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16th annual Caribbean winter seminar

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St. Maarten

                                                                     February 7 - 11, 2010

Part European, part Caribbean, a world away from all your worries. St. Maarten / St. Martin seduces you at first site with lush green hills, sun-kissed beaches, historic buildings and homes, world-class dining, duty-free shopping, red-hot casinos and clubs. You'll find all this and more-in just 37 square miles of tropical island paradise. Half Dutch, half French, St. Maarten/St. Martin offers a potpourri of charm and culture, not to mention the vacation of a lifetime!

Practical management of common medical problems

with

Deborah Greco D.V.M., Ph.D. 

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine

Senior Veterinary Consultant

Nestle-Purina Pet Care

&

Philip Bergman D.V.M., Ph.D. 

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine- Oncology

Chief Medical Officer

Brightheart Pet Health

 

 

Why we are heading to St. Maarten:
  • Easy access by air
  • Spectacular beaches
  • Fabulous food- great french restaurants
  • Day trips to Anguilla- voted the best beaches in the world
  • Day trips to St Barts- mingle with the celebs!

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Beaches on St Maarten/St Martin

 

 
 
St Maarten Girls at Carnival
 
 
Exciting Nightlife
 
St Maarten Carnival
Children at Carnival
 
 
Megayacht center of the Caribbean

10. Friendly and Safe. No reason to be trapped in the resort – this island is to be enjoyed and explored. Rental car is a must to experience St. Maarten/St. Martin and its friendly people.

9. European/Caribbean Culture with American Comforts - Foreign enough to be exotic, but English is the most common language and the US-Dollar the usual currency.

8. Best Port for Yachts - Most marinas, boat yards and supply stores – all duty free prices, often cheaper than in the States. Start your cruise or charter here!

7. Great Investment Opportunities - The island is open for business with an investor friendly legislation. Real estate is booming, time to buy your dream vacation home, before prices go through the roof.

6. Most Cosmopolitan Island on Earth - Only 37 square miles, but 2 nations and over 80 nationalities. Showing the world that we all can get along...

5. Instant Island Addiction - Most visitors come back every year, many own a piece of paradise in one of St. Maarten's world class vacation ownership resorts.

 4. Best Caribbean Shopping – Duty free bargains everywhere; look for jewelry, perfumes, liquors, tobacco products and much more.

3. Best Nightlife – Clubs for every taste, 12 casinos. Nonstop action for the party crowd. Drinking age 18.

2. Best Dining – Known as the Caribbean gourmet island, St. Maarten/St. Martin might be a culinary world leader with its restaurant selection.

1. Great Beaches – From an active beach scene to remote stretches of sand, the island has it all; year around sunshine.

St Martin ActivitiesSt Martin SailingSt Martin Hiking

click here for Things to do on St. Maarten

 

Airplane on approach to Princess Juliana airport flight level 60 ft above the beachHow to get there:

St. Maarten is an important gateway to the Caribbean with direct flights from New York, Miami, Philadelphia, Charlotte, Chicago, Newark, Atlanta and Boston in the United States, San Juan in Puerto Rico, and Toronto, Montreal, Calgary and Halifax in Canada. There are also regular flights from Amsterdam and Paris in Europe.

 

Commercial taxis-will then take you to the Westin Resort.

Please call the IVS travel group at 1-800-487-5650 for assistance. We can also check packages for you.

Book your flights and hotel early- this is a popular time to visit St. Maarten!

 

 

 

The Westin Dawn Beach Resort & Spa, St. Maarten

Located just minutes from the Princess Julianna Airport, The Westin Dawn Beach Resort & Spa, St. Maarten is nestled into the lush hillside and embraced by miles of blue hues, acres of tropical colors, and sandy white beach.

 

308 luxuriously appointed guest rooms and six suites feature Westin's Heavenly Bed® and Heavenly Bath®. Our three Presidential oceanfront suites and three Parlor suites are perfect for entertaining. Guest room amenities include an in-room safe, hair dryer, iron/ironing board, refreshment center, ceiling fan, AC, coffee maker, Internet access, oversized bathroom, TV, and a balcony with an island view, ocean view, or oceanfront view.

 

Our resort boasts the largest freshwater infinity edge pool on the island, including a swim-up bar and hot tub. A fitness room and full-service spa will provide the pampering you deserve. 10,000 square feet of banquet and meeting space can welcome 10 to 1,000 people.

 

There's no need to leave the resort for a wonderful meal. Onsite dining venues include two oceanfront restaurants which offer European fine dining, a poolside cafe, lobby, pool bar, as well as room service.

 

As a full-service resort, we also have a concierge service, gift shops, car rental, Westin Kid's Club®, and a fully equipped dive shop. Water activities will be offered through our dive operator as well as tours, shopping, nearby golf in Anguilla at the newly designed 18-hole Greg Norman course, area restaurants, and much more.

 

Our Vegas-style casino offers a variety of games to satisfy anyone and everyone. Roll the dice and try your luck, challenge the black-jack dealer, or hit the slots. It's all you wished Las Vegas could be, just steps away.

 

The Westin Dawn Beach Resort & Spa, St. Maarten is a paradise like no other. Come and see what we are all about and let us be your perfect getaway!

 

Rate:

Resort view: $.00 dbl/night

Oceanview: $.00 dbl.night

plus taxes

Cancellations:

There is a 2 night penalty if you cancel 30-60 days prior to arrival. The hotel will charge for the complete stay  if you cancel within 30 days of your scheduled arrival or are a no-show.

Please call our travel group at Cruises Etc.

1-800-487-5650

to arrange accommodations at the group rate.

(We can also assist you with all other travel arrangements)

 

 

Continuing education

Practical management of common medical problems

with

Deborah Greco D.V.M., Ph.D. 

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine

Senior Veterinary Consultant

Nestle-Purina Pet Care

&

Philip Bergman D.V.M., Ph.D. 

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine- Oncology

Chief Medical Officer

Brightheart Pet Health

 

This course will present the recent diagnostic and therapeutic breakthroughs for some of the most common internal medicine problems using a combination of didactic and case-based teaching. The majority of the problems will be presented in 30 minutes or less to maximize the material you take with you to your practice.

Dr. Deb Greco is an internationally recognized expert in Small Animal Internal Medicine. Dr. Greco’s PhD is in pharmacology and her subspecialty is endocrinology. Dr. Greco is the past president of the Comparative Endocrinology Society in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. Prior to joining Nestle Purina as a consultant, Deb was on faculty at Colorado State University and then more recently, Deb moved to New York City where she was an Associate Veterinarian in the Internal Medicine section at the busiest Veterinary Hospital in the world. Deb is a very practical speaker and a great person to talk to. 

Dr. Phil Bergman is currently the CMO of Brighheart Pet Care- prior to taking on this position Dr. Bergman was  Head of the prestigious Donaldson-Atwood Cancer Clinic (associated with the AMC) in New York City. Phil has also lectured extensively around the world and is known for his practical style of lecturing.

Both speakers have lectured at the regional and national meetings and have promised me that the seminars have been structured to maximize the material that you will take with you to your practice.

 

  • The latest thoughts on management of the diabetic cat- this is all new information that will change the way you manage these patients!

  • Also how to manage those difficult canine patients

  • Oral hypoglycemics—Fact or fiction?

  • Management of the brittle diabetic.

  • How should I manage emergencies in diabetic cats

  • Advances in insulin therapy: Getting the glucose curve you want.

  • Treatment of the recalcitrant hyperthyroid cat—I131? Tapazole? Surgery? Ipodate?

  • How should I manage thyroid emergencies in cats (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, renal failure, thyroid storm, hypocalcemia)?

  • How common is canine and feline hypertension?

  • How should I manage hypertension?

  • How should I diagnose hyperadrenocorticism in dogs?

  • How should I manage dogs with hyperadrenocorticism?

  • Do cats develop hyperadrenocorticism?

  • How should I diagnose hypoadrenocorticism in dogs and cats?

  • How should I manage hypoadrenocorticism in dogs and cats?
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Why Treat Cancer?

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Lumps and Bumps: What can you do? What is the best way to diagnose the problem?

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Canine Lymphoma: How do I diagnose and are there effective treatments?

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Feline Lymphoma: Cats are NOT Small Dogs- Can this be managed?

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Soft Tissue Sarcomas- What should i tell the owner?

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Mast Cell Tumors: The Latest and Greatest- What are the current recommendations?

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Feline Vaccine Associated Sarcoma- do we know what is the cause & how to treat?

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Paragynecology: Perianal and Mammary Tumors- what is the best way to manage?

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Oral Tumors: The good, the Bad and the Ugly- What about the Melanoma vaccine?

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Feline Head and Neck Tumors- care we making any advances in management?

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Paraneoplastic Syndromes- what should we be looking for?

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Chemotherapy Associated Nausea/Emesis: What about the newer medications?

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Chemotherapy Drug Delivery- in general practice?

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When and How to Irradiate?

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Oncology Interactive Cases

Case reports and videos will be included throughout the seminars to emphasize each topic

 

 

Schedule:

Sunday  February 7:

Travel day

Monday February 8:

Registration 2.00pm -2.30pm

Lectures: 2.30pm - 7.00pm

Welcome reception: 6.30pm -7.30pm

Tuesday  February 9:

Lectures: 2.30pm - 7.00pm

Wednesday February 10:

Lectures: 2.30pm - 7.00pm

Thursday February 11:

Lectures: 8.00am - 12.30pm

Seminar registration: American Association of Veterinary State Boards RACE approved for 18 CE hrs.

Early bird:

                            mailed by Dec. 21, 2009      $665.00

Advanced:

                            mailed by Jan. 10, 2010       $685.00

Regular:                                                     $705.00

Seminar registration fee includes:

18 CE hours

Complete seminar notes

Certificate of completion

Reception on Monday -family welcome

All breaks

        Seminar cancellations: Cancellations: Full refund minus 10% processing fee up to 30 days prior.  Seminar transfer only, within 30 days

                                  

 

               

 

This program has been submitted for 18 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB's 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 IVS at 800-487-5650 for further information.

 

IVS complies with the following guidelines:

  • Speakers are recognized specialists
  • Mandatory recorded attendance
  • Certificate of attendance
  • Complete seminar notes

For more information, visit The Westin Resort

For dive information, visit  St. Maarten dive operators