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AAEP News August 2019 V
Work through career challenges together at new ‘Practice Life Conversations’
Let’s face it: Successfully navigating the daily rigors of life in equine practice can be a challenge.
During the AAEP’s 65th Annual Convention in Denver, Colo., share your experiences and learn
from those of your colleagues at new AAEP Practice Life Conversations.
This conversation series on Saturday,
Dec. 7 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. is meant for
group think and will be facilitated by veterinarians who have
“been there and done that.” Sessions will run concurrently on the
following topics:
• Managing Emergency Coverage in a One- or
Two-Doctor Practice
• Planning for Maternity Leave
• Creating a Culture of Wellness in Practice
No advance sign-up is necessary; just show up and plan to
participate in these interactive conversations.
Dr. Dean Richardson to spotlight fracture repair possibilities during Milne Lecture
Renowned equine orthopedic
surgeon Dr. Dean Richardson will
impress upon practitioners the
surgical opportunities available for
fracture repair and the associated
importance of improving emergency
management when he delivers the
Frank J. Milne State-of-the-Art
Lecture on Monday, Dec. 9.
During his lecture, “The Tao of
Equine Fracture Management,” Dr.
Richardson will encourage a shift in
the industry’s perception of fractures based on imaging
advancements, technology developments and philosophical
changes in recent decades that have resulted in successful
outcomes for many seriously injured horses that previously
would never have been treated. Practitioners will acquire a
thorough understanding of and ability to communicate the
treatment options available for horses with major bone
and joint injuries.
Dr. Richardson is the Charles W. Raker Chair in Equine
Surgery and Chief of Large Animal Surgery at the
University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s
New Bolton Center. His research and clinical interests
have focused on improving fracture repair and joint
surgery. Dr.
Richardson received his veterinary degree from The
Ohio State University in 1979 and completed his
internship at New Bolton Center, where he has been ever
since. He is perhaps best known as leader of the New
Bolton Center veterinary team that treated 2006 Kentucky
Derby winner Barbaro following serious hind leg injuries
sustained in the Preakness Stakes. Despite his administra-
tive load, Dr. Richardson maintains a busy clinical
practice, oversees a research laboratory and still greatly
enjoys teaching veterinary students, interns and residents.
His accolades include numerous teaching awards as well
as the 1997 Pfizer Award for Excellence in Research, the
2006 Special Eclipse Award from the National
Thoroughbred Racing Association (as part of “Team
Barbaro”), and a Special Commendation from the
American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2007.
The convention lecture, sponsored by Platinum
Performance, is named for AAEP past president and
distinguished life member Dr. Frank J. Milne.
Dr. Dean Richardson
65th Annual Convention & Trade Show
December 7-11, 2019 | Denver, Colorado | convention.aaep.org
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