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Annual Convention

56th Annual Convention
Baltimore, Maryland
December 4-8, 2010
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Advance your medical skills, update your practice model and learn how to volunteer your veterinary expertise to make a difference in the world. Take new strides toward improving the health and livelihood of horses during the AAEP’s 56th Annual Convention, Dec. 4-8, in Baltimore, Maryland.

Program:
Welfare
Science
Business
This year's program explores all aspects of equine veterinary medicine. You will have the opportunity to learn the lastest information on emerging infectious diseases, current trends in diagnostic procedures and techniques, updates on welfare issues including not only the unwanted horse, but issues that affect all areas of the equine industry, and progressive, practical strategies that can be implemented in your practice to keep up the pace in an ever-changing ecomomy. This program is packaged to meet all of your CE needs in one meeting.
To view the 2010 program, click here.

About Baltimore:
Baltimore is a colorful, diverse city and is Maryland's largest. Known for its beautiful harbor, distinct neighborhoods, unique museums and fabulous restaurants, Baltimore is the perfect destination to join your colleagues for a great mix of learning and fun. To learn more about Baltimore and the city's attractions, click here.

Registration:
Register now for the 56th Annual Convention. Note: Farriers interested in only the Farrier's program, can register on site for a one-day rate.
RatesBefore October 25After October 25
AAEP Member $425$500
BEVA Member $425$500
AAEP New Member Applicant$625$700
Non-Member $650$725
Current Residency, Intern or Graduate Student$215$250
AAEP National Student Member$30$50
AAEP New Student Applicant$60$80
Why Attend Convention 2010?
 
Build a network of professional friends
The Annual Convention offers the ideal environment for networking with colleagues from around the world. Connect with fellow equine veterinarians in an atmosphere of fun and camaraderie at the many Convention social events.
Add New Services
Want to diversify your practice offerings? Applicable instruction on equine ophthalmology, farriery and dentistry will open your mind to new possibilities for your practice. These sessions will show you how to take new knowledge and put it to use.
Be Competitive
This year, our business workshops will feature the topics of marketing and profitability, helping you keep up with the most effective methods of managing your practice. Learn how to create a client referral system, use Facebook to promote your practice and put more money in the bank.
Make an Impact
Identify today's most pressing equine welfare issues and find out how to use your skills to help. From educating a client on proper horse care to volunteering your services in lesser developed countries, the Annual Convention will present opportunities for you to make a difference in the lives of horse in need.
Master Emerging Veterinay Topics
As an equine practitioner, your veterinary knowledge must constantly evolve. The Annual Convention is your one-stop source for emerging medical concerns and their most viable solutions.

Housing:
Click here to make your hotel reservations. All reservations must be made through the housing bureau in order to receive the AAEP group rate.
Hotel ChoicesSingle or Double Rates
Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor$179
Holiday Inn Baltimore-Inner Harbor$134
Hyatt Regency$175
Marriott Inner Harbor$174
Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace$176
Sheraton Inner Harbor$175
Sheraton City Center$137
Beware of a Hotel Company Scam
The AAEP wants you to be aware of a scam that can occur where someone calls or faxes you, stating to be an "offical" AAEP housing coordinator. We do not contract with such groups and any information regarding lodging will come from the AAEP only. All housing reservations should be made by you through the link above. We suggest you do not provide your credit card information to anyone other than the Housing Bureau or hotel you contact. If you have any questions or concerns about unauthorized solicitation, please contact Debbie Miles at
dmiles@aaep.orgor (859) 233-0147.

The Purpose:

With over 100 CE credits from which to choose, over 4,000 veterinarians gathered in one city, and a trade show with nearly 400 exhibitors, the Annual Convention provides the AAEP's most comprehensive CE experience.


Future Convention Dates and Locations:
2011 57th Annual Convention
San Antonio, Texas
November 18-22
2012 58th Annual Convention
Anaheim, California
December 1-5
2013 59th Annual Convention
Nashville, Tennessee
December 7-11
2014 60th Annual Convention
Salt Lake City, Utah
December 6-10