18th Annual ABVP Symposium

The 2014 Symposium will be held October 30 - November 2 in Nashville, Tennessee at the all new Omni Hotel. Stay tuned for more information!

Thursday, October 31

1:00 - 2:00pm ABVP/AAHA Kick-off Seminar: Myths & Misconceptions about Evidence-Based Medicine,Brennen McKenzie
1:00 - 5:00pm Canine and Feline Nutrition Dry Lab (Limited Attendance), Craig Datz
2:00 - 3:00pm ABVP/AAHA Kick-off Seminar: The Future of Evidence-Based Veterinary Medicine: Challenges & Opportunities, Brennen McKenzie

3:00 - 4:00pm

ABVP/AAHA Kick-off Seminar: Clinical Decision Making: How We Do It and How We Can Improve It,Brennen McKenzie
4:00 - 5:00pm ABVP/AAHA Kick-off Seminar: Alternative Medicine and Evidence-Based Medicine: Are They Compatible?, Brennen McKenzie
5:45 - 7:00pm Regents Track Reception
7:00 - 9:00pm Canine and Feline: Video Case-Based Lesion Localization Challenges, Simon Platt

Friday, November 1

8:00 - 10:00am Cross Species: Global One Health: Dean's Eye View - the Path to Reshaping US Academic Success, Joan Hendricks
8:00 - 12:00pm AVTCP Exams
10:00 - 12:00pm Cross Species: Some Case Studies of the Impact of a One Health Approach, Joan Hendricks
12:00 - 12:50pm Networking Luncheon
12:50 - 1:30pm Exhibit Hall Opening
1:30 - 2:30pm Lectures
2:30 - 3:00pm Break in Exhibit Hall
3:00 - 4:00pm Lectures
4:00 - 4:30pm Break in Exhibit Hall
4:30- 5:30pm Lectures
5:30 - 7:00pm Welcome Reception
7:00 - 10:00pm AVTCP Meeting
7:00 - 10:00pm Item Writing Workshop
7:00 - 10:00pm ABVP Certification Workshop: For Those Already in the Process

Saturday, November 2

7:00 - 8:00am Sunrise Session: Everything You Need to Know about Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease Complex (CIRDC) and How to Control It, R.D. Schultz
8:00 - 9:00am Lectures
9:00 - 9:30am Break in Exhibit Hall
9:30 - 10:30am Lectures
10:30 - 11:00am Break in Exhibit Hall
11:00 - 12:00pm Lectures
12:00 - 1:30pm Networking Lunch
1:30 - 2:30pm Lectures
2:30 - 3:00pm Break in Exhibit Hall
3:00 - 4:00pm Lectures
4:00 - 4:15pm Break in Exhibit Hall
4:15 - 5:15pm Lectures
5:30 - 6:15pm Certification: Is It For Me?
5:30 - 6:15pm Diplomate Meeting
5:30 - 6:15pm AVTCP Question and Answer Session
6:45 - 9:30pm Annual Awards Reception and Dinner (Reservation Required)

Sunday, November 3

8:00 - 9:00am Lectures
9:00 - 9:30am Break in Exhibit Hall
9:30 - 10:30am Lectures
10:30 - 11:00am Break in Exhibit Hall
11:00 - 12:00pm Lectures