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4^th Annual Clinical Pathology Workshop for Pathology Residents - August 17-19, 2012

The workshop flyer (PDF) can be downloaded for printing purposes.

About the Workshop

When & Where

Friday, Aug. 17 - Sunday, Aug. 19, 2012
All workshop sessions will occur at the VA-MD Regional College of Veterinary Medicine on the Virginia Tech Campus in Blacksburg, Va.
See maps and directions.

Sponsored by
The C.L. Davis Foundation
Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine
Virginia Tech Student Chapter of American College of Veterinary Pathologists

Purpose
The goal of the workshop is to provide a a concise review of clinical pathology concepts and practice at interpreting a wide range of laboratory findings for anatomic pathology residents with focused attention in the areas of clinical chemistry, cytology and hematology.

Format
Each day of the three-day workshop will focus on a variety of topics divided into didactic and interactive lectures along with practice cases. Total contact time will be approximately 20 approved CE credit hours. Syllabus and notes will be provided online.

Topics Covered

Electrolytes & Acid-base
Renal & Urine
Hemostasis and Platelets
Cytology: Neoplasia
Muscle, Protein, Lipid
GI, Pancreases
Ca, P, Mg Adrenal, Thyroid

Cytology: Inflammation & Agents
Erythrocytes
Leukocytes
Bone Marrow
Hem and cyto slide descriptions
Laboratory Concepts
Cytology Misc. entities

Contact

Dr. Tanya LeRoith, tleroith@vt.edu, (540) 231-7627

Cost & Registration

Participation Fee

$350 for standard registration
$300 for participant of Lab Animal Pathology course or Lab Animal Management course

Workshop Registration

Registration is available online at http://www.cpe.vt.edu/reg/cpaw/.
Course size is limited, early sign up is recommended.

Cancellations and Substitutions

Requests for refunds will be honored when received seven calendar days prior to the program. However, another person may be substituted at any time for this program. A $25 administrative fee will be deducted for cancellations.
In the unlikely event that this program is cancelled or postponed due to insufficient enrollments or unforeseen circumstances, the university will fully refund registration fees but cannot be held responsible for any other expenses, including cancellation or change charges assessed by airlines, hotels, travel agencies, or other organizations.

Course Organizers & Speakers

Dr. Kirstin Barnhart Kirstin Barnhart, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVP, Clinical Pathology
Assistant Professor, MD Anderson Cancer Center

Katie Boes, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVP, Clinical Pathology
Clinical Instructor, Virginia Tech
kmn@vt.edu

Sarah Hammond, DVM
Senior Resident, Clinical Pathology, Virginia Tech
shammond@vt.edu

Tanya LeRoith, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVP, Anatomic Pathology
Assistant Professor, Virginia Tech
tleroith@vt.edu

Nicole Weinstein, DVM, Diplomate ACVP, Clinical Pathology
Assistant Professor, Virginia Tech
nweinste@vt.edu

Kurt Zimmerman, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVP, Clinical and Anatomic Pathology
Associate Professor, Virginia Tech
kzimmerm@vt.edu

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