Postgraduate
qualifications The
Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) offers postgraduate Certificate and
Diploma qualifications in Veterinary Cardiology which can be achieved on a "self-study"
basis.  | Certificate
in Veterinary Cardiology The Certificate is the first level of postgraduate
qualification awarded by the RCVS, and indicates that the holder is a competent
clinician who has proved his/her experience and expertise in the chosen subject
by examination. However, the RCVS Certificate is being phased out and no more
candidates can enrol for this qualification. It is being replaced by the modular
Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice.
Further information is available from the RCVS
website
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| Diploma
in Veterinary Cardiology The Diploma is the second level of postgraduate
qualification awarded by the RCVS, and indicates that the holder has achieved
a high standard of academic and professional expertise in his/her chosen subject.
Diplomates who are also available for referrals may apply for inclusion on the
list of RCVS Recognised Specialists.
The Diploma should be attainable by all those who have gained the Certificate
in Veterinary Cardiology. The RCVS requires that candidates can demonstrate at
least five years of experience in veterinary cardiology, including 200 days spent
in blocks of a minimum of one week at a time in an approved centre, and 10% of
this time must be spent with less familiar species.
The examination itself is in three parts and includes
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| the
submission of a dissertation or published papers, on which questions may be asked
during the oral examination | | •
| a
written examination | | •
| a
clinical, oral and practical examination |
Further information
is available from the RCVS
website
| | RCVS
Recognised Specialists A handful of individuals are registered with the
RCVS as Specialists in Veterinary Cardiology. To be admitted to the List of Recognised
Specialists, an individual must hold a RCVS Diploma, or equivalent postgraduate
qualifications from, for example, one of the European, American or Australian
specialist colleges. They must also be currently active in their specialty, maintain
their specialised knowledge and skills through CPD, and be available for consultations
and referrals by veterinary surgeons. Individuals must reapply every five years
to remain on the List of Recognised Specialist.
Further information
is available from the RCVS
website
| | European
College of Veterinary Internal Medicine - Companion Animal (Cardiology)
Diplomates of this college are European recognised specialists in veterinary cardiology,
for small animals (dogs and cats). The examination is in two parts:
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| General.
This paper covers all aspects of small animal medicine including cardiology |
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| Cardiology
Certifying. This exam covers the breadth and depth of the candidates' knowledge
and expertise in cardiology | For
further information, please consult the ECVIM-CA
website 
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| American
College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Cardiology) Diplomates of this
college have received their cardiology training in the USA |
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