AMERICAN COLLEGE OF VETERINARY
INTERNAL MEDICINE (ACVIM)
1997 Wadsworth Blvd.
Lakewood, CO 80214-5293
www.acvim.org
2013 ACVIM Forum Media Event Advisory
May 31, 2013
CONTACT: Laurie Nelson
Marketing, Communications and Media Relations Specialist
Office: 303.231.9933
Cell: 303.324.9081
Laurie@ACVIM.org
Media Invitation to Attend Events at 2013 ACVIM Forum
June 12-15 in Seattle, Washington
The 2013 ACVIM Forum features expert presentations for more than 3,000 veterinarians on all aspects of
veterinary internal medicine. Veterinarians, veterinary specialists, technicians and students from around
the world gather to gain insights on key research, attend in-depth presentations on cutting edge diagnosis
topics, and discuss current issues with leading experts.
WHAT: Media representatives are invited to attend the 2013 ACVIM Forum including the following
featured events.
WHERE: Washington State Convention Center, 800 Convention Place, Seattle, WA 98101-2350
FEATURED EVENTS
Specialty Symposium
Renowned Speakers
Dr. Janice Robertson, PhD, University of Toronto
Wednesday June 12th, 8:10 – 9:50 am, Room 607 – Neurology
Dr. Alexander de Lahunta, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology)
Wednesday June 12th, 8:10 – 9:50 am, Rooms 619-620 – Large Animal Internal Medicine, Food Animal
Dr. Joseph Perloff, MD, UCLA
Wednesday June 12th, 1:10 – 2:00 pm, Rooms 615-616 – Cardiology
Animal Survivor Media Event
Thursday June 13th, 9:50 – 11:00 am, Room 310
This media event, an initiative of the ACVIM and the ACVIM Foundation, honors amazing animal
survivors who beat the odds because of advances in veterinary internal medicine. The event features
videos with five amazing stories of four dogs and a horse who overcame their illnesses through the
dedication of their owners, veterinarians and specialists. Three of the dogs and their owners will be onsite.
Keynote Address
Friday June 14th, 10:30 – 11:20 am, Room 6B
Ford W. Bell, DVM, DACVIM (Oncology), the extra-ordinary veterinarian, will deliver the keynote
address, “From Prostate Cancer to Museums: A Veterinary Journey”. Dr. Bell is President and CEO of
the American Association of Museums, and is a Board-certified veterinary oncologist. He has more than
30 years of experience as a nonprofit executive, board chair, donor, trustee, and educator.
One Medicine Scientific Sessions
Friday June 14th, 4 sessions beginning at 2:10 pm and ending at 6:15 pm, Rooms 618-619
One Medicine is a term that acknowledges the fundamental similarities between living species as they
relate to the practice of medicine. Topics at the Forum include areas such as disaster relief and military
medicine.
Media Note: Accredited members of the media may attend the 2013 ACVIM Forum at no charge.
However, you are required to register with the ACVIM. For media registration, please fill out a
registration form or contact Laurie Nelson at Laurie@ACVIM.org or 303.231.9933.
Onsite Press Room
Location: Washington State Convention Center, Room 310
Hours:
Wednesday June 12, 12:00 – 5:00 pm
Thursday June 13, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday June 14, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday June 15, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Press Releases
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About the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM)
ACVIM is the national certifying organization for veterinary specialists in large and small animal internal
medicine, cardiology, neurology and oncology. Established in 1973, ACVIM’s purpose is to advance the
knowledge of animal health and diseases, and to foster the continued development of specialty veterinary
care. To find an ACVIM Specialist in your area, please visit www.acvim.org.