2021 MVMA Academy Seminar

Dr. Alleman received his DVM from Louisiana State University and practiced companion animal medicine and surgery for 9 years in private small animal practice in New Orleans. During that time he was board certified as a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners with a specialty in companion animal practice. Dr. Alleman then completed a clinical pathology residency at the University of Florida and became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists with a specialty in clinical pathology and completed his PhD degree in molecular biology of vector-borne diseases. During his professional career he has received numerous teaching, research and patent awards. In 2012 he received the Louisiana State University Distinguished Alumni Award. He is a former Professor, Service Chief, Resident Coordinator and Director of Laboratories at the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine. He is currently CEO of Lighthouse Veterinary Consultants.

8:00 am –  9:00 am: Registration & Continental Breakfast 

9:00 am – 9:50 am: What's New in Hematology: The Hemogram, the Blood Smear, the Dot Plots and the Patient-Part 1 
The amount of information available to practitioners regarding the hematological evaluation of a patient has never be so comprehensive. At the end of this session participants will be able to:

• Interpret, in detail, findings on the hemogram
• Recognize clinically significant changes on the dot plots
• Formation of direct evaluation of blood film, if needed
• Manage the patient

9:50 am – 10:00 am: Break 

10:00 am – 10:50 am: What's New in Hematology: The Hemogram, the Blood Smear, the Dot Plots and the Patient-Part 2 
The amount of information available to practitioners regarding the hematological evaluation of a patient has never be so comprehensive. At the end of this session participants will be able to:

• Interpret, in detail, findings on the hemogram
• Recognize clinically significant changes on the dot plots
• Formation of direct evaluation of blood film, if needed
• Manage the patient

11:00 am-11:50 am: The Complete Urinalysis: Interpreting Results and Images from Automated Analyzers
Urinalysis is best performed within 2 hours of collection to avoid complications of in vitro forming of elements and degeneration of cells. At the end of this session participants will be able to:

• Discuss the use of an in-house, easy and reliable way to evaluate urine sediment using manual evaluation and show of images generated by an automated urinalysis analyzer
• Describe the accurate recognition and interpretation of clinically relevant formed elements in urine

11:50 am – 1:00 pm: Lunch

1:00 pm – 1:50 pm: Cytology in Practice: Sample Collection, Slide Preparation and Guidelines for Interpretation
There are three critical steps in using cytology effectively in practice, sample collection, slide preparation and following the guidelines for a systematic interpretation. If any of these steps are deficient, the results will be adversely affected. At the end of this session participants will be able to:

• Describe the parameters for successful use of cytology in veterinary practice

1:50 pm – 2:00 pm: Break 

2:00 pm – 2:50 pm: Cytology/Hematology Case Challenges
Cases where the hematology and cytology diagnostics were important in diagnosing and monitoring patient diseases will be presented. At the end of this session participants will be able to:

• Describe the important aspects of laboratory diagnostics in cases with frequently seen abnormalities

2:50 pm – 3:00 pm – Break

3:00 pm – 3:50 pm: The Cytological Interpretation of Lymph Nodes in Dogs and Cats
Lymph nodes are probably the most organ most frequently evaluated cytologically. At the end of this session participants will be able to:

• Describe a systematic way to easily approach the cytological evaluation of lymph nodes in the dog and cat
• Differentiate diagnostics between the canine and feline species

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ADDITIONAL SEMINAR INFORMATION

• This program has been approved for 6.0 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize RACE approval.
• Breaks and lunch are provided to onsite attendees. Email ([email protected]) or call (651-645-7533) the MVMA if you have dietary accommodations.
• Handouts are provided to all participants.
• Registration changes (onsite to online) to registration must be received 72 hours prior to the seminar. Change is a $40 administrative fee.
• Registration cancellations must be received 72 hours prior to the seminar. Cancellation refund less a 10% administrative fee. 

SEMINAR LOCATION
Continuing Education & Conference Center
University of Minnesota St. Paul Campus
1890 Buford Ave, St. Paul, MN 55108, Room 135

 Seminar Costs