Puerto Rico Vet ECC CE Conference 2027
February 5-7, 2027
Emergency Critical Care & Anesthesia
SPECIALIST CE ONLY!
Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Golf & Beach Resort
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Emergency Critical Care & Anesthesia
Conference attendance limited to Veterinarians that are Board Certified, Previous or Current Residents in ECC & Anesthesia, and VTS credentialed technicians in ECC or Anesthesia.
17 hours of Specialty Level Continuing Education (CE) credits accredited through the New York State Education Department (NYSED) and AAVSB’s Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE).
Speakers
Ian DeStefano, DVM, DACVECC (link here)
JD Foster, VMD, MS, DACVIM, DACVCP, DACVNU (link here)
Jay Gladden, DVM, DACVECC (link here)
Sarah Musulin, DVM, DACVECC (link here)
Denise Radkey, DVM, DACVAA (link here)
Erica Reineke, VMD, DACVECC (link here)
Elizabeth Rozanski, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC (link here)
Andrew Taylor, DVM, MS, DACVECC (link here)
Joel Weltman, DVM, DACVECC, PhD (link here)
Conference Schedule & Topics
Friday, February 5, 2027
12:30 pm-1:00 pm: Registration outside Caribbean Ballroom – printed notes provided at registration.
1:00 pm-6:00 pm: Lectures & Snack for registered attendees only
Blood Disorders & Transfusion Medicine
- VCM/TEG – technology and utility
- Coagulopathies, thombotic patients & using VCM/TEG in clinical patients
- Hypercoagulable patients & surger – how to succeed in supporting patients, owners & surgeons
- Panel discussion
Blood Banking
- How to build one practically in private practice
- Donor selection & screening
- Blood Collecting Techniques & Storage
- How to sell it to your clinic leadership
6:30 pm-8:00 pm: Welcome reception, dinner, and drinks complimentary for all registrants & their guests
Saturday, February 6, 2027
7:00 am-9:00 am: Breakfast for registered attendees only
7:00 am-8:00 am: Current Trends in Emergency Critical Care & Anesthesia Literature
- Evidence-based medicine in Critical Care & Anesthesia
- Review of the most impactful, clinically relevant published research
8:00 am-1:00 pm: Respiratory Lectures & Snack for registered attendees only
Advanced POCUS
- Advanced Understanding & How-to
- Diagnostic Pearls
- Case Examples
- Use for follow-up/monitoring
Hi-flow oxygen therapy
- What it is, indications for use
- Set up and monitoring of patients on it
- How to challenge patients off of it
Capnography
- Advanced Understanding
- Diagnostic Pearls
- Case Examples
- Utility as a monitoring tool
Ventilators
- What cases should be considered
- Utilization how-to
- Training & Teaching it use, Client communication
- Post-arrest care
Sunday, February 7, 2027
7:00 am-9:00 am: Breakfast for registered attendees only
7:00 am-8:00 am: Panel for Residents: Academia vs. Private Practice – considerations for employment – daily experiences, challenges and wins
7:00 am-8:00 am: Panel for Mentors: Organizing Residency Programs in Academia vs. Private Practice, How to make trainees functional by end of residency, Core competencies
8:00 am-1:00 pm: Extracorporeal Lectures & Snack for registered attendees only
Hemoperfusion
- Extracorporeal therapy technology
- Indications, case examples
- Functional use techniques
Sepsis
- Antibiotic stewardship
- Infectious disease
- Current literature & practices
hotel registration
Book your accommodations now!
https://www.wyndhamriomar.com/
For airport transportation, please contact Group Services LLC.
Date
February 5-7, 2027
Registration includes 17 hours of Specialty Level Continuing Education (CE) credits accredited through the New York State Education Department (NYSED) and AAVSB’s Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE).
Pricing Options
$995 (USD)
DVM/VMD post-residency
$895 (USD)
Current Residents, VTS credentialed or Part B VTS applicants:
Use discount code PR27
more information
Puerto Rico Vet CE Conference
https://www.wyndhamriomar.com/
Nestled between the beautiful Atlantic Ocean and the lush El Yunque Rainforest, the Wyndham Rio Mar offers an ideal blend of luxury and natural beauty.
This exquisite resort features:
- 2 miles of secluded beach and beautiful pools including a swim-up bar to unwind after the conference sessions
- Proximity to El Yunque National Forest, a tropical rainforest adventure just minutes away
- 11 restaurants and lounges for on-site dining options from fine dining to casual beachside eateries
- Full-service spa for relaxation and fitness
- 2 championship golf courses
For airport transportation, please contact Group Services LLC.
Please contact us at vetquestce@gmail.com with any questions.
