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MULT209-0311: Systems A: Organ System Pathophysiology and ABVP Core Examination Review
INSTRUCTOR(S): Mark Rishniw, BVSc, DACVIM (Internal Medicine & Cardiology)
Brendan McKiernan, DVM, DACVIM (Internal Medicine)
Mitchell D. Song, DVM, DACVD
COURSE OPEN: February 24 - April 24, 2011
REAL TIME SESSIONS: Thursdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14, 2011; 9:30pm-11:30pm ET (USA)
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Practice Sessions: In order to prepare you for a successful experience in your CE course, we request you attend a practice session prior to the first RTS. Times and dates will be listed in your course confirmation email. Expect to spend up to 1 hour at one of the 2-4 practice sessions held prior to the first RTS.
Level and Prerequisites: This course is designed to refresh and build on the participants' understanding of the pathophysiologic basis of disease. Modules 1 and 2 are recommended preparation for the four system-based modules.
VIN CE course: open to veterinarians. This course has been submitted for RACE approval for veterinarians.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The organ system-based modules build on the on foundations of pathophysiology and medicine in modules 1 and 2, using concepts and disease examples specific to the various body systems
The course can be used as a portion of the preparation for the ABVP Core examination, but it is not designed as a test-preparation course. The instructors do not have access to the questions. Also, material in this course may be more current than that examination. However it will allow those preparing for the examination to work systematically through different topics over the course of a year, accomplishing a broad review. The emphasis will be on pathophysiology, serving as a foundation for good case management.
This course consists of seven (7) 2 hour Real Time Sessions; library materials supplementing the chapters in the required text; interactive message board discussions; and multiple choice quizzes (after each Real Time Session) designed to enhance course effectiveness and material retention.
Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to
About the Instructors: The instructors for this course reflect a topic-specific expertise and where assembled because their ability to teach discipline-specific content in relationship to clinical cases.
Course Outline:
Week 1 - 3: Cardiology
Instructor(s): Mark Rishniw, BVSc, DACVIM (Internal Medicine & Cardiology)
Required reading: None
Content:
Week 4 & 5: Dermatology
Instructor(s): Mitchell D. Song, DVM, DACVD
Required reading: None
Content:
Week 6 & 7: Respiratory
Instructor(s): Brendan McKiernan, DVM, DACVIM (Internal Medicine)
Required reading: None
Content:
CE CREDITS: 14
Tuition: Member $280 ($252 early bird special if enrolled by February 10, 2011).
Non-Member $408 ($367 early bird special if enrolled by February 10, 2011).
Register for all 4 System Modules by the first Real Time Session of Module A (March 3, 2011) and you will receive a discounted tuition rate of Member/$986, Non-Member/$1430.
** NOTE: To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close when the maximum number of participants is reached or at 5pm ET the day of the first Real Time Session unless otherwise noted. If the first Real Time Session is on a weekend, course will close on the Friday before the first Real Time Session.
**For more on how online CE works see the Participant's Resource Center: https://www.vin.com/CE/Public/VIN/ParticipantVIN.htm
Note: "This course has been submitted for approval for 14 continuing education credits in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education." Call VIN CE at 1-800-700-4636 for further information. (Attendees are encouraged to check with their licensing jurisdiction(s) for information regarding recognition by their board).
Course withdrawal and refund policy: Withdrawal prior to the listed start date of a course entitles the registrant to a complete refund or a credit toward a future VIN CE course, whichever is preferred. Withdrawal within 1 week after the listed start date (i.e. including no more than one real-time session) entitles the registrant to a credit toward any future VIN CE course. (This policy does not apply to courses with only one real-time session.) After the first real-time session, a registrant may withdraw due to special circumstances and receive prorated credit towards a future VIN course. These requests will be handled on an individual basis. The amount of the prorated credit will be determined based on 65% of the time remaining in the course at the time of withdrawal. It is not possible to withdraw retroactively.
Note: To ensure rapid handling of your request for withdrawal, we recommend that you call the VIN/VSPN office at 1-800-700-INFO (4636).
*For More Information on VIN's Upcoming CE Courses check the Course Catalog at https://www.vin.com/CE/Catalog.htm
Katherine James, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
VIN Education Coordinator
VIN CE Services: CEonVIN@vin.com
1-800-846-0028 or 1-530-756-4881 or direct line to VIN/VSPN from the United Kingdom: 01452226154
Andrea Pomposo (Andrea@vin.com); ext 126
Debbie Friedler (Debbie@vin.com); ext 756
Heather Schoffstall (Heather@vin.com); ext 116
Jennifer Boyle (JenniferB@vin.com); ext 169
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