George H. Muller
Veterinary Dermatology Seminar in Hawaii

A Postgraduate Symposium

Presented by
The School of Veterinary Medicine
University of California, Davis

Peter J. Ihrke, Program Chair

Voting for Success: Electing the Best Candidates for Therapy!

Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, The Big Island, Hawaii

October 29—November 5, 2008

Download the 2008 brochure (PDF: 8pp, 556KB) with registration form and travel information!

Generously sponsored by:

• Novartis Animal Health — sponsoring the Aloha Opening Gala
• Bayer Animal Health — sponsoring the Mahalo Farewell Reception
• Pfizer Animal Health — sponsoring the Sunset Chat with the Speakers

• IVX Animal Health • Merial, Ltd. • Virbac Animal Health • Royal Canin Veterinary Diet • Hill's Pet Nutrition • DermaPet • Lilly • Pet King Brands • Sogeval Laboratories • Elsevier/W.B. Saunders • Summit VetPharm

Program Objectives

The theme of this year's program is "Voting for Success: Electing the Best Candidates for Therapy!" Best available therapy will be emphasized along with the latest information on many skin diseases seen commonly in general and referral practice. We are bringing back by popular demand the latest information on fleas and "What's New and Best" from the North American Veterinary Dermatology Forum held this past April. Much of this information still is unpublished. This year, each presentation will conclude with the five key points that each speaker considers the "pearls" of their topic. Our goal is to bring you the newest information available in a manner that will promote learning and discussion.

Speakers at the Muller Seminars are chosen for their world-class speaking ability and rapport with audiences as well as their knowledge. We are able to select from the best speakers available, as speakers do not say no to the UC Davis Muller Seminars in Hawaii. Our 2008 speakers bring together the collective experiences of both academia and dermatology specialty practice to ensure the presentation of thought-provoking and practical information that will be applicable immediately on your return to your own practices.

As always, our faculty will be available to answer your individual questions at multiple question & answer sessions, panel discussions, refreshment breaks, and at our popular annual "Sunset Chat with the Speakers." Additionally, attending dermatologists and dermatology residents will be sharing their expertise by participating in these events.

We will continue our tradition of strictly limiting attendance to our first 225 registrants. This limit allows us to maintain a high degree of personal attention to each attendee and provide the informal access to both speakers and exhibitors that characterizes this meeting. In 2007, our registration began to fill up more than two months before the meeting and the Big Island always is popular. Each year we attempt to make our Muller Course the best ever, so please join us and register early to avoid disappointment!

Please note that casual dress is appropriate for all meetings and social events.

Wednesday, October 29
Travel Day
Hotel Check-in with Lei Greeting

Thursday, October 30
4:00-6:00 Registration
4:30 pm Orientation to Hawaii
6:00-7:00 pm Aloha Opening Reception - Sponsored by Novartis Animal Health

Friday, October 31
Program Chairperson: Dr. Ihrke
7:00 am Breakfast & Viewing of Exhibits
7:50 am Welcome & Introductions - Drs. Klingborg & Ihrke
8:00 am Flea Control Challenges:  How Your Clients Can Win the Battle - Part I - Dr. Dryden
8:50 am Stretch Break
9:00 am Flea Control Challenges:  How Your Clients Can Win the Battle - Part II - Dr. Dryden
9:50 am Beverage & Exhibit Break
10:20 am Better In-Practice Diagnostics for Better Therapy - Dr. Daigle
11:10 am Stretch Break
11:20 am What Lurks Everywhere?  Malassezia Dermatitis - Dr. Ihrke
12:10 pm Panel Discussion: Drs. Ihrke (Moderator), Daigle, & Dryden
12:30 pm Adjourn

Saturday, November 1
Program Chairperson: Dr. Outerbridge
7:00 am Breakfast & Viewing of Exhibits
7:50 am Announcements
8:00 am History of Flea Control - Past Failures & Future Successes - Part I - Dr. Dryden
8:50 am Stretch Break
9:00 am History of Flea Control - Past Failures & Future Successes - Part II - Dr. Dryden
9:40 am Preview of 2009 Meeting on Kauai - Mary Lee Walton
9:50 am Beverage & Exhibit Break
10:20 am Endocrine Diseases Diagnosis & the Best Therapy - Dr. Outerbridge
11:10 am Stretch Break
11:20 am Canine Atopic Dermatitis:  The Best Therapy - Dr. Thomas
12:10 pm Panel Discussion: Drs. Outerbridge (Moderator), Dryden, Thomas
12:30 pm Adjourn

Sunday, November 2
Free Day

Monday, November 3
Program Chair: Dr. Thomas
7:00 am Breakfast & Viewing of Exhibits
7:50 am Announcements
8:00 am Food Allergy:  Diagnosis Leads to Effective Management - Dr. Daigle
8:50 am Stretch Break
9:00 am The 2008 North American Veterinary Dermatology Forum: What's New! - Dr. Thomas
9:50 am Beverage & Exhibit Break
10:20 am Systemic Disease: Connecting It with the Skin - Dr. Outerbridge
11:10 am Stretch Break
11:20 am Recurrent Pyoderma: Sorting Out The Causes & Dealing with It - Dr. Ihrke
12:10 pm Panel Discussion: Drs. Thomas (Moderator), Daigle, Ihrke & Outerbridge
12:30 pm Adjourn
1:30 - 4:30 pm   Business Program - Dr. Klingborg (special registration)
4:30 - 6:00 pm Sunset Chat with the Speakers (Drs. Daigle, Dryden, Ihrke, Outerbridge, Thomas & attending dermatologists and dermatology residents) - Sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health

Tuesday, November 4
Program Chairperson: Dr. Daigle
7:00 am Breakfast & Viewing of Exhibits
7:50 am Announcements
8:00 am Autoimmune Skin Diseases: Differentiating & Managing Them - Dr. Outerbridge
8:50 am Stretch Break
9:00 am Nodules & Draining Tracts: Diagnosing & Treating Them - Dr. Daigle
9:50 am Beverage & Exhibit Break
10:20 am Cyclosporine: What Other Diseases Can You Use It For? - Dr. Thomas
11:00 am Stretch Break
11:10 am What's New in Veterinary Dermatology
What's New in Systemic Therapy - Dr. Thomas
What's New in Topical Therapy - Dr. Daigle
What's New in Flea Control - Dr. Dryden
11:55 pm Final Panel Discussion: Drs. Ihrke (Moderator), Daigle, Dryden, Outerbridge, & Thomas
12:20 pm Closing Remarks - Drs. Klingborg & Ihrke
12:30 pm Adjourn
6:00 - 7:00 pm Mahalo Farewell Reception - Sponsored by Bayer Health Care

Wednesday, November 5
Travel Day

Dermatology-Related Speakers:

Michael W. Dryden, D.V.M., M.S., Ph.D.
Sponsored by Lilly
Professor of Veterinary Parasitology
Department of Diagnostic Medicine & Pathobiology
College of Veterinary Medicine
Kansas State University

Jenise C. Daigle, D.V.M., Diplomate A.C.V.D.
Sponsored by IVX Animal Health
Austin Veterinary Dermatology & Allergy
2000 N. Magic Mays, Suite 112
Round Rock, Texas

Peter J. Ihrke, V.M.D., Diplomate A.C.V.D.
Sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health
Professor of Dermatology, Chief - Dermatology Service, VMTH
Department of Medicine & Epidemiology
School of Veterinary Medicine
University of California
Davis, California

Catherine A. Outerbridge, D.V.M., Diplomate A.C.V.I.M. (Internal Medicine),
Diplomate A.C.V.D.
Assistant Professor of Clinical Dermatology
Department of Medicine & Epidemiology
School of Veterinary Medicine
University of California
Davis, California

Randall C. Thomas, D.V.M., Diplomate A.C.V.D.
Sponsored by Novartis Animal Health
Southeast Veterinary Dermatology & Ear Clinic
1131 Queensborough Blvd. #100
Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina

ACCREDITATION
This program has been approved for up to 20 hours of continuing education credit by the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.

SEMINAR TUITION
Tuition received on or before August 1st, 2008 is $595. Post-graduate students enrolled in an ACVD, ECVD, or FACVS accredited Dermatology Residency Program with a letter from their Resident Director are eligible for a reduced fee of $295. Registration fees includes the Aloha Opening Gala Thursday evening, the Sunset Chat with the Speakers Monday evening, the Mahalo Farewell Reception Tuesday evening, and complimentary breakfast for registrants on mornings before lectures. There is a $50 non-refundable deposit. After August 1, the full registration fee is $695. We limit enrollment to the first 225 applicants.

MEETING CANCELLATION POLICY
A tuition refund of the course registration fee, minus the $50 deposit, will be made provided notice is received in writing or by telephone followed up by a letter on or before SEPTEMBER 30, 2008. Because we are committed to costs, we are unable to refund for any reason after SEPTEMBER 30, 2008.  Cancellation insurance is strongly recommended. Insurance is available through Passport to Travel.

BUSINESS PRACTICE SESSION
The Business Practice Session will be held Monday, November 3rd from 1:30 pm-4:30 pm. The session will discuss timely topics of importance to veterinarians and their companions who work in the practice. Designed for the veterinarian and companions of those attending the Muller Dermatology seminar. Limited to 50 participants.

Golf Tournament
Sponsored by Virbac and Royal Canin
The annual golf tournament will be held Thursday, October 30, starting at 8:00 am. The tournament will be held at the Waikoloa Kings Golf Course. Price is $141.00 per player and includes lunch afterwards.

"Aloha" Opening Reception
Sponsored by Novartis Animal Health
Thursday, October 30th from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm following registration.  Come and meet your fellow meeting attendees, and enjoy food and drink.  Family and companions are invited too!

Complimentary Breakfast
Breakfast will be available for seminar registrants only each day of the lecture from 7:00 am -  7:50 am.  Tickets for family members or companions are available for $25.00 each.

Sunset Chat with the Speakers
Sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health
Monday, November 3rd, from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Seminar registrants join the speakers for light refreshment and discussion of your difficult cases or other questions as we enjoy the company of the registrants as the sun sets over the Pacific Ocean.  This event provides one hour of CE credit.

Mahalo Farewell Reception
Sponsored by Bayer Animal Health
Tuesday, November 4th, from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm.  The perfect ending to your Hawaiian adventure.  Enjoy food and beverages while saying mahalo to old and new friends.  Family and companions are invited too!

Major Sponsors

• Novartis Animal Health generously is sponsoring the Aloha Opening Gala
• Bayer Animal Health generously is sponsoring the Mahalo Farewell Reception
• Pfizer Animal Health generously is sponsoring the Sunset Chat with the Speakers

Previous seminars:

2007 brochure (PDF: 5pp, 456KB)
2006 brochure (PDF: 8pp, 428KB)
2005 brochure (PDF: 6pp, 744KB)
2004 brochure (PDF: 8pp, 840KB)
2003 brochure (PDF: 6pp, 412KB)
2002
2001
2000
1999
1998
1997

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