Imaging Wet Lab
Sponsored by VetImaging, Sound Eklin and Universal Ultrasound
November 7, 2010 |
Disney World |
Orlando, FL
UPDATE: Registration application (pdf)
Wet Lab Instructors and topics:
Mary Beth Whitcomb - stifle
Doug Byars - thorax and abdomen
Johanna Reimer - pastern
Jenifer Garber - pelvis
Wes Sutter - metacarpus/metatarsus
Schedule
7am - Leave Rosen Shingle Creek for Disney World’s Tri-Circle-D Ranch
8am -Introductory Lecture by DR. MARY BETH WHITCOMB: How to Produce Diagnostic Quality Ultrasound Images, including common scanning errors and how to correct them.
8:30am – 12:15pm – 5 Rotating stations with all presenters.
12:15pm-1:15pm - Lunch provided at Disney’s Trail End Restaurant
1:15pm-3:30pm - Advanced rotating sessions
4:00pm - Return to Rosen Shingle Creek Resort.
MORNING MAIN SESSION WET LAB STATIONS:
DR. MARY BETH WHITCOMB – Evaluation of the Equine Stifle
DR. JENIFER GARBER – Ultrasound technique for the Pelvic region
DR. WES SUTTER – Ultrasound identification of the Metacarpal/Metatarsal areas.
DR. DOUG BYARS – Thoracic and Abdominal Ultrasound technique.
DR. JOHANNA REIMER – Ultrasound Identification of the Structures of the Pastern.
AFTERNOON ADVANCED IMAGING SESSION:
Advanced Ultrasound Guided Injection Techniques:
This session includes Cervical, Sacroiliac/Hip, Proximal Hind Suspensory, Carpal Sheath, Chest and Abdomen.
Equipment sponsored by VetImaging, Sound Eklin and Universal Ultrasound.
Mary Beth Whitcomb, DVM
Associate Professor, Clinical Large Animal Ultrasound
School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis
DVM from UC Davis, 1996
Internship, Las Colinas Veterinary Clinic, Irving, TX 1996-97
Fellowship, LA Ultrasound/Cardiology, University of Pennsylvania, New Bolton Center, 1998-99
Dr. Whitcomb has been the Section Head of the Large Animal Ultrasound Service at UC Davis since 1999. With the help of her colleague, Dr. Betsy Vaughan and LA ultrasound fellows-in-training, the service sees approximately 1200 cases annually and trains 20-30 veterinary students during their 4th year clinical rotations. Dr. Whitcomb is a frequent presenter at regional and national veterinary conferences on diverse topics relating to equine ultrasonography. She draws upon 10 years of teaching experience as a dedicated ultrasonographer to deliver unique presentations that simulate the ultrasound examination and enhance the learning environment for participants of all levels of experience.
Johanna M. Reimer, VMD
University of Penn 1985
Internship and medicine residency at New Bolton Center 1985-1988
Board certification in internal medicine 1989 and cardiology 1991
Instructor at new bolton center, medicine and diagnostic ultrasound – 1988-1991
Associate at Rood and Riddle equine hospital 1991 – present
Currently in ambulatory department, specializing in diagnostic ultrasound (all species)
Author of Atlas of Equine Ultrasonography
Past wet lab coordinator for AAEP
Jenifer Garber, VMD
Dr. Garber is a 1988 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. She completed a 1-year internship at New Bolton Center after graduation. She became interested in ultrasound while working in the Heart Station with Dr. Reef during school and her internship. She completed a combined residency in equine surgery and medicine at the University of Florida in 1993. She became board certified in Internal Medicine and with the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners. Since completing her residency, she has worked in private equine practice, first in Wellington, Florida and in 1998 moved to Ocala. She has worked at Ocala Equine Hospital since 1998. She has a keen interest in imaging in general and ultrasound in particular.
W. Wesley Sutter, DVM, MEP, Diplomate ACVS
Dr. Sutter was born in Lander, Wyoming. He received his bachelors of science in biochemistry from Colorado State University in 1997. He then completed his doctor of veterinary medicine from Colorado State University in 2000. Following veterinary school he completed a one-year rotating equine surgery and medicine internship at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. He then completed a surgical residency at The Ohio State University where he later served as an assistant professor in equine orthopedic surgery before entering private practice as surgeon at Ocala Equine Hospital. His primary interests are in equine orthopedics and regenerative therapies. He has published several manuscripts on PRP and cell based therapies.