European master of small animal veterinary medicine

The European School for Advanced Veterinary Studies (ESAVS) has realised the need for a broader training that would allow veterinary graduates in practice to study over a number of years and acquire a recognized university postgraduate degree.

Therefore, the ESAVS formalised in 2008 a long-term association with the University of Luxembourg and its Faculty of Science, Technology and Communication. This cooperation has enabled the establishment of a degree, the European Master of Small Animal Veterinary Medicine (EMSAVM),

The EMSAVM is a University Degree which testifies that a veterinarian has acquired an advanced level of competence in small animal medicine.
It is not a specialist diploma, nor is it a licence for a particular type of professional activity. It is intended that this master’s degree will support the growing demand for national and possible future international systems for species specific practice certification.

It will also provide a benchmark for veterinarians who wish to increase their knowledge and develop a habit of lifelong learning.

The EMSAVM corresponds to 120 ECTS.

The EMSAVM involves coursework and written modules, including studies both within the existing framework of ESAVS courses and work carried out in the veterinary practices of the participating students.

Credit points, conforming to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) described in the Bologna declaration about higher education in Europe, are acquired over a period of two to four years for successful participation in the modules, validated by examinations.

ESAVS study programs consist of individual numbers of intensive courses varying from 5 to 10 days duration each and distance learning. Each course includes workshops in various forms and degrees and is contrived to help you in the acquisition of high levels of knowledge and skills in clinical fields such as:

• Cardiology: in Europe 4 courses (I, II, III and IV) at 1 year intervals plus an advanced course (V), of 5 days duration; in China 3 courses*) (I, II and III) at yearly intervals.
• Dentistry: in Europe 3 courses (I, II and III) at 1 year intervals plus an advanced Oral Surgery course (IV), of 5 days duration.
• Dermatology: in Europe 3 courses (I, II and III) at 1 year intervals of 10 days duration, in China 6 courses* (I a/b, II a/b, III a/b, 2 courses of 5 days duration per year)
• Diagnostic Ultrasound: in Europe 2 courses (I, (II advanced)) at 1 year intervals of 5 days duration, in China 2 courses (I & (II advanced)) at yearly intervals of 5 days duration.
• Emergency and Critical Care: in Europe 2 courses (I and II) at 1 year interval, all of 5 days duration.
• Endoscopy: in Europe 2 courses (I and II) at 1 year intervals, all of 5 days duration.
• Exotic Pets: in Europe 3 courses (I, II and III) at 1 year intervals, all of 3 days duration.
• Feline Medicine and Surgery: in Europe 4 courses (I, II, III and IV) at 1 year intervals, all of 5 days duration, in China 8 courses (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII and VII) also 5 days duration
• Internal Medicine: in Europe 3 courses (I, II and III) of 10 days duration at 1 year intervals; in China 8 courses*) (I a/b, II a/b, III a/b and IV a/b, 2 courses of 5 days duration per year)
• Neurology: in Europe 3 courses (I, II and III) at 1 year intervals, all of 5 days duration.
• Oncology: in Europe 3 courses (I, II and III) at 1 year intervals, all of 5 days duration.
• Ophthalmology: in Europe 2 courses (I and II) at 1 year intervals, all of 10 days duration.
• Radiology (x-ray): in Europe 2 courses (I and II) at 1 year intervals, all of 5 days duration.
• Small Animal Reproduction: in Europe 3 courses (I, II and III) at 1 year intervals, all of 5 days duration.
• Soft Tissue Surgery: in Europe 2 courses (I and II) at 1 year intervals plus an advanced course (III), all of 5 days duration.

ESAVS study programs are complemented by individual intensive courses such as:

• CT Small Animal Computed Tomography: 5 days duration.
• Endoscopy: 5 days duration.
• Lab in practice: 5 days duration.
• Neuropathology & MRI Interpretation for pathologists, neurologists and MRI users: 5 days duration.
• Neurosurgery: 5 days duration.
• Ophthalmic surgery: 5 days duration.
• Ultrasonography: 3 days duration (Europe), 5 days duration (China)

Additionally the ESAVS offers the European Master of Small Animal Veterinary Medicine Program. Further information on the EMSAVM and training courses provided by the ESAVS is available at www.esavs-master.org

European master of small animal veterinary medicine (EMSAVM)

The European School for Advanced Veterinary Studies (ESAVS) was founded in 1991 in Luxembourg as a UETP (University-Enterprise-Training-Partnership) and pilot project of the EU COMETT II programme. The umbrella organisation of ESAVS is the European Association for Veterinary Specialisation (EAVS), a non-profit organisation registered in Luxembourg (A.S.B.L., reg.Nr.vol.411 fol.100 case 4).

Since 2005, the ESAVS is affiliated to the Department of Science of the University of Luxembourg.

More than 8.000 vets have attended the ESAVS courses so far. A great number of them have passed required exams and gained the title `Diplomate`.