After hosting two Denver Venom Conferences, we are extremely excited to partner with the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to host the Columbus Venom Conference this fall! We have an fresh lineup planned and we can’t wait for you to come join us at the Columbus Zoo for a day learning about all things venom. Please feel free to email us if you have any questions or issues during registration.

AMA Category 1 CME, Veterinary RACE, and FAWM credits will be available to those that attend either in person or virtually.

Denver Health and Hospital Authority designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Denver Health and Hospital Authority is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by Colorado Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

- Nick, Jason and Tara (CVC Planning Committee)

2024 Columbus Venom Conference Details

Friday September 6th, 2024

8:00 am to 4:00 pm EST, reception to follow for in-person attendees.

Columbus Zoo

CME for physicians, nurses, paramedics and veterinarians available. FAWM credits for Wilderness Medical Society FAWM candidates also available.

In-person and Virtual options available.

Reception Details

4:00pm to 8:00pm

Reception at the Columbus Zoo with zoo access and a behind-the-scenes experience at the reptile house.

Drinks and Appetizers are available

8:30 - 9:00: Venomics and Variations, Bill Hayes, PhD

9:00 - 9:30: Bench Approach to Novel Treatments, Elda Sanchez, PhD

9:30- 9:45: Break

9:45 - 10:15: Clinical Research of Novel Treatments, Charles Gerardo, MD

10:15 - 10:45: Prehospital Treatment, Ben German, MD

10:45 - 11:15: In Hospital Treatment, Nick Brandehoff, MD

11:15 - 11:45: Veterinary Envenomations, Cory Woliver, DVM

11:45 - 12:45: Lunch

12:45 - 13:15: Heloderma, Bryan Wilson, MD

13:15 - 13:45: Exotics in the US, Kristen Wiley

13:45 - 14:15: Building Snakebite Protocols For Private Keepers, Zoe Dotson

14:15 - 14:45: Break

14:45 - 15:15: From Zoo/Hospital Collaborations, Tara Archer and Hannah Hays, MD

15:15 - 15:45: Debunking Spider Bites 5 Cents At A Time, Spencer Greene, MD

15:45 - 16:00: Expert Q/A, Panel

16:00 - 20:00: Reception at the Reptile House

Conference Lodging

The Columbus Venom Conference has partnered with Embassy Suites by Hilton Dublin to provide discounted rooms for those attending the conference. Please click here more information about the hotel and to book under the CVC block. The hotel recommends using Microsoft Bing or Google Chrome browsers.

Group Name: 2024 Columbus Venom Conference
Group Code: 973
Group Room Rate: $129 + Tax
Central Reservations Number: 800.220.9219

Room block RESERVATION DEADLINE is Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 11:59:59PM. There are a limited number of rooms in the block.