Interactive learning and world-class education in the Mile High City

Veterinarians looking for outstanding learning opportunities and insight into crucial topics in the veterinary profession will find all that – and more – in Denver this summer. AVMA Convention 2018 takes place July 13-17 and offers an unmatched lineup of continuing education, including hands-on labs and workshops, and hot topics sessions taught by the best and the brightest in veterinary medicine. From telehealth to wellbeing to the latest advances in medical treatment, AVMA Convention offers something for every background and interest.

Here is a taste of what you can expect from the more than 800 education sessions offered over the course of five days:

Healthy body, healthy mind

Personal wellbeing is an important focus of this year’s conference. Choose from a variety of CE sessions that focus on all aspects of your health, including financial, mental, emotional and social. Explore a portfolio of tools and resources available to help veterinarians, technicians and students address the health and wellbeing issues that can impact all members of the veterinary community.

• Managing Student Loans and Student Loan Debt
  FRIDAY, JULY 13 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
• Finding Contentment Through Alternative Careers in Veterinary Medicine
  SATURDAY, JULY 14 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
• Revealing Hidden Biases: How it can Impact our Ability to Provide Successful Veterinary Care
  SATURDAY, JULY 14 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
• Pride VMC Town Hall: Be Your Authentic Self
  SATURDAY, JULY 14 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM

Veterinary medicine in the digital age

Telehealth provides tremendous opportunity for veterinarians to reach more patients, enhance their level of care, improve patient outcomes and communicate more efficiently with clients. Whether you are just beginning to explore the possibility of bringing telehealth into your practice, or are looking to expand your telemedicine services, AVMA Convention offers the education you need to achieve your technology goals.

• Top Ten Tech Trends in Veterinary Medicine
  FRIDAY, JULY 13 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
• Implementing Telehealth in Your Practice: Virtual Clinics, Video Platforms, and Patient Engagement
  SATURDAY, JULY 14 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
• Take-aways from the Trenches: Telehealth in Veterinary Medicine
  SUNDAY, JULY 15 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM
• The Virtual Exam Room – Adding a Telehealth Exam Room Without the High Cost of Construction
  MONDAY, JULY 16 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM

Interactive labs and workshops

Hands-on learning gives you the ability to practice technical procedures and diagnostic examinations or experiment with new techniques in a variety of ways, including using models or live animals. Our extensive offering of interactive labs and workshops cover a variety of topics, from dental demonstrations to a honeybee field workshop, and everything in between.

• Intra-Oral X-Ray Positioning Workshop
  FRIDAY, JULY 13 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Honeybee Health – Field Workshop (offsite lab)
  FRIDAY, JULY 13 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• Mandibular Fracture Fixation
  SATURDAY, JULY 14 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• Laser Therapy: Practical Information for Successful Implementation and Results
  SUNDAY, JULY 15 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
• Laparoscopy Techniques: Spay/Gastropexy (offsite lab)
  MONDAY, JULY 16 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Companion Animal Euthanasia Training Program (3-part series)
  SUNDAY, JULY 15 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  SUNDAY, JULY 15 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  MONDAY, JULY 16 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

View our complete offering of interactive labs and workshops, and find your preferred CE sessions by searching the CE and events schedule on the AVMA Convention website. Visit avmaconvention.org to register, book your hotel, and start planning your trip.

We’ll see you in Denver!