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Previous Program, 2001

The Seventeenth Annual
George H. Muller
Veterinary Dermatology
Seminar in Hawaii

Scratching the Itch:
Diagnosis and Management of Problem Cases!

A Postgraduate Symposium

will be presented by
The School of Veterinary Medicine
University of California, Davis

October 31–November 7, 2001

Maui Marriott
Ka'anapali Beach, Maui

More than 200 veterinarians attend the annual week-long George H. Muller Veterinary Dermatology Seminar in Hawaii to hear presentations on current diagnostic and therapeutic advances by prominent, board-certified dermatologists from the United States and around the world.


Program Chairs:

George H. Muller, DVM
Peter J. Ihrke, VMD
Donald J. Klingborg, DVM

Educational grants provided by
Pfizer Animal Health
Bayer Corporation •Novartis Animal Health
DermaPet • DVM Pharmaceuticals • EVSCO Pharmaceuticals
Heska Corporation • Hill's Pet Nutrition • The Iams Company
Innovative Veterinary Diets • JPI-Jones Animal Health • Merial
Pharmacia Animal Health • Virbac


Program Objectives

The theme of this year's program is: Scratching the Itch: Diagnosis and Management of Problem Cases! The course will focus on the current State-of-the-Art in veterinary dermatology emphasizing diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and long-term management of the recurrent, chronic skin diseases that lead to veterinary and pet owner frustrations.

Our knowledgeable faculty consists of a mix of dermatologists with varied teaching styles ensuring the presentation of diverse and practical information that will be applicable immediately on your return to your own practice. As always, our faculty are chosen for their speaking abilities as well as their knowledge.

Our faculty will be available to answer your individual questions at multiple question and answer sessions, panel discussions, at numerous refreshment breaks and at our popular, annual "Sunset Chat with the Speakers".

We will be following our tradition of limiting attendance to our first 225 registrants in order to maintain a high degree of personal attention to each attendee and maintain the informal access to speakers that characterizes this meeting.

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

THE PROGRAM
Wednesday, October 31
Travel Day
Hotel Check-In and Lei Greeting
Thursday, November 1
7:00 am Golf Tournament - sponsored by Virbac and IVD
4-6:00 pm Registration
4:30 pm Orientation to Hawaii
6-7:00 pm Get-Acquainted Opening Reception - sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health
Friday, November 2
Program Chair: Dr. Muller
7:00 am Refreshments and Viewing of Exhibits (admission by ticket or badge)
7:50 am Welcome Drs. Muller, Ihrke and Klingborg
8:00 am Canine Atopic Dermatitis: Update on Diagnosis - Dr. Olivry
8:50 am Stretch Break
9:00 am Canine Atopic Dermatitis: General Principles of Management - Dr. Olivry
9:50 am Beverage & Exhibit Break
10:20 am Food Allergy: Update on Diagnosis - Dr. Rosser
11:10 am Stretch Break
11:20 am Food Allergy: Long-Term Management - Dr. Rosser
12:10 pm Panel Discussion: Drs. Rosser (Moderator), Olivry
12:30 pm Adjourn
Saturday, November 3
Program Chair: Dr. Ihrke
7:00 am Refreshments and Viewing of Exhibits (admission by ticket or badge)
7:50 am Announcements
8:00 am Managing Ectoparasitic Dermatoses I - Dr. Kwochka
8:50 am Stretch Break
9:00 am Managing Ectoparasitic Dermatoses II - Dr. Kwochka
9:40 am Preview of 2002 Meeting - Mary Lee Walton
9:50 am Beverage & Exhibit Break
10:20 am Diagnosing and Managing Secondary Recurrent Pyoderma - Dr. Ihrke
11:10 am Stretch Break
11:20 am Diagnosing and Managing Secondary Recurrent Malassezia Dermatitis - Dr. Ihrke
1210 pm: Panel Discussion: Drs. Ihrke (Moderator), Kwochka
12:30 pm Adjourn
Sunday, November 4
Free Day
Monday, November 5
Program Chair: Dr. Rosser
7:00 am Refreshments and Viewing of Exhibits (admission by ticket or badge)
7:50 am Announcements
8:00 am Cutaneous Manifestations of Systemic Diseases I - Dr. Outerbridge
8:50 am Stretch Break
9:00 am Cutaneous Manifestations of Systemic Diseases II - Dr. Outerbridge
9:50 am Beverage & Exhibit Break
10:20 am Diagnosis and Management of "My Favorite" Cutaneous Drug Reactions - Dr. Rosser
11:10 am Stretch Break
11:20 am Rational Testing for Endocrine Dermatoses - Dr. Outerbridge
12:10 am Panel Discussion: Drs. Rosser (Moderator), Outerbridge
12:30 Adjourn
1:30-4:30 pm Business Program - Dr. Klingborg (special registration)
4:30-6 pm Sunset Chat with the Speakers (Kwochka, Olivry, Outerbridge, Rosser, Ihrke)
Tuesday, November 6
Program Chair: Dr. Kwochka
7:00 am Refreshments and Viewing of Exhibits (admission by ticket or badge)
7:50 am Announcements
8:00 am Managing Otitis Externa & Media I - Dr. Kwochka
8:50 am Stretch Break
9:00 am Managing Otitis Externa & Media II - Dr. Kwochka
9:50 am Beverage & Exhibit Break
10:20 am Medical Management of Canine Atopic Dermatitis - Dr. Olivry
11:10 am Stretch Break
11:20 am Hyposensitization: Traditional Protocols - Dr. Olivry - 20 minutes
11:40 am Hyposensitization: Modified Protocols - Dr. Rosser - 20 minutes
12:00 pm Directed Panel Discussion: Our Favorite New Drugs! - Dr. Ihrke (Moderator), Kwochka, Olivry, Outerbridge, Rosser
12:20 pm Closing Remarks - Dr. Muller
12:30 pm Adjourn
6-7:00 pm Mahalo Farewell Reception sponsored By Bayer
Wednesday, November 7
Travel Day


FACULTY

Dr. Peter J. Ihrke
Diplomate A.C.V.D.
Professor of Dermatology, Chief - Dermatology Service, VMTH
Department of Medicine & Epidemiology
School of Veterinary Medicine
University of California
Davis, California 95616-8737

Dr. Kenneth W. Kwochka
Diplomate A.C.V.D.
Associate Professor of Dermatology
Dept. of Veterinary Clinical Sciences
College of Veterinary Medicine
601 Vernon L. Tharp St.
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio 43210

Dr. Thierry Olivry
Diplomate A.C.V.D.
Associate Professor of Dermatology
Dept. of Clinical Sciences
College of Veterinary Medicine
4700 Hillsborough Street
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina 27606

Dr. Catherine A. Outerbridge
Diplomate A.C.V.I.M., Internal Medicine
Lecturer in Dermatology
Department of Medicine & Epidemiology
School of Veterinary Medicine
University of California
Davis, California 95616-8737

Dr. Edmund J. Rosser, Jr., DVM
Diplomate ACVD
Professor of Dermatology
College of Veterinary Medicine
Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan 48824-1314


ACCREDITATION
This program has been approved for 17 hours of continuing education credit by the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and University Extension.

SEMINAR TUITION
Tuition prior to August 2, 2001 is $495
with a reduced fee of $295 for students enrolled in an ACVD accredited dermatology residency program with a letter from the Resident Director. This fee includes the Get Acquainted Reception Thursday evening as well as the Sunset Event with the Speakers Monday evening. There is a $50 non-refundable deposit. After August 2, the late registration fee is $595. We will limit enrollment to the first 225 applicants and provide a valuable free gift to applicants who register before August 2nd.


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 prior to OCTOBER 1st. Because we are committed to costs, we are unable to refund after OCTOBER 1st. Cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.

BUSINESS PRACTICE SESSION

Critical aspects of practice that relate to profitability and informative interactive training on teambuilding for associates and staff. The program provides for a tax deduction for companions who work in a veterinary practice and are traveling with the practitioner, and frequently both the practitioner and staff choose to attend. Tuition is $30 per person and the session will be limited to the first 50 enrollments. The session will run on Monday, November 5th from 1:30-4:30pm and is worth an additional 3 hours of continuing education credit.


SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

"NOT-TO-BE-MISSED" ALOHA WELCOME GALA RECEPTION
Sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health
Thursday November 1st, following registration from 6:00-7:00pm. Come and meet your fellow meeting attendees, and enjoy food and drink. Family and companions are invited too! 

SUNSET EVENT WITH THE SPEAKERS
Monday, November 5th, from 4:30-6:00pm. Join the speakers for light refreshment and discussion of your difficult cases as well as enjoying the company of the whole group as the sun sets over the Pacific Ocean.

GOLF TOURNAMENT
Sponsored by Virbac and IVD
The Annual Golf Tournament will be held Thursday, November 1st, starting at 7:00am. The Tournament will be held at the Kaanapali Golf Courses, adjacent to the hotel. Price is $85.00 per player. More detailed information will be sent to registrants in their confirmation letter.

COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST!
Due to popular demand, this year we will be offering a complete breakfast for all Seminar attendees from 7:00-7:50am before lectures begin. Breakfasts will include coffee, tea, juices, fresh fruit, muffins, aloha breads, eggs or French toast, and bacon or sausage. We will also make breakfast tickets available to pre-order for companions or family members at $22.00 per breakfast.

MAHALO FAREWELL RECEPTION
sponsored by Bayer
Tuesday, 6-7 PM in the Lanai Triangle- The perfect ending to your Hawaiian adventure. Enjoy food and beverage while saying mahalo to old and new friends. Family and companions are invited too!

MAJOR SPONSORS
The Aloha Welcome Gala Reception and lectures by Dr. Kenneth Kwochka are generously sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health

Maholo Farewell Reception is generously sponsored by Bayer

MORE INFORMATION
Contact: Ryan Arnold
phone 530-752-3905
fax 530-752-7563
or rmarnold@ucdavis.edu

ACCOMMODATIONS AND TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

OPTIONAL ISLAND EXCURSIONS

APPLICATION FOR ENROLLMENT

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