University of Calgary
Dr. Søren Boysen obtained his DVM degree from the University of Saskatchewan, completed a small animal internship at the Atlantic Veterinary College, and a residency at Tufts University. He became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care in 2003. He is the former chief of small animal emergency and critical care at the University of Montreal and currently a full professor of at the University of Calgary. A member of several ECVECC, ACVECC and VetCOT committees, he continues to actively promote the global advancement of veterinary emergency and critical care. Extensively published (more than 80 papers/chapters) and a recipient of numerous teaching and research excellence awards, he has become an internationally recognized speaker. He and his colleagues from Tufts University changed the practice of veterinary medicine when they developed and introduced the profession to FAST exams and, with colleagues at the University of Calgary, adapted veterinary point-of-care ultrasound for use in non-trauma patients. With the help of many great colleagues from around the world, he continues to develop ultrasound training techniques and workshops for non-specialist practitioners. Along with point-of-care ultrasound, his research interests include hemorrhage, coagulation and perfusion.
Saturday, December 7
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM