Veterinary professionals convene to learn the latest in feline medicine
BRIDGEWATER, NJ; September 15, 2022 ā The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) Annual Conference is back for 2022 in a hybrid format. Veterinary professionals from around the globe are invited to attend the conference live this October 27-30 in Pittsburgh, PA, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center or online through our virtual platform. This yearās conference will cover aspects of the environment, interactions, techniques, and caregiver education, as well as manymedical topics.
āWe are excited to show how Cat Friendly interactions, handling, approach, and considerations should be incorporated into all aspects of feline care ā from starting at home through the veterinary experience and environment, and through the diagnosis, treatment, and management of the feline patient,ā said Heather OāSteen, CAE, AAFP CEO. This yearās theme, Enriching Feline Care & the Veterinary Experience, will provide practical and relevant feline content. Just a few topics include the challenging cat, hyperthyroidism grey-zone results, diabetes, pediatric kittens, the critical cat, inter-cat conflict, CKD, pain exams, pancreatitis, multi-cat households, elimination, cardiomyopathy, and much more.
The AAFP 2022 Hybrid Conference includes:
- In-person and virtual registration options
- Pre-conference day ancillary sessions on October 27 (requires separate
registration) - An all-star lineup of distinguished feline expert speakers
- In-person and virtual exhibit hall with over 85 exhibitors
- Hands-on Orthopedic Evaluation Workshop and Cat Friendly Interactions and
Handling Workshop for in-person attendees - Lunch & Learn CE sessions for in-person attendees
- Networking activities and social events for in-person attendees
- 10-year Cat Friendly PracticeĀ® Program Celebration for in-person attendees
- Digital conference proceedings notes
- Downloadable conference app available to all attendees
- And more!
In-person attendees can access up to 32.5 Continuing Education (CE) Hours and up to 69.5 CE Hours with onsite and on-demand sessions. Virtual attendees can access up to 27.5 live-streamed CE Hours and up to 59.5 CE Hours with both live-streaming and on-demand sessions. Recorded sessions will remain available to all attendees for streaming until June 30, 2023.
Registration for the AAFP 2022 Annual Conference is open and you must register by September 23, 2022, to lock in savings and secure the early-bird rate. AAFP Members are eligible for an exclusive discount. Information about registration, the conference agenda, travel, and continuing education opportunities can be found at catvets.com/conference2022.
About the American Association of Feline Practitioners
The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) supports its members and improves the health and welfare of cats by supporting high standards of practice, continuing education, and evidence-based medicine. As a trusted leader in the veterinary community, the AAFP has a long-standing reputation and track record for facilitating high standards, including guidelines for practice excellence and educational resources. Over the years, the AAFP has encouraged veterinary professionals to continuously re-evaluate preconceived notions of practice strategies in an effort to advance the quality of feline medicine practiced. Launched in 2012, the Cat Friendly PracticeĀ® (CFP) Program was created to improve the treatment, handling, and overall healthcare provided to cats. Its purpose is to equip veterinary practices, teams, and individuals with the tools and resources to reduce the stress associated with the visit and elevate the standard of care provided to cats. Launched in 2020, the Cat Friendly Certificate Program now provides this education to individual veterinary professionals. Catfriendly.com, or Cat Friendly Homes, is the AAFPās cat caregiver educational resource which is powered by feline veterinarians and includes a monthly newsletter, The Cat Column.