2020 MVMA Summer Seminar

Update in Endocrinology 
David Bruyette, DVM, DACVIM
 
Thursday, June 18, 2020
9:00 am - 4:30 pm 
ONLINE ONLY
This program has been approved for 7.0 hours of continuing education credit
in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval. *Click here for more RACE details
Registration is Closed

Presenter:

David Bruyette, DVM, DACVIM
Chief Medical Officer, Anivive Lifesciences and President/CEO of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation and Consultation


Dr. David Bruyette received his DVM from the University of Missouri in 1984; completed an internship at Purdue University, and his residency in internal medicine at the University of California-Davis. Dr. Bruyette is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. He was a staff internist at the West Los Angeles Veterinary Medical Group and a member of the Department of Comparative Medicine at Stanford University. Dr. Bruyette was an Assistant Professor and Head of Internal Medicine at Kansas State University and Director of the Analytical Chemistry Laboratory at Kansas State. Dr. Bruyette was Medical Director at the VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital from September 1996 to January 2017. Currently, he is Chief Medical Officer at Anivive Lifesciences and President and CEO of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation and Consultation. 

Seminar Day-Thursday, June 18

9:00 am – 10:30 am: Polyuria and Polydipsia

At the end of this session participants will be able to:

  • Describe the differential diagnostic approach for disorders resulting in polyuria and polydipsia
  • Explore appropriate treatment for disorders resulting in polyuria and polydipsia

10:30 am – 10:45 am: Break 

10:45 am – 12:15 pm: Diabetes in Dogs and Cats

At the end of this session participants will be able to:

  • Describe the pathogenesis of diabetes in dogs and cats
  • Discuss treatment of diabetes in dogs and cats
  • Identify significant differences between dogs and cats with respect to management and long-term goals of diabetes

12:15 pm – 1:15 pm: Lunch

1:15 pm – 2:45 pm: Emerging Feline Endocrine Diseases: Acromegaly and Primary Hyperaldosteronism 

At the end of this session participants will be able to:

  • Explain the diagnostic approach to two disorders that go largely undiagnosed in elderly cats
  • Compare and contrast current treatment options

2:45 pm – 3:00 pm: Break

3:00 pm – 4:30 pm: Canine Hyperadrenocorticism 

At the end of this session participants will be able to:

  • Describe the pathogenesis diagnostic approach for Cushing's syndrome in dogs
  • Discuss current and future treatment options of Cushing's syndrome in dogs

ADDITIONAL SEMINAR INFORMATION

  • Electronic handouts are provided to all attendees.
  • Registration cancellations must be received 72 hours prior to the seminar. Cancellation refund less a 10% administrative fee.
  • The RACE Program number is 1251-41318. This program has been approved for 7.0 hours of continuing education in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval for veterinarians and veterinary technicians. Subject Matter Categories: Medical (7.0). Delivery Method: Seminar/Lecture and Interactive-Distance. Participants are responsible for ascertaining each board’s CE requirements. RACE does not “accredit” or “endorse” or “certify” any program or person, nor does RACE approval validate the content of the program.

The MVMA Summer Seminar is generously sponsored by:

 

SEMINAR LOCATION-ONLINE ONLY
In accordance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance for large events and mass gatherings, the MVMA has re-structured the Summer Seminar to an online only event. 

What will you experience: The morning of the seminar you will be emailed the secure link to attend. Only the registrant has access with this link, and he/she must sign-in with his/her name and email address as it is monitored for attendance. The registered webinar attendee is also the only one eligible for the CE credits. The webinar is only available during the live presentation; it will not be offered later. 

Once you have accessed the webinar your computer screen will be dominated with a direct-feed PowerPoint for clarity of viewing, plus the audio of the presenter as the slides automatically advance on your screen. Audio for all users will be done over VoIP, which means the sound comes over the internet and is not via telephone. You must have computer speakers or a headset to listen to the webinar. Q&A will be available throughout the day. 

Registration Fees

Early-bird registration fee 
(now thru May 20, 2020)		   Regular Registration fees 
(May 21-June 11, 2020)		  
MVMA Member / Out of State DVM $185 MVMA Member / Out of State DVM $210
MVMA Life / Inactive Member $120 MVMA Life / Inactive Member $145
MVMA Graduate Practicing / Graduate Student Intern or Resident $120 MVMA Graduate Practicing / Graduate Student Intern or Resident $145
Technician / Staff / Other $115 Technician / Staff / Other $130
Non-member Veterinarian $235 Non-Member Veterinarian $260
MVMA Affiliate Member $100 MVMA Affiliate Member $115
DVM Student $80 DVM Student $95

If space is still available after June 11, 2020, prices will increase by $50

Online participation option:
You have the option to attend the MVMA Summer Seminar on June 18th, beginning at 9:00 am CDT, from anywhere you have an internet connection! Choose the “webinar” option during registration. The morning of the seminar you will be emailed the secure link to attend. Only the registrant has access with this link, and you must sign-in with your name and email address as it is monitored for attendance. The registered webinar attendee is the only one eligible for the CE credits. This option is only available during the live presentation; it will not be offered later. What will you experience: Once you have accessed the webinar your computer screen will display the PowerPoint presentation and presenter. The live Q&A session will be simulcast, and you will be able to send questions to the moderator.