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Improve International Launches PgC in Dentistry and Oral Surgery
Improve International has launched a Postgraduate Certificate (PgC) in Dentistry and Oral Surgery to help vets in first opinion practice to diagnose and treat the increasing number of patients suffering from dental or oral disease.During the 14-module programme of lectures, case discussions and practical sessions, delegates will learn how to approach the dog, cat and exotic patient presenting with manifestations of oral pathology in a logical and scientific manner. Lecturers for the programme, which starts in January 2020, include respected dental and oral surgical experts, including Dr Bob Partridge and Dr Rachel Perry, both European and RCVS Specialists in Veterinary Dentistry and Dr Owen Davies, an RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Oncology.
IVSA Glasgow Hosts IVSA Vienna in Exchange Visit Supported by Improve International
The Glasgow Chapter of the International Veterinary Students Association (ISVA) hosted a group of veterinary students from IVSA Vienna during an educational and cultural exchange visit from 12-19 April. During the visit, sponsored by global veterinary CPD specialist Improve International, the Austrian students enjoyed lectures at the Veterinary School at the University of Glasgow. They also learned about falconry and handling birds of prey and had the opportunity to practice their lambing skills.
New European-wide Postgraduate Qualification in Advanced Small Animal Medicine Launched
An accredited General Practitioner Advanced Certificate (GPAdvCert) in Small Animal Medicine has been launched by Improve International aimed at veterinary professionals across Europe who wish to advance their knowledge and diagnostic skills, progress their academic qualifications and gain recognition in their field. It follows the successful launch of Improve’s first GPAdvCert in Small Animal Orthopaedics earlier this year.
Step into the cyclone for a chance to WIN! CPD Prizes up for Grabs at the London Vet Show
CPD voucher prizes of £500, £250 and £100 are up for grabs on both days at the London Vet Show for delegates who take part in the ‘cyclone’ game on Improve International’s stand (F30). Everyone who takes part will win a £5 CPD voucher and goody bag to …
New Distance Learning Small Animal Medicine Programme
We are pleased to announce the launch of our Distance Learning version of one of our most popular Postgraduate Certificate (PgC) programmes, Small Animal Medicine, in January 2019. The comprehensive 20 module medicine programme, covering all of the major body systems of cats and dog, combines the latest thinking in small animal medicine with its world-class learning resources to ensure that delegates’ learning experience online gives the same high-quality learning as the attendance programme.
New Cardiac Courses from Improve International
We have introduced two new one-day courses for veterinary surgeons with an interest in cardiac medicine. They will be led by Dr Luca Ferasin DVM PhD Cert VC PGCert (HE) Dip ECVIM-CA (Cardiology) MRCVS, a European and RCVS Recognised Specialist in Veter …
New courses launched!
We are pleased to announce two new courses at our recently opened state-of-the-art wet-lab practical training facility in Sheffield. The first is a two-day course on Feline Dentistry led by Bob Partridge BVM&S Dipl EVDC MRCVS, a Recognised European …
Free CPD and half price insurance through Agria and Improve International partnership
Veterinary Continuing Professional Development (CPD) specialist Improve International and specialist pet insurer Agria have created a partnership set to benefit veterinary professionals across the UK. Launching on 5th April 2018, every practice …
Practices to Receive Free Bitesize CPD Vouchers through Protexin partnership
Protexin Veterinary has partnered with Improve International to offer Protexin customers vouchers to access its innovative Online Bitesize CPD. Protexin Veterinary is dedicated to producing innovative, research-based products for veterinary practices. …
CPD: delivering lifelong learning in the here and now
With the profession changing at such a rapid pace, it has never been more important to ensure your clinical staff get the CPD they need to stay up to date. Improve International’s David Babington looks at the mix of options open to practices
Andreas Manousoudakis DVM MRCVS – His journey on the Small Animal Surgery Postgraduate Certificate
Andreas Manousoudakis DVM MRCVS is a First Lieutenant in the Hellenic Air Force, where part of his role is to care for military working dogs. He also works part-time in veterinary clinics in Greece. He travelled regularly from his home to study for o …
Veterinary Leaders Welcome State-of-the-art Veterinary ‘Wet-lab’ Training Facility in the North of the UK
A state-of-the-art wet-lab practical training facility for veterinary professionals was officially opened on Thursday 7 September 2017 by veterinary CPD specialist Improve International in Sheffield. During a welcome reception, leaders and representati …
Canine Reproduction Course Launched
A two-day course to give small animal practitioners with an interest in small animal reproduction an understanding of the clinical investigation of infertility in breeding dogs and bitches has been launched by Improve International. The course is led b …
New European-wide Postgraduate Qualification in Orthopaedics Launched by Improve International
An accredited General Practitioner Advanced Certificate (GPAdvCert) has been launched by Improve International aimed at veterinary professionals across Europe who wish to advance their knowledge and practical skills in a particular field.
First Recipient of a New Postgraduate Diploma Recognised
Dr Graeme McKeown has become the first veterinary surgeon in the UK to be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Veterinary Practice Sciences (PgD AVPS). Dr McKeown, who owns practices in Hove and Tunbridge Wells, was one of a number of Postgraduate awardees to receive their awards at a ceremony at Harper Adams University on Tuesday 25 April 2017.
