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Advanced Fish Medicine is an intensive six-day
course that will provide instruction in the most recent and advanced
procedures associated with clinical fish health management. The course
will emphasize a “hands-on” approach to many of the latest techniques
including anesthesia, hematology, nutritional therapy, imaging,
histopathology and surgery. The primary goal is to encourage
practitioners to increase their expertise in clinical fish medicine. The
course is intended for the advanced student who has prior education in
fish diagnostics and health management.
Acceptance into this course is by permission of the
faculty.
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The
course will start and end in Orlando, Florida with behind-the-scenes
workshops at Walt Disney World® and SeaWorld® Orlando, respectively.
Lectures and laboratory exercises will be conducted at the University of
Florida in Gainesville, Florida. (Round-trip transportation between
Orlando and Gainesville will be provided from the preferred hotels.)
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Mike Allen
University of Florida, IFAS
Paul Anderson
University of Florida, IFAS
Shirley Baker
University of Florida,
IFAS
Ilze Berzins
The Florida
Aquarium
Tonya Claus
The Georgia Aquarium
Lara Croft
SeaWorld Orlando
Ruth Francis-Floyd
University
of Florida, IFAS &
College of Veterinary Medicine
Heather Hamlin
University of Florida, Zoology
Department
Kathleen Hartman
US Department
of Agriculture, APHIS
Ramiro Isaza
University of Florida,
College of Veterinary Medicine
Kathy Kilgore
University of Florida,
IFAS
James Kinsler
SeaWorld
Orlando
Iske Larkin
University
of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine
Jenny Meegan
University
of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine |
Debra Murie
University
of Florida, IFAS
Don Neiffer
Disney’s
Animal Programs
Beth Nolan
Disney's
Animal Programs
Hendrik Nollens
University of Florida,
College of Veterinary Medicine
and SeaWorld San Diego
Darryl Parkyn
University of Florida,
IFAS
Denise Petty
University of
Florida, IFAS &
College of Veterinary Medicine
Barbara Sheppard
University of
Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine
Andrew Stamper
Disney’s
Animal Programs
Mark Stetter
Disney’s
Animal Programs
Scott Terrell
Disney’s
Animal Programs
Michael Walsh
University of
Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine
Anita Wright
University of
Florida, IFAS
Roy Yanong
University of
Florida, IFAS |
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Continuing Education Units |
Up to 20 Continuing Education Units are
available for this course. If you are interested in receiving these
credits please request a Continuing Education form when you register.
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General Class Information |
Class Structure
In general,
the course will run from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Lunch will vary from 45
minutes to an hour and 15 minutes depending on time constraints of
travel, etc.
One evening
is available for students to present their own
cases to the class and ask for feedback from faculty and classmates
about cases of concern.
Grading
Grading of this pass/fail class
will be based on timely attendance, class and hands-on lab
participation, and practical and clinical knowledge.
Facilities
Facility tours that provide a
working knowledge of husbandry are considered integral for any
individual working in aquatic animal medicine. Organizations that have
graciously agreed to allow access to their facilities for training and behind the
scenes tours include The Seas at Walt Disney World Epcot Center,
Disney’s Animal Kingdom and SeaWorld Orlando.
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Note:
Class will begin every day at 8:30am. Daily refreshment breaks and
lunches will be included for classes held in Gainesville.
Day 1:
Sunday, March 7, 2010 (Orlando, FL)
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6:00-8:00pm |
Welcome reception at host hotel |
Day 2:
Monday, March 8, 2010 (Orlando, FL)
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8:30am-5:00pm |
Vans
depart for Disney |
Day 3:
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 (Gainesville, FL)
Day 4:
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 (Gainesville, FL)
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8:30am-5:00pm |
UF College of Veterinary
Medicine (CVM) |
Day 5:
Thursday, March 11, 2010 (Gainesville, FL)
Day 6:
Friday, March 12, 2010 (Gainesville, FL)
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8:30am-5:00pm |
UF CVM
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5:00-7:30pm |
Vans
depart CVM for Orlando.
Dinner “on your own” en route |
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7:30PM |
Vans
arrive at host hotel for Check-in |
Day 7:
Saturday, March 13, 2010 (Orlando, FL)
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8:30am-1:00pm
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Vans
depart for SeaWorld |
Sunday,
March , 2010
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Optional Visit to Florida Aquarium (“on
your own”) |
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Acceptance
into Advanced Fish Medicine will be competitive and decisions will be
based on the applicant’s academic record and experience in fish medicine
or aquaculture. Participation is limited to 25 registrants. Two slots
are available, so applications will be accepted until the course fills.
Please follow these
steps to register:
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At least one of the two
training and experience boxes must be filled out in Step 1 of the
registration form to proceed.
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There are three payment
options listed on Step 3 of the form. Please enter your information.
NOTE: Credit card charges are not processed until you are accepted
into the course.
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Once you complete all 3
steps, a Registration Confirmation will appear on your screen. You
may print it via the printable view link (upper right). This
confirmation is also sent to your email address for your records.
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All completed
registration forms will be forwarded to the Course Organizer, Dr.
Ruth Francis-Floyd for approval.
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If you registered by
___, you should receive an email by ____
regarding your status.
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Registrations received
after____ will receive notification within a week of applying.
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If your registration is
accepted, credit card payment will be promptly processed. Those who are not
accepted will be removed from the system.
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Check payment must be
received by _____ to retain a seat in the course.
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After ____, any
available seats will be given to prospective students that have been
placed on the waiting list.
Registration Fees
| Regular
Registration Fee |
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| University of
Florida (UF) Student Registration Fee* |
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*UF Graduate Students must also contact Ms. Sherry Giardina to register
for course credits.
*UF Veterinary Students must also contact Ms. Dot McCloskey to register
for course credits.
What does the Registration Fee include? The Advanced Fish
Medicine registration fee provides each participant the educational
program, admittance to all field trips, transportation to field trips
and to/from Gainesville, Welcome Social on Sunday, lunches and
refreshment breaks Monday-Friday, lab supplies, T-shirt, mug and ring
binder containing course handouts.
Refund Policy: Requests for registration refunds will be honored
if written notice of cancellation is received by the Office of
Conferences and Institutes on or before _______ A
$250.00 processing fee will be deducted from attendee refunds and $50
from UF student refunds. No refunds will be honored for cancellations
after ______.
Special Needs: Participants with special needs can be reasonably
accommodated by contacting the Office of Conferences & Institutes at
least 10 working days prior to the short course. We can be reached by
phone at 1-352-392-5930, by FAX at 1-352-392-9734, or by calling
1-800-955-8771 (TDD). The TDD number can only be accessed from within the
State of Florida.
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom® and Epcot®
There will be training and a behind-the-scenes tour of
Veterinary Hospitals and Aquaria at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® and The
Seas in Epcot® in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Animal Kingdom® is 500
acres of exotic landscapes containing over 4 million plants, trees and
grasses. In the lush landscape of the Oasis is a 3,500-gallon aquarium
displaying tropical fish species. The Seas is the largest inland ocean
facility in the world. It holds six million gallons of ocean water and
contains more than 3,500 fish representing 85 species.
SeaWorld® Orlando
After
the lecture at SeaWorld® Orlando, please
join us for training and a behind-the-scenes tour of fish facilities and aquarium systems. SeaWorld® Orlando is the world’s premiere marine adventure park with 200
acres of world-class shows, thrilling rides and unforgettable animal
encounters.
All tours are provided at no additional charge to participants.
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Orlando, Florida
Arrive Sunday, March 7, 2010 and depart
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Arrive Friday, March 12, 2010 and depart Saturday, March 13, 2010
Gainesville, Florida
Arrive
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 and
depart Friday, March 12, 2010
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Orlando,
Florida
An excellent location for families, Homewood Suites Hotel is located
just off International Drive in Orlando, FL. The Welcome Reception on
Sunday night will be held in the hotel lodge. Should you decide to
incorporate a family vacation, there is a multitude of nearby
attractions including Universal Studios®, Islands of Adventure®, Sea
World Orlando® and the four Disney World® theme parks: Epcot, Magic
Kingdom, Animal Kingdom and MGM Studios are just an 11-mile drive.
Gainesville,
Florida
University of Florida/IFAS,
Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences
This Department is the State of Florida's premier center for innovation
and excellence in research, education, and extension activities related
to protection and management of marine and freshwater fisheries and the
habitat that supports them. All course sessions will be held here on
Tuesday, November 13.
University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine
The College of Veterinary Medicine at UF is part of both the Health
Science Center, which encompasses six colleges, and the University’s
Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS). It is Florida’s only
veterinary college, offering comprehensive service to the public through
a four-fold mission – teaching, research, extension and patient care.
Areas of strength at the college include: comparative medicine, food
animal medicine, laboratory animal medicine, aquatic medicine,
environmental medicine, large animal medicine and surgery and small
animal medicine and surgery. All classes on Wednesday-Friday will held
at the college.
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Colloborative Organizations |
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It is recommended that students traveling by air should fly into and
depart from Orlando International Airport.
Transportation will be provided to and from the preferred hotels to all course lectures, field
trips, and venue changes on Tuesday, March 9 and Friday, March 12. There
is no need to rent a car. However, you will need to take a shuttle or
cab service from the airport to the host hotel on Sunday and from SeaWorld to the airport on Saturday.
Taxi/bus rates and information can be found at
www.orlandoairports.net/ops/bus_taxi.htm.
Orlando, Florida

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Orlando
Gainesville
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Course Information:
Dr. Ruth Francis-Floyd, Director
Aquatic Animal Health Program
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Florida/IFAS
PO Box 100136
2015 SW 16th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32610-0136
Phone: 352-392-2212 ext. 5638
Fax: 352-846-1171
Email: Francis-FloydR@vetmed.ufl.edu
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Dr. Iske Larkin, Education
Coordinator
Aquatic Animal Health Program
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Florida/IFAS
PO Box 100136
2015 SW 16th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32610-0136
Phone: 352-392-2212 ext. 5168
Fax: 352-846-1171
Email: larkini@vetmed.ufl.edu |
Application
Information:
Shelby
Sowder
Assistant
Conference Coordinator
University of Florida/IFAS
Office of Conferences & Institutes (OCI)
PO Box 110750
Building 639, Mowry Road
Gainesville, FL 32611-0750
Telephone: 352-392-5930
Fax: 352-392-9734
Email: msowder@ufl.edu |
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