International EBVM Network Conference opens for business
19 February 2014
Tickets have now gone on sale for the 1st International EBVM Network Conference, a two-day event which aims to provide veterinary professionals with the latest scientific research and training to help them put EBVM into practice across the globe.
The Conference, which takes place on 23 and 24 October 2014 at the Beaumont Estate in Windsor, is the first international conference fully focused on EBVM and has been organised by RCVS Knowledge.
Our ambition is to become a global intermediary for evidence-based veterinary knowledge by providing access to information that is of immediate value to practising veterinary professionals and directly contributes to evidence-based clinical decision-making.
The Conference is open to all who are interested in the practice and science of EBVM, including veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses, students, technicians, information specialists and those who support their activity.
Scientific Panel member Dr Brennen McKenzie, a small animal veterinary surgeon from Adobe Animal Hospital, California, and President of the Evidence-Based Veterinary Medicine Association, said: “The Conference will bring together experts in basic research, epidemiology, EBVM, and clinical medicine.
“It will identify the most critical information needs of veterinary practitioners as well as marshal talent and resources towards generating this vital information. Furthermore, it will focus on raising awareness of the relevance of EBVM to practitioners and finding ways to more effectively teach EBVM principles and techniques to students and veterinary professionals in practice.”
“The Conference will bring together experts in basic research, epidemiology, EBVM, and clinical medicine.
The Conference will provide attendees with two days of continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities as well as the chance to join our EBVM Network, which aims to build a global community of veterinary professionals who share and promote the latest evidence, skills and ideas.
“Insurers, publishers and CPD providers should also consider EBVM core to their activities,” says Nick Royle, Executive Director of RCVS Knowledge. “Any company providing goods and services to the veterinary profession will want to know ‘Can I show that what I provide is evidence-based?'”.
Attendees can choose up to 12 hours of CPD from the Conference programme, the content of which will be selected by international leaders in EBVM, who comprise the Conference’s Scientific Panel. The Scientific Panel is chaired by Dr Mark Holmes, Senior Lecturer at the University of Cambridge Veterinary School.
Ticket prices start at £575 and include two days of CPD, accommodation, all meals, an evening reception and several networking events. Bursaries of £500 towards the cost of attending the Conference are available for EBVM Network members who are students, veterinary nurses, or based in low- or lower-middle-income economies, as defined by the World Bank.
The venue is easily accessible for both international and UK-based delegates, situated only 15 minutes from Heathrow Airport and less than an hour by rail from central London.
Set on 40 acres of parkland and three miles from the historic town of Windsor, Beaumont Estate combines state-of-the-art facilities with grand elegance, including a restored 14th century chapel which will host the evening reception.
To book a place at the Conference and find out more about submitting an abstract, exhibiting or sponsoring please visit www.ebvm-2014.org.