ACVIM Brain Camp - Advanced Veterinary Neuroscience

ACE: Advanced Continuing Education
68.00 CE
CE Hours
On Demand available On Demand through August 2026

Course Overview

Register today to access the same great live, virtual course content on demand at your convenience.

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This course was made possible thanks to the generous support of VetCT, Ethos, MedVet, OrthoMed, and Sage Veterinary Centers.

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Who Should Attend

  • ACVIM Candidates and Diplomates
  • ACVECC Candidates and Diplomates
  • ACVO Candidates and Diplomates
  • ACVR Candidates and Diplomates
  • ACVS Candidates and Diplomates
  • ECVIM Candidates and Diplomates
  • ECVN Candidates and Diplomates
  • ACLAM Candidates and Diplomates
  • ACVB Candidates and Diplomates
  • ACVCP Candidates and Diplomates


 

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Agenda

WEEK ONE: AUGUST 1-5

This 5-day offering is the first installment of this 10-day module and is designed to offer an intense, high-level review of clinical veterinary neurology aimed at the neurology resident.  Topics will range from neuroanatomy and neuropathology all the way through diagnostic imaging and surgical interventions.  This is a broad review of clinical neurology with the goal of preparing for the specialty examination and clinical practice. 

By the end of this module you will:  

  • Have an understanding of clinical functional neuroanatomy
  • Have a basic overview of diagnostic imaging modalities for neurological disorders
  • Have a basic understanding of diagnostic testing for neuromuscular disorders
  • Have a basic understanding of common large animal neurologic disorders
  • Have been presented with a high-level review of common neurologic syndromes in small animals

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Lectures from this in-person offering will be captured and offered on demand, after the live course.

WEEK TWO: AUGUST 8-12

This 5-day offering is the second installment of this 10-day module and is designed to offer an intense, high-level review of clinical veterinary neurology aimed at the neurology resident.  Topics will range from neuroanatomy and neuropathology all the way through diagnostic imaging and surgical interventions.  This is a broad review of clinical neurology with the goal of preparing for the specialty examination and clinical practice. 

By the end of this module you will:  

  • Have an understanding of clinical functional neuroanatomy
  • Have a basic overview of diagnostic imaging modalities for neurological disorders
  • Have a basic understanding of diagnostic testing for neuromuscular disorders
  • Have a basic understanding of common large animal neurologic disorders
  • Have been presented with a high-level review of common neurologic syndromes in small animals

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Cost

The price chart below applies to Week 1 and Week 2.
 

CategoryPrice
ACVIM Diplomate; European Partner Diplomate
 
$1,025
ACVIM Candidate; European Partner Resident
 
$725
Nonmember Diplomate$1,225
Nonmember Candidate$825
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Meet the Instructors

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Sheila Carrera Justiz Neurology President
Sheila Carrera-Justiz, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology)
COURSE LEADER

Week 1 Speakers

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Monica Alema Headshot
Monica Aleman, MVZ Cert., PhD, DACVIM (LAIM, Neurology)
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Silke Hecht headshot
Silke Hecht, DMV, DACVR, DECVDI
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Amy Johnson Headshot
Amy Johnson, DVM, DACVIM (LAIM & Neurology)
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Mariani
Chris Mariani, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Neurology)
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Matiasek
Kaspar Matiasek, DVM, DrMedVetHabil
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OBrien
Dennis O'Brien, DVM, PhD
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Strain
George Strain, PhD
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Thomson
Christine Thomson, BVSc (Hons), DACVIM (Neurology), DECVN, PhD
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Williams
Colette Williams, PhD
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Winter
Matt Winter, DVM, DACVR
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Sheila Carrera Justiz Neurology President
Sheila Carrera-Justiz, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology)
COURSE LEADER

Week 2 Speakers

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Beasley
Michaela Beasley, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVIM (Neurology)
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Bentley
Tim Bentley, BVSc (Dist), MRCVS, DACVIM (Neurology)
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Philip Bergman
Bob Bergman, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Neurology)
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Elena Alina Demeter, DVM, PhD, DACVP Headshot
Alina Demeter, DVM, PhD, DACVP (Anatomic Path)
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Fauber
Amy Fauber, DVM, MS, DACVS (Small Animal), DACVIM (Neurology)
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Foss
Kari Foss, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology)
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Garcia
Gabriel Garcia, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology)
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Hamor
Ralph Hamor, DVM, DACVO
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Logas
Dawn Logas, DVM
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Andrew D. Miller, DVM, DACVP (Anatomic) Headshot
Andrew Miller, DVM, DACVP (Anatomic Path)
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Moore
Sarah Moore, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology)
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Pablo
Luisito Pablo, DVM, DACVA
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Patterson
Ned Patterson, DVM, PhD
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Porter
Erin Porter, DVM, DACVR
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Repac
Jennifer Repac, DVM, DACVSMR
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Sheilah Robertson, PhD, DACVAA, DACAW, DECVAA, DECAWBM (AWSEL), MRCVS
Sheilah Robertson, BVMS (Hons), PhD, DACVAA, DECVAA, DACAW, DECAWBM (AWSEL), CVA, MRCVS
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Christine Rutter
Christine Rutter, DVM, DACVECC
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Takada
Marilia Takada, DVM, PhD, DACVR
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Wininger
Fred Wininger, VMD, MS, DACVIM (Neurology)


To see all speakers, click into each individual module or view the complete speaker list here.

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CE Credits

WEEK ONE:

On-Demand course participation: This program has been approved for 35.5 hours of Anytime, Non-Interactive-distance continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE-approval. 

WEEK TWO:

On-Demand course participation: This program has been approved for 32.5 hours of Anytime, Non-Interactive-distance continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE-approval. 

Participants will be responsible for ensuring they do not claim dual credit for the same session presented in person and available on demand. Participants should be aware that some state boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Please contact your state board directly with any questions.

For additional questions, please contact us at Learning@ACVIM.org.

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