We have extended the deadline for abstract submission for the VOS 2017 Conference to November 10, 2016.

We invite practitioners, academicians, and researchers interested in large animal, small animal, and exotic species to submit abstracts of novel studies in practical and scientific topics related to veterinary orthopedics and traumatology. Preference will be given to abstracts that have clinical relevance. Papers addressing results of controlled retrospective and prospective clinical studies are strongly encouraged. Clinician investigators should also consider submitting innovative surgical techniques, or case reports describing unusual or difficult cases as these will be reviewed separate from the scientific abstracts. Presentations will be limited to 10 minutes and followed by 5 minutes of discussion. Posters must fit within the 4' (height) x 4' (width) area provided.

The call for papers will close on November 10, 2016 at 11:59 p.m. Hawaiian time for both podium presentations and posters. Visit the Abstract Submission page on our website for complete instructions about submitting an abstract.

Submission categories are:

• Clinical/Scientific Studies


• Case reports: a maximum of three novel or interesting cases

The Mark S. Bloomberg Memorial Resident Research Award was established to recognize outstanding resident abstract submissions to the scientific program. At least one recipient per year will be awarded up to $1,500.00 towards expenses to attend and present their abstract at our annual meeting. Only individuals currently in a residency training program or within 2 years of completion of a formal residency program are eligible. The abstract submission may only be of studies conducted during the residency program. All abstracts being submitted for consideration of this award must indicate so on online submission form.
 
For more information, please contact:
Reunan Guillou, VOS Scientific Program Chair
Email address: [email protected]
 
José García-López, VOS Assistant Scientific Program Chair
Email address: [email protected]
 

The Canine Rehabilitation Institute is excited to offer VOS members a discounted rate for its Introduction to Veterinary Clinical Research course beginning in January. This online course lasts 10 weeks and prepares you to begin research immediately. Our pilot group of veterinarians attended this online course this summer and already have grants written and pilot studies completed.

The instructor for the course is Chris Zink, DVM, PhD, DACVP, DACVSMR, CCRT, CVSMT, CVA, who has more than 35 years of experience doing research and training post-docs as a department chair at Johns-Hopkins Medical School.

The goal of this course is to provide a comprehensive introduction to clinical research in the veterinary setting. The entire process from concept to publication will be covered. Each participant will begin by developing a research hypothesis that matches their interests and clinical case loads, and then will design, carry out and analyze the data for a pilot study. This online course will take place over 10 weeks and be limited to 15 students. This course is RACE approved by the AAVSB for 15 credit hours.

To register at a 10% discount or learn more about the course, please visit the Introduction to Veterinary Clinical Research course page.

VOS members, did you know that you can now post classified ads for free in this VOS newsletter? Please send us your job openings, residencies, internships and other notices so we can help publicize these opportunities to the veterinary orthopedic community.

Each classified ad is limited to 100 words and should include a web link or email address so readers may respond directly to you. Ads also may include a small logo (please submit your logo as a JPG, PNG, EPS or PDF file with your text).

Non-members are also welcome to submit classified ads for the newsletter. The fee for non-members is $135 for text ads and $150 for ads with a logo and includes posting the ad for 3 newsletter issues. (Non-members are also encouraged to join VOS and post their ads for free!)

Please submit all classified ads to Maralyn Probst, Executive Secretary, at [email protected]. All classified ads are subject to board approval.

Dear VOS members:

 

With summer behind us and the holiday season in front of us, I would like to take up this corner of the newsletter to share with you all some updates from the Fall Board Meeting held every year at ACVS.

VOS members, you should be proud of your board as they continue to work (in all that ample free time we have) to continue to make sure we do right by the membership and the mission of VOS. As always, we are open to suggestions, concerns and questions ( [email protected]).

 

Congratulations to all VOS members who shared their knowledge and expertise at this year's conference!

 

Katja Lin

Communications Officer

Attention, past Bloomberg and Hohn-Johnson award winners: VOS wants you! We want to tell your story. How did winning the award help you with your career? How did you add to the body of science in veterinary orthopedics? Email Dr. Katja Lin, Communication Chair, at [email protected] to tell us how these awards have helped you.

Sponsors and exhibitors: Have you reserved your ad space in the VOS 2017 Conference Proceedings? Don't miss your opportunity to get your message in front of conference participants. To reserve your space or get more information, contact Dr. Janet Van Dyke, Advertising / Publicity Sponsor Chair, at [email protected].

VOS and the European Society of Veterinary Orthopaedics and Traumatology take turns hosting the World Veterinary Orthopaedic Congress, a massive gathering of veterinarians and allied professionals with an interest in orthopaedics. The next WVOC is October 4-6, 2018 in the Mediterranean city of Barcelona, Spain. The conference organizers from ESVOT have the reputation for running fabulous meetings, often incorporating local culture and culinary delights into the banquet. Mark your calendar and plan to travel to Barcelona for WVOC 2018!