Japan Registration

Early Bird pricing ends September 15th.

Our Japanese guests must register through this portal. Conference fees include three full days of continuing education (two days for technicians), live translation of selected lectures and laboratory sessions, snacks and beverages in the exhibit hall, a hot buffet lunch each day (October 27th-29th only), and admission to the cocktail party on Saturday, October 28th.

**There will be an additional charge of $50 if registering on-site.

Veterinarians: Full day sessions on October 27th, 28th and 29th

Veterinary Technicians: Full day sessions on October 28th and 29th

Laboratory sessions start on October 26th and continue through the weekend. Separate registration is required. Those only planning to attend a laboratory session still must register for the conference.

You may also fill out the registration form offline and mail it with a check or money order (U.S. dollars only) made payable to:

Hawaii Veterinary Medical Association
P.O. Box 61309
Honolulu, HI 96839-1309

Questions? Contact us at contact@hawaiivetmed.org

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Lunch is already included for registrants. If you have guests who are not attending the conference, you may purchase extra tickets for them.

**Note: when adding tickets in the cart, make sure you check the date AND select a quantity of tickets for each day you wish to purchase lunch.

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Join us for food, fun, entertainment and a little local culture. All registrants are warmly invited to attend. HVMA members may also bring a guest. Non-members may purchase an additional ticket for their guest.
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General conference registration is required to attend laboratory sessions.

This lab is intended primarily for our Japanese guests, but is open to all registrants. The lectures are given in English and translated live to Japanese. Please choose the full lab or lecture only on the Event Cart page.

Mahalo nui loa to Intrauma North America for making this lab possible. 

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General conference registration is required to attend laboratory sessions.

This lab is intended primarily for our Japanese guests, but is open to all registrants. The lectures are given in English and translated live to Japanese. Please choose the full lab or lecture only.

Mahalo nui loa to Veterinary Orthopedic Implants for making this lab possible. 

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Abstract:

The intraoral radiographic positioning laboratory will teach participants how to obtain diagnostic intraoral radiographs in the canine and feline patients.  Bisecting angle and parallel techniques will be reviewed.  In addition, common pitfalls will be presented and solutions will be presented to allow the participants to learn simple corrective positioning techniques in order to obtain diagnostic images.  Participants will practice taking intraoral radiographs with the provided equipment and digital software.

Learning Objectives:

• Participants will learn simple corrective ground rules in order to increase success in obtaining diagnostic intraoral radiographs in canine and feline patient
• Participants will learn the parallel technique to obtain intraoral radiographs
• Participants will learn the bisecting angle technique to obtain intraoral radiographs
• Participants will practice obtaining intraoral radiographs

General conference registration is required to attend laboratory sessions.
Please choose the full lab or lecture only.
Register early! Limited seats available for this session.
Mahalo nui loa to iM3 for making this lab possible. 

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Abstract:
A dynamic lecture series presentation utilizing intraoral clinical radiographs will be presented in order for the veterinarian to understand, learn, and enhance interpretation of intraoral radiographs in the dog and cat.  The importance and necessity of intraoral radiographs will be presented by using clinical case examples.  Normal radiographic dental anatomy to abnormal pathology will be presented to prepare the participants to learn how to assess and make radiographic diagnoses.  Additionally, clinical treatment recommendations based on the intraoral radiographic abnormalities will be presented.  The image-based lectures will be supplemented with comprehensive notes so that the participants can focus on the images, content, and learning during the lectures.

Learning Objectives:

• Participants will learn to recognize normal roentgen anatomy of the dentition and the related periodontal structures, endodontic structures and maxillofacial bone in the dog and cat
• Participants will learn the correct labial mounting technique for viewing intraoral radiographs
• Participants will learn roentgen signs of periodontal disease, endodontic disease, feline tooth resorption, canine tooth resorption, neoplasia, and common oral/dental pathology
• Participants will learn the clinical value and necessity of intraoral radiographs in clinical practice

Lecturer/Instructor: Kevin S. Stepaniuk, DVM, FAVD, DAVDC

General conference registration is required to attend laboratory sessions. There is no additional fee to attend this lab session.
This is a lecture-only session.
Mahalo nui loa to iM3 for making this lab possible. 

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General conference registration is required to attend laboratory sessions.

This lab is intended primarily for our Japanese guests, but is open to all registrants. The lectures are given in English and translated live to Japanese.Please choose the full lab or lecture only.

Register early! Limited seats available for this session.

Mahalo nui loa to iM3 for making this lab possible. 

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Objectives

• Optimizing quality of sample submission.  It is found that the most effective way to achieve our goal of reducing pre-analytical errors is to empower the veterinary technicians.  When veterinary technicians have the full picture, not only in the what to do but also the why and how, the quality of sample submission improves.
• Strengthening communication between the clinic/hospital and laboratory.  The goal is to empower veterinary technicians with the knowledge required to most effectively submit pathology samples to the laboratory.  This includes emphasis on sample handling, labeling and providing a good history. Upon completion of the course, technicians will be able to explain what is clinicopathologic correlation.
• Optimizing quality of point-of-care diagnostic testing.  The goal of this series is knowing the principles behind the test.  Technicians will be able to recognize and address potential sources of laboratory error and obtain greater job satisfaction.

Course Outlines

Clinical Pathology Track

• Lecture section:
  • Inside the Brain of the Clinical Pathologist: How to help us help your patients
  • The Are and Practice of Sample Submission
  • Quality Matters: The in-house lab
• Wet lab:
  • Microscope basics: proper setup, use and cleaning
  • Slide prep: hands on training in preparation and staining for standard sample types
  • Hematology Basics: Review normal and abnormal blood smears; perform differentials

General conference registration is required to attend all laboratory sessions.
Mahalo nui loa to Specialty VETPATH for making this laboratory possible.

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Surgical Pathology Track

• Lecture section:
  • Inside the Brain of the Anatomic Pathologist: How to help us help your patients
  • Assisting in surgery: Loving care for your biopsy samples
  • The Necropsy: A compassionate perspective
• Wet lab:
  • Behind the scenes: hands on tour of the histology laboratory
  • Behind the scenes: grossing of surgical specimens

General conference registration is required to attend all laboratory sessions.
Mahalo nui loa to Specialty VETPATH for making this laboratory possible. 

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Access to digital proceedings is included with your conference registration. If you would like to purchase printed copies of the proceedings, click “Add to Cart” at right. Deadline for ordering is 9/15/17.