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This collection pulls together all the lectures from BSAVA Congress that are aimed at veterinary students. BSAVA veterinary student members should log in for access to all these lectures.
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AVS student discussion: how do we learn the stuff they don’t teach?
BSAVA Student FocusAuthors: Izzie Arthur, Calum McIntyre, Carl Gorman and Penny WatsonStudent-led scenarios are addressed by a panel including Association of Veterinary Students President Izzie Arthur and AVS Junior Vice President Calum McIntyre.
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Anaesthesia - Q&A with the specialists
BSAVA Student FocusAuthors: Matt Gurney and Carl BradbrookWhat do I do if something happens during anaesthesia? Student-led questions regarding anaesthetic concerns are addressed by Matt Gurney and Carl Bradbrook.
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Becoming a savvy surgeon
BSAVA Student FocusAuthor Colin WhitingThis lecture aims to help you feel confident to start in surgery, settle smoothly into the surgical team, do a good job for your patients, help and guide your clients, avoid pitfalls - and have fun!
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CV and interview myth-busting
BSAVA Student FocusAuthor Kay RitchieKay Ritchie from Noble Futures provides CV and interview tips to help when looking for your first veterinary job.
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Challenging situations - practical solutions in practice
BSAVA Student FocusAuthors: Sheldon Middleton, Henry Phillips, Alison Speakman and Helen HarrisonStudent-led questions regarding topics relevant to general practice are answered by a panel of general practitioners including new and recent graduates. Topics include how to handle euthanasia, what to do when you don’t know the answer, dealing with difficult clients, and more.
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Exotic imaging
BSAVA Student FocusAuthor Michelle BarrowsMichelle Barrows discusses avian radiography, including anaesthesia, positioning, normal views and common clinical presentations.
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Fever - a necessary evil or just evil? An interactive case-based presentation
BSAVA Student FocusAuthor Ian RamseyThis lecture will enable you to 1. describe why fever happens and how it differs from hyperthermia, and why it starts as a beneficial process that is best left untreated initially; 2. discuss with a vet when, why and how they manage the adverse effects of fever whilst understanding that vets do not always agree in every case; 3. describe a logical approach to therapeutic trials and their place in the investigation of fever; 4. suggest a diagnostic approach to prolonged pyrexia when asked about this in clinics.
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How to care for the customer as well as their beloved companions
BSAVA Student FocusAuthors: Alison Lambert and Lennon FooAlison Lambert and Lennon Foo explain why it matters to care for our clients as well as their pets, examine the evidence that this is important and can help the veterinarian too, and share some top tips for practice.
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Identifying and treating heart failure in the emergency patient
BSAVA Student FocusAuthor Kieran BorgeatKieran Borgeat from the University of Bristol discusses the identification and treatment of heart failure in emergency patients, focussing on the pathophysiology of acute presentations, treatment options beyond intravenous furosemide, end-points and when to consider euthanasia, with a focus on dogs.
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Imposter syndrome
BSAVA Student FocusAuthor Katie FordKnow how to recognise imposter syndrome (you’re not alone!), gain tangible tips on how to move forward in the face of this (there are things we can do!) and understand the sources of further help available (lots of people are here to help!).
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Introduction to virtual student conference and BSAVA membership
BSAVA Student FocusAuthors: Helen Harrison and Ian RamseyHelen Harrison, BSAVA Student Liaison Officer, and Ian Ramsey, BSAVA President, welcome students to the BSAVA’s first virtual student conference and outline some of the benefits of joining BSAVA while studying.
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Let’s make itching ancient history
BSAVA Student FocusAuthor Roz GehringRoz Gehring from Hills Pet Nutrition discusses itchy dogs and the management of chronic canine pruritus.
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Making the most of the BSAVA Library
BSAVA Student FocusAuthor Ian MellorVeterinary student members of BSAVA can access many of the resources in the BSAVA Library via their membership, and some may have access to everything via their university. Head of Publications Ian Mellor explains how to get more from the library resource.
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Medical detective: neurological or behavioural?
BSAVA Student FocusAuthors: Clare Rusbridge and Sarah HeathComplex cases are quite common and can take a while to understand. Clare Rusbridge and Sarah Heath discuss a case of a Bichon Frise with acute onset collapse from a neurological and behavioural perspective.
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What are nutraceuticals and how are they used in practice?
BSAVA Student FocusAuthors: Sarah Holliday and Jacquelyn MarshallNutraceuticals is an area that is often not well covered at university but is commonly encountered in general practice. Jackie Marshall from VetPlus explains what nutraceuticals are, how they are used in veterinary practice, and how to identify a good nutraceutical.
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Your career compass: considering your options
BSAVA Student FocusAuthor Ebony EscalonaThe world is an odd place right now but we all have a precious gift in the form of a veterinary passport, which can take us to a myriad of career destinations from clinics to government, research to industry and so much in between. There are many routes to purposeful and fulfilling careers, and every career option enables you to be a “real” vet. However, it can be challenging to pick the right path. This session covers top tips to keep you on track throughout your career, including: understanding what makes you tick; finding and making career opportunities for yourself; harnessing your networks; gaining knowledge of the types of roles out there that could be a fit for you in the future; channelling career awareness over career comparison - the grass isn’t always greener!; embracing the squiggly career - ALL of us will have ups and downs, it’s about finding the lessons in the journey. You are all empathetic, scientific problem-solving leaders who care deeply about the flora, fauna, and people that make up this planet. The world needs you right now, it’s time to step into your potential.
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Extra-mural studies: how do we balance student experience and staff workload?
BSAVA Congress Proceedings 2019Author David Charles
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