• Michael Day BVMS PhD BSc MRCPath DipECVCP
• Laurence Brown BVMS CertVC MRCVS
• Edward Hall MA VetMB PhD DipECVIM-CA MRCVS
• Clare Bryant BVetMed BSc PhD CertVA MRCVS
• John Sauvage BVetMed CertSAC MRCVS
• Richard Hammond BVetMed BSc PhD DipECVA DVA MRCVS
• Mark Jackson DVM PhD DACVIM MRCVS
• Sara Manners-Bell BVetMed DSAM MRCVS

 * * Please note some dates are subject to change. A fixed date list will be available soon and sent to all delegates **

01 Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Medicine : Selection of appropriate clinicopathologic tests. Haematology and clinical biochemistry – principles and interpretation. Urinalysis. Assessment of haemostasis.

02 Cytology : Step–by–step practical sample preparation and cytologic interpretation. Assessment of aspirates, body cavity effusions, lavage and wash samples.

03 Immunology : Immunopathological mechanisms and the basis of immune–mediated diseases. Immunosuppressive therapies.

04 Respiratory Disease : Diagnostic steps in respiratory disease. Assessment and management of the coughing dog and cat. Assessment and management of the patient with respiratory distress. Respiratory therapeutics.

05 Cardiovascular Medicine I : Diagnostic methods in cardiovascular disease. Auscultation and physical examination. Use of electrocardiography, cardiac radiology and cardiac ultrasound in cardiac disease.

06 Cardiovascular Medicine II : Cardiac involvement in systemic disease. Congenital cardiac disease. Myocardial and valvular heart disease. Pericardial disease. Cardiovascular therapeutics.

07 Clinical Pharmacology : Principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Principles of drug interaction and therapeutic drug monitoring.The effect of disease on drug use. Principles of rational antibiotic selection and usage.

08 Gastroenterology I : Investigation and management of acute and chronic vomiting and regurgitation. Investigation and management of acute and chronic diarrhoea. Principles and use of gastrointestinal endoscopy.

09 Gastroenterology II : Investigation and management of canine and feline hepatobiliary disease. Investigation and management of acute and chronic exocrine pancreatic disorders.

Year Two

10 Emergency Medicine and Critical Care : Major body system assessment and laboratory evaluation in the emergency patient. Fluid therapy and management of shock. Principles and practical aspects of transfusion medicine. Cardiopulmonary–cerebral resuscitation.

11 Endocrinology I : Principles of endocrine physiology. Investigation and management of adrenal, thyroid and parathyroid disease.

12 Endocrinology II : Endocrine pancreatic disease – management and control of diabetes mellitus. Diagnosis and management of pituitary disorders.

13 Infectious Diseases : Diagnosis, management and prevention of feline infectious disease. Diagnosis, management and prevention of canine infectious disease. Imported diseases and the pet travel scheme. Notifiable diseases.

14 Oncology : Principles of tumour biology and staging. A general approach to the cancer patient. Principles of chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgical oncology. Management of common canine and feline neoplasms. Oncologic emergencies.

15 Medical Neurology : Revision of functional neuroanatomy. The neurologic examination and localisation of lesions. Diagnostic techniques in neurology. Investigation and management of common neurologic syndromes. Investigation and management of seizures.

16 Urology I : Diagnostic techniques in urinary tract disease. Diagnosis and management of acute renal failure. Investigation and therapy of glomerular disease. Diagnosis and management of chronic renal failure.

17 Urology II : Investigation and management of urinary incontinence. Investigation and management of prostatic disease. Canine and feline urolithiasis and lower urinary tract disease.

18 Clinical Nutrition : Nutritional assessment and nutrition of the hospitalised patient. Nutritional management of hepatic, renal, lower urinary tract and cardiac disease.

19 Dermatology in Internal Medicine : The steps involved in dermatologic examination in cats and dogs. Dermatologic manifestations in systemic disease.

20 Case-based discussion incorporating course review: A variety of clinical cases will be presented covering a number of different medical conditions. Material will include X-Rays/ultrasound scans, lab results and other diagnostic reports.

The principal objectives of the programme are to allow delegates to achieve true improvement in knowledge and expertise through a combination of didactic tuition, reflective learning, case-based discussion, practical experience, and to provide the learning towards an attainable balanced qualification.

There is no requirement that delegates on these courses must undertake the ESVPS examination. However, it is intended that delegates should be able to complete the training programme without taking excessive time away from their practice and normal activities.

The aim of the examination is to demonstrate that a delegate achieving success performs to a good standard in that area of veterinary practice. Programmes will commence in 2007, with didactic sessions to be based at training centres throughout the UK. Candidates will complete the taught part of the course over 20 months and will then be eligible to sit the final part of the examination.

Examinations and assessment will be through feedback, in–course assessment, self– and mutual–appraisal and final examinations. A detailed syllabus together with comprehensive Learning Objectives will be issued to all delegates

 “VERY PRACTICAL COURSE. GREAT TO BE ABLE TO APPLY NEW TECHNIQUES

AND KNOWLEDGE TO CASES THE NEXT DAY R.R East Sussex