Contents of Today's Veterinary Practice - JAN-FEB 2012

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EDITOR'S NOTE |
We Are Accountable As veterinarians, we also have a responsibility to stay up-to-date regarding: UÊ iÜÊ>n`ÊimiÀ}in}ÊinviVÌioÕÃÉâoonoÌiVÊ`iÃi>ÃiÃ]Ê especially if they threaten patients in our care
UÊ oÛilÊ`i>}noÃÌiVÊÌiÃÌin}Ê>n`ÊinnoÛ>ÌiÛiÊ`ÀÕ}ÃÊoÀÊ therapeutic options as they become available
UÊ/hiÊl>ÌiÃÌÊÕ«`>ÌiÃÊonÊ`iÃi>ÃiÊ«ÀoViÃÃiÃ]Ê>ÃÊniÜÊ studies and information are released
UÊ iÛilo«minÌÊovÊLiÌÌiÀÊÀil>ÌionÃhi«ÃÊÜiÌhÊLoÌhÊ our clients and practice teams, which can make a true difference in a practice's success.
And let's be honest, sometimes continuing educa-
tion is about getting a refresher course that reviews L>ÃiVÊÌhin}ÃÊÌh>ÌÊÜiÊonViÊkniÜ]ÊLÕÌÊvoÀ}oÌ°Ê/h>ÌÊiÃÊ certainly true for me, especially since I've entered my forties!
The Possibilities Are Endless Luckily, a Pandora's Box of possibilities is avail- able for veterinary continuing education. We can choose among print and online media, conferences LoÌhÊl>À}iÊ>n`ÊÃm>ll]ÊëiVi>liâi`ÊinÃÌiÌÕÌiÃÊoÀÊÃimi- nars, and a variety of webinars…just to name some options. iÜÊo««oÀÌÕniÌiiÃÊvoÀÊiliVÌÀoniVÊli>Ànin}ÊVon-
tinue to grow in variety and depth (apps, anyone?) and hold special attraction because of their flex- ibility and at-home availability. In addition, during this time of the year, many veterinary professionals choose to attend conferences held in sunny vacation spots, where we can choose between lectures, wet labs, workshops, and small-group sessions, which can fill our days from early morning to late evening. However, at Today's Veterinary
Practice, we believe that the printed word still plays a vital role in continuing education. We know that many profession- als still love to hold a journal in their hands, leafing through it at the breakfast table or while relax- ing after a busy day.
A Lifestyle of Learning Each of us has the opportunity ÌoÊ«iÀÃon>liâiÊÌhiÊ>moÕnÌÊ>n`Ê type of continuing education that best fits our particular learning methods. And for those of us who are educators in the veterinary world, the challenge is to continu- ously find new ways to inspire, excite, explain, and guide those who seek to make learning a life- style.
Lesley King, Editor in Chief
Today's Veterinary Practice would like to warmly welcome and introduce the newest member of our Editorial Peer Review Board—
PAUL BLOOM, DVM, DIPLOMATE ACVD & ABVP (CANINE & FELINE SPECIALTY). Dr. Bloom owns and practices at the Allergy, Skin and Ear Clinic for Pets in Livonia, Michigan. He also serves as adjunct faculty at Michigan State
University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Bloom lectures at state, national, and international conferences and has written a number of book chapters. He serves on the scientific program committee for the American College of Veterinary Dermatology and is a reviewer for Veterinary Dermatology and The Veterinary Journal, where he is also on the editorial board. Dr. Bloom received his DVM from MSU; he became Michigan's first board- certified veterinary dermatologist in full-time private practice. When he's not working, he spends time playing hockey or relaxing at home with his wife and menagerie of animals that currently includes 3 horses, 2 miniature donkeys, 2 goats, 3 sheep, 4 cats, and 1 dog.
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