1. Further the understanding of basic scientific principles, pathophysiology of diseases, and principles and applications of diagnostic and therapeutic modalities in veterinary and comparative ophthalmology
2. Enhance patient care in the practice of veterinary ophthalmology
3. Improve the ability to obtain funding, perform research and advance the science of comparative ophthalmology
4. Build relationships and promote collegiality among comparative ophthalmologists and other vision scientists
5. Encourage life-long learning in comparative ophthalmology

Enrollment in this course is open to individuals in approved ACVO and ECVO residency programs as well as graduate students in veterinary ophthalmology in the US, International university faculty who are teaching veterinary ophthalmology, international trainees in veterinary ophthalmology, and individuals with an interest in veterinary ophthalmology.

Questions regarding the course may be directed to Danielle King at danielle_king@ncsu.edu. For information on course content, contact Dr. Michael Davidson, mike_davidson@ncsu.edu.

Registration

Tuition for the course is $1,200 for individuals currently in ACVO-approved resident programs, $1,200 for individuals currently in ECVO-approved programs, and $2,400 for all other participants. Application deadline is February 28, 2018. Course registration will be limited to 80 individuals, with priority given to ACVO and ECVO residents registered by February 28. If the registration link is still active below, then the there is still space to register. The link will become inactive when the course is full.

Registration fee will include all lectures and labs for ACVO, ECVO residents, and non-residents.

Cancellations and requests for refunds made prior to May 31, 2018, will be accepted with a $100 processing fee. Cancellations after May 31st will be processed with a $250 processing fee.

Registration for the 2018 Basic Science course is now full. If you are an ACVO or ECVO resident who did not yet get a chance to register, please send an e-mail to ceregistration@ncsu.edu.

Location & Lodging

This course will be held at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at 1060 William Moore Drive in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. A block of rooms is being held at the Wolf Village apartments on the NC State main campus in Raleigh. All apartments contain 4 individual bedrooms each with a double bed, 2 bathrooms, living room, kitchen with microwave, stove & refrigerator. Each individual is responsible for reserving and paying for their own room. Rooms will be assigned by gender. Transportation will be provided to and from the apartments before and at the conclusion of each day’s session.

The package rate is $45.00 per person, per night. The rate includes the following:

• Single bedroom within a shared apartment at Wolf Village
• Deluxe linen package (2 flat sheets, 1 towel, 1 washcloth, blanket, pillow with pillowcase, soap, shampoo, conditioner)
• Wired Internet IDs (1 per participant)
• Ethernet cord (1 per participant). Cord to be returned to Conference Services upon checkout.
• Basic kitchen amenities (1 per apartment). To be left in apartment upon checkout.
• A welcome basket that includes the following:
  • Small bottle of detergent
  • Campus map, dining schedule and summer bus schedule
  • City of Raleigh and NC State guides
  • NC State souvenir cup and plastic utensils

Reserve Housing here

You may, of course, choose to make your own arrangements if you wish. Bus service to the CVM will only be available from the Wolf Village apartments.

ADA Statement

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate, please contact Dane Johnston to discuss your needs at least 30 days prior to the event.