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The candidate's goal should be to acquire knowledge sufficient to assume responsibility for the broad spectrum of problems encountered by veterinary pathologists. Following the requirements of the European Board of Veterinary Specialisation (EBVS,) the ECVP maintains a list of recognised residency training centres in Europe. These centres provide training in veterinary pathology that fulfils the requirements of the ECVP for eligibility to sit the ECVP certifying examination. The ECVP recognises that training also occurs effectively in other settings but believes that this needs to be complemented by training in an ECVP recognised residency training centre. Co-training by several institutions is an option to complement and broaden training and to prepare for the ECVP certifying examination.
In addition to academic studies calculated to provide adequate insight into basic principles of pathology, the candidate must show examples of practical experience in performing his/her professional duties. These should include the application of all standard methods and procedures of pathology to any given case, with a view to demonstrating the nature of the disease process, or to making a diagnosis, or both. While the pathologist need not be a technician in the performance of laboratory procedures, thorough familiarity with the uses, limitations, and application of such tests and the ability to supervise their performance and interpretation are required.
The certificate of membership of the College is granted only after the applicant has completed a period of training and has demonstrated, by thorough formal examination, the ability to perform the duties and assume the responsibilities of a veterinary pathologist. The standards that must be met are no less strict than those for graduation from a veterinary school, and the study and training are no less arduous.
July 2010
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