!

Before we get to that step, however, it is imperative that we choose the appropriate imaging modalities for each case. One size does not fit all, and imaging selection is affected by patient factors, imaging availability, and cost. These lectures will discuss gold standard imaging modalities for certain patient presentations, as well as modifications that can still result in accurate diagnosis. We’ll also touch on hardware selection, although I won’t be recommending specific brands.

Next, we’ll move on to interpretation. During interactive sessions, we’ll focus on common technical errors that can result in misdiagnosis and breed-related variations that can confound assessment. Determining when to employ a radiologist will also be discussed.

As you know, clinical information is critical to accurate imaging diagnosis, so we’ll next move on to clinical synthesis and literature review. We’ll review practical imaging-guided diagnosis and interventions, adding confidence to procedures you’re performing in practice.

Lastly, we’ll discuss follow up imaging, including timelines and techniques. Often these findings might alter our diagnoses and will refine our prognostication.

Cases will reflect general practice caseload, as well as some “zebras” to keep you on your toes!

CE Schedule
Sunday, January 26

3:00 - 3:45 pm

Check-in

3:45 - 4:00 pm

Welcome and announcements

4:00 - 6:00 pm

What’s going on up there?!? Multimodal imaging of the Head.
Monday, January 27

6:30 - 7:00 am

Breakfast

7:00 - 9:00 am

Doc, she’s not breathing right. Thoracic radiology and more.

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Hit the slopes! ⛷

4:00 - 6:00 pm

What goes in, must come out. Abdominal radiology, ultrasound, and CT.
Tuesday, January 28

6:30 - 7:00 am

Breakfast

7:00 - 9:00 am

He’s fallen and he can’t get up – Musculoskeletal radiology with others sprinkled on top.

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

❄ Hit the slopes!

4:00 - 6:00 pm

Hooves and horns. Large animal diagnostic imaging potpourri.
Wednesday, January 29

6:30 - 7:00 am

Breakfast

7:00 - 9:00 am

Birds, bunnies, lizards, and more. Getting all you can out of exotic imaging.
About the Speaker

Erin Epperly

DVM, DACVR

After receiving her DVM from Colorado State University in 2007, Dr. Epperly practiced for eight years in a rural, mixed animal veterinary clinic in Fowler. She was active in CVMA leadership, serving as President in 2015. She then attended Cornell University for her radiology residency and was board certified in 2018. Dr. Epperly stayed on at Cornell as an Assistant Clinical Professor and was named teacher of the year in 2019. Dr. Epperly left academia in 2020 to pursue various private practice ventures, including time working with AI technology. She joined VetCT in April 2020 and continues to participate in teleradiology, teaching, and travel (most recently to live in Australia for a year).

Dr. Epperly’s family loves skiing as much as she loves the CVMA, which is why she is so excited to present at SkiCE this year!

Grand Hyatt Vail

970-476-1234
1300 Westhaven Drive
Vail, CO, 81657

Located close to the charming villages of Vail and Lionshead, Grand Hyatt Vail provides guests with ski-in/ski-out access and multiple resort activities. From skiing or snowboarding in the mountains to escaping to the spa or pool for a relaxing afternoon to discovering Vail, the opportunities are endless at our luxury resort location.

Additional hotel details:

  • The Grand Hyatt Vail hotel is offering SkiCE attendees discounted room rates: $455/night + taxes and fees.
  • Room reservation block details are shared after registration.
  • Reservations cancelled 30 days prior to arrival forfeit the deposit; cancellations within 30 days of arrival forfeit the entire amount.

Pricing

Save big with early bird pricing. Register by November 1, 2024.
Hotel room block information will be sent to you after registration.
CVMA Member
$
595
Other VMA Member
$
825
Non-Member
$
965

Cancellation Policy: Refunds will only be processed if submitted in writing within 90 days of purchase, and prior to December 13, 2024. Refunds will incur a $75 processing fee. Any cancellation requests outside the 90 day window, or between December 13 and January 10, 2024 will only be given a credit of the full amount to your CVMA account for use through 2025. No refunds or credits will be issued if received after January 10, 2024. All refund or credit requests must be submitted ONLY in writing to [email protected]. Phone calls or text messages will not be accepted.

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