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WCVD7 CONGRESS
| | | BACKGROUND
ECVD is a veterinary specialty organisation which was established in 1991 by members of the European Society of Veterinary Dermatology (ESVD). The college was formed in response to a growing demand for specialised
veterinary care for companion animals and a need to harmonise the certification of specialists within Europe.
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| | | ORGANISATION OF THE COLLEGE
The initial core of six founding members of the ECVD was formed by invited specialists selected by the honorary members of the ESVD, Dr. George Muller, Dr. Robert Kirk, Dr. Peter Ihrke and Dr. Danny Scott from the initiators of veterinary dermatology in Europe, according to their recognised clinical skill, contributions to research and teaching, and dedication to the discipline.
The college is governed and administered according to the ECVD Constitution and By-laws by the ECVD Board, which is maintained by elections held at the Annual General Meeting of the College.
Today all candidates are required to take the ECVD examination. An education committee evaluates and approves residency programs, and an examination committee is responsible setting up and validating the examinations with the authority of the ECVD Board.
| |  | REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION
The constitution of the European College of Veterinary Dermatology (ECVD) has established the following requirements for active membership. The applicant should:
be registered / licensed to practice veterinary medicine and surgery in the European Community. The Credentials Committee may consider whether to exclude this requirement upon request;
have a satisfactory moral and ethical standing in the profession. Evidence of professional or legal misconduct, such as misrepresentation or felony, may be reasons for disqualification;
have devoted at least 3 years, by the application deadline, to general veterinary education, training, and practice and to special education, training, and practice of veterinary dermatology after the date of graduation from veterinary school. The following sequence of training is to be used.
a. A first period of at least 1 year must be a rotating internship, or equivalent experience in practice, as defined by the ECVD Credentials Committee.
b. A residency in dermatology of at least 2 years in total on a continuous or part time basis under supervision of a diplomate or diplomates of the ECVD, or its equivalent, as defined by the ECVD Credentials Committee. The residency must be designed to educate the resident in all aspects of the art and science of veterinary clinical dermatology.
have made a significant contribution to veterinary dermatology, as represented by publications and demonstrated by a high standard of proficiency in the specialty. In keeping with the constitutional objectives of the ECVD each applicant must demonstrate willingness to contribute to the literature. The minimum requirement is:· two (2) accepted, original dermatology papers, including case reports, in a internationally refereed scientific journal as the principal author or a thesis or dissertation describing original work. From the original papers at least one must contain results of original research. · Responsibility for evaluating the quality of the publications rests with the Credentials Committee;
have successfully passed the examination by the College and certification by the Executive Committee of the College.
| | | CONSTITUTIONS AND BY-LAWS
The Constitution and By-laws define the nature and objectives of the College, its structure and organisation, and the conditions for membership. The By-laws specify the conditions for elections, duties of the officers and committees, the criteria for award of the Diploma of the ECVD and the appeals procedures.
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