Medical Plus Pty Ltd (Australia)
ABN: 4110449116
3/60 Lilee Crescent Tullamarine,
Victoria 3043
Ph: 03-9399 4987
Fax: 03-9338 1526
Email: [email protected]
Essential ultrasound skills for the
small animal practitioner
29th &30th May 2015 – VSS Underwood
Thank you for your interest in attending our ultrasound workshop we are holding at VSS
Underwood. Please find essential information of the workshop listed below. Please let us
know if you have any further queries with regards to the workshop.
Cost
The cost to attend the workshop is AUD$1,815 excluding GST with full payment required prior to
attending. When we receive your completed booking form, we will send a confirmation e-mail
together with a Tax Invoice.
Timing
The course is scheduled to run from 1pm to 9 pm on Friday and 9am to 5pm on Saturday with
allowance for morning and afternoon breaks plus lunch/dinner. For people who plan to arrive late or
need to leave early (catch flights), please let us know so we can accommodate.
Meals
Tea, coffee and soft refreshments are provided and available all day during the course. A generous
lunch will be provided with a wide combination of food & fruit available. Plus there will be morning
and afternoon snacks supplied. Please let us know if you have any special dietary requirements.
Training
Course notes will be provided together with note pad and pen for taking additional notes.
Please fax completed application form to 03-93381526 or email to [email protected]
Banking Details: Commonwealth Bank
BSB: 062443 ACC: 10221002
Medical Plus Pty Ltd (Australia)
ABN: 4110449116
3/60 Lilee Crescent Tullamarine,
Victoria 3043
Ph: 03-9399 4987
Fax: 03-9338 1526
Email: [email protected]
Tutors: Bruce Mackay and Anna Galloway
Bruce Mackay BVSc FACVSc (Gold Coast)
Dr Bruce Mackay has been a veterinarian for 30 years since graduating from the University of
Queensland (BVSc) in 1979. Spending most of his time in small animal private practice, he has a
wealth of experienced with small animal veterinary medicine. His clients and their pets inspired him
to begin the long journey of study to sit his specialty exams. After training at University of
Queensland, Murdoch University in Perth and Universities in California and North Carolina, he
achieved his dream of becoming a Fellow of The Australian College of Veterinary Scientists in 2000.
Dr Mackay co-founded Veterinary Specialist Services with the idea of providing excellence in
veterinary medicine with a great team of specialist veterinarians all passionate about dogs and cats.
Although very keen in all aspects of internal medicine, his special interests include gastro-enterology,
endocrinology, cardiology and oncology. Bruce continues to be passionate about administering the
best possible care to the animals he is privileged to treat. A wagging tail and a grateful lick still mean
volumes to this veterinarian who has seen so many changes in his time as a veterinarian.
Anna Galloway, BVSc(Hons) MACVSc
Dr Anna Galloway graduated with a BVSc(Hons) from the University of Queensland in 1981. After a
few years in small animal and mixed practice, she joined the staff of the University of Queensland
(UQ) as a small animal clinician. She started working in veterinary imaging in 1986 as a university
tutor and gained MACVSc (radiology) in 1988. Anna continued working in imaging at UQ as a
radiology registrar until 2011.
She was granted extended study leave in the USA in 1992 to spend time developing ultrasound skills
in veterinary schools in North Carolina, Colorado and California. She was a locum at The Animal
Health Trust in Newmarket, UK, in 2005. She has been a membership examiner for the ACVSc on
five occasions and was radiology chapter president for 3 years.
Anna established Vethelp Diagnostic Imaging, a mobile diagnostic ultrasound practice servicing
Brisbane and surrounding areas in 2011 and continues to enjoy teaching in addition to travelling to
practices performing scans.
Annie Rose BVetBiol, BVSc (Hons), MVS, MANZCVS (Radiology), GradCert (ClinEd)
Dr Annie Rose graduated from The University of Queensland and initially worked in general practice.
She then completed an internship at the University of Melbourne and it was during this time that
she developed her interest in diagnostic imaging. Annie worked for almost 15 years at The
University of Queensland Small Animal Clinic, and enjoyed her role in both a clinical and teaching
capacity. She has also had the opportunity to work for a few months in the radiology sections of The
Ohio State University, USA in 1999 and The Animal Health Trust, UK in 2005. Annie is currently a
resident in diagnostic imaging at the University of Melbourne Veterinary Hospital.
Please fax completed application form to 03-93381526 or email to [email protected]
Banking Details: Commonwealth Bank
BSB: 062443 ACC: 10221002
Medical Plus Pty Ltd (Australia)
ABN: 4110449116
3/60 Lilee Crescent Tullamarine,
Victoria 3043
Ph: 03-9399 4987
Fax: 03-9338 1526
Email: [email protected]
Abdominal Ultrasound Wet Workshop
Program Day 1
Friday 29th May
1.30pm
Registration
2.00pm-2.45pm
Introduction
The basic principles of ultrasound, including instrument settings, image
formation, transducer selection and common artefacts.
2.45pm-3.15pm
Tips and tricks
Patient preparation and systematic approach to abdominal ultrasound and
incorporation into practice.
3.15pm-3.30pm
Afternoon Tea
3.30pm-4.00pm
Liver
Scanning technique and abnormalities of the liver and biliary tract.
4.00pm-4.30pm
Spleen
Scanning technique, diffuse and focal disease and diagnostic approach from
an imaging perspective.
4.30pm-5pm
Pancreas and Adrenal Glands
Examination and location of normal pancreas. Examples of pancreatic
pathology including pancreatitis. Approach to locating adrenal glands and
examples of pathology.
5pm-6pm
Dinner
6pm-9pm
Practical Session
Please fax completed application form to 03-93381526 or email to [email protected]
Banking Details: Commonwealth Bank
BSB: 062443 ACC: 10221002
Medical Plus Pty Ltd (Australia)
ABN: 4110449116
3/60 Lilee Crescent Tullamarine,
Victoria 3043
Ph: 03-9399 4987
Fax: 03-9338 1526
Email: [email protected]
Program Day 2
Saturday 30th May
9am-9.30am
Uterus/Prostate
Routine examination of uterus and prostate and appearance of common
abnormalities.
9.30am-10.15am
Gastro-intestinal tract and Lymph Nodes
Normal ultrasonographic appearance of stomach, small intestine and large
intestine and abdominal lymph nodes. Examples of common pathological
conditions will be included. Discussion of the appropriate use of ultrasound
for the investigation of patients presenting with clinical signs of gastrointestinal disease.
10.15am-10.30am
Morning Tea
10.30am-11am
Kidneys and Urinary Bladder
Routine examination of the kidneys and urinary bladder. Discussion of the
common conditions affecting the urinary tract.
11am-12 noon
Emergency Ultrasound Scan and Fine Needle Aspirates and Biopsy
12 noon-1pm
Lunch
1pm-5pm
Practical Session
Please fax completed application form to 03-93381526 or email to [email protected]
Banking Details: Commonwealth Bank
BSB: 062443 ACC: 10221002
Medical Plus Pty Ltd (Australia)
ABN: 4110449116
3/60 Lilee Crescent Tullamarine,
Victoria 3043
Ph: 03-9399 4987
Fax: 03-9338 1526
Email: [email protected]
Practical Sessions:
Please fax completed application form to 03-93381526 or email to [email protected]
Banking Details: Commonwealth Bank
BSB: 062443 ACC: 10221002
3/60 Lilee Crescent Tullamarine,
Victoria 3043
Ph: 03-9399 4987
Fax: 03-9338 1526
Email: [email protected]
Medical Plus Pty Ltd (Australia)
ABN: 4110449116
Small Animal Ultrasound Workshop
Application Form (VSS Underwood)
Attendee Name:
Practice Name:
Address:
Phone:
Email:
Course Date:
29th & 30th May 2015
Location:
Springwood Hometown, Unit 14, Cnr Lexington & Logan Rd
Underwood, QLD, 4119
Does your clinic currently have an ultrasound?
YES / NO
If known, what is the make and model? __________________________________________
What probes are available for scanning? __________________________________________
How would you rate your current skill level with regards to diagnostic ultrasound?
Beginner
Basic
Intermediate
Competent
Please give an indication of your previous ultrasound experience
__________________________________________________________________________________
For how many patients a week do you use ultrasound in your practice? _________________________
Special dietary requirements: ___________________________________________________
Registrations Cost: Registration for the training is $1815 excluding GST. Once course booking is
confirmed, an invoice will be generated for registration. Registration is only confirmed after full payment
has been made via internet transfer. Registration includes tuition, lecture slides, lunch and refreshments.
Please fax completed application form to 03-93381526 or email to [email protected]
Banking Details: Commonwealth Bank
BSB: 062443 ACC: 10221002