St Martin, West Indies
December 6-9, 2024
Dermatology
&
Behavior
$979
Escape the winter weather to this beautiful Caribbean island!
St Martin Veterinary CE
Dutch and French culture, incredible beaches, and ultimate relaxation!
***Earn 15 Hours RACE APPROVED CE***
SPEAKERS
Michael Rossi
DVM, DACVD
Dr. Rossi is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, LA. After this, he went on to perform fellowship research with the Tulane National Primate Research Center in Covington, Louisiana working with the simian immunodeficiency virus. He then went on to complete his Master’s degree and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. After veterinary school, he finished a one-year rotating internship at the Regional Veterinary Referral Center in the Washington, D.C. area. Thereafter, he completed a specialized veterinary dermatology internship at the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine (NCSU-CVM) in Raleigh, NC. Upon completion of this internship, he participated in a two-year veterinary dermatology residency with NCSU-CVM and clinical work with the Veterinary Referral Center of Colorado (VRCC) in Englewood, CO. He remained on staff at VRCC following his residency before moving back to the Gulf Coast region in 2015 to open Coastal Veterinary Dermatology & Ear Clinic. Dr. Rossi has been board certified by the American College of Veterinary Dermatology since 2014.
While not in the clinic, Dr. Rossi donates his time to treat skin conditions of animals in zoos and wildlife centers when possible. He has performed dermatology procedures on several species, including polar bears and antelope. He has authored and coauthored several scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals. His published work on a novel form of allergy testing in cats obtained national acclaim and has created a revolution with many new studies coming as a result of it. He has lectured both nationally and internationally on conditions related to dermatologic diseases. He has a special interest in allergic skin disease, ear disease, neurophysiology of itch, dermatohistopathology, and autoimmune skin disease. In addition to small animals, Dr. Rossi also enjoys working with horses and zoo animals.
LECTURE TOPICS
- Clinical Approach to the Dermatology Patient
- Adverse Food Reactions in the Canine Patient
- Management of Skin Lesions in Chronic Allergic Disease
- Feline Atopic Syndrome: Understanding Cause and Therapy
- Managing Otitis Externa
- Clinical Management of Malassezia Dermatitis
- Staphylococcal Skin Infections in Dogs
Maggie O’Brian
DVM, DACVB
Hailing from Cincinnati, Ohio, Dr. Maggie O’Brian embarked on a journey through the world of animal health. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Animal Nutrition from Ohio State University and then continued her educational journey, achieving her veterinary degree from the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2017. After graduation, Dr. O’Brian devoted a year to serving in an emergency and primary care practice, gaining valuable experience. Her passion for helping animals and understanding their behavior led her to pursue an intensive 3-year residency program in Behavioral Medicine at Ohio State, which she successfully completed in 2021. It was in October of that year that Dr. O’Brian proudly earned her DACVB, distinguishing herself as one of North Carolina’s few certified veterinary behaviorists. Beyond her professional achievements, Dr. O’Brian’s heart is at home in Huntersville, where she resides with her husband, Colin, their adorable new baby, Walter, and their cherished canine companion, affectionately known as Mashed Potatoes or, more simply, “Mashy.”
LECTURE TOPICS
- You’re Going to Go WHERE? Separation Related Problems in Dogs and Cats
- I Love You, I Love You Not: Owner Directed Aggression in Dogs
- It’s a Cat Fight! Inter-cat Aggression
- Doggy Alzheimer’s Disease: Exploring Canine Cognitive Dysfunction
- My Wheel’s are Spinning! Travel Anxiety in Dogs and Cats
- Turtles, Snakes, Gerbils and More! Behavioral Overview of Exotics
- Better Living Through Chemistry: Psychopharmacology in Veterinary Medicine
Group hotel
A fantastic beach front hotel on a semi private island on the Dutch side of the island. Family friendly, quiet, and a variety of water spots, shops, and restaurants nearby
Room Rate: $190/night
Tip: The initial calendar will show regular rates, make sure the code TVR24 is inputted, then click next step and it will show available rooms at the discounted rate
HOW TO GET THERE
Fly into Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) and transfer to the hotel
Daily Itinerary
Dec 6
8am – Morning Yoga
12:40 – Check In
Derm & Behavior
1 – 2
2 – 3
3 – 3:50
4:10 – 5
5 – 6:30
Dec 7
Dr O’Brian – Behavior
8 – 8:50
9 – 9:50
10 – 10:50
11:10 – 12
12 – 1:30
Free to Explore
Dec 8
Full Day Snorkeling Trip with BBQ lunch included
Email for guest availability
Details to follow
Dec 9
Dr Rossi – Dermatology
8 – 8:50
9 – 9:50
10:10 – 11
11 – 12
Free to Explore
Full Day Snorkeling Trip with BBQ lunch included
More Details to Follow
+ Group Yoga Session Dec 6, 8am
Travel Tips
Travel Insurance
Favorite Travel Items
Don’t forget your YOGA MAT like this one from Amazon – it folds easily into your suitcase
*This program is pending RACE Approval. We are a NYSED approved CE provider.
St Martin Veterinary CE