Necropsy Course- The Davis-Thompson Foundation

Necropsy Course– The Davis-Thompson Foundation

Join us for a two-day course designed to help candidates that are preparing to take the Clinical Proficiency Examination (CPE) by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) and the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) National Examining Board (NEB).

Additionally, veterinarians and veterinary technicians looking to improve their necropsy techniques will find benefit in this training. 

Spend two days with Dr. De Negri and Dr. Helgert, learning necropsy techniques through a thorough demonstration, followed by hands-on practice and a mock exam.

(Although we believe that the in-person instruction, hands-on practice, and mock exam will provide superior preparation for the CPE exam, we are providing a remote option, including an interactive necropsy technique demonstration for those who cannot attend in person.)

Schedule:

• In-person- Saturday and Sunday.
• Virtual- Saturday morning only

Schedule (times in EDT):

Saturday May 10:

• 9:00 am- 10:30 am- Introduction. (In-person and virtual)
• 11:00 am- 1:00 pm- Step-by-step necropsy demonstration following CPE exam guidelines (small animal). (In-person and virtual)
• (In-person only)
• 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm- Lunch break (lunch provided).
• 2:00 pm- 3:00 pm – “Ninja class” learn how to properly handle the knife and cut the various tissues.
• 3:00-5:00 pm – Hands-on necropsy practice, supervised (attendees will practice necropsy on small animal cadavers (e.g. cat, dog).

Sunday, May 11: (In-person only)

• 9:00 am- 12:00 am- Mock exam. Attendees will be timed and graded while performing a necropsy.
• 12:00 pm- 1:00 pm- Lunch break (box lunch provided).
• 1:00 pm- 4:00 pm- Exam review and Q&A session.

Fees and registration:

• In person: US$600 (very limited spots!)

*In person registrants must provide proof of rabies.

**PPE and necropsy instrumentation will be provided.

• Virtual live necropsy demonstrations (Saturday, May 10 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm EDT): US$200

***TICKET SALES CLOSE A WEEK BEFORE THE EVENT***

***All registrants will receive access to the necropsy demonstration recording for 1 month.

We’re offering a pre-registration period now through April 10. Please note that in-person capacity is limited (10 participants) to ensure the best possible learning experience. Depending on the number of registrants, we may decide to either proceed with the course or cancel and issue full refunds.

NEW Location:

New Bolton Center is the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine- Building ……….

382 West Street Road

Kennett Square, PA 19348

Stay:

Special hotel rates for participants – details coming soon.

Airport:

PHL or ILG

Questions please email rdenegri@murraystate.edu or call (270) 886-3959 (ask for Dr. De Negri)

*All cadavers utilized in this program were obtained deceased from local shelters and veterinary clients.